AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Intel Core 5 211TE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The AMD part, a 6-core mobile chip built on a 4 nm process, dominates in most computational workloads, while the Intel part, a 10-core desktop chip on a 10 nm process, shows its strength in specific physical simulations and sustained multi-core rendering. The recorded results show the AMD processor winning 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel processor taking the remaining 2.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the clear winner for single-threaded performance and general productivity tasks. Its single-core score of 3758 in PassMark single-thread is 166.9% higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1408, which is the largest margin recorded in any test. This advantage extends to integer math, where the AMD chip scores 63233 against the Intel chip's 33991, a gap of 86%. For data compression, the AMD processor delivers 221581 versus 133434, a 66.1% lead, indicating faster handling of archive operations and file processing. The AMD chip also wins in data encryption by 55.1%, scoring 11212 against 7231, and in floating-point math by 51.7%, with 39662 versus 26150.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins where its higher core count and larger shared cache can be leveraged. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 12201 against the AMD chip's 11534, a 5.5% advantage. This is the only rendering benchmark where Intel comes out ahead, suggesting that the 10-core configuration scales better in heavily threaded render workloads. The Intel processor also wins in PassMark physics, scoring 1278 against 1084, a 15.2% lead. Physics simulations often benefit from more cores and the Intel chip's 20 MB shared L3 cache, which is more than double the AMD chip's 8 MB.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and target different platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 microarchitecture, codenamed Krackan Point, and is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The die size is 195 mm², and it uses an AMD Socket FP8, indicating a mobile-focused design. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, achieving a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it has a 28 W TDP.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, using Intel's 10 nm process. It has 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, and it fits the Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it has a 45 W TDP. Both processors support ECC memory, but the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730.

The process node difference is significant for power efficiency. The AMD chip's 4 nm process allows it to achieve a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz while operating at a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel chip needs a 45 W TDP to reach the same boost clock. This suggests the AMD part can deliver similar peak frequency with much lower power draw, which is critical for mobile use. The Intel chip compensates with more cores and more L3 cache, which explains its advantage in heavily threaded workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 comes in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3758 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1408, a 166.9% advantage. This result confirms that Zen 5 has a substantial per-core performance lead over the Intel chip in this specific test. The second-largest margin is in integer math, where AMD leads by 86%, scoring 63233 versus 33991. Extended instructions also show a massive gap, with AMD ahead by 82.5% (15721 versus 8615), indicating much stronger SIMD and vector processing capabilities.

Data compression shows AMD ahead by 66.1%, with a score of 221581 versus 133434. This is a common workload for file archiving and database operations, so the AMD chip would be noticeably faster in those scenarios. The PassMark multithread test shows AMD winning by 64.4%, with a score of 19215 versus 11685. This is notable because the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, yet it still loses by a wide margin in this aggregate multithreaded metric. Random string sorting also favors AMD by 64%, with 24334 versus 14838.

Floating-point math shows AMD ahead by 51.7%, scoring 39662 versus 26150. Data encryption shows AMD leading by 55.1%, with 11212 versus 7231. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows AMD ahead by 41.8%, with 1743 versus 1229, and the single-core version shows AMD ahead by 59.5%, with 276 versus 173. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows AMD ahead by 4.6%, with 1802 versus 1722, a much smaller margin than the R15 single-core gap.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in two tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 12201 against AMD's 11534, a 5.5% advantage. This is the only Cinebench multi-core result where Intel wins, and it suggests that the 10-core design scales better in this specific render workload. In PassMark physics, Intel wins by 15.2%, scoring 1278 versus 1084. Physics simulations often rely on cache capacity and core count, so the Intel chip's 20 MB L3 cache and 10 cores likely provide the edge here.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a PassMark single-thread score of 3758, which is 166.9% higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1408.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win in any multi-core benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel chip wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 12201, which is 5.5% higher than the AMD chip's 11534. It also wins in PassMark physics with 1278 versus 1084.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Intel Core 5 211TE differ in several key specifications. The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Krackan Point codename, while the Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.70 GHz, but both boost to 4.80 GHz.

The cache configurations are different. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is significantly larger on the Intel chip: 20 MB shared versus 8 MB. The die sizes are also different, with AMD at 195 mm² and Intel at 215 mm². Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

The TDP values are 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel. Sockets differ, with AMD using Socket FP8 and Intel using Socket 1700. PCIe generations differ, with AMD using Gen 4 and Intel using Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different: AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ, with AMD targeting mobile and Intel targeting desktop. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 211TE is $221, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates are close, with AMD on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12. Both processors are active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.