AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core 5 211E is decisively lopsided. Of the 15 head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins 12, while Intel secures only 3 victories. The scale of AMD’s wins often dwarfs Intel’s, making this a matchup defined by magnitude as much as by count.

Starting with the most extreme differentials, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominates in PassMark’s physics test with a score of 1881 against Intel’s 702 — a 167.9% advantage. Similarly, the find-prime-numbers workload shows AMD at 126 versus Intel’s 43, a 193% gap. These are not marginal edges; they represent categories where the AMD chip is operating in a different performance class entirely.

Multi-threaded workloads tell the same story. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 3409.5 against Intel’s 2055, a 65.9% lead. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 35148 versus 23833, a 47.5% margin. Integer math is another blowout: 122933 for AMD versus 88117 for Intel, a 39.5% difference. Extended instructions widen further, with AMD at 31653 versus 21592, a 46.6% gap. Even data compression, often sensitive to memory subsystem design, favors AMD by 28.5% (445719 versus 346757). Encryption follows at 24% (22252 versus 17938), and random string sorting at 42% (48723 versus 34308). Floating-point math is comparatively closer but still favors AMD by 15.8% (76892 versus 66402).

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is surprisingly tight given the other multi-threaded outcomes: AMD scores 21761 versus Intel’s 20389, a 6.7% advantage. This suggests that R23’s specific workload characteristics partially mask the AMD chip’s broader multi-threaded superiority.

Intel’s wins are concentrated in single-threaded performance. The most significant is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 2878 versus AMD’s 2018 — a 29.9% lead. This is a substantial, workload-relevant victory. The other two Intel wins are narrow: PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4006 versus AMD’s 3973, a mere 0.8% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core favors AMD slightly at 306.5 versus 289, a 6.1% margin, so Intel’s single-thread dominance is not universal across all tests.

Overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical: AMD’s average is 37904, Intel’s is 37829, a 0.2% difference in AMD’s favor. Both processors sit at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. In the nearest-rival rankings, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 trails the Intel Core i9-14901E by 0% (37904 versus 37911) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X by 0.1% (37904 versus 37943), while leading the Intel Core 5 211E by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 by 0.3% (37904 versus 37804). Intel’s Core 5 211E, meanwhile, trails the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 by 0.1% (37829 versus 37804), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 by 0.2% (37829 versus 37762), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 by 0.2%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads with a score of 21761 versus Intel’s 20389, a 6.7% advantage. However, this is the smallest multi-core gap in the benchmark suite; other multi-threaded tests show AMD leading by 39.5% to 65.9%.

Q: Is the Intel Core 5 211E ever faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?

A: Yes, in two tests. The Intel chip wins Cinebench R23 single-core decisively at 2878 versus 2018, a 29.9% lead. It also edges out AMD in PassMark single-thread at 4006 versus 3973, a 0.8% margin. AMD wins the remaining single-thread test, Cinebench R15 single-core, by 6.1%.

Q: How do the two processors compare on average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829. The difference is 0.2% in AMD’s favor, and both are at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the most extreme performance difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark’s find-prime-numbers test, where AMD scores 126 versus Intel’s 43, a 193% advantage. The physics test is the second-largest gap, with AMD at 1881 versus Intel’s 702, a 167.9% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211E lists ECC memory as supported. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not list ECC memory support in its specifications.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental design philosophies diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel’s 10 nm node. This process gap has direct implications for power efficiency and thermal density, though the benchmark data does not capture those directly. The die sizes are comparable: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel 257 mm².

Core counts are a major differentiator. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. That translates to a 50% thread advantage for AMD, which explains much of its multi-threaded dominance. The core architecture also differs: AMD uses a Zen 5 design under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel’s Bartlett Lake generation lacks a specified architecture name in the data, but its 10 nm node and desktop market segment suggest a different design philosophy.

Cache hierarchies vary in structure and capacity. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. L2 differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 is where Intel takes a clear lead: 20 MB shared versus AMD’s 16 MB. Despite Intel’s larger L3 and double L2 per core, AMD’s benchmark results show superior multi-threaded throughput, indicating that core count and thread count matter more than raw cache size in these workloads.

Memory support differs significantly. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but AMD’s memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel’s 76.8 GB/s, a 16.7% advantage for AMD. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity is another split: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Power and socket configurations are distinct. The AMD chip is rated at 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8, targeting the mobile market. The Intel chip is rated at 65 W TDP, uses Intel Socket 1700, and targets desktop. This explains the form-factor implications: the AMD part is designed for laptops and compact systems, while Intel’s is for desktop motherboards. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, though the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear decision framework based on workload and platform. For multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the unequivocal choice. It leads by 65.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 47.5% in PassMark multithread, 39.5% in integer math, and 193% in prime-number finding. These are not incremental gains; they are category-level advantages. If the workload is heavily parallel — rendering, encoding, scientific computing — the AMD chip wins by wide margins.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 5 211E holds a notable edge in Cinebench R23 single-core, leading by 29.9%. However, this advantage does not carry over to all single-threaded tests. In PassMark single-thread, Intel leads by only 0.8%, and AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.1%. The Intel single-thread victory is real but isolated to specific workloads.

Platform considerations may override raw performance. The AMD part is a mobile chip with a 28 W TDP, suited for laptops and compact systems. The Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP, requiring a Socket 1700 motherboard. If the deployment is a desktop build, Intel’s socket and DDR4/DDR5 support plus ECC memory may be more compatible with existing infrastructure. If the deployment is mobile or power-constrained, AMD’s lower TDP and mobile socket make it the only viable option.

ECC memory support is a decisive factor for certain reliability-focused applications. Intel supports ECC; AMD does not. This alone could tip the judgment for servers or workstations where memory error correction is mandatory. Conversely, AMD’s higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) and superior integrated graphics (Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 730) favor media and GPU-light workloads.

The average benchmark scores are effectively tied — 37904 versus 37829 — and both sit at the 86th percentile. The nearest-rival data shows both chips trading places within 0.3% of each other and their closest competitors. This means that for the average mixed workload, users will see little difference in overall throughput. The choice hinges on specific workloads: AMD for multi-threading and mobility, Intel for single-threaded Cinebench-style tasks and ECC support.

Specification Differences

The specifications diverge on multiple axes beyond core count and performance.

Cores and Threads: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Clock Speeds: AMD’s base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. Intel’s base is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel at 65 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process Node and Foundry: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm at Intel.

Codename and Generation: AMD’s codename is Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. Intel’s codename is Bartlett Lake, part of the Core 5 generation.

Die Size: AMD measures 233 mm²; Intel measures 257 mm².

Cache: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 differs: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 20 MB shared.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 76.8 GB/s.

ECC Memory: AMD does not support it; Intel does.

PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; Intel is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market Segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.

Release Date: AMD was released 2024-06-30; Intel was released 2025-01-12.

Part Number: AMD’s is 100-000000994; Intel’s is SRQERQ65F.