AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Intel Core 5 211E are processors from different segments, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. Across the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D claims 14 wins, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes a single, albeit significant, victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 97,453, compared to 37,829 for the Intel, placing the AMD processor in the 96th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel in the 86th.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant performance gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 525 versus the Intel Core 5 211E's 43, a difference of 1120.9%. This is an extreme outlier, but it is not the only area where the AMD chip is several times faster. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 6042.5 against 2055, a 194% lead. The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 190.9% advantage for AMD (62,813 vs. 21,592), and the multi-threaded PassMark test shows a 163% lead (62,674 vs. 23,833). These results indicate a massive difference in raw throughput for parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also leads decisively in integer math, scoring 222,503 against 88,117, a 152.5% advantage. Its floating-point math score of 144,122 is 117% higher than the Intel's 66,402. In the PassMark physics test, the AMD part scores 4687, which is 567.7% higher than the Intel's 702. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor AMD heavily: the compression score is 785,811 versus 346,757 (126.6% lead), and encryption is 39,446 versus 17,938 (119.9% lead). Random string sorting sees a 143.4% advantage for AMD (83,497 vs. 34,308).

The single-threaded results are closer, but the AMD chip still wins most of them. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 332 against Intel's 289, a 14.9% lead. In the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 4511 against 4006, a 12.6% lead. The sole Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2878 against AMD's 2159.5, a 25% advantage. This single result shows that the Intel design has a notable edge in one specific single-threaded rendering workload, but it does not translate to a broader single-thread lead across the other recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has an average benchmark score of 97,453, while the Intel Core 5 211E has an average score of 37,829.

Q: What is the performance difference in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 38,161.5, which is 87.2% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E's score of 20,389.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 211E outperform the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 2878 against the AMD's 2159.5, a 25% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark multi-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 62,674 in the PassMark multi-thread test, which is 163% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E's score of 23,833.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211E is in the 86th percentile.

Q: What is the difference in the data encryption test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 39,446 in PassMark data encryption, which is 119.9% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E's score of 17,938.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear verdict for almost any workload. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the superior processor for multi-threaded tasks, heavily threaded applications, and most single-threaded tests. Its leads are not marginal; they are multiples of the Intel's scores in many cases, such as the 194% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and the 163% lead in PassMark multi-thread. The AMD part also holds a 12.6% lead in the PassMark single-thread test, indicating it is not just a core-count monster.

The Intel Core 5 211E has one distinct advantage in the recorded data: a 25% higher score in Cinebench R23 single-core. This suggests that for a specific application that relies heavily on that particular workload, the Intel part could offer better performance. However, this is a single data point, and in the other single-threaded tests, the AMD chip is ahead. For users running a broad mix of applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the stronger choice based on its overwhelming number of wins and higher overall average score. The Intel part's niche is narrow, defined by one benchmark result.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, whereas the Intel's base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz. The AMD has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 watts, and the Intel has a TDP of 65 watts. They use different sockets: AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD, and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel does not.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD supports DDR5 only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and the Intel has 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration also differs: the AMD has Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different: the AMD uses Radeon 610M, and the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD's production status is Active, and the Intel's is also Active.

Architecture Differences

The architecture and manufacturing processes are fundamentally different. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Fire Range, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the codename Bartlett Lake, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD chip has 16,630 million transistors on a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded, and its die size is 257 mm².

Cache configurations also differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for the AMD, but the Intel has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel has 20 MB shared. This large L3 cache on the AMD is likely a factor in its substantial lead in many tests. The AMD is part of the 9000 series and classified as a Mobile segment processor, while the Intel is a Desktop segment processor. The release dates are close, with the AMD released on 2025-01-05 and the Intel on 2025-01-12.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the winner in nearly every recorded category. It dominates in multi-core rendering, as shown by the Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core tests. It also wins all PassMark sub-tests except for the single Cinebench R23 single-core result, including integer math, floating-point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, physics, and random string sorting. The data indicates it is the processor for compute-heavy, parallel, and data-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in the Cinebench R23 single-core test. This result suggests a particular strength in a specific single-threaded rendering scenario. In all other recorded single-threaded tests, the AMD holds a lead. Therefore, the Intel part's win is isolated. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also has a higher average benchmark score and a higher percentile ranking, reinforcing its position as the better overall performer across the measured criteria.