AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded dataset shows a decisive overall lead for the Intel Core 5 211E, which claims 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT manages only 2 wins, but those wins are not trivial. In the PassMark find prime numbers test, the AMD delivers a score of 57 against the Intel's 43, a 32.6% advantage. In PassMark physics, the AMD scores 875 versus 702, a 24.6% lead. These two wins highlight specific computational strengths where the AMD architecture retains a clear edge.

Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel part consistently outperforms the AMD by a uniform margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel scores 2055 against the AMD's 1740, a 15.3% gap. The same delta appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore: 289 versus 245, also 15.2% behind. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel multicore result of 8563 versus 7254 represents a 15.3% difference, and the singlecore result of 1208 versus 1023 matches that same 15.3% gap. Cinebench R23 follows the identical pattern: multicore 20389 against 17272 and singlecore 2878 against 2438, both showing a 15.3% deficit for the AMD.

The PassMark suite reveals larger deltas in several workloads. The most pronounced difference appears in floating point math, where the Intel scores 66402 against the AMD's 39817, a 40% gap. Data compression shows the Intel at 346757 versus 258882, a 25.3% difference. Random string sorting delivers 34308 for the Intel versus 26188 for the AMD, a 23.7% gap. Integer math has the Intel at 88117 against 69566, a 21.1% lead. Extended instructions show the Intel at 21592 versus 18041, a 16.4% gap. The PassMark single-thread score of 4006 for the Intel against 3348 for the AMD also reflects a 16.4% difference, and the multithread score of 23833 versus 20325 is a 14.7% gap. Data encryption is closer: 17938 versus 15873, an 11.5% lead for the Intel.

The overall average benchmark scores in the database place the Intel at 37829 and the AMD at 20733, though these figures draw from different benchmark sets. The AMD's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 74, while the Intel sits at 86, indicating the Intel positions higher in the overall performance distribution.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates in nearly every measured workload category. Rendering tasks, represented by the full Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 runs, all favor the Intel by the same 15.3% margin. This consistent delta across single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering suggests a uniform clock and IPC advantage rather than a core-count effect. The Intel also wins all PassMark compute workloads except the two noted above: compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins specifically in prime number finding and physics simulation. The prime number result (57 versus 43) represents a 32.6% advantage, the largest win for either side in percentage terms. The physics win (875 versus 702) is a 24.6% lead. These two workloads may share a dependency on certain instruction patterns or memory latency characteristics where the AMD's Zen 3 architecture responds better. The data does not explain the mechanism, but the results are consistent across the recorded runs.

For users working in rendering, general productivity, encryption, compression, or sorting tasks, the data points squarely to the Intel part. For workloads involving prime number calculations or physics engines, the AMD part holds a measurable advantage. The Intel's wins are broader in scope, but the AMD's wins are sharper in magnitude on its two favorable tests.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor for most applications. Its 15 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, combined with its 86th percentile ranking versus all CPUs compared to the AMD's 74th, establishes it as the higher-performing part in the database's measurements. The Intel also posts a higher average benchmark score of 37829 against the AMD's 20733, though the differing test sets require some caution in direct comparison.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT remains the pick only for scenarios specifically involving prime number finding or physics simulation, where its 32.6% and 24.6% leads respectively are too large to ignore. Outside of those two niches, the Intel part leads by margins ranging from 11.5% to 40% across the other 15 tests. The Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads versus the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads may explain some of the multicore results, but the single-core scores also favor the Intel by 15.3% in Cinebench and 16.4% in PassMark, indicating a per-thread advantage as well.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 66402 versus the AMD's 39817, a 40% difference. The largest AMD win is in PassMark find prime numbers, with a 32.6% advantage (57 versus 43).

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel scores 2878 versus the AMD's 2438, a 15.3% lead. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel scores 4006 versus 3348, a 16.4% lead.

Q: Does the AMD win any rendering benchmarks?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211E wins all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, each in both multicore and singlecore) by a 15.3% margin.

Q: What are the two workloads where the AMD wins?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins PassMark find prime numbers (57 versus 43) and PassMark physics (875 versus 702).

Q: How do the processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks in the 74th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 257 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database.

CPU core counts differ substantially. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD includes Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, and the Intel does not. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD does not support ECC memory, but the Intel does.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel's is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel's production process node is larger at 10 nm versus the AMD's 7 nm, yet the Intel still posts higher benchmark scores in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in base clock, boost clock, and market positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

Memory support splits along generational lines. The AMD supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports ECC memory; the AMD does not.

PCIe generation differs, with the AMD at Gen 3 and the Intel at Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics units are different models: Radeon Vega 7 for the AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel is locked. The AMD has a launch MSRP of $140, while the Intel has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD's part number is 100-000001488, and the Intel's is SRQERQ65F. The AMD was released in January 2024, and the Intel in January 2025. Both are active production parts for the desktop market.