AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D across all 17 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not register a single win in any test. The margins are substantial in every category, but the scale of the advantage varies by workload type.

Starting with multi-threaded rendering, the Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the AMD part scoring 47,737 against Intel's 12,201, a delta of 291.3%. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore with 20,049 versus 5,124 (291.3% delta) and Cinebench R15 multicore with 4,811 versus 1,229 (291.5% delta). These results indicate that the AMD processor delivers roughly four times the multi-threaded rendering throughput of the Intel part across the entire Cinebench lineage.

Single-core performance tells a similar story. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 6,739 for AMD against 1,722 for Intel, a 291.3% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core records 2,830 versus 723 (291.4% delta), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 679 versus 173 (292.5% delta). The consistency of these deltas, all hovering near 291%, suggests a uniform performance gap per thread rather than a scaling anomaly tied to core count.

The PassMark suite reveals even larger disparities in specialized workloads. The extended instructions test shows the most extreme gap: AMD scores 55,426 versus Intel's 8,615, a 543.4% delta. Prime number finding produces a 655.6% delta (544 versus 72), the largest percentage advantage in the entire comparison. Data compression shows 685,074 against 133,434 (413.4% delta), while integer math records 179,727 versus 33,991 (428.7% delta). Floating-point math delivers 119,622 against 26,150 (357.4% delta), and data encryption shows 33,282 versus 7,231 (360.3% delta).

The multithread PassMark score confirms the overall trend: 56,154 for AMD versus 11,685 for Intel (380.6% delta). Physics simulation shows 5,340 versus 1,278 (317.8% delta), and random string sorting records 71,864 against 14,838 (384.3% delta). The single-thread PassMark result narrows the gap somewhat, with 4,646 versus 1,408 (230% delta), which remains a significant but relatively smaller advantage.

The database also includes 3DMark results for the AMD processor only (16-thread score of 12,490, 2-thread score of 2,512, 4-thread score of 4,885, 8-thread score of 9,002, max-thread score of 13,795, and single-thread score of 1,269). The Intel part has no corresponding 3DMark entries, so a direct comparison is not possible for those tests. Geekbench scores exist only for AMD as well (multicore 22,884, single-core 3,041), again preventing head-to-head analysis.

The Verdict

The data points to a categorical performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 54,762, compared to 15,370 for the Intel part. This places them in entirely different performance tiers.

Looking at nearest rivals for context, the AMD processor's closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55,093, a 0.6% difference in favor of the Intel part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, putting AMD 1.3% ahead. The Intel Xeon 6505P averages 53,701 (AMD 2% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14700F averages 53,620 (AMD 2.1% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D thus sits in a tight cluster with those four Intel parts, all within roughly two percentage points of each other.

The Intel Core 5 211TE competes in a different neighborhood. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7543 with an average score of 15,477 (Intel 0.7% behind), followed by the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15,130 (Intel 1.6% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15,682 (Intel 2% behind), and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15,022 (Intel 2.3% ahead). The Core 5 211TE is therefore positioned among mobile and older server parts, not alongside current desktop processors.

The verdict from the measurements is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is designed for demanding desktop workloads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE is a lower-power desktop part with vastly reduced throughput. The 17-0 sweep in shared tests, combined with the percentile gap of 22 points, leaves no ambiguity about which processor delivers higher performance in every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The transistor count is 16,630 million across a dual-die configuration with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 only, running dual-channel with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU alone. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the multiplier is unlocked. The launch MSRP is $599.

The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It contains 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The die size is 215 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, running dual-channel with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU alone. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the multiplier is locked. The launch MSRP is $221.

Several architectural differences explain the benchmark gaps. The AMD part has two more cores and eight more threads, a notably higher base clock (4.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz), and a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz). The L3 cache differs dramatically: 128 MB versus 20 MB, a 6.4x difference that heavily favors the AMD part in cache-sensitive workloads. The process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) contributes to power characteristics, with the AMD TDP rated at 120 and the Intel TDP at 45. The memory bandwidth gap stands at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, a 16.7% difference. PCIe lane count favors AMD at 24 versus 16, though both use Gen 5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part also has a substantially higher base clock at 4.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 differs: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with AMD achieving 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and Intel achieving 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a TDP of 120. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45. This indicates a significant power draw difference, with the Intel part designed for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part provides two additional cores and eight additional threads.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so no performance comparison is available.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins every benchmark in the shared comparison set, so the use-case analysis is about the magnitude of the advantage rather than which processor takes specific tests. The largest deltas appear in specialized computational tasks: prime number finding (655.6% delta), extended instructions (543.4% delta), and integer math (428.7% delta). These workloads heavily favor the AMD part due to its larger cache, higher clocks, and greater thread count.

The smallest advantage appears in single-thread PassMark (230% delta), which still represents a more than threefold performance lead. Even in the most modest gap, the AMD processor delivers 4,646 points versus 1,408 points. The Cinebench results cluster tightly around 291% deltas across both single-core and multi-core variants, indicating that per-thread performance scales consistently with the overall core advantage.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, such as rendering, video encoding, and compilation, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides between 291.3% and 380.6% more performance depending on the specific test. The data compression and encryption tests show deltas of 413.4% and 360.3% respectively, suggesting strong performance in data-heavy tasks. The physics simulation test shows a 317.8% delta, indicating solid performance in physics-based computations.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not win any measured category, but its lower TDP of 45 and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a more flexible option for systems where power draw and memory compatibility are priorities. Its locked multiplier and lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz position it as a conservative desktop part. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its unlocked multiplier, 120 TDP, and 5.50 GHz boost, is the clear choice for performance-oriented builds where the database shows a dominant advantage in every recorded test.