AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into very different roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211TE wins only 2. That is not a close contest, but the two Intel wins reveal a specific strength worth examining.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 dominates across the entire Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 17,857 against 12,201 for the Intel part, a 46.4% advantage. Single-core Cinebench R23 shows 2,521 versus 1,722, again a 46.4% gap. The pattern repeats across R15 and R20, where every multi-core and single-core test lands at roughly 46% in favor of AMD. The Ryzen part also crushes the Intel chip in PassMark integer math, scoring 67,257 versus 33,991, a 97.9% lead. Data compression shows 218,588 against 133,434, a 63.8% margin, and random string sorting lands at 26,019 versus 14,838, a 75.4% difference.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in two specific PassMark tests. In find prime numbers, it scores 72 against 66 for AMD, an 8.3% edge. In physics, it scores 1,278 versus 958, a 25% advantage. These are narrow wins in specialized workloads, but they indicate the Intel part handles certain integer-heavy or physics simulation tasks with relative efficiency despite losing almost everywhere else.

The broad picture is clear: the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the faster processor in nearly every measured category, with particularly large margins in integer math, encryption, and extended instruction throughput. The Intel part has a narrow niche in prime number calculation and physics, but those wins do not offset the scale of AMD's advantages elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads based on Bartlett Lake, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size. Intel lists no transistor count in the database.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD part has a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 1.70 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The lower base clock for Intel is typical of a power-conscious design, but the boost clocks are close, which makes the performance gap more about architecture and cache than raw frequency.

Cache layouts differ as well. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Intel has more cache per core and more total L3, yet still loses most benchmarks, indicating that the AMD Zen 4 core design extracts more performance per clock and per cache byte in the tested workloads.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also supports ECC memory while AMD does not. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 760M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Power and socket differences matter for system design. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented package. The Intel part has a 45 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Intel chip draws more power and targets desktop builds, while the AMD chip fits into mobile or low-power platforms.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 230 for anyone who needs raw compute performance. Its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs versus the Intel part's 69th percentile confirms the overall advantage. The average benchmark score for AMD is 25,782, while the Intel part averages 15,370. That is a 67.7% higher average score for AMD, and it shows across every Cinebench generation and most PassMark tests.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is the pick for specific workloads. Its wins in find prime numbers and physics, plus its ECC memory support and Gen 5 PCIe, make it relevant for certain server or workstation tasks where those features matter more than raw Cinebench scores. The 10 cores and 16 threads also give it a core-count advantage over the 6-core AMD part, even though AMD's higher clock speeds and more efficient architecture win most tests.

For general productivity, content creation, or anything relying on Cinebench-style rendering, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the stronger choice by a wide margin. For niche physics simulation, prime number workloads, or systems that require ECC memory and a desktop socket, the Intel Core 5 211TE has a defined role. Neither part is unlocked for overclocking, so the performance you get from the database is what the silicon delivers out of the box.

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 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins every single-core benchmark. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2,521 against 1,722 for Intel, a 46.4% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 3,558 versus 1,408, a 152.7% margin.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins two PassMark tests: find prime numbers (72 versus 66, an 8.3% edge) and physics (1,278 versus 958, a 25% advantage).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: Which processor has higher power consumption?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a 28 W TDP.

Q: How do the overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25,782, compared to 15,370 for the Intel Core 5 211TE. AMD sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 69th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for AMD comes in PassMark single-thread, where the Ryzen 5 230 scores 3,558 against 1,408 for the Intel part, a 152.7% difference. That is the biggest delta in the entire dataset and shows how far ahead the Zen 4 core is in lightly threaded work. The same test appears twice in the database with identical scores and deltas, confirming consistency.

PassMark integer math shows a 97.9% lead for AMD, with 67,257 versus 33,991. This is a near-double performance advantage in a workload that matters for general computing, database operations, and many productivity applications. Data encryption shows an 83.7% margin, 13,280 versus 7,231, and extended instructions show an 81.3% margin, 15,618 versus 8,615. These are not marginal differences; they represent fundamentally different throughput levels.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1,799 against 1,229, a 46.4% lead. R20 multi-core shows 7,499 versus 5,124, also 46.4%. R23 multi-core shows 17,857 versus 12,201, again 46.4%. Single-core tests follow the same pattern: R15 at 253 versus 173 (46.2%), R20 at 1,058 versus 723 (46.3%), and R23 at 2,521 versus 1,722 (46.4%). The consistency suggests a clock and architecture advantage that scales evenly across render workloads.

PassMark multi-thread shows a 66.1% lead for AMD, with 19,411 versus 11,685. Floating point math shows a 49.1% lead, 38,993 versus 26,150. Random string sorting shows a 75.4% lead, 26,019 versus 14,838. Data compression shows a 63.8% lead, 218,588 versus 133,434.

The Intel wins are smaller in magnitude. Find prime numbers gives Intel a 72 to 66 score, an 8.3% edge. Physics gives Intel 1,278 versus 958, a 25% lead. Both are notable because they show the Intel architecture handling specific instruction patterns better, but they are isolated results in a dataset dominated by AMD victories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

Socket types differ completely. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile package. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel uses 10 nm at Intel with no transistor count listed and a 215 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD.

PCIe generations differ. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segments differ: AMD targets mobile, Intel targets desktop. Release dates are close, with AMD on January 5, 2025, and Intel on January 12, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part lists no MSRP in the database.