AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D records an average benchmark score of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, which places it in the 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E leads in the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4006, which is 12.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's score of 3494.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins the PassMark multithread test with a score of 25047, outperforming the Intel Core 5 211E's 23833 by 5.1%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename, built on Zen 4 architecture. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD part has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports manual overclocking via a multiplier change. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001904, and the Intel part's part number is SRQERQ65F.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows 11 PassMark tests, with the Intel Core 5 211E winning 8 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D winning 3. The Intel part's largest wins come in floating-point math, where it scores 66402 versus 43594, a 34.3% advantage. In integer math, the Intel part scores 88117 against 70774, a 19.7% lead. Data compression heavily favors the Intel part: 346757 versus 271649, a 21.7% margin. Data encryption also goes to Intel at 17938 versus 15797, an 11.9% lead.

The Intel Core 5 211E also wins in extended instructions (21592 versus 20455, a 5.3% margin) and random string sorting (34308 versus 32999, a 3.8% margin). In single-thread performance, the Intel part scores 4006 versus 3494, a 12.8% lead. The same score applies to the singlethread test, also a 12.8% margin for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's wins are concentrated in specialized workloads. Its largest victory is in the find prime numbers test, where it scores 221 versus 43, a 414% advantage. In physics, the AMD part scores 2779 versus 702, a 295.9% margin. The AMD part also wins the multithread test with 25047 versus 23833, a 5.1% margin.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture: the AMD part averages 44573, while the Intel part averages 37829. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309 (0.6% behind). The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% ahead of the AMD part. The Intel Core 5 211E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.2% behind). The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, which is 0.2% ahead.

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits cleanly by workload type. The Intel Core 5 211E delivers higher throughput in most computational math and data-processing tasks, including floating-point, integer, compression, encryption, extended instructions, and string sorting. Its single-thread score is also superior, which matters for responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in prime-number finding, physics simulation, and overall multithreaded score. The physics result is particularly striking: a 295.9% advantage suggests the AMD part handles that specific simulation workload far more efficiently. The multithread win, though smaller at 5.1%, indicates the AMD part manages thread scaling effectively despite having fewer cores and threads.

For users focused on the tasks where the Intel part wins, the data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 211E. Its average score is lower overall, but it wins 8 of 11 direct comparisons. For workloads that stress the AMD part's strengths, particularly physics and prime-number finding, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the better choice. The AMD part also holds a higher average benchmark score overall and a higher percentile ranking.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for the AMD part and 2.70 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for the AMD part and 4.90 GHz for the Intel part. Both have a TDP of 65.

Cache configurations differ clearly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel operation.

The PCIe configurations differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The process nodes are 5 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The AMD part has a die size of 71 mm², while the Intel part has a die size of 257 mm². Transistor counts are 11,270 million for the AMD part, with no recorded figure for the Intel part. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel part. Release dates are 2025-11-11 for the AMD part and 2025-01-12 for the Intel part. Launch MSRP is $269 for the AMD part and $221 for the Intel part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E is the better choice for workloads dominated by arithmetic and data transformation. Floating-point math shows a 34.3% advantage, integer math a 19.7% advantage, and data compression a 21.7% advantage. These tasks benefit from the Intel part's higher core count and higher boost clock. Data encryption also favors Intel by 11.9%, as do extended instructions by 5.3% and random string sorting by 3.8%. Single-threaded applications, as measured by the PassMark single-thread test, also favor the Intel part by 12.8%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the better choice for physics simulation and prime-number computation. The physics test shows a 295.9% advantage for the AMD part, and the find prime numbers test shows a 414% advantage. These results indicate a strong architectural fit for those specific algorithms. The AMD part also wins the multithread score by 5.1%, which suggests it handles mixed-thread workloads well overall.

The average benchmark scores put the AMD part ahead overall, with 44573 versus 37829, and the AMD part ranks in the 89th percentile versus the Intel part's 86th percentile. However, the head-to-head win count favors the Intel part at 8 wins versus 3. The choice depends on whether the target workload matches the Intel part's arithmetic strengths or the AMD part's specialized simulation and multithread advantages.