AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors along clear architectural lines. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211TE wins 4. The AMD part leads decisively in single-threaded workloads, with a 55.5% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 161.6% lead in PassMark single-thread tests. The Intel part counters with substantial wins in multi-core rendering, taking Cinebench R23 multi-core by 33.4% and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 2.8%.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is the choice for workloads that depend on per-core efficiency, encryption, compression, and general math throughput. The Intel Core 5 211TE is the choice for heavily threaded rendering and physics simulation. The AMD chip also carries a higher average benchmark score of 19617 versus 15370 for Intel, and it sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs compared to the 69th percentile for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, which is the only pricing information in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is built on the Gorgon Point codename within the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which utilizes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation. The AMD part integrates a Radeon 840M GPU, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major split, with AMD providing 4 MB total and Intel providing 20 MB shared. The Intel die size is 215 mm²; the AMD die size is not recorded.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 4.50 GHz boost; the Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD TDP is 28, the Intel TDP is 45. The Intel part targets the desktop segment, while AMD targets mobile. The AMD release date is 2026-01-04, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins every single-thread benchmark in the database. It leads Cinebench R15 single-core by 55.5% (269 versus 173) and PassMark single-thread by 161.6% (3683 versus 1408). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip leads by 4.4% (1797 versus 1722).

Q: Which processor dominates multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 33.4% (12201 versus 8130) and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 2.8% (1229 versus 1195). The Intel chip also wins PassMark physics by 43.2% (1278 versus 726) and PassMark find prime numbers by 38.9% (72 versus 44).

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, placing it at the 73rd percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370, placing it at the 69th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with an average score of 19593, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel chip's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7543 with an average score of 15477, a delta of -0.7%.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB, compared to 1 MB per core on the AMD chip.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth with support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 211TE provides 76.8 GB/s with support for DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz for Intel.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and the Intel Core 5 211TE:

• Cores: 4 (AMD) versus 10 (Intel)
• Threads: 8 (AMD) versus 16 (Intel)
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) versus 1.70 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.50 GHz (AMD) versus 4.80 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 (AMD) versus 45 (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Codename: Gorgon Point (AMD) versus Bartlett Lake (Intel)
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) (AMD) versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) (Intel)
• Process node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Die size: not recorded (AMD) versus 215 mm² (Intel)
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 1.25 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 cache: 4 MB (AMD) versus 20 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus 76.8 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 14 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 730 (Intel)
• Market segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release date: 2026-01-04 (AMD) versus 2025-01-12 (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000001787 (AMD) versus SRQDL (Intel)

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a split between single-core and multi-core performance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1229 against 1195 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, a 2.8% lead. The gap widens dramatically in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 12201 and AMD scores 8130, giving Intel a 33.4% advantage. In single-core tests, the AMD chip dominates: Cinebench R15 single-core shows 269 versus 173, a 55.5% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1797 versus 1722, a 4.4% lead.

The PassMark suite also splits by workload type. The AMD chip wins data compression by 19.1% (158912 versus 133434), data encryption by 5% (7591 versus 7231), extended instructions by 33% (11455 versus 8615), floating point math by 4% (27193 versus 26150), integer math by 16.6% (39637 versus 33991), multithread by 14% (13320 versus 11685), and random string sorting by 12% (16623 versus 14838). The AMD chip also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 161.6% (3683 versus 1408).

The Intel chip wins three additional PassMark tests. It takes find prime numbers by 38.9% (72 versus 44) and physics by 43.2% (1278 versus 726). These wins align with the Intel chip's higher core count and larger L3 cache, which benefit workloads that scale with thread count. The AMD chip's wins in encryption, compression, and math operations indicate stronger per-core instruction throughput. The single-thread margin of 161.6% is the largest gap in the entire benchmark set, confirming the AMD chip's advantage in latency-sensitive tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in workloads that rely on single-thread speed and per-core efficiency. The data shows a 55.5% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 161.6% lead in PassMark single-thread, which translates directly to applications with sequential dependencies. The AMD chip also leads in data compression by 19.1%, integer math by 16.6%, and extended instructions by 33%, indicating strength in encryption, compression, and instruction-heavy processing. A 14% win in PassMark multithread is notable given the Intel chip's 10-core count, showing that the AMD design's 4 cores with 8 threads deliver competitive aggregate throughput. The 5% lead in data encryption and 4% lead in floating point math round out the AMD advantage in math-oriented tasks.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in workloads that scale with more physical cores and a larger cache. The 33.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the strongest Intel result, indicating a clear advantage in long-duration rendering workloads. The 43.2% lead in PassMark physics points to strength in simulation and physics calculations. The 38.9% lead in find prime numbers shows an advantage in prime-number generation tasks. The 2.8% win in Cinebench R15 multi-core is modest, but the Intel chip's 20 MB shared L3 cache and 10-core design provide the foundation for these multi-threaded wins. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which broadens platform compatibility, and it offers Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, providing higher interface bandwidth for expansion.

The overall win count favors AMD at 11 wins versus 4 for Intel. The average benchmark score confirms this: 19617 for AMD versus 15370 for Intel. The percentile ranking places AMD at the 73rd percentile and Intel at the 69th percentile. The nearest rival data shows AMD trading within 0.6% of desktop chips like the Intel Core i7-10700F and AMD Ryzen 5 5500, while Intel's nearest rivals include server-class AMD EPYC parts. This suggests the AMD chip competes with established desktop processors despite its mobile designation.