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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G across all 17 shared benchmark tests, with the Intel Core 5 211TE recording zero wins. The most dramatic margin appears in single-threaded PassMark testing, where the AMD part scores 3891 against 1408 for the Intel part, a delta of 176.3%. This result indicates a substantial per-core performance advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G that carries through every workload category.

Cinebench results reinforce this pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD processor delivers 18368 points versus 12201 for the Intel chip, a 50.5% advantage. The single-core variant shows a nearly identical margin at 50.6%, with scores of 2593 and 1722 respectively. Cinebench R20 and R15 follow the same trajectory: the Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 50.5% in R20 multi-core (7714 vs 5124) and 50.6% in R20 single-core (1089 vs 723). In R15, the multi-core delta is 50.6% (1851 vs 1229) and the single-core delta is 50.9% (261 vs 173).

PassMark integer math shows a particularly large gap. The AMD processor scores 63123 versus 33991 for the Intel part, an 85.7% lead. Extended instructions widen the gap further: 19098 against 8615, a 121.7% delta. Data compression favors the Ryzen 5 8500G at 250197 versus 133434, an 87.5% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 98.2% delta (29407 vs 14838), and data encryption shows a 96.7% delta (14220 vs 7231). Floating-point math comes in at 49.4% (39074 vs 26150), while the overall PassMark multithread score shows an 84.9% lead (21610 vs 11685).

The narrowest victory for the AMD part appears in PassMark physics, where the delta is only 3.1% (1318 vs 1278). Find prime numbers shows a 20.8% delta (87 vs 72). These two results indicate that the Intel processor is comparatively closer in certain computational patterns, but the overall trend is unambiguous: the Ryzen 5 8500G holds a commanding lead in every measured category.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins in all recorded benchmark categories, so the use-case split is one-sided. The data shows particular strength in single-threaded workloads, where the 176.3% PassMark single-thread delta suggests that applications relying on per-core responsiveness, such as interactive design tools or lightly threaded legacy software, will see large performance gains on the AMD part. The Cinebench single-core results, with deltas around 50.6%, confirm this pattern across a different benchmark methodology.

Multi-threaded rendering and compute workloads also favor the AMD processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18368 positions it well above the Intel part's 12201, indicating that video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks will complete noticeably faster on the Ryzen 5 8500G. The PassMark multithread score of 21610 versus 11685 reinforces this conclusion, though the delta here is larger than in Cinebench, suggesting that PassMark's workload mix amplifies the AMD advantage.

For integer-heavy and encryption workloads, the Ryzen 5 8500G shows its largest margins outside of single-thread testing. Data encryption at 96.7% and extended instructions at 121.7% indicate that cryptographic operations, compression, and scientific computing with specialized instruction sets will benefit disproportionately from the AMD architecture. The Intel Core 5 211TE, despite having 10 cores and 16 threads, does not convert its higher core count into a win in any shared test, which implies that its lower clock speeds and different microarchitecture cannot overcome the per-core efficiency of the AMD design.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. It features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads but runs at a much lower 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Despite the Intel processor carrying more cache per core and a larger shared L3 pool, the benchmark results show that the AMD processor's higher clock speeds and architectural efficiency overcome this cache advantage. The TDP figures also diverge: the AMD part is rated at 65 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W, which places the Intel chip in a lower power envelope but does not translate into competitive performance in the recorded tests.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors the Intel part, which offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile segment, while the Intel part is a desktop chip, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD processor uses Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700. Release dates place the AMD part in January 2024 and the Intel part in January 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 8500G leads by 50.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2593 vs 1722) and by 176.3% in PassMark single-thread (3891 vs 1408).

Q: Does the Intel processor have more cores than the AMD processor?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads. However, the AMD part wins all 17 shared benchmark tests.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has an average score of 20425, placing it at the 74th percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370, placing it at the 69th percentile.

Q: How large is the cache difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD part has 64 KB L1, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $179 | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001491 | SRQDL |