AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data reveals a starkly split picture between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core 5 211E. The AMD processor secures 9 outright wins, while Intel takes 6, but the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw count suggests.

The most dramatic result in the entire comparison is in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 103 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 43, a massive 139.5% advantage. This is not a marginal lead; it is a categorical dominance in a workload that stresses integer throughput and branch handling. Similarly, in PassMark physics, the AMD part posts 1647 versus Intel's 702, a 134.6% gap. Physics simulations often rely on heavy parallel floating-point and integer work, and here the AMD chip is more than twice as fast.

The AMD processor also demonstrates clear superiority in encryption and extended instruction workloads. Data encryption shows a 27.3% lead (22842 vs 17938), while extended instructions go to AMD by 34.6% (29067 vs 21592). These results indicate that the Zen 4 core design handles AVX-style and cryptographic instruction streams with considerably more efficiency than the Intel part.

Multithreaded performance under PassMark also favors AMD. The multithread score is 31690 for the Ryzen 7 8700G versus 23833 for the Core 5 211E, a 33% difference. Integer math follows with a 17% lead (103107 vs 88117), and random string sorting shows a 34.2% edge (46025 vs 34308). Data compression adds another AMD win at 11.6% (386811 vs 346757).

The Intel Core 5 211E, however, strikes back in Cinebench and single-thread tests. The most notable Intel victory is Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel scores 20389 against AMD's 17128, a 16% swing in Intel's favor. This is particularly interesting because the AMD chip wins PassMark multithreaded by 33%, yet loses Cinebench R23 multicore by 16%. The two workloads clearly stress different aspects of the processors: PassMark's multithreaded suite appears to reward AMD's architecture, while Cinebench R23 responds better to Intel's core configuration.

The single-core picture favors Intel. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 2878 versus AMD's 1817, a 36.9% lead. PassMark single-thread also goes to Intel by a smaller 1.9% margin (4006 vs 3928). Cinebench R15 singlecore is nearly tied, with Intel ahead by just 1% (289 vs 286). The R23 single-core delta is the largest Intel win in the entire dataset, suggesting that Intel's per-core performance in heavily optimized rendering workloads is substantially stronger.

Floating-point math is the only other Intel win, with a modest 3.9% edge (66402 vs 63815). This is a close result, but it indicates that in pure FP math throughput, the Intel part holds a slight advantage.

The data shows a clear pattern: AMD dominates integer-heavy, encryption, compression, physics, and general multithreaded tasks, while Intel wins in rendering-style multicore (Cinebench R23), single-core rendering, and floating-point math.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload type. For users whose primary applications involve data compression, encryption, integer math, physics simulation, or mixed multithreaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice. Its 33% lead in PassMark multithread, 27.3% lead in encryption, and 139.5% lead in prime number finding are decisive.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the pick for single-threaded rendering and Cinebench-style workloads. Its 36.9% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore is the single largest margin of any test, and its 16% multicore win in Cinebench R23 shows that rendering applications that scale well with the Intel architecture will favor this chip.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel part higher overall. The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G sits at 33089. The Intel chip also holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs, at the 86th percentile versus AMD's 83rd. However, this aggregate metric masks the fact that AMD wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The average score is pulled up by Intel's very large Cinebench R23 single-core and multicore victories, while AMD's wins are distributed across a wider variety of workloads.

The database also shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i7-13650HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, all within 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 211E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, both within 0.2% delta. This places the Intel part in a higher absolute performance tier by average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which helps explain the AMD chip's efficiency in certain workloads.

The transistor counts differ dramatically. The AMD processor contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel processor's transistor count is not recorded in the database, but its die size is larger at 257 mm². This means the AMD chip packs more transistors into a smaller area, consistent with its more advanced process node.

Core and thread counts also differ. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer physical cores, the AMD chip achieves 16 threads, matching Intel's thread count. The Intel part's two additional cores do not translate into a multithreaded advantage in PassMark, where AMD leads by 33%, but they do help in Cinebench R23 multicore where Intel leads by 16%.

Cache hierarchies are notably different. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which may contribute to its strong Cinebench single-core performance.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The Ryzen 7 8700G has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip runs at a significantly higher base clock, which likely contributes to its strong integer and encryption performance.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip has higher memory bandwidth, while the Intel chip offers more flexibility in memory type. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Platform connectivity differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

The integrated graphics are different. The AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so no performance comparison is possible from this data alone.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part was released later, with a release date of 2025-01-12, while the AMD part was released on 2024-01-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, compared to 33089 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The Intel part also ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 83rd percentile for AMD.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G perform in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 17128 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20389 in the same test, giving Intel a 16% advantage. This is one of the few multicore tests where Intel comes out ahead.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 103 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 43, a 139.5% difference. The second largest is PassMark physics, with AMD leading by 134.6%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. AMD leads in both base and boost clocks.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors present 16 threads to the operating system.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in workloads that depend on integer throughput, encryption, compression, and general parallel execution. The data shows wins in PassMark integer math (17% lead), data compression (11.6%), data encryption (27.3%), extended instructions (34.6%), find prime numbers (139.5%), multithreaded (33%), physics (134.6%), random string sorting (34.2%), and Cinebench R15 multicore (31%). These results point to a processor that excels in database operations, compression tasks, scientific computing with integer-heavy code, and general productivity software that can use many threads.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (16% lead), Cinebench R23 singlecore (36.9%), Cinebench R15 singlecore (1%), PassMark floating-point math (3.9%), and PassMark single-thread (1.9%). These wins cluster around rendering workloads and floating-point math. The Cinebench R23 results are particularly strong for Intel, suggesting that rendering applications built on Cinema 4D's engine will run noticeably faster on the Intel part. The floating-point math win, while modest, indicates an advantage in FP-heavy computational tasks.

The split is clean: AMD for integer and mixed parallel workloads, Intel for rendering and floating-point math. The AMD processor's 9 wins versus Intel's 6 wins, combined with the massive margins in AMD's favor on certain tests, suggest that the AMD chip offers broader superiority across a wider range of common tasks. But the Intel chip's dominance in Cinebench R23, a widely used rendering benchmark, means that users in 3D rendering and animation will prefer the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds are 4.20 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. The Intel die size is 257 mm² with no recorded transistor count.

Cache configurations differ. The AMD processor has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported by Intel but not by AMD.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor is locked.

The sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is $329. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 211E is $221. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel.