AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 5 211TE holds a decisive performance advantage over the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE across every measurable workload category. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 15370 places it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no comparable benchmark results were recorded for the Ryzen chip. This absence of recorded data for the AMD processor means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel chip's measured results. The gap is substantial: the Core 5 211TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 and a single-core score of 1722, figures that demonstrate its capability in both threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

The Intel chip's 10 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage in multi-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5124 and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1229 reflect strong scaling across the full core count. In single-threaded performance, the Core 5 211TE reaches a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, enabling a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 723. The PassMark suite reinforces this picture: multi-thread score of 11685, single-thread score of 1408, integer math at 33991, floating point math at 26150, and extended instructions at 8615. Data compression throughput reaches 133434, while data encryption records 7231. The physics workload scores 1278, and random string sorting completes at 14838. Prime number finding is notably lower at 72, indicating a relative weakness in that specific operation compared to the chip's other strengths.

The nearest rivals list for the Intel Core 5 211TE provides context for its standing. The AMD EPYC 7543 posts an average score of 15477, which is 0.7% higher than the Core 5 211TE, making it the closest competitor. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15682, 2% higher. Conversely, the AMD EPYC 7702P trails with an average of 15130, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Core i3-1315U posts 15022, 2.3% lower. These deltas indicate the Core 5 211TE sits in a tight competitive band, slightly below the top two rivals but clearly above the bottom two. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded rivals or benchmark scores, so its relative standing cannot be quantified from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the base and boost clock difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE does not.

Q: What memory types does each chip support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the power draw of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher PCIe generation?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm², while the Intel chip has no transistor count listed but occupies a larger die at 215 mm². This die size difference is notable: the Intel chip is physically larger despite the older process node, reflecting its higher core count and larger cache layout.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, combined with more than double the L3 capacity, give it a structural edge in workloads that benefit from large cache footprints. Neither chip features 3D V-Cache.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4 and belongs to the 5000 series, with its generation labeled as Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)). The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is labeled as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel chip's multiplier is locked. Memory bandwidth also differs: the AMD chip delivers 51.2 GB/s on dual-channel DDR4, while the Intel chip delivers 76.8 GB/s on dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5. The Intel chip's 50% higher memory bandwidth figure supports its higher core count and more demanding workloads.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several direct differences between the two processors. Core count: 4 for AMD versus 10 for Intel. Thread count: 8 versus 16. Base clock: 3.60 GHz for AMD versus 1.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP: 35 watts versus 45 watts. Process node: 7 nm versus 10 nm. Die size: 180 mm² versus 215 mm². L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache: 8 MB versus 20 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory: not supported versus supported. PCIe: Gen 3 versus Gen 5. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 730. Socket: AM4 versus Socket 1700. Multiplier: unlocked versus locked. Release date: 2025-02-23 versus 2025-01-12. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins on every recorded benchmark metric, since the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel chip's strengths lie in heavily threaded workloads: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5124, and PassMark multi-thread score of 11685 all indicate strong parallel performance from its 10 cores and 16 threads. The 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers competitive single-thread results, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722 and a PassMark single-thread score of 1408. Integer math at 33991 and floating point math at 26150 show solid computational throughput, while data compression at 133434 indicates strong efficiency in storage-related tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, has no measured wins in this comparison due to the absence of benchmark data. Its lower TDP of 35 watts suggests lower power consumption, but the database does not include wattage measurements or efficiency scores to quantify this. The AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz relative to the Intel chip's 1.70 GHz may indicate different clock behavior, but without recorded benchmarks, no performance conclusion can be drawn from this specification alone.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single clear conclusion: the Intel Core 5 211TE is the stronger processor in every measurable category. Its average benchmark score of 15370 places it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel chip's 10 cores, 16 threads, 20 MB of L3 cache, and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide a comprehensive performance profile that the AMD chip's 4 cores, 8 threads, 8 MB of L3 cache, and 4.20 GHz boost clock cannot match in any recorded test.

The Intel processor also offers broader platform support: DDR4 and DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5, ECC memory support, and a larger memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip's advantages are limited to a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 45 watts, a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, and an unlocked multiplier. For users prioritizing raw processing capability, multi-threaded workloads, or memory flexibility, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the choice supported by the data. For users prioritizing lower power consumption or overclocking flexibility, the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has specification-level appeal, but the absence of benchmark results means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. The Intel chip's position relative to its nearest rivals, sitting within 2.3% of the AMD EPYC 7702P and Intel Core i3-1315U while trailing the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, confirms its standing as a competitive mid-range desktop processor.