AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 3.

Q: How large is the AMD Ryzen 9 270's lead in Cinebench multicore tests?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD scores 26438 versus Intel's 20389, a 29.7% advantage. The same 29.7% delta appears in R20 multicore (11103 vs 8563) and R15 multicore (2664 vs 2055).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark floating point math (66402 vs 60122, a 9.5% edge) and PassMark single-thread tests (4006 vs 3784, a 5.5% advantage).

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 records an average benchmark score of 40246, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 37829. The AMD sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel at the 86th.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211E has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 20 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 does not list ECC support in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The database records 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It is classified as a mobile segment part with an AMD Socket FP8. Its 8 cores and 16 threads run at a 4.00 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock, with a 45 W TDP.

The Intel Core 5 211E belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 257 mm², with no transistor count listed. It targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700. This chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, a 2.70 GHz base clock, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, and a 65 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, plus 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, plus 20 MB shared L3. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors AMD: 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, both dual-channel.

PCIe capabilities also split the pair. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes. The Intel Core 5 211E offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel chip supports ECC memory; the AMD chip does not.

The Verdict

Benchmark results place the AMD Ryzen 9 270 ahead in the majority of workloads. Its Cinebench multicore wins are consistent at roughly 29.7% across R15, R20, and R23, indicating a strong all-core performance advantage. The AMD also dominates integer math (11.5% faster), data encryption (16.2% faster), extended instructions (23.8% faster), multithread performance (22.1% faster), and physics (94.4% faster). Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 104.7%.

The Intel Core 5 211E claims only two distinct wins: floating point math by 9.5% and single-thread performance by 5.5%. These are meaningful for specific workloads but do not offset the AMD's broad lead. The average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy: 40246 for AMD versus 37829 for Intel, a difference that places the AMD at the 87th percentile versus the 86th for Intel.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, encryption, compression, or general throughput, the database clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 270. For workloads heavily dependent on floating point math or single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 5 211E shows a measurable edge. The Intel part also brings ECC support and a Gen 5 PCIe interface, which may matter for specific platform requirements. The AMD counters with higher memory bandwidth, a smaller process node, and a lower 45 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 270 | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4, Hawk Point) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |

| Part Number | 100-000001836 | SRQERQ65F |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 2664 against Intel's 2055, a 29.6% lead. R15 singlecore gives AMD 376 versus 289, a 30.1% edge. R20 multicore: 11103 vs 8563, 29.7%. R20 singlecore: 1567 vs 1208, 29.7%. R23 multicore: 26438 vs 20389, 29.7%. R23 singlecore: 3732 vs 2878, 29.7%. These six results indicate a uniform performance advantage across rendering workloads, with the single-core Cinebench tests showing the same magnitude of lead as multi-core.

PassMark results add nuance. Data compression is close: AMD scores 351398 versus 346757, only a 1.3% difference. Data encryption shows a clearer AMD win: 20852 versus 17938, 16.2% faster. Extended instructions favor AMD at 26729 versus 21592, a 23.8% margin. Prime number finding is the largest single delta: AMD scores 88 versus Intel's 43, a 104.7% advantage. Floating point math is the first Intel win: 66402 versus 60122, a 9.5% edge for Intel. Integer math goes back to AMD: 98266 versus 88117, 11.5% faster. Multithread performance favors AMD at 29089 versus 23833, 22.1% ahead. Physics shows a 94.4% AMD lead (1365 vs 702). Random string sorting goes to AMD: 42819 versus 34308, 24.8% faster. Single-thread tests swing back to Intel: 4006 versus 3784, a 5.5% advantage, recorded identically in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

The scoreboard reads 14 wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 270 and 3 for the Intel Core 5 211E. The Intel victories are concentrated in floating point math and single-threaded PassMark tests, while the AMD wins span every Cinebench test plus the majority of PassMark workloads. The average benchmark score of 40246 for AMD versus 37829 for Intel, combined with the 87th versus 86th percentile ranking, reinforces the overall hierarchy. The AMD's higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz), lower TDP (45 W vs 65 W), and wider memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s) align with its benchmark dominance, while the Intel part counters with more cores, larger caches, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe connectivity.