AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Intel Core 5 211TE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear split in their intended roles. The AMD part, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 design for mobile platforms, dominates nearly every compute-heavy test in the database. The Intel part, a 10-core/16-thread Bartlett Lake desktop chip, manages a single victory in one physics workload. The recorded scores show the Ryzen outpacing the Intel chip by margins that range from 15.3% to 177.6% across 16 of the 17 head-to-head tests, making the performance gap decisive for most applications.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the clear winner for single-threaded performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 3909 versus 1408 for the Intel chip gives the AMD part a 177.6% lead, the largest margin in the entire comparison. This advantage carries over to Cinebench single-core tests, where the AMD chip scores 261 in R15, 1090 in R20, and 2597 in R23, each roughly 50.8% higher than the Intel’s 173, 723, and 1722 respectively. Any workload that depends on per-core responsiveness, such as general desktop interaction, light scripting, or legacy single-threaded applications, will benefit from the AMD processor.

The AMD part also wins decisively in multi-threaded rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 versus 12201 is a 50.8% advantage, and the R20 multi-core result of 7725 versus 5124 shows the same pattern. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21502 versus 11685 is an 84% lead, confirming that the AMD’s 12 threads outperform the Intel’s 16 threads in sustained parallel work despite the Intel chip having more cores. Data compression and encryption follow suit, with the AMD part scoring 248675 and 14163 against Intel’s 133434 and 7231, deltas of 86.4% and 95.9% respectively.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only in the PassMark physics test, scoring 1278 against the AMD’s 1237, a 3.2% difference. This single result suggests the Intel chip has a slight edge in a specific physics simulation workload, but the margin is small and isolated. In every other recorded test, the AMD part leads, including extended instructions (17999 vs 8615, a 108.9% delta), integer math (63045 vs 33991, an 85.5% delta), floating-point math (39233 vs 26150, a 50% delta), random string sorting (31240 vs 14838, a 110.5% delta), and prime number finding (83 vs 72, a 15.3% delta).

The overall benchmark average tells the same story. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE sits at an average benchmark score of 28054, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, landing in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032 (0.1% delta), while the Intel chip’s nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (-0.7% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Despite the Intel chip having larger per-core caches and more total L3, the AMD part still wins most cache-sensitive workloads in the benchmark data.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are distinct. The AMD Radeon 740M pairs with the Ryzen chip, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 is on the Core 5. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel part is a desktop segment processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz from a 3.40 GHz base, and the Intel chip boosts to 4.80 GHz from a 1.70 GHz base. Thermal design power differs, with the AMD at 35 watts and the Intel at 45 watts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3909 is 177.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 1408, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2597 beats the Intel’s 1722 by 50.8%.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1278 versus the AMD’s 1237, a 3.2% advantage. It loses the other 16 recorded head-to-head tests.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with the AMD achieving 83.2 GB/s and the Intel achieving 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the socket requirements?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is listed as a mobile segment processor, and the Intel part is a desktop segment processor.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

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, giving it more cache per core and more total L3.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in core count, with the AMD featuring 6 cores and 12 threads versus the Intel’s 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds show the AMD at 3.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Thermal design power is 35 watts for the AMD and 45 watts for the Intel.

The process node separates them clearly: 4 nm for the AMD, 10 nm for the Intel. Die size also differs at 137 mm² for the AMD and 215 mm² for the Intel. The AMD has a recorded transistor count of 20,900 million, while the Intel’s count is not recorded.

Memory bandwidth favors the AMD at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, even though the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 while the AMD only supports DDR5. PCIe lanes go to the Intel with 16 Gen 5 lanes, while the AMD has 14 Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M on the AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel.

The AMD is on Socket AM5 and the Intel on Socket 1700. The AMD has a release date of April 2024, while the Intel launched in January 2025. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part is listed as a mobile segment product; the Intel is listed as desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3909 against the Intel’s 1408, a 177.6% delta. The same 3909 score appears in the passmark_singlethread test, confirming the result. Random string sorting shows a 110.5% advantage for the AMD (31240 vs 14838), and extended instructions show a 108.9% delta (17999 vs 8615). Data encryption gives the AMD a 95.9% lead (14163 vs 7231), and data compression shows an 86.4% delta (248675 vs 133434).

Integer math delivers an 85.5% margin for the AMD (63045 vs 33991), and multi-thread performance shows an 84% delta (21502 vs 11685). The Cinebench suite consistently gives the AMD a 50.8% to 50.9% advantage across R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core. Floating-point math shows a 50% delta (39233 vs 26150). Prime number finding is the narrowest AMD win at 15.3% (83 vs 72).

The Intel Core 5 211TE’s only win is in PassMark physics, scoring 1278 against the AMD’s 1237, a 3.2% margin. This result is the only recorded test where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD part. The overall win count is 16 for the AMD and 1 for the Intel. The benchmark averages reflect the dominance: 28054 for the AMD versus 15370 for the Intel.