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

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G and Intel Core 5 211E are both 65-watt desktop processors aimed at professional and embedded workloads, but they take very different routes to deliver their performance. The AMD part uses a newer 4nm process from TSMC with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement, while the Intel chip is built on Intel's 10nm process with a Bartlett Lake design. The recorded data shows a clear split: the Intel Core 5 211E has extensive benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison, as the Intel part's measured scores can be placed against rivals, while the AMD part must be analyzed through its architectural specifications alone.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only processor in this pairing with recorded scores. The database contains 17 benchmark results for the Intel part, covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark workloads. Its multi-threaded performance is represented by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8563, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2055. Single-thread results are equally documented, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2878, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1208, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 289. The Passmark suite adds further detail, including a multi-thread score of 23833, a single-thread score of 4006, and a singlethread score of 4006, which appear as two identical entries.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no benchmark scores in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified from measurements. What the data does show is that the AMD part carries architectural advantages that could translate into performance in specific workloads. It uses a 4nm process node compared to Intel's 10nm node, which typically allows for higher efficiency per watt. It also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, so the Intel processor has a clear advantage in raw I/O bandwidth capacity. The AMD chip's integrated Radeon 860M graphics is a more capable iGPU on paper than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, which matters for tasks that rely on the built-in display output rather than a discrete GPU.

The Intel part's percentile standing reinforces its measured strength. It sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37829. Its nearest rivals are all AMD or Intel parts within a narrow band: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, which is 0.1% behind; the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, which is 0.2% behind; the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, which is 0.2% ahead; and the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, which is 0.2% ahead. This places the Core 5 211E in a tight competitive cluster where no rival in its immediate neighborhood is more than 0.2% away in either direction.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architecture level. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor is built on a 4nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². It fits into AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory through a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M, and the part number is 100-000001914.

The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache configuration is different: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is built on a 10nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². It uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730, and the part number is SRQERQ65F.

The manufacturing difference is substantial. AMD's 4nm TSMC process is more advanced than Intel's 10nm process, and the die size reflects this: AMD's 195 mm² die is smaller than Intel's 257 mm² die. The AMD part achieves a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus Intel's 4.90 GHz, despite having fewer cores. The Intel part compensates with more cores (10 versus 8) and more L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB). Both processors are locked, with the multiplier unlocked field set to false for each. Both are listed as active production parts, and both have a 65 TDP rating.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

A direct head-to-head comparison is impossible from the recorded data because the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no benchmark scores. The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means the only measured performance data belongs to the Intel Core 5 211E, and any comparison must rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position relative to the four nearest rivals in the database.

The Intel Core 5 211E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 indicates solid sustained multi-thread performance for a 65-watt desktop chip. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 shows a strong single-thread capability that is typical of a modern desktop processor. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern, with a multi-core score of 8563 and a single-core score of 1208. The Cinebench R15 scores are 2055 for multi-core and 289 for single-core. These results cluster consistently, suggesting that the Intel part scales linearly across different Cinebench versions.

The Passmark results add workload-specific detail. The data compression score is 346757, which is a very high number for that test and indicates strong integer throughput in compression workloads. Data encryption scores 17938, extended instructions score 21592, and floating point math scores 66402. Integer math scores 88117, which is the second-highest Passmark workload score for this chip. Find prime numbers scores 43, which is a low absolute number but reflects the nature of that particular test rather than a weakness. Random string sorting scores 34308, and physics scores 702. The multi-thread Passmark score of 23833 and single-thread score of 4006 round out the suite.

The nearest rival data places the Intel part in context. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average score of 37804, which is 0.1% below the Core 5 211E's 37829. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, which is 0.2% below. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, which is 0.2% above. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, which is 0.2% above. These deltas are tiny, meaning the Core 5 211E is effectively tied with all four rivals in overall average benchmark score. The 86th percentile ranking confirms that it sits comfortably above most CPUs in the database, but its immediate competitors are all within a fraction of a percent.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only processor in this pairing with measured performance, and it performs at a high level. Its 86th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 37829 place it in the upper tier of the database. Its nearest rivals, which include both AMD and Intel parts, are all within 0.2% of its score, so the Core 5 211E does not dominate its immediate competition, but it does hold a slight edge over two of them and trails two by the same tiny margin. For workloads covered by Cinebench and Passmark, the Intel part delivers documented, reproducible results.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. What the specifications suggest is a processor with a more modern manufacturing process, a higher boost clock, and a more capable integrated GPU. The AMD part uses 4nm TSMC silicon, boosts to 5.10 GHz, and pairs Radeon 860M graphics with 8 cores and 16 threads. It also offers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to Intel's 76.8 GB/s. These are meaningful advantages in theory, but they are not backed by any recorded scores.

The choice between these two depends entirely on whether verified performance or architectural potential matters more. The Intel part has the data to support claims of strong multi-thread and single-thread performance across multiple benchmark suites. The AMD part has the specifications to suggest competitive or superior efficiency and iGPU capability, but no measurements exist to confirm this. For any buyer who requires benchmark-verified performance, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only option with evidence. For a buyer who prioritizes the latest process node, a higher boost clock, and a stronger integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G is the speculative pick, but the database cannot confirm its real-world results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has the higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile vs all CPUs is 50.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 211E's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Part Number | 100-000001914 | SRQERQ65F |

| Release Date | 2026-03-01 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $221 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

The specification table highlights the trade-offs. The Intel part offers more cores, more L2 cache per core, significantly more L3 cache, a higher base clock, PCIe Gen 5 support, and DDR4 compatibility. The AMD part offers a smaller process node, a higher boost clock, higher memory bandwidth, and a more advanced integrated GPU. Both support ECC memory and are locked from overclocking. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed in the database. The Intel part was released in January 2025, and the AMD part is scheduled for March 2026.