AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 12 of the 15 recorded benchmark tests. The largest victory comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD part scores 122 against Intel's 43, a delta of 183.7%. That is more than a 2.8x advantage in this specific integer workload. A similarly decisive gap appears in PassMark physics, with the AMD processor reaching 1819 versus 702 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 159.1% lead. These two results alone indicate that the AMD chip has a substantial advantage in workloads that stress computational throughput per thread and parallel execution.

Multi-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2055, a 62.2% delta. The gap narrows considerably in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD records 21812 and Intel records 20389, a 7% delta. The difference between these two Cinebench versions suggests that the Intel part scales better under the longer R23 workload, but it still loses. PassMark multi-thread shows a 38.1% lead for AMD, with scores of 32916 versus 23833. PassMark integer math favors AMD by 38.2% (121754 versus 88117), and PassMark extended instructions shows a 35.6% gap (29269 versus 21592).

The AMD processor also wins the memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads. PassMark data compression scores 404918 for AMD versus 346757 for Intel, a 16.8% lead. PassMark data encryption shows a 16% gap (20802 versus 17938). PassMark random string sorting, another memory-heavy test, gives AMD 44552 against Intel's 34308, a 29.9% delta. PassMark floating point math is closer, with AMD at 75153 and Intel at 66402, a 13.2% lead.

The Intel Core 5 211E takes two unique victories, and they are both single-thread oriented. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2878 against AMD's 1988, a 30.9% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4006 versus AMD's 3867, a 3.5% lead. A third win appears as a duplicate PassMark single-thread entry, which confirms the same 3.5% gap. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins narrowly with 301 versus 289, a 4.2% delta, so the Intel single-core advantage is not universal across all tests.

In aggregate, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 posts an average benchmark score of 46030, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, sitting at the 86th percentile. The nearest rival to the AMD part is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with an average score of 46062, a delta of -0.1%, which places the AMD chip on essentially equal footing with that competitor. The nearest rival to the Intel Core 5 211E is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804, a 0.1% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in every heavy multi-threaded category recorded in the database. The 159.1% physics lead and the 183.7% prime-number lead show that the Zen 5 architecture with 12 cores and 24 threads handles parallel integer workloads far better than the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads. The 62.2% Cinebench R15 multi-core margin reinforces this, as does the 38.1% PassMark multi-thread result. Compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and floating point math all go to AMD with margins ranging from 13.2% to 35.6%. For any workload that can use multiple threads, the data consistently favors the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in modern single-core rendering. The 30.9% Cinebench R23 single-core advantage is the largest single margin in the entire comparison. The PassMark single-thread score of 4006 versus 3867 gives Intel a 3.5% lead, a narrower but still measurable edge. This suggests that the Intel chip has higher per-core performance in specific single-threaded scenarios, particularly those that resemble Cinebench R23's rendering loop. The Intel part also carries a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, which may contribute to these single-thread wins, although the boost clocks are close at 4.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP, while the AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP. The database records the Intel chip as supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s against Intel's 76.8 GB/s, which aligns with AMD's wins in memory-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46030, compared with 37829 for the Intel Core 5 211E.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2878 versus 1988, a 30.9% lead, and PassMark single-thread with 4006 versus 3867, a 3.5% lead.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 122 versus 43, a 183.7% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core Cinebench?

A: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 3334 versus 2055, a 62.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 21812 versus 20389, a 7% lead.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211E is at the 86th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ by 0.70 GHz in favor of Intel: 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks favor AMD by 0.20 GHz: 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel, a significant gap that reflects their different market segments. The AMD chip is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, while the Intel chip does. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

The process node separates the two clearly. AMD is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Intel is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD release date is 2024-06-30, while the Intel release date is 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000001682 for AMD and SRQERQ65F for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation. The Intel architecture field is not recorded in the database, so the specific microarchitecture details for Intel are limited to what the codename and generation indicate.

The AMD chip is a 4 nm part fabricated by TSMC. The Intel chip is a 10 nm part fabricated by Intel. This process difference likely contributes to the AMD chip's lower 28 TDP despite having more cores and threads. The AMD chip also has a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which supports its wins in memory-intensive PassMark tests. The Intel chip has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared versus 16 MB, and double the L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. AMD uses Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not record benchmark scores for these iGPUs, so no direct performance comparison is possible. The PCIe generation also differs, with Intel supporting Gen 5 and AMD supporting Gen 4. Both support 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The market segments differ: AMD is a mobile processor, Intel is a desktop processor. This explains the TDP gap of 28 watts versus 65 watts. The AMD chip has 12 cores with 24 threads using a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c arrangement, while the Intel chip has 10 cores with 16 threads. These architectural differences align with the benchmark results: AMD leads in multi-threaded workloads, Intel leads in one of the two single-thread tests.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, holds a higher average benchmark score (46030 versus 37829), and ranks higher in the database percentile (89th versus 86th). Its multi-threaded advantages are decisive, with margins exceeding 30% in PassMark physics, integer math, multi-thread, extended instructions, and prime numbers. The AMD chip also leads in memory-sensitive workloads such as data compression and random string sorting, which aligns with its higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice only for workloads that closely match its specific single-thread strengths. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 30.9% and PassMark single-thread by 3.5%. For users prioritizing those specific tests, the Intel part delivers measurable gains. However, the Intel chip loses Cinebench R15 single-core, so its single-thread advantage is not consistent across all recorded benchmarks. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and DDR4, which the AMD chip does not, and it uses a desktop socket with a 65 TDP.

For any multi-threaded application, the data favors AMD. For single-threaded rendering in the style of Cinebench R23, the Intel part has the edge. The AMD processor is the stronger all-around option based on the recorded measurements, with a 21.7% higher average benchmark score. The Intel part is a viable alternative only when its specific single-thread wins and desktop features such as ECC memory and DDR4 support are the priorities.