AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The margins are substantial across every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized rendering.

The largest gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the AMD part scores 435 versus 72 for Intel, a 504.2% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to memory latency and raw integer throughput, and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache gives it a decisive edge. Extended instructions show a 355.9% delta (39272 vs 8615), confirming that the AMD processor handles AVX-class workloads with far greater efficiency.

Data compression tells a similar story. The AMD chip scores 474501 against 133434, a 255.6% lead. Integer math follows at 262.3% (123140 vs 33991), and floating point math lands at 213.6% (81998 vs 26150). These are not marginal differences; the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is operating in a different performance class entirely.

Multi-core rendering results reinforce that conclusion. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 22807 versus 12201, an 86.9% lead. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger 188.9% gap (3551 vs 1229). Single-core performance is closer but still firmly in AMD's favor: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2228 versus 1722 (29.4%), while R15 single-core shows 343 versus 173 (98.3%).

PassMark multithread results put the AMD processor at 41318 versus 11685, a 253.6% delta. Physics simulation shows 4171 versus 1278 (226.4%), and random string sorting shows 49764 versus 14838 (235.4%). Data encryption shows 22856 versus 7231 (216.1%). The single-thread PassMark score of 4704 versus 1408 (234.1%) tracks closely with the multithread margin, indicating that the AMD architecture's per-core strength is the primary driver, not just core count.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's best relative result is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it trails by only 29.4%. Its worst relative result, aside from find prime numbers, is extended instructions at 355.9%. Across all measured tests, the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 58386, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 15370, at the 69th percentile.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD chip leads by 86.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (22807 vs 12201) and by 188.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (3551 vs 1229). PassMark multithread shows a 253.6% lead (41318 vs 11685).

Q: Is the single-core gap between the two processors significant?

A: Yes. The AMD part leads by 29.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2228 vs 1722) and by 98.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core (343 vs 173). PassMark single-thread shows a 234.1% gap (4704 vs 1408).

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD processor supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel processor supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger processor in every measured workload. Its 92nd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 69th percentile reflects the scale of the performance gap. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i9-14900 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits near the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% lower), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% higher), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% lower), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% higher).

For workloads that stress integer math, encryption, compression, or floating point, the AMD part delivers between roughly 2x and 6x the throughput of the Intel processor. Even in the closest contest, Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip holds a 29.4% advantage. The Intel Core 5 211TE does have a lower TDP (45 watts versus 120 watts) and a lower launch MSRP ($221 versus $499), which may matter for specific power-constrained or cost-sensitive builds, but on raw performance the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the clear choice.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the AMD part runs at 4.70 GHz, the Intel part at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer but still favor AMD: 5.60 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 120 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform; the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-01-28, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The Intel part's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 96 MB shared on AMD versus 20 MB shared on Intel. The AMD part's large L3 pool is the architectural feature most likely responsible for its dominance in latency-sensitive tests like find prime numbers and data compression.

Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part's process node advantage (4 nm versus 10 nm) helps explain its higher clock speeds and lower power draw per unit of performance, despite the higher absolute TDP. The Intel part's larger die size (215 mm² versus 70.6 mm²) reflects the older manufacturing process and the different core layout.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages come in integer-heavy and encryption-heavy tasks: find prime numbers (504.2% lead), extended instructions (355.9%), integer math (262.3%), and data encryption (216.1%). These workloads benefit from the combination of high clock speeds, large L3 cache, and the Zen 5 architecture's instruction throughput.

The AMD part also dominates in data compression (255.6%), multithread performance (253.6%), and random string sorting (235.4%). Physics simulation shows a 226.4% lead. Floating point math trails only slightly at 213.6%. Single-thread performance is the AMD part's smallest margin in relative terms, but the 234.1% PassMark single-thread lead still places it far ahead.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has no benchmark wins in this comparison. Its closest performance to the AMD part comes in Cinebench R23 single-core (29.4% gap), which is its most competitive result. Its 10-core, 16-thread configuration does not translate into a multi-core advantage over the 8-core AMD chip; the AMD part's higher clocks and larger cache overcome the two-core deficit. The Intel chip's 45-watt TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory may suit certain low-power or legacy-platform builds, but the recorded performance data shows no workload where the Intel processor takes the lead.