AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 5 211TE

The benchmark database shows a decisive performance gap between these two processors. Across 15 head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins every single matchup, with deltas ranging from 26.2% to 572.6%. The Intel Core 5 211TE records zero wins. This is not a close contest by any measured metric, and the data consistently favors the AMD part regardless of workload type.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Looking at the 15 head-to-head tests, the AMD part takes all of them. The smallest margin comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 2174 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1722, a 26.2% advantage. The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads 57946 to 8615, a 572.6% difference.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not have a single recorded win in any test. Its best relative performance comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it trails by 26.2%, and Cinebench R15 single-core, where it trails by 94.2%. In multi-threaded workloads, the gap widens dramatically. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows AMD ahead by 380.5%, and PassMark multi-thread shows a 380.7% lead for the Ryzen part.

The data suggests the AMD processor is designed for heavy parallel workloads. Its PassMark integer math score of 212598 dwarfs the Intel part's 33991, a 525.5% difference. Floating point math follows a similar pattern: 136682 versus 26150, a 422.7% gap. Data compression shows 731998 against 133434, a 448.6% lead. These are not incremental improvements; they represent a different performance class entirely.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX holds a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 91199, compared to 15370 for Intel. That is a 5.9x difference in aggregate performance.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 654 at 90717 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 at 90541 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus at 93785 (2.8% ahead). This places the Ryzen 9 9955HX in competition with high-end workstation and enthusiast desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% ahead). This places it in a much lower performance tier.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the clear choice based on the data. Its 16 cores and 32 threads enable it to dominate in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 37159, nearly triple the Intel part's 12201. For single-threaded responsiveness, AMD also leads, though by a smaller margin. The Ryzen 9 9955HX's single-core score of 4393 in PassMark single-thread is 212% higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1408.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, while it loses every benchmark, still occupies a valid position in the database. Its 69th percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all recorded CPUs. But in direct comparison to the Ryzen 9 9955HX, its 10 cores and 16 threads do not provide enough compute density to compete.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-test gap appears in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 57946, while the Intel Core 5 211TE manages only 8615. That is a 572.6% difference, meaning the AMD part processes extended instruction sets nearly seven times faster. This test often reflects AVX and similar workload performance, suggesting the Zen 5 architecture handles these operations with far greater efficiency.

PassMark integer math shows a 525.5% lead for AMD: 212598 versus 33991. Data compression reveals a 448.6% advantage: 731998 against 133434. Floating point math delivers a 422.7% gap: 136682 versus 26150. Random string sorting shows 77890 versus 14838, a 424.9% difference. Data encryption favors AMD by 416.2%: 37330 against 7231.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 380.5% lead for AMD with scores of 5905 versus 1229. PassMark multi-thread shows a 380.7% gap: 56171 against 11685. Prime number finding reveals a 298.6% difference: 287 versus 72. PassMark single-thread demonstrates a 212% advantage: 4393 versus 1408. Physics simulation shows a 112.8% lead: 2720 versus 1278.

The single-core Cinebench results are the only tests where the gap stays below 100%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD ahead by 26.2% (2174 versus 1722), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 94.2% lead (336 versus 173). These results indicate that even in lightly threaded workloads, the AMD architecture extracts more performance per clock.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has an average benchmark score of 91199. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370.

Q: How do their cache configurations differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Fire Range codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences help explain the performance gap: the smaller 4 nm node allows AMD to pack more transistors into a smaller area while maintaining power efficiency.

The AMD part integrates 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel part uses a single die measuring 215 mm², and the database does not record a transistor count for it. The AMD design's dual-die approach with a shared 64 MB L3 cache contrasts sharply with the Intel design's 20 MB shared L3 cache.

The Ryzen 9 9955HX belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen 9 generation, specifically Zen 5 (Fire Range). The Intel Core 5 211TE belongs to the Core 5 generation with Bartlett Lake. Both processors are marked as Active in production status, but they target different market segments: AMD lists the Ryzen 9 9955HX as Mobile, while Intel lists the Core 5 211TE as Desktop.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001028, and the Intel part carries part number SRQDL.

Specification Differences

Memory support differs notably. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, while Intel records 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives AMD more expansion headroom for GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part has a release date of 2025-01-05, and the Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-12. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX's cache layout uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache disparity is substantial: 64 MB shared for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel. This 44 MB difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to AMD's advantage in data-heavy workloads.