AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE 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, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712, which places it in the 79th percentile. The Intel part holds a substantial lead in overall measured performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8500GE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8500GE sits within a tight cluster. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, 0.5% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12600KF. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference between the two chips?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 4006, which is 2.3% higher than the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 3914. The Cinebench R23 single-core result shows a larger gap, with Intel leading 2878 to 2532, a 12% advantage.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins?

A: Yes, the AMD chip wins two of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. It leads by 83.7% in PassMark find prime numbers (79 vs 43) and by 63.8% in PassMark physics (1150 vs 702).

Q: Which processor offers the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz. Despite the higher boost clock on the AMD part, the Intel chip wins the single-core benchmark comparisons.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is rated at 35 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 211E has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part is designed for lower power consumption, while the Intel part uses double the thermal envelope.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core 5 211E represent fundamentally different design approaches. AMD uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors. Intel's Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a larger 257 mm² die. The process node difference gives AMD a significant density and efficiency advantage on paper.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives Intel a 66.7% core count advantage and a 33.3% thread count advantage. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core caches and larger shared L3 suggest a design aimed at sustaining heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while Intel records 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel. The Core 5 211E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 5 8500GE provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning is distinct. AMD lists the Ryzen 5 8500GE as a Mobile segment part with an unlocked multiplier. Intel lists the Core 5 211E as a Desktop segment part with a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates differ by roughly nine months, with AMD launching on April 15, 2024 and Intel on January 12, 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the benchmark comparison, winning 15 of 17 tests. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 2055 against AMD's 1808, a 12% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows Intel at 289 versus 255, an 11.8% lead. Cinebench R20 repeats the 12% delta in both multicore (8563 vs 7534) and single-core (1208 vs 1063). Cinebench R23 follows the same script: Intel leads 20389 to 17940 in multicore and 2878 to 2532 in single-core, both exactly 12% apart.

PassMark tests reveal where Intel's extra cores pay off. Data compression shows Intel at 346757 versus 246397, a 28.9% margin. Data encryption gives Intel 17938 against 14197, a 20.9% lead. Extended instructions favor Intel 21592 to 17962, a 16.8% gap. Floating point math is the largest Intel win: 66402 versus 39065, a 41.2% advantage. Integer math shows Intel at 88117 against 62666, another 28.9% margin. Random string sorting puts Intel ahead 34308 to 29501, a 14% difference. PassMark multithread gives Intel 23833 versus 21135, an 11.3% lead.

The single-thread PassMark results are close. Intel scores 4006 against AMD's 3914, a modest 2.3% advantage. This suggests the two chips are nearly matched on lightly threaded workloads, despite Intel's lead elsewhere.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins two tests, and both are decisive. Find prime numbers shows AMD at 79 versus Intel's 43, an 83.7% margin. Physics puts AMD at 1150 against Intel's 702, a 63.8% lead. These wins indicate specific algorithmic strengths in the Zen 4 architecture, particularly in prime-number calculations and physics simulations.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 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 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in nearly every broad compute category. Its 10 cores and 16 threads give it a decisive edge in multi-threaded rendering, as shown by the 12% lead across all three Cinebench versions. The 41.2% margin in floating point math and 28.9% margins in integer math and data compression indicate strong performance for scientific computing, financial modeling, and data processing workloads. The 20.9% lead in data encryption suggests an advantage in security-sensitive applications. The 16.8% edge in extended instructions points to better performance in vectorized and SIMD-heavy code.

The Intel chip also holds a narrow but consistent single-thread advantage. The 2.3% PassMark single-thread lead and the 12% Cinebench R23 single-core lead show that the Bartlett Lake design wins in lightly threaded scenarios such as general office work, web browsing, and legacy applications. The 65 W TDP and desktop market segment position it as a conventional performance processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in two specialized domains. The 83.7% lead in find prime numbers indicates a large advantage in cryptographic key generation or mathematical prime finding. The 63.8% lead in physics suggests strong performance in physics simulation engines, which often appear in scientific computation and certain game physics workloads. The 35 W TDP and mobile market segment make it the energy-efficient choice, though the database does not record power draw in benchmark tests.

The AMD chip also offers a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, and it is the only one of the two with an unlocked multiplier. For users prioritizing low power consumption, a mobile form factor, or overclocking flexibility, the Ryzen 5 8500GE presents clear advantages. For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the 10-core Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger selection based on the recorded data.