AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400, which wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The largest margin comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where the AMD part scores 3248 against 1408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a delta of 130.7%. That same 130.7% advantage appears in the duplicate single-thread listing, confirming the result is consistent across the database records.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 also dominates in extended instructions, scoring 19924 versus 8615, a 131.3% lead. This is the single biggest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Data encryption shows a 105.6% advantage for the AMD chip (14865 vs. 7231), while random string sorting is 109.7% ahead (31110 vs. 14838). Data compression sees the AMD part at 261749 against 133434, a 96.2% delta. Integer math is 90.4% in favor of AMD (64733 vs. 33991), and multithread performance is 85.8% higher (21712 vs. 11685). Floating-point math rounds out the list with a 56% advantage (40784 vs. 26150). Prime number finding is the closest contest, with AMD winning by just 9.7% (79 vs. 72).

The Intel Core 5 211TE claims a single victory in the PassMark physics test, scoring 1278 versus 1150 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400, a 10% delta in Intel's favor. This is the only benchmark in the head-to-head set where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD part. The physics result stands in contrast to the multithread score, where AMD holds an 85.8% lead, suggesting the Intel chip's advantage is isolated to this specific workload rather than indicative of general multi-threaded dominance.

Looking at aggregate averages, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 posts an average benchmark score of 42055, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which puts it in the 69th percentile. That is a substantial gap in overall standing, with the AMD part sitting well above the median while the Intel chip sits closer to it. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS at 41963 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i9-12900K at 42335 (0.7% ahead). For the Intel Core 5 211TE, the closest competitors are the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 (2.3% behind). These rival comparisons show that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 competes in a far higher performance tier than the Intel Core 5 211TE, which sits among lower-tier desktop and mobile processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz. Despite the Intel chip's higher boost frequency, the AMD part wins the single-thread benchmark by 130.7%.

Q: How many cores and threads does each CPU offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has more cores and threads, yet the AMD chip wins the multithread benchmark by 85.8%.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part is rated for lower power draw, though the database does not include measured power consumption figures.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and the Intel Core 5 211TE have ECC memory support enabled. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a locked multiplier, so it does not offer the same overclocking flexibility.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide benchmark scores for the integrated graphics units.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. It is built on a 5 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and a transistor count of 6,570 million. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly between the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has a larger cache at every level, but the AMD chip's smaller 5 nm process and Zen 4 design still deliver higher benchmark scores across nearly all tested workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth figure despite supporting only one memory type.

PCIe connectivity shows a difference in lane count. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes for expansion. Socket compatibility is entirely separate: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, meaning they are not interchangeable on any motherboard.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide performance metrics for either integrated GPU, so no comparison can be made on that front. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 5 211TE differ across several specification fields. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for the AMD chip and 1.70 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 65 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211TE. The process nodes differ, with AMD using 5 nm TSMC and Intel using 10 nm Intel. Die sizes are 71 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The transistor count is 6,570 million for AMD and not recorded for Intel. Cache configurations differ across L1, L2, and L3, with Intel holding larger values at each level. Memory support is DDR5-only for AMD and DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD and 16 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Release dates in the database show the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 released on 2025-09-15 and the Intel Core 5 211TE released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 in almost every measured workload. It wins 10 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 9.7% in prime number finding to 131.3% in extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 42055 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include high-end parts like the Intel Core i9-12900K and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, averages 15370 and sits in the 69th percentile, with nearest rivals in the entry-level and server space such as the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U and AMD EPYC 7543.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has its own strengths on paper: more cores (10 vs. 6), more threads (16 vs. 12), a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz vs. 4.30 GHz), lower TDP (45 watts vs. 65 watts), larger caches at every level, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also wins the physics benchmark by 10%. But the recorded performance data shows that these specification advantages do not translate into higher scores in the PassMark suite. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 delivers 130.7% higher single-thread performance and 85.8% higher multithread performance despite having fewer cores and threads.

For buyers choosing between these two desktop processors, the data points toward the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 for essentially all compute-heavy tasks. The only scenario where the Intel Core 5 211TE shows a measured advantage is the physics workload, and it also offers a lower TDP and a launch MSRP of $221, which may appeal to systems with stricter power or thermal limits. The AMD part, with no launch MSRP listed, cannot be compared on price. The Intel chip's dual memory support could matter for systems reusing existing DDR4 modules, while the AMD chip requires DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 also offers more PCIe lanes (24 vs. 16) and an unlocked multiplier, which are meaningful for expansion and overclocking. The overall average score gap of 26685 points, combined with the 88th versus 69th percentile standing, makes the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 the stronger performer in the database's recorded results.