AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core 5 211TE represent two very different approaches to the desktop processor in the current database. The AMD part, built on a modern 4 nm process with a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core layout, posts an average benchmark score of 63331, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part, a Bartlett Lake design on a 10 nm process, manages an average score of 15370, which lands in the 69th percentile. Across the eleven recorded head-to-head comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single test, with margins ranging from a modest 12.7% to a dominant 227.6%. This is not a close contest; it is a systematic performance gap that touches every category of workload measured.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G. It wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records zero wins. The AMD part’s largest advantages appear in compute-heavy and data-processing tasks. In the extended instructions test, which typically exercises advanced vector and cryptographic instruction sets, the AMD part scores 28223 against the Intel part’s 8615, a delta of 227.6%. Similarly, in data compression, AMD scores 402831 versus Intel’s 133434, a 201.9% advantage. These are not marginal improvements; the AMD part more than triples the Intel part’s output in some cases.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not have a single category where it comes out ahead, but its closest margin is in the physics test. There, AMD scores 1440 and Intel scores 1278, a 12.7% difference. This suggests that while the Intel part is behind, it is least disadvantaged in a workload that may rely on raw core count and scheduling rather than peak instruction throughput. The Intel part also holds its own relatively better in the prime number search, where AMD scores 87 against Intel’s72, a 20.8% gap. Still, for any user looking at the database for a performance leader, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the clear choice in every measured scenario.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors explains much of the performance delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, and the CPU provides Gen 4 PCIe with 12 lanes. The integrated graphics is a Radeon 860M, and the processor is unlocked for overclocking, fitting an AMD Socket AM5.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, is a Bartlett Lake part from the Core 5 generation. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, meaning it relies on a higher physical core count to match the thread count of the AMD part. Its base clock is 1.70 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz, both lower than the AMD chip. Intel builds this on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a larger die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy differs notably: 80 KB of L1 per core, but a larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel, but bandwidth is rated at 76.8 GB/s, lower than the AMD part. ECC is supported, and the CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 730, and the multiplier is locked. It fits Intel Socket 1700.

The process node difference is the most striking architectural factor. The AMD part’s 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel’s 10 nm process gives AMD a significant efficiency and density advantage, which shows up in the higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The Intel part compensates with more L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB) and more PCIe lanes (16 Gen 5 versus 12 Gen 4), but the benchmark data indicates these features do not translate into performance wins in the recorded tests. The AMD part’s dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s also exceeds Intel’s 76.8 GB/s, which likely contributes to the large gaps in data compression and encryption workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G leads in every single test, and the margins are often enormous. In the extended instructions test, AMD scores 28223 against Intel’s 8615, a delta of 227.6%. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire set. Data compression follows closely, with AMD at 402831 and Intel at 133434, a 201.9% delta. Integer math shows AMD at 99732 versus Intel’s 33991, a 193.4% advantage. Random string sorting sees AMD at 42663 and Intel at 14838, a 187.5% delta. These four tests all involve heavy data movement and arithmetic, and the AMD part’s higher memory bandwidth and newer process node appear to deliver outsized results.

Single-thread performance is also lopsided. The passmark single-thread test shows AMD at 4309 and Intel at 1408, a 206% delta. This is a critical result, as it indicates that the AMD part’s architectural efficiency is not just a multi-core story. The AMD chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 cores provide a massive advantage in latency-sensitive, single-threaded workloads. Encryption follows a similar pattern, with AMD at 18937 and Intel at 7231, a 161.9% delta. Floating-point math shows AMD at 63683 and Intel at 26150, a 143.5% delta. Multithread performance, measured by passmark_multithread, gives AMD 30422 against Intel’s 11685, a 160.4% delta.

Even in the tests where Intel comes closest, the AMD part still wins comfortably. The physics test shows AMD at 1440 and Intel at 1278, a 12.7% delta. Prime number search gives AMD 87 against Intel’s 72, a 20.8% delta. These are the only two tests where the delta is below 100%, but they still represent clear wins for AMD. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Core 5 211TE is within striking distance of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G. The average benchmark score difference, 63331 versus 15370, reinforces this: the AMD part is roughly four times faster on average across the recorded suite.

The Verdict

The database points to a simple conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the superior processor for every workload measured. Its 11 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests, combined with a 93rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part’s 69th percentile, makes the performance hierarchy clear. Users who prioritize data compression, encryption, integer math, or single-thread responsiveness should select the AMD part. The 206% lead in single-thread and 227.6% lead in extended instructions are the strongest indicators of architectural superiority.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is not without merits in the broader market. It offers 10 cores, 20 MB of L3 cache, and Gen 5 PCIe support, which are competitive on paper. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the AMD part’s 65 W TDP, which may appeal to systems with stricter thermal envelopes. However, in the recorded benchmark suite, the Intel part’s advantages do not materialize into a single win. The closest margins, 12.7% in physics and 20.8% in prime numbers, still favor AMD. For a user who must choose strictly based on the measured data, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the only rational pick.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211TE has zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G leads by 227.6%, scoring 28223 versus the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 8615.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE have any advantage in cache size?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE has a larger shared L3 cache of 20 MB, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G’s 8 MB. It also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is in the physics test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 1440 and the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1278, a 12.7% delta.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 211TE supports 76.8 GB/s.