AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211E. The scale of the advantage varies sharply by workload, from a modest single-thread edge to enormous margins in parallel and specialized tasks.

The closest contest is single-thread performance. In passmark_single_thread, the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 4,461 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 4,006, a delta of 11.4%. This is the only benchmark where the two processors are within a single-digit percentage gap, and it indicates that both parts have competitive per-core execution, though the AMD part still holds the advantage.

The gap widens considerably in multithreaded work. In passmark_multithread, the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 51,722 versus 23,833 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a delta of 117%. This means the AMD part delivers more than double the throughput in this test. The result aligns with the core and thread counts in the database: the Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The extra cores and threads translate directly into a large parallel workload advantage.

Integer math follows a similar pattern. The Ryzen 9 9850HX records 172,943 in passmark_integer_math, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 88,117. The delta is 96.3%, meaning the AMD part is nearly twice as fast. Floating-point math shows a smaller but still substantial gap: 115,062 versus 66,402, a delta of 73.3%. The Ryzen 9 9850HX also leads in extended instructions, scoring 53,817 against 21,592, a delta of 149.2%. This is one of the largest percentage differences in the benchmark set, suggesting a significant advantage in vectorized or specialized instruction workloads.

The largest single delta appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 323 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 43, a delta of 651.2%. This is an extreme outlier compared to the other results and points to a very large performance difference in this specific computational pattern. Similarly, passmark_physics shows a delta of 335%, with the AMD part scoring 3,054 versus 702. Physics simulations often scale with core count and memory bandwidth, and the Ryzen 9 9850HX holds clear advantages in both areas.

Data compression and encryption also favor the AMD part heavily. In passmark_data_compression, the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 662,381 versus 346,757, a delta of 91%. In passmark_data_encryption, the scores are 32,139 versus 17,938, a delta of 79.2%. Random string sorting, another data manipulation workload, shows a delta of 104.5%, with the AMD part scoring 70,175 versus 34,308.

The overall average benchmark score in the database reflects the same hierarchy. The Ryzen 9 9850HX has an average benchmark score of 106,413 and sits in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829 and sits in the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for each part also show different competitive contexts. The Ryzen 9 9850HX is closest to Intel Xeon w7-3555 at a delta of 0.2%, Intel Xeon 6521P at 0.5%, and AMD EPYC 8324P at 3%, while trailing the Intel Xeon w7-2595X by 2.1%. The Intel Core 5 211E is closest to AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 0.1%, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 0.2%, and Intel Core i9-14901E at 0.2%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 by 0.2%. These nearest rival comparisons place the Ryzen 9 9850HX in workstation-class territory, whereas the Intel Core 5 211E competes in a lower performance band.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX outperforms the Intel Core 5 211E in every recorded test. For workloads that rely on multithreading, extended instructions, physics simulation, prime number calculation, or data compression, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded deltas. The single-thread result is the only area where the Intel part comes close, but it still loses by 11.4%.

The Intel Core 5 211E does have one distinguishing attribute in the database: it is a desktop part with a launch MSRP of $221. The Ryzen 9 9850HX has no launch MSRP recorded. However, the purpose of this analysis is performance data, and on that basis the Intel part cannot match the Ryzen 9 9850HX in any category. The recorded data shows no workload where the Intel Core 5 211E wins.

The Ryzen 9 9850HX also holds advantages in platform features that affect real-world performance. It uses DDR5 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part also provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, versus 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes for the Intel part. These differences support the benchmark results, particularly in memory-sensitive and I/O-heavy workloads.

For users selecting between these two processors strictly on the basis of the recorded benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the stronger performer in every measured category. The Intel Core 5 211E remains a functional desktop processor, but the data does not show any performance scenario where it leads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 4,461 in passmark_single_thread, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 4,006. The AMD part leads by 11.4%.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: In passmark_multithread, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 51,722 and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 23,833. The AMD part is ahead by 117%.

Q: What is the biggest percentage difference between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 323 and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 43, a difference of 651.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 32,139 in passmark_data_encryption, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 17,938. The AMD part leads by 79.2%.

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

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows 11 benchmark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins all 11. The Intel Core 5 211E records 0 wins.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has an average benchmark score of 106,413 and ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829 and ranks in the 86th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

The thermal design power differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is an unlocked part, meaning the multiplier is unlocked. The Intel Core 5 211E has a locked multiplier. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series, while the Intel part does not have a recorded series in the database.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel memory, but with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts also differ. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 5 211E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are different, with the AMD part listed as Mobile and the Intel part listed as Desktop.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Fire Range. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The database records 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². No transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ between the two. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 1 MB per core, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is substantially different. The AMD part has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 20 MB shared L3 cache. Neither part has recorded total L3 or vCache3d fields.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has a release date of 2025-01-05, and the Intel Core 5 211E has a release date of 2025-01-12. Both parts are listed as Active in production status. The part numbers are 100-000001366 for the AMD part and SRQERQ65F for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins in every recorded benchmark category. The largest advantages are in passmark_find_prime_numbers at 651.2%, passmark_physics at 335%, and passmark_extended_instructions at 149.2%. These results make the AMD part the stronger choice for workloads involving prime number calculation, physics simulation, and specialized or vectorized instruction sets.

The AMD part also delivers more than double the throughput in multithreaded workloads, with a 117% delta in passmark_multithread. It leads by 104.5% in random string sorting, 96.3% in integer math, and 91% in data compression. These are strong indicators for data processing, scientific computing, and other parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211E does not win any recorded benchmark. Its closest result is the 11.4% gap in single-thread performance, which means it is less far behind in lightly threaded tasks but still behind. Its 2 MB per core L2 cache is larger than the AMD part's 1 MB per core, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which may offer platform flexibility. It also has a lower average benchmark score at 37,829 versus 106,413, and a lower percentile ranking at 86 versus 97.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the better performer for every workload represented in the benchmark data. The Intel Core 5 211E's recorded strengths are limited to platform considerations such as memory flexibility and a desktop socket, not benchmark performance.