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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock differences?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE starts at 2.00 GHz base and boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E provides 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE supports 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than the 76.8 GB/s of the Intel Core 5 211E.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the release date and market position of each?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE was released on 2026-03-01 and sits at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates across every measured benchmark category. Its multi-core performance is substantially ahead due to a 10-core, 16-thread configuration versus the 6-core, 12-thread AMD part. The data shows the Intel processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel chip also wins on single-core performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE wins in architectural efficiency and platform features. It uses a smaller 4 nm process versus the 10 nm Intel node, draws only 35 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, and delivers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Neither processor has any head-to-head benchmark wins recorded in the database, so the Intel part claims all measured performance victories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation based on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. This is a 6-core, 12-thread design with a 4 nm process from TSMC. The die size is 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, employs a 10-core, 16-thread configuration, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part doubles the per-core L2 to 2 MB and provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger L3 allocation gives the Intel processor a notable advantage in workloads that benefit from larger shared cache pools.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE supports only DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part provides 76.8 GB/s. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE pairs with a Radeon 840M iGPU, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most visible difference: 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD versus 10 cores and 16 threads for Intel. Base clocks differ by 0.70 GHz (2.00 GHz AMD, 2.70 GHz Intel), and boost clocks differ by 0.10 GHz (4.80 GHz AMD, 4.90 GHz Intel). TDP is nearly doubled for the Intel part at 65 W versus 35 W for AMD.

Process technology separates the two by node size: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache per core doubles from 1 MB on AMD to 2 MB on Intel, and L3 cache jumps from 8 MB on AMD to 20 MB shared on Intel. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generation and lane count favor Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The integrated GPU differs between Radeon 840M and UHD Graphics 730. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE, meaning it has zero recorded wins. The Intel Core 5 211E has extensive benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 places it in a strong position, while the R23 single-core score of 2878 indicates competitive per-thread performance.

Looking at the Intel processor's benchmark suite, the Passmark multi-thread score reaches 23833, with integer math at 88117 and floating-point math at 66402. Data compression scores 346757, and data encryption scores 17938. Extended instructions yield 21592, and random string sorting achieves 34308. Physics testing scores 702, while find prime numbers scores 43. The single-thread Passmark score is 4006.

The Intel Core 5 211E holds the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37829. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (average score 37804, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (average score 37762, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (average score 37904, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-14901E (average score 37911, delta -0.2%). The Intel Core 5 211E performs nearly identically to these four processors, with deltas all within 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has no recorded benchmark data, so no direct numerical comparison is possible from the database.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 211E is the clear performance winner based on all measurable data. The database shows it achieving strong multi-core and single-core scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the Passmark suite. Its 10-core, 16-thread design with 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provides substantial computational headroom. The 86th percentile ranking confirms its position well above the midpoint of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 37829 places it alongside capable peers like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE offers a different set of advantages despite lacking benchmark data. The 35 W TDP makes it a lower-power design, and the 4 nm process from TSMC indicates a more advanced manufacturing node. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. For platforms where power efficiency and memory throughput matter more than raw core counts, the AMD processor presents a viable alternative.

The Intel Core 5 211E should be selected for workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, such as rendering, compilation, and content creation. Its 20389 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 23833 Passmark multi-thread score demonstrate strong parallel performance. The single-core score of 2878 in R23 also indicates solid responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE fits systems prioritizing lower power draw and smaller process geometry. The 35 W TDP allows for more compact cooling solutions, and the 4 nm node suggests better power efficiency per operation. The higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s supports memory-intensive tasks. However, without recorded benchmark scores, its absolute performance level cannot be quantified in the database.

Data availability strongly favors the Intel part. The AMD processor has no benchmarks, no average score, and no rivals listed. The Intel processor has 17 recorded benchmark results and four nearest rivals with near-identical average scores. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 211E delivers proven, measurable performance across the entire benchmark suite, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE remains an unmeasured entry with architectural merits but no performance evidence.