AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core 5 211E occupy different positions in the benchmark database, with the Intel part holding a decisive overall performance advantage. Across the 17 directly comparable head-to-head benchmark results, the Intel Core 5 211E wins 15, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G takes 2. The Intel processor also posts a higher average benchmark score of 37829 compared to the AMD’s 20425, and it sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, against the Ryzen’s 74th percentile. This gap in overall standing is reflected in the nearest rival groupings: the Intel part trades scores within 0.2% of parts like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G sits essentially even with the AMD EPYC 9454P and Ryzen 5 5600, showing a wide gap in compute capability between the two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211E delivers consistent wins across the Cinebench suite, but the margins are notably uniform. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 20389 against the AMD’s 18368, a delta of -9.9%. The same -9.9% margin appears in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where Intel posts 2878 versus AMD’s 2593. This pattern holds in Cinebench R20 and R15: multicore and singlecore results both show a -9.9% or -9.7% delta in favor of Intel across all six Cinebench tests. The data indicates that the Intel processor is roughly 10% faster in both lightly threaded and fully threaded rendering workloads, with no particular scaling advantage for the AMD chip in multicore tests.

The Passmark suite reveals wider swings. The Intel Core 5 211E dominates in floating point math with a score of 66402 versus 39074 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, a -41.2% delta, the largest single margin in the comparison. Integer math also favors Intel heavily, 88117 to 63123, a -28.4% delta. Data compression shows a -27.8% delta, with Intel at 346757 and AMD at 250197. Data encryption follows at -20.7%, 17938 versus 14220. Random string sorting is closer but still favors Intel, 34308 to 29407, a -14.3% delta. Extended instructions go to Intel at 21592 versus 19098, an -11.6% delta. The Passmark multithread score shows a smaller gap, 23833 to 21610, a -9.3% delta, while Passmark single thread is nearly even: Intel scores 4006, AMD scores 3891, a -2.9% delta.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins two specific tests, and both are striking in their magnitude. In Passmark find prime numbers, AMD scores 87 against Intel’s 43, a +102.3% delta, meaning the AMD processor more than doubles the Intel result. In Passmark physics, AMD scores 1318 versus Intel’s 702, a +87.7% delta. These two results show that the AMD architecture holds a substantial advantage in specific mathematical and physics simulation workloads, even while losing most other compute tests by double-digit margins. The head-to-head data therefore shows a processor that is broadly slower but with two narrow but large wins in specialized workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in the majority of measured categories, covering rendering, compression, encryption, and general arithmetic. Its advantages cluster around sustained multi-threaded throughput and memory-heavy operations. The Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23 all point to a roughly 10% lead in both single-thread and multi-thread rendering. Passmark integer math and floating point math show much larger leads, at -28.4% and -41.2% respectively, indicating that the Intel processor is substantially stronger in raw compute throughput. Data compression and encryption also favor Intel with margins above 20%, which suggests an advantage in workloads that stress memory bandwidth and data transformation. The Passmark multithread score, at -9.3%, aligns closely with the Cinebench margins, reinforcing a consistent overall throughput lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins in prime number finding and physics simulation. The prime number result is the largest win in the entire comparison, with AMD at 87 versus Intel at 43, a +102.3% delta. Physics simulation also goes to AMD with a +87.7% delta, 1318 versus 702. These are not marginal wins; they are dominant margins that suggest the AMD Zen 4 architecture is particularly efficient at certain types of mathematical operations. Outside these two tests, the AMD processor does not take a single benchmark in the direct comparison, so its utility is limited to workloads that specifically resemble these two test patterns. The single-thread Passmark score, at -2.9%, is the closest Intel win, showing that the gap in lightly threaded integer performance is small.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Phoenix2, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 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. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel part uses 10 nm, which explains part of the die size disparity, 137 mm² versus 257 mm².

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor therefore has a larger per-core L1 and L2, and more total L3, which contributes to its throughput advantage in cache-sensitive workloads. Neither part has 3D V-Cache, and total L3 figures beyond the shared values are not recorded.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part is recorded at 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD socket is AM5, while the Intel socket is LGA 1700. PCIe capability differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 740M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 4.90 GHz. Both parts have a 65 W TDP. The AMD part is classified under the 8000 series with a Mobile market segment, while the Intel part is a Desktop segment part with no series designation. The AMD part uses the AM5 socket, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel, but the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only. PCIe generations differ, Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, with lane counts of 14 and 16 respectively. Cache values differ across all levels: AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, Intel is 80 KB per core; AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, Intel is 2 MB per core; AMD L3 is 16 MB shared, Intel is 20 MB shared. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 137 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. The AMD part has 20,900 million transistors; the Intel transistor count is not recorded. Release dates differ, with AMD released in January 2024 and Intel in January 2025. The AMD launch MSRP is $179, and the Intel launch MSRP is $221. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001491; the Intel part number is SRQERQ65F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has an average score of 20425. The Intel part also ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 74th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20389 in Cinebench R23 multicore, against 18368 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The delta is -9.9%, meaning Intel is roughly 10% faster.

Q: In which benchmarks does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins two head-to-head tests: Passmark find prime numbers with a score of 87 versus 43, a +102.3% delta, and Passmark physics with 1318 versus 702, a +87.7% delta.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The closest result is in Passmark single thread, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 4006 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 3891, a -2.9% delta.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database records ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core 5 211E.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads.