AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the Intel Core 5 211E, which wins 9 of the 11 shared tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 takes only 2 wins, but those wins are decisive in their respective categories.

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD chip in the prime number test. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 77 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 43, a 79.1% advantage. This is a specialized workload that heavily favors the AMD architecture's integer processing pipeline. The other AMD win comes in the physics test, where it scores 1119 versus 702, a 59.4% lead. Both of these wins are substantial and indicate a genuine strength in specific computational patterns rather than a marginal edge.

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the broader set of workloads. In floating-point math, it posts 66402 against 42934, a 35.3% advantage. Data encryption shows a 30.8% lead with 17938 versus 12418. Data compression follows closely at 26.1% ahead, scoring 346757 against 256420. Integer math shows a 25.1% gap (88117 vs 65991), and random string sorting lands at 20.6% ahead (34308 vs 27252). The extended instructions test gives Intel a 14.5% edge (21592 vs 18456). Even the multithread score, which is among the closest comparisons, favors Intel by 11.7% (23833 vs 21054).

Single-thread performance is the tightest of the Intel wins. The Core 5 211E records 4006 against the Ryzen's 3785, a 5.5% difference. This is notable because the AMD chip has a higher boost clock on paper, yet the Intel part still manages to pull ahead in this metric.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall trend. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average score of 41208, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, which lands in the 86th percentile. Despite the Intel chip winning most head-to-head tests, the AMD part has a higher average score overall, which suggests the AMD chip performs more consistently across a wider range of workloads beyond the shared tests. The nearest rival to the AMD chip is the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an average score of 41215, a 0% delta. The nearest rival to the Intel chip is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804, a 0.1% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average score of 41208, while the Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829. The AMD part ranks in the 87th percentile versus the Intel part's 86th percentile.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 leads by 79.1% in the find prime numbers test, scoring 77 against the Intel Core 5 211E's 43.

Q: How close is single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E leads by 5.5% in the passmark single-thread test, scoring 4006 versus the AMD chip's 3785.

Q: Which processor wins in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 23833 in the multithread test, which is 11.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 21054.

Q: Do the two processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part leads by 12.8 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process node.

Die size differs significantly. The AMD chip measures 195 mm², while the Intel chip is larger at 257 mm². Both have the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but the similarities end there. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a substantial cache advantage, which helps explain its lead in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

The process node difference is meaningful. TSMC's 4 nm process gives the AMD chip a density advantage, allowing 6 cores and 12 threads in a smaller die. Intel's 10 nm process accommodates 10 cores and 16 threads but requires more silicon area. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a newer PCIe standard for expansion.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are capable integrated solutions for their respective platforms, but the Radeon part targets the mobile segment while the UHD Graphics 730 serves desktop builds.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, a 4-core and 4-thread advantage.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Intel leads in both metrics, though the boost difference is only 0.10 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a major gap. The AMD chip is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 W TDP. This makes the AMD part suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, while the Intel part targets desktop systems with more thermal headroom.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 delivers 89.6 GB/s, versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211E. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip supports LPDDR5X, which enables the higher bandwidth figure.

The process node and die size differences are already noted: 4 nm versus 10 nm, and 195 mm² versus 257 mm². The release dates also differ, with the Intel chip releasing in January 2025 and the AMD chip in January 2026. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $221.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in two specific categories: prime number finding and physics simulation. The 79.1% lead in prime numbers and the 59.4% lead in physics point to workloads that rely on certain mathematical operations where Zen 5 excels. These are not general-purpose wins, but they matter for scientific computing, cryptography-related tasks, and physics-based simulations.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins everywhere else. Its largest margins come in floating-point math (35.3%), data encryption (30.8%), and data compression (26.1%). These are throughput-oriented workloads that benefit from the Intel chip's higher core count (10 vs 6) and larger L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB). Integer math follows at 25.1%, and random string sorting at 20.6%. The extended instructions test shows a 14.5% lead, and multithread performance is 11.7% ahead.

The single-thread test, where Intel leads by only 5.5%, is the closest of Intel's wins. This suggests the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture is competitive per-core, but the Intel chip's higher boost clock (4.90 GHz vs 4.80 GHz) and larger cache help it edge ahead.

The memory bandwidth advantage belongs to AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, but this does not translate into wins on the memory-sensitive benchmarks in the recorded data. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache appears to compensate for its lower memory bandwidth in these tests.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by use case. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the better choice for workloads that stress prime number calculations and physics simulations, where it leads by 79.1% and 59.4% respectively. Its 28 W TDP also makes it the appropriate part for battery-conscious mobile designs, and its higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s) serves memory-heavy applications.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger all-around performer. It wins 9 of 11 shared benchmarks, including the multithread test by 11.7% and the single-thread test by 5.5%. Its advantages in floating-point math, encryption, and compression make it the better fit for content creation, data processing, and general desktop productivity. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with 20 MB of L3 cache provides the resources needed for parallel workloads, and the Gen 5 PCIe support offers newer expansion options.

The average benchmark scores complicate the picture slightly. The AMD chip has a higher average score (41208 vs 37829) and a slightly better percentile ranking (87th vs 86th). This indicates the AMD part performs well across a broader range of tests beyond the shared set, even though it loses most head-to-head comparisons. The Intel chip's wins are concentrated in the specific tests listed, but the AMD chip's overall consistency gives it a higher aggregate standing.

For a desktop system where power draw is not a primary concern and workloads span the common productivity and computation categories, the Intel Core 5 211E is the data-backed choice. For a mobile platform or a system dedicated to physics and prime-number workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 delivers the targeted performance where it matters most.