AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E records an average benchmark score of 37829, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 77th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21758 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 6.7% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E's 20389. The AMD chip also wins Cinebench R15 multicore (2193 vs 2055) and Cinebench R20 multicore (9138 vs 8563) by the same 6.7% margin.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 4006 in PassMark single-thread, which is 10% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's 3605. The same 10% delta appears in the passmark_singlethread test.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads by 444.2% in PassMark find prime numbers (234 vs 43). The second-largest margin is in PassMark physics, where AMD leads by 314% (2906 vs 702).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and the Intel Core 5 211E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are the release dates for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D was released on 2024-08-29, and the Intel Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences are substantial: AMD's 5 nm node is denser, while Intel's 10 nm node is paired with a much larger die at 257 mm² compared to AMD's 71 mm². The transistor counts tell a similar story, with AMD listing 11,270 million transistors and Intel not providing a figure in the database.

The AMD chip packs 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Intel's extra cores and threads do not translate into universal performance wins, as the benchmark data shows mixed results. The cache hierarchies differ sharply. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 20 MB of shared L3. The 76 MB L3 advantage for AMD is the largest architectural gap between the two, and it shows up in several benchmark categories.

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, but the AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip also supports DDR4, giving it broader memory compatibility. AMD lists Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while Intel lists UHD Graphics 730. Both use PCIe Gen 5, but AMD provides 24 lanes (CPU only) versus Intel's 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD chip runs at a base clock of 4.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip runs at a base clock of 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Intel's higher boost clock helps explain its single-thread wins, while AMD's higher base clock and large L3 cache support its multicore and latency-sensitive workloads. Both are desktop parts with active production status and a 65 W TDP, but they use different sockets: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 7. The Cinebench suite is a clean sweep for AMD across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 2193 against Intel's 2055, a 6.7% edge. The single-core R15 test shows AMD at 309 versus Intel's 289, a 6.9% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore lands at 9138 for AMD and 8563 for Intel, again 6.7%. The R20 single-core test shows 1289 versus 1208, a 6.7% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore records 21758 for AMD and 20389 for Intel, and the R23 single-core test shows 3071 versus 2878, both at 6.7%. The consistency of the 6.7% delta across the Cinebench suite indicates a stable architectural advantage for the Zen 4 part in those workloads.

PassMark results are split. AMD wins PassMark multithread with 25855 against Intel's 23833, an 8.5% margin. AMD also dominates PassMark physics with 2906 versus 702, a 314% advantage, and PassMark find prime numbers with 234 versus 43, a 444.2% advantage. The random string sorting test is essentially tied: AMD scores 34318 and Intel scores 34308, a 0% delta.

Intel takes the remaining PassMark categories. The largest Intel win is PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 66402 against AMD's 44289, a 33.3% margin. Intel also wins PassMark integer math with 88117 versus 73804, a 16.2% edge. PassMark data compression goes to Intel at 346757 versus 281665, an 18.8% margin. PassMark data encryption favors Intel at 17938 versus 16237, a 9.5% delta. PassMark extended instructions is close: Intel at 21592 versus AMD's 21108, a 2.2% margin. PassMark single-thread goes to Intel at 4006 versus 3605, a 10% advantage, and the passmark_singlethread test duplicates that result.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins the rendering-style workloads and latency-sensitive tasks, while Intel wins raw math throughput, compression, encryption, and single-thread PassMark tests. The average benchmark score, however, favors Intel because the PassMark multithread and single-thread scores are weighted heavily in the overall average.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raphael | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 96 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-08-29 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $299 | $221 |

Both processors share a 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers. The Intel part has a smaller L3 cache but larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, plus a higher boost clock and ten cores. The AMD part counters with a higher base clock, three times the L3 capacity, a smaller die, and a denser process node.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger choice for Cinebench workloads across the board. All six Cinebench tests, from R15 to R23 and from single-core to multicore, go to AMD with margins between 6.7% and 6.9%. The 96 MB L3 cache appears to drive these wins, as rendering and scene-building tasks often benefit from larger cache footprints. AMD also wins the PassMark multithread test by 8.5%, suggesting that its 12 threads are highly efficient despite the core count disadvantage against Intel's 16 threads.

The AMD part also dominates in specific computational tasks. The 444.2% lead in find prime numbers and the 314% lead in physics are the two largest margins in the entire comparison. These results point to strong per-core integer and physics simulation performance, likely aided by the large L3 cache and the 4.10 GHz base clock. The random string sorting tie at 34318 versus 34308 shows that in some memory-heavy sorting tasks, the two processors are effectively equal.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins the raw throughput categories. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 33.3%, and integer math shows Intel ahead by 16.2%. These are the kinds of workloads that scale with core count and clock speed, and Intel's 10 cores and 4.90 GHz boost clock deliver there. Data compression goes to Intel by 18.8%, and data encryption by 9.5%. The extended instructions test is close but still favors Intel by 2.2%.

Intel also wins PassMark single-thread by 10%, which is notable because AMD wins Cinebench single-core by 6.7%. The two benchmarks measure different aspects of single-thread performance: Cinebench favors AMD's Zen 4 architecture, while PassMark's single-thread suite favors Intel's higher boost clock. The average benchmark score of 37829 for Intel versus 24728 for AMD reflects Intel's dominance in the PassMark suite overall, even though AMD wins the multithread PassMark test.

The Verdict

The recorded data splits the two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D delivers consistent wins in Cinebench rendering workloads and in latency-sensitive tasks like prime number finding and physics simulation. Its 96 MB L3 cache and 5 nm process make it the better fit for workloads that benefit from large, fast caches. The 6.7% to 6.9% Cinebench margins are uniform, and the multithread PassMark win by 8.5% reinforces the multicore story for AMD despite having 4 fewer cores and 4 fewer threads.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins the throughput-oriented benchmarks. Its 10 cores and 16 threads produce large margins in floating point math (33.3%), integer math (16.2%), data compression (18.8%), and data encryption (9.5%). The 10% single-thread PassMark win shows that Intel's higher boost clock matters in some workloads. The 86th percentile ranking and average score of 37829 place the Intel part higher in the overall database standings.

The percentile data tells a different story than the head-to-head wins. Intel sits at the 86th percentile versus AMD's 77th, and Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at a -0.2% delta, while AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D at a 0.1% delta. The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier according to the database, despite losing the majority of the head-to-head tests.

The choice depends on workload. For rendering, physics simulation, and cache-sensitive tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger performer with 10 head-to-head wins. For math-heavy throughput, compression, encryption, and PassMark single-thread tasks, the Intel Core 5 211E takes 7 wins but with larger margins in several categories. The data does not declare a single winner; it indicates two different performance profiles that serve different computational needs.