AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F across every benchmark in the comparison set, with 17 wins and zero for the Intel Core 5 211TE. The largest margins appear in specialized workload tests rather than general-purpose scores. The PassMark extended instructions test shows the AMD part at 28,474 against 8,615 for the Intel, a delta of 230.5%. Data encryption also heavily favors the AMD chip: 22,117 versus 7,231, a 205.9% advantage. Random string sorting shows a similar gap, with 45,425 against 14,838, a 206.1% delta.

Integer math is another area where the gap is pronounced. The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 100,371 in PassMark integer math, while the Core 5 211TE manages 33,991, a difference of 195.3%. Floating point math tells a similar story: 62,629 versus 26,150, a 139.5% advantage for the AMD processor. Data compression shows 378,160 against 133,434, a 183.4% delta. The multi-threaded PassMark score also heavily favors the AMD chip, with 30,893 versus 11,685, a 164.4% margin.

The Cinebench results, which are commonly used to gauge rendering and sustained multi-core performance, show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26,646, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, a delta of 118.4%. The single-core R23 results show 3,761 versus 1,722, also a 118.4% delta. The older R20 and R15 tests mirror this exactly: R20 multicore shows 11,191 against 5,124, and R15 multicore shows 2,685 against 1,229, both with 118.4% deltas.

The smallest win for the AMD chip comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 98 against 72, a 36.1% delta. The physics test shows a 21.5% advantage, with 1,553 versus 1,278. Even the single-thread PassMark score, which often favors higher boost clocks, shows a 175% delta in favor of the AMD part: 3,872 versus 1,408. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F delivers more than double the performance in many tests, and at minimum, a 21.5% lead in the closest test.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark distribution, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in every category measured. There is no recorded test where the Intel Core 5 211TE posts a higher score. The AMD part leads in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, as evidenced by the Cinebench and PassMark results. The AMD processor also leads in memory-sensitive tasks like data compression and encryption, where its higher bandwidth and architecture efficiency appear to matter.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not win any of the 17 head-to-head tests. Its closest relative performance is in the PassMark physics test, where it trails by only 21.5%, and the find prime numbers test, where it trails by 36.1%. These results suggest that the Intel part is not entirely outclassed in every scalar workload, but it still loses decisively. For users looking at the database, this means the AMD part is the clear performance leader across all recorded benchmarks. The Intel part's only potential advantage lies elsewhere, such as its integrated graphics and ECC memory support, but those are not reflected in the CPU benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Interestingly, the Intel part has more physical cores but the same thread count, indicating it likely relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the core type breakdown.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 45 W TDP. The lower base clock for the Intel part is notable, though the boost clock is close to the AMD chip. The AMD part sits on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not.

Cache configurations differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Despite the larger cache on the Intel part, the benchmark results show the AMD part outperforming it significantly. The AMD chip uses a 178 mm² die with 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel chip uses a 215 mm² die with no transistor count listed.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. For PCIe, the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The release dates differ, with the AMD part launching in March 2024 and the Intel part in January 2025. The launch MSRP is $270 for the AMD part and $221 for the Intel part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded test, often by more than double. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 30,746, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part's average score is 15,370, placing it in the 69th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, Intel Core i5-13600H, Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, and Intel Core i7-13700TE, with deltas ranging from -0.9% to 0.9%. The Intel part's nearest rivals include server-class AMD EPYC parts and mobile chips, with deltas ranging from -2% to 2.3%.

For users prioritizing raw CPU performance, especially in multi-threaded rendering, encryption, and math workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the superior choice based on the data. Its higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and more efficient Zen 4 architecture on a smaller process node all contribute to its dominance. The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer integrated graphics and ECC memory support, which are absent on the AMD part, but those features do not translate into benchmark wins. The Intel part also has a lower TDP at 45 W versus 65 W, which could matter for power-constrained systems, but the performance difference is substantial.

The database shows that the AMD part is also closer to higher-performing rivals. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700TE, has an average score of 31,028, which is only 0.9% higher. This indicates the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F sits at the edge of a higher performance tier. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, has nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, which is 2% faster, and the Intel Core i3-1315U, which is 2.3% slower. This suggests the Intel part is positioned in a lower performance bracket. Based strictly on the measured data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the clear choice for anyone who needs maximum CPU throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 3,761, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1,722, giving the AMD part a 118.4% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 30,893, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 11,685, a delta of 164.4% in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211TE is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s. Both support dual-channel memory, but the AMD part only supports DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.