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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins all 15 benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The largest deltas appear in the Passmark suite, where the AMD part's advantage often exceeds 200%. In Passmark data encryption, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 22842 against 7231 for the Intel, a delta of 215.9%. Passmark extended instructions shows a 237.4% gap (29067 vs 8615), while Passmark integer math delivers 103107 against 33991, a 203.3% delta. Passmark random string sorting also lands above 200%, with 46025 versus 14838, a 210.2% difference.

The Cinebench results narrow the gap considerably. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 1817 versus 1722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a modest 5.5% lead. That single-core margin is the smallest of any test in the comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 40.4% advantage (17128 vs 12201), and Cinebench R15 single-core sits at a 65.3% delta (286 vs 173). The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test delivers the largest Cinebench gap at 119.1% (2693 vs 1229).

Passmark physics shows a comparatively narrow 28.9% delta (1647 vs 1278), and Passmark find prime numbers lands at 43.1% (103 vs 72). The remaining Passmark tests all exceed 100%: data compression at 189.9% (386811 vs 133434), floating point math at 144% (63815 vs 26150), multi-thread at 171.2% (31690 vs 11685), and single-thread at 179% (3928 vs 1408). The database also records duplicate single-thread results (Passmark single_thread and Passmark singlethread both report 3928 for AMD and 1408 for Intel), confirming consistency in the measurements.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the pattern. The Ryzen 7 8700G carries an average benchmark score of 33089, while the Intel Core 5 211TE sits at 15370. That places the AMD part in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, versus the 69th percentile for the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, whereas the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation.

Core counts differ in an interesting way. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, which is more physical cores than the Ryzen 7 8700G's 8 cores and 16 threads. Both parts offer the same thread count. The AMD chip runs a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part starts at 1.70 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. That base clock difference is substantial and likely contributes to the AMD part's single-thread advantage in the benchmarks.

Cache configurations also diverge. The Ryzen 7 8700G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211TE carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip therefore has larger per-core caches and more shared L3, yet the benchmark data shows the AMD part winning across the board. The AMD chip's die size is 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors; the Intel die is larger at 215 mm², though the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip records a higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip, absent on the AMD chip. PCIe capabilities show a trade-off: the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 8700G includes a Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part, locked on the Intel part. Sockets are not interchangeable: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part launched earlier (2024-01-07) with a launch MSRP of $329; the Intel part followed later (2025-01-12) with a launch MSRP of $221.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores. Both provide 16 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 1817 against 1722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 5.5% delta. In Passmark single-thread, the AMD part scores 3928 versus 1408, a 179% delta.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, whereas the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 4.20 GHz and 1.70 GHz, respectively.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33089, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370, in the 69th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.20 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 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 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $221 |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part Number | 100-000001236 | SRQDL |

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 8700G wins every recorded benchmark comparison, so the win distribution is one-sided. The AMD part's largest advantages are in Passmark extended instructions (237.4% delta), data encryption (215.9%), random string sorting (210.2%), integer math (203.3%), and data compression (189.9%). These results indicate workloads involving encryption, sorting, and integer-heavy computation favor the AMD chip strongly.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's TDP is lower at 45 W versus 65 W for the AMD part, which may matter in thermally constrained systems. The Intel chip also offers ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility, which the AMD chip lacks. The Intel part has more physical cores (10 vs 8) and larger caches at every level (80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, 20 MB L3 shared), yet the benchmark data shows the AMD part outperforming it in all tested scenarios. The Intel chip also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The closest margins for the AMD chip appear in Cinebench R23 single-core (5.5%) and Passmark physics (28.9%). The single-core Cinebench result suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are much closer than the multi-threaded or integer-heavy tests imply. The AMD chip's boost clock advantage (5.10 GHz vs 4.80 GHz) and much higher base clock (4.20 GHz vs 1.70 GHz) likely explain the single-thread wins despite the Intel part having more cores.

For workloads concentrated in floating point math, the AMD chip scores 63815 versus 26150, a 144% delta. For general multi-threading, Passmark multi-thread shows 31690 vs 11685, a 171.2% delta. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, a 40.4% delta, is the smallest multi-threaded gap in the comparison, suggesting that the Intel part's 10 cores can partially compensate in rendering-style workloads. However, the overall benchmark record shows no scenario in which the Intel Core 5 211TE takes the lead.