AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT dominates the Intel Core 5 211TE across nearly every recorded benchmark, securing 15 of 17 head-to-head wins. The Ryzen 5 5500GT posts an average benchmark score of 26748, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370, sitting in the 69th percentile. The Intel part only manages to win in prime number finding and physics calculations, but those wins are narrow compared to the AMD processor’s sweeping leads elsewhere.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking gap appears in single-threaded PassMark testing. The Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 3066 against 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a 117.8 percent advantage. This pattern repeats in Cinebench single-core runs: R15 shows 225 versus 173 (30.1 percent ahead), R20 shows 939 versus 723 (29.9 percent ahead), and R23 shows 2237 versus 1722 (29.9 percent ahead). The AMD processor’s higher 4.40 GHz boost clock compared to 4.80 GHz for Intel does not translate into a win for the Core 5 211TE, as the Zen 3 architecture delivers higher instructions per clock in these tests.

Multi-core Cinebench results follow the same trajectory. The Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 1597 in R15 multi-core against 1229 for Intel, a 29.9 percent margin. R20 shows 6656 versus 5124, again 29.9 percent. R23 shows 15848 versus 12201, still 29.9 percent. The AMD processor has only 6 cores and 12 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads for Intel, yet the higher per-core efficiency and 16 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB does not hinder it. The data indicates that core count alone does not predict performance here.

PassMark integer math shows a massive 88.9 percent lead for AMD: 64218 versus 33991. Floating point math gives AMD 36694 against 26150, a 40.3 percent margin. Data compression favors AMD at 243904 versus 133434, an 82.8 percent gap. Data encryption shows AMD at 14754 versus 7231, a 104 percent difference. Extended instructions score 17027 for AMD versus 8615, a 97.6 percent lead. Random string sorting gives AMD 24583 versus 14838, a 65.7 percent advantage. The PassMark multithread score shows 19000 for AMD versus 11685, a 62.6 percent win.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only two tests. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 72 versus AMD at 54, a 25 percent advantage for Intel. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1278 versus AMD at 840, a 34.3 percent lead for Intel. These wins suggest the Intel architecture handles specific mathematical workloads involving prime sieving and physics simulation with better efficiency, but they are isolated cases against a broad AMD sweep.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The AMD part also ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs versus the 69th percentile for Intel.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848, which is 29.9 percent higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 12201.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE ever beat the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT?

A: Yes, in two PassMark tests: find prime numbers (72 versus 54) and physics (1278 versus 840). These are the only two wins among the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 3066, which is 117.8 percent higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 1408. This is the largest percentage gap in any benchmark between the two.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD part wins most multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9554 (26743, 0 percent delta), Intel Core i7-12700H (26717, 0.1 percent), AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849, -0.4 percent), and Intel Core i9-11900K (26639, 0.4 percent). For the Intel Core 5 211TE, they are the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, -0.7 percent), AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6 percent), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, -2 percent), and Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3 percent).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die and no transistor count recorded. The AMD part is from the 5000 series, while the Intel part carries the Core 5 generation label.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core caches and more total L3, yet the AMD architecture still outperforms it in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory support splits the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a higher bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates show the AMD part arriving on 2024-01-07 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT for general computing workloads. It wins 15 of 17 tests, including all Cinebench runs, all single-thread PassMark tests, and the majority of multi-threaded PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score of 26748 versus 15370 places it in a different performance class, and its 79th percentile ranking versus 69th confirms this. The AMD processor delivers higher scores in data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and multithread workloads by margins ranging from 29.9 percent to 117.8 percent.

The Intel Core 5 211TE should be selected only for workloads that match its two wins: prime number finding and physics calculations. In those specific PassMark tests, the Intel part leads by 25 percent and 34.3 percent respectively. The Intel processor also offers ECC memory support, DDR5 compatibility, and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, which may matter for specialized system requirements. However, the recorded performance data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the stronger processor for the vast majority of applications.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores; Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 12 threads; Intel Core 5 211TE has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT runs at 3.60 GHz; Intel Core 5 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT runs at 4.40 GHz; Intel Core 5 211TE runs at 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a 65 W TDP; Intel Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses AMD Socket AM4; Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses 7 nm; Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 nm.
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 64 KB per core; Intel Core 5 211TE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 512 KB per core; Intel Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 16 MB; Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4; Intel Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 51.2 GB/s; Intel Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not support ECC; Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes; Intel Core 5 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has Radeon Vega 7; Intel Core 5 211TE has UHD Graphics 730.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is unlocked; Intel Core 5 211TE is locked.
• Launch MSRP: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is $125; Intel Core 5 211TE is $221.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in every Cinebench test, both multi-core and single-core, with consistent 29.9 percent margins. It also wins all PassMark tests except prime numbers and physics. The largest AMD wins come in single-thread PassMark (117.8 percent), data encryption (104 percent), and extended instructions (97.6 percent). These results point to workloads involving general arithmetic, data processing, encryption tasks, and typical desktop applications. The AMD processor’s higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and unlocked multiplier make it suitable for users who prioritize responsiveness and the ability to adjust clock settings.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in PassMark find prime numbers (72 versus 54) and PassMark physics (1278 versus 840). These are specialized computational tasks where the Intel architecture shows an edge. The Intel processor also provides ECC memory, DDR5 support, and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, which are not benchmark scores but may be deciding factors for systems requiring those features. The lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W indicates the Intel part draws less power, which could influence system design choices.

For users seeking maximum recorded performance across the tested workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the clear choice. For users with workloads matching prime number or physics calculations, or requiring ECC memory and DDR5 compatibility, the Intel Core 5 211TE offers specific advantages. The data shows no overlap in strengths: AMD dominates the general performance landscape, while Intel holds two narrow but distinct specialty wins.