AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 across most PassMark workloads, with the Intel Core 5 211TE claiming only two victories. The largest margin belongs to the AMD part in single-threaded performance. In the passmark_single_thread test, the Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155 against 1408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a delta of 124.1%. This is a substantial gap that indicates the AMD architecture holds a clear advantage in lightly threaded workloads.

Integer math heavily favors the AMD processor. The Ryzen 5 150 records 62151 in passmark_integer_math, while the Intel Core 5 211TE manages 33991. That difference translates to an 82.8% lead for AMD. Similarly, data encryption shows a 85.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 150, with scores of 13425 versus 7231. Extended instruction throughput follows the same pattern: 14675 for AMD versus 8615 for Intel, a 70.3% delta.

The multithreaded PassMark score, which aggregates many parallel workloads, gives the AMD Ryzen 5 150 a 49.7% lead. The AMD part scores 17492, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 11685. This is notable because the Intel chip has more physical cores and threads, yet the AMD processor still outperforms it in this aggregate metric. Data compression also goes to AMD by 58.3%, with scores of 211289 versus 133434. Random string sorting shows a 50.8% advantage for AMD at 22382 versus 14838. Floating point math completes the sweep of major compute workloads, with AMD at 35118 and Intel at 26150, a 34.3% gap.

The two Intel wins are in distinct workload types. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 72 against 47 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, a 34.7% lead for Intel. The physics test also goes to Intel, with 1278 versus 806, a 36.9% advantage. These two results suggest the Intel design has a specific strength in certain integer recursion and physics simulation patterns, but they are isolated within the broader benchmark suite.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 posts an average of 34881, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The AMD part sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel chip ranks at the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962, the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003, all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 150. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits near the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, 0.7% higher), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, 2% higher), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². Despite the larger process node, the Intel die is only slightly larger in area.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also runs with a higher boost clock, 4.80 GHz versus 4.55 GHz for AMD, although the AMD base clock is higher at 3.30 GHz compared to 1.70 GHz for Intel. The thermal design power for the AMD part is 35 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both chips share a dual-channel memory bus with identical theoretical bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. However, the AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD side.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part carries 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes a Radeon 660M iGPU, while the Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop segment product. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is 2025-09-30, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part number is 100-000000990(FP7r2), and the Intel part number is SRQDL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-threaded PassMark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155 in passmark_single_thread, which is 124.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE score of 1408.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins two tests: passmark_find_prime_numbers with 72 versus 47, and passmark_physics with 1278 versus 806.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boost clock of 4.55 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881, and the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in most measured workloads. It wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head tests, with particularly large margins in single-threaded performance, integer math, and data encryption. The 124.1% single-thread advantage and the 82.8% integer math advantage are the most decisive gaps in the comparison. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile rank at 84 versus 69, and its average benchmark score of 34881 is more than double the Intel average of 15370.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer advantages in specific areas. It has more cores and threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, and support for ECC memory. It also wins the prime number and physics tests. For workloads that align with those specific patterns, the Intel part may be the better choice. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides more flexibility in system configuration.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the stronger overall performer according to the recorded data. Its wins span compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point, integer math, multithreaded, random string sorting, and single-threaded tests. The AMD part also operates at a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 45 watts for Intel, despite delivering higher performance in most benchmarks. The Intel part, however, carries the advantage of ECC support and a desktop socket that may align with specific platform requirements.

The choice between the two depends on workload priorities. The data indicates the AMD processor is the higher-performance option across the majority of PassMark tests, while the Intel processor offers more cores, ECC memory support, and wins in prime number and physics calculations.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 5 211TE:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) versus 10 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) versus 16 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz (AMD) versus 1.70 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.55 GHz (AMD) versus 4.80 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 35 watts (AMD) versus 45 watts (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Codename: Rembrandt-R (AMD) versus Bartlett Lake (Intel)
• Generation: Ryzen 5, Zen 3+ (AMD) versus Core 5 (Intel)
• Process node: 6 nm (AMD) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Die size: 210 mm² (AMD) versus 215 mm² (Intel)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) versus 80 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core (AMD) versus 1.25 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared (AMD) versus 20 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5 (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• ECC memory: false (AMD) versus true (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 730 (Intel)
• Market segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release date: 2025-09-30 (AMD) versus 2025-01-12 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: none listed (AMD) versus $221 (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000000990(FP7r2) (AMD) versus SRQDL (Intel)