AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear overall winner: the Intel Core 5 211E takes 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 secures only 2 wins. The Intel chip’s dominance is most pronounced in multi-core workloads, where its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20389 versus 11461 for the AMD part represents a 43.8% advantage. That is the largest single-test margin in the entire comparison. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 multicore, where Intel leads 2055 to 1712, a 16.7% gap.

Single-core results also favor Intel, though by a narrower margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2878 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345’s 1818, a 36.8% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a smaller difference: 289 versus 271, or 6.2% in Intel’s favor. PassMark single-thread testing confirms the trend, with Intel at 4006 and AMD at 3875, a 3.3% edge.

The Intel processor extends its lead across most PassMark productivity tests. Data compression scores 346757 for Intel versus 237484 for AMD, a 31.5% gap. Data encryption follows at 17938 versus 11814, a 34.1% difference. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 35.8% (66402 versus 42621), and integer math by 28% (88117 versus 63475). Random string sorting favors Intel at 34308 versus 25435, a 25.9% margin. Extended instructions also go Intel’s way: 21592 versus 17003, a 21.3% lead. PassMark multithread scores 23833 for Intel and 19927 for AMD, a 16.4% difference.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins only two tests, but both are notable for different reasons. In PassMark find prime numbers, AMD scores 62 versus Intel’s 43, a massive 44.2% advantage. This result suggests the AMD architecture handles this specific mathematical workload far more efficiently. The other AMD win is PassMark physics, where AMD scores 1089 against Intel’s 702, a 55.1% margin. This is the largest percentage win for either chip across all tests.

Overall average benchmark scores reflect the broad Intel advantage. The Intel Core 5 211E posts an average score of 37829, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 averages 29461. In percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, Intel sits at the 86th percentile, AMD at the 81st.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This explains much of the multi-core performance gap, as the Intel part simply has more physical execution units available.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD side and 2 MB per core on the Intel side, giving Intel a larger per-core L2. The L3 cache difference is dramatic: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has only 4 MB of L3, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB shared. This larger last-level cache likely contributes to Intel’s advantages in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Clock speeds favor Intel in both base and boost. The Intel chip runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, while the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. Thermal design power tells a different story, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 65 watts, indicating the AMD part targets lower power envelopes.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel adds ECC memory support, which AMD lacks. PCIe generations also differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Socket platforms are entirely separate. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented socket, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. This aligns with their market segments: AMD is classified as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins across the majority of workload categories. Its multi-core leadership in Cinebench R15 and R23 indicates strength in rendering and heavily threaded compute tasks. The data compression and encryption wins point to advantages in file archiving, database operations, and security-related processing. Integer and floating point math superiority suggests broad computational capability for scientific or engineering applications. The random string sorting advantage indicates efficiency in data organization and text processing workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins specifically in prime number finding, a test that often reflects efficient integer division and modular arithmetic operations. The physics test win, with a 55.1% margin, suggests the AMD architecture handles certain simulation or physics calculation patterns more effectively, possibly due to its Zen 5 core design. These wins are narrow in scope but show the AMD part is not universally slower.

The single-thread results are closer than the multi-core results, with Intel leading by only 3.3% in PassMark single-thread. This indicates the AMD Zen 5 cores are competitive on a per-thread basis, even if the Intel part ultimately takes the win. The gap widens in Cinebench single-core tests, however, where Intel leads by 36.8% in R23, suggesting Intel’s architecture handles that specific rendering workload much better per core.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for most use cases. The Intel Core 5 211E delivers superior performance in 13 of 15 benchmark comparisons, with an average score 28.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. Its advantages span multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, floating point, integer math, and multithreaded workloads. For applications that rely on these patterns, the Intel chip is the stronger option.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins in prime number finding and physics simulations, with margins of 44.2% and 55.1% respectively. These are meaningful advantages for specialized workloads, but they are isolated wins. The AMD part also uses far less power, with a 28 watt TDP versus 65 watts for Intel, and supports LPDDR5X memory, which may matter in mobile configurations.

The Intel chip’s 86th percentile ranking versus AMD’s 81st confirms its higher standing in the overall CPU performance distribution. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce the gap: Intel’s closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at a 0.1% delta, while AMD’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at a 0% delta. These are different performance neighborhoods.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 averages 29461.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: Intel scores 20389 versus AMD’s 11461, giving Intel a 43.8% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark find prime numbers (62 versus 43) and PassMark physics (1089 versus 702).

Q: What is the difference in core counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory; the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not.

Q: How do the percentile rankings compare?

A: Intel sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 81st.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.70 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.60 GHz, Intel 4.90 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Krackan Point, Bartlett Lake
• Generation: Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: Not recorded for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 4 MB, 20 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, 76.8 GB/s
• ECC memory: No, Yes
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M, UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile, Desktop
• Release date: 2025-01-14, 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 5 211E: $221. AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.