AMD Ryzen 7 160 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Intel Core 5 211TE occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part is a mobile processor built on a 6 nm node, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on a 10 nm node. Their recorded benchmark profiles show clear strengths and weaknesses for each. The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 7 160 delivers substantially higher average scores in most PassMark tests, while the Intel Core 5 211TE counters with decisive wins in floating-point math, physics, and prime-number finding. The AMD part sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 69th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 37117 for the AMD and 15370 for the Intel, a large gap that reflects the different workloads measured. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz, a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, and a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 1.70 GHz, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a TDP of 45 watts. These specifications set the stage for the benchmark results that follow.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is the stronger overall performer in the database. It wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including the largest single-thread margin recorded between these two parts. Its average benchmark score of 37117 places it near the Intel Core i9-12900T, which scores 37112, and the Intel Core i7-13700, which scores 37135. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which aligns more closely with server and low-power mobile parts such as the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682. The database shows the AMD part is not just ahead in raw multi-thread work; it also dominates integer math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting by wide margins. The Intel part holds a narrow multi-thread edge in the overall PassMark multithread score is actually a win for AMD at 12237 versus 11685, a 4.7 percent advantage. The Intel part wins the physics test with 1278 against 793, a 37.9 percent advantage, and floating-point math with 26150 against 6673, a 74.5 percent advantage. The Intel part also wins the prime-number test with 72 against 43, a 40.3 percent advantage. For general productivity, compression, encryption, and single-thread responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen 7 160 is the recommended pick. For workloads dominated by floating-point math, physics simulation, or prime-number calculations, the Intel Core 5 211TE shows a clear edge. The desktop market segment of the Intel part and the 45 watt TDP also contrast with the mobile segment and 28 watt TDP of the AMD part, so thermal and platform requirements differ even though both parts are active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has an average benchmark score of 37117, compared to 15370 for the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: How many benchmark comparisons does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, and the Intel Core 5 211TE wins 3.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 3435 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1408, giving the AMD part a 144 percent advantage.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 211TE outperform the AMD Ryzen 7 160?

A: The Intel part wins in floating-point math with 26150 versus 6673, in physics with 1278 versus 793, and in prime-number finding with 72 versus 43.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The AMD part is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die sizes are close: 210 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD part includes the Radeon 680M integrated graphics, and the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory, but the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, and both have a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The PCIe configuration differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The cache layouts differ per core. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB 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. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is higher on the AMD part at 2.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, but the boost clock is slightly higher on the Intel part at 4.80 GHz versus 4.75 GHz. The TDP is lower on the AMD part at 28 watts versus 45 watts. The AMD part was released on 2025-09-30, and the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000000991(FP7r2) for the AMD and SRQDL for the Intel.

Specification Differences

The database lists several specification fields where the two processors differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. Both have 16 threads. The base clock differs: 2.70 GHz for the AMD part and 1.70 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clock differs slightly: 4.75 GHz for the AMD part and 4.80 GHz for the Intel part. The TDP differs: 28 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part. The sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The architecture and codename differ: Zen 3+ with Rembrandt-R for the AMD part, and Bartlett Lake for the Intel part. The process node differs: 6 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The foundry differs: TSMC for the AMD part and Intel for the Intel part. The die sizes differ slightly: 210 mm² versus 215 mm². The cache differs per core and in total L3: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; the Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe differs: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 680M versus UHD Graphics 730. The market segment differs: mobile for the AMD part and desktop for the Intel part. The release dates differ: the AMD part released on 2025-09-30, and the Intel part released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status is active for both. Both support ECC memory. Both have dual-channel memory buses. Both have a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database shows 11 comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins 8 of them, and the Intel Core 5 211TE wins 3. The largest AMD win is in single-thread performance. The AMD part scores 3435, and the Intel part scores 1408, a 144 percent advantage. The same margin appears in the singlethread test, which is recorded as a separate entry with identical scores. The AMD part also wins integer math by a wide margin: 81370 versus 33991, a 139.4 percent advantage. Data encryption goes to the AMD part with 15520 versus 7231, a 114.6 percent advantage. Extended instructions go to the AMD part with 16170 versus 8615, an 87.7 percent advantage. Data compression goes to the AMD part with 242634 versus 133434, an 81.8 percent advantage. Random string sorting goes to the AMD part with 25981 versus 14838, a 75.1 percent advantage. The multithread score goes to the AMD part with 12237 versus 11685, a 4.7 percent advantage. These wins cover the majority of the PassMark test suite and reflect the AMD part's strength in integer-heavy and memory-heavy workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins three benchmarks. The largest Intel win is in floating-point math, where it scores 26150 against 6673 for the AMD part, a 74.5 percent advantage. The physics test goes to the Intel part with 1278 against 793, a 37.9 percent advantage. The prime-number test goes to the Intel part with 72 against 43, a 40.3 percent advantage. These wins show that the Intel part has a different compute profile, one that favors floating-point throughput and certain mathematical workloads despite its lower overall average score. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 15370 places it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part's average of 37117 places it at the 85th percentile. The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning. The AMD part sits between the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161, with deltas of 0 percent and -0.1 percent respectively. The Intel part sits near the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682, with deltas of -0.7 percent and -2 percent respectively. The data also shows the Intel part is 2.3 percent ahead of the Intel Core i3-1315U, which scores 15022, and 1.6 percent ahead of the AMD EPYC 7702P, which scores 15130.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is the clear winner in the majority of the PassMark test suite. Its single-thread score of 3435 is 144 percent ahead of the Intel part, which makes it the better choice for responsive, lightly threaded applications. Its integer math score of 81370 is 139.4 percent ahead, indicating strong performance in general computation, spreadsheet work, and code compilation. Data encryption at 15520 is 114.6 percent ahead, which matters for disk encryption, VPN traffic, and secure communications. Extended instructions at 16170 is 87.7 percent ahead, which benefits multimedia encoding and other SIMD-heavy tasks. Data compression at 242634 is 81.8 percent ahead, which helps with file archiving and database workloads. Random string sorting at 25981 is 75.1 percent ahead, which is relevant for sorting algorithms and text processing. Even the multithread score, where the Intel part has more cores, goes to the AMD part with 12237 versus 11685, a 4.7 percent advantage. The AMD part also holds the higher percentile ranking at 85 versus 69, and its average benchmark score of 37117 is more than double the Intel part's 15370.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in floating-point math, physics, and prime-number finding. The floating-point math score of 26150 is 74.5 percent ahead of the AMD part's 6673, which points to a substantial advantage in scientific computing, 3D rendering, and any workload that relies heavily on floating-point operations. The physics score of 1278 is 37.9 percent ahead of the AMD part's 793, which suggests an advantage in physics simulation and gaming physics calculations. The prime-number score of 72 is 40.3 percent ahead of the AMD part's 43, which is relevant for cryptography and number-crunching tasks. The Intel part has more cores at 10 versus 8, a larger L3 cache at 20 MB versus 16 MB, and a higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz versus 4.75 GHz. Its desktop market segment and 45 watt TDP indicate it is designed for stationary systems with more thermal headroom. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes also differentiate its platform capabilities. The AMD part, with its 28 watt TDP and mobile segment, is better suited to power-sensitive or compact systems, and its Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes provides more total CPU lanes. The launch MSRP of the Intel part is $221, and the AMD part has no recorded launch price. Both processors are active in production, and both support ECC memory. The database shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 7 160 dominates most PassMark workloads and the overall average score, while the Intel Core 5 211TE holds specific advantages in floating-point math, physics, and prime-number tests.