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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records a clear and consistent sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 across every shared test. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part wins all 15, with no benchmark favoring the Intel Core 5 211TE. The scale of the victories varies widely, from a modest single-core edge to multi-core and math workloads where the AMD processor more than doubles or triples the Intel result.

The largest single delta appears in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 121,754 against the Core 5 211TE's 33,991, a 258.2% advantage. That is not a near-miss; it is a category-level difference. Extended instructions follow closely, with the AMD part at 29,269 versus 8,615, a 239.7% lead. Data compression shows a 203.5% gap (404,918 versus 133,434), and random string sorting shows 200.3% (44,552 versus 14,838). Floating-point math lands at 187.4% (75,153 versus 26,150), and data encryption at 187.7% (20,802 versus 7,231). These are the workloads where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 simply runs away from the Intel part.

Multi-threaded productivity benchmarks tell a similar story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 21,812 versus 12,201 for Intel, a 78.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an even larger gap: 3,334 versus 1,229, which translates to a 171.3% advantage. PassMark multithread also favors AMD heavily, 32,916 versus 11,685, a 181.7% delta. The AMD processor's 12 cores and 24 threads clearly outmuscle the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads in parallel work.

Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD. Cinebench R23 single-core gives the AMD part a 15.4% lead (1,988 versus 1,722). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger gap of 74% (301 versus 173). PassMark single-thread shows a 174.6% advantage for AMD (3,867 versus 1,408). The AMD processor's boost clock of 5.10 GHz, compared to Intel's 4.80 GHz, contributes to this edge, but the per-core architecture plays a role as well.

Even in a physics simulation workload, where the Intel part might be expected to hold its own given its desktop heritage, the AMD chip wins by 42.3% (1,819 versus 1,278). Prime number finding shows a 69.4% delta (122 versus 72). No test in the head-to-head set produces a loss for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and no test even comes close to a tie.

Where Each One Wins

Given the 15-0 sweep, the division of strengths is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the winner in every recorded benchmark category. That includes all multi-core workloads, all single-core workloads, all math and encryption tests, all compression and sorting tests, and the physics simulation. There is no recorded benchmark where the Intel Core 5 211TE posts a higher score.

For users focused on heavily parallel tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage in Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multithread, and data compression. The 78.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 181.7% lead in PassMark multithread show that scaling with thread count is a major factor.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD part still wins, but by a smaller margin. The 15.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the two processors are closer in capability, though the AMD chip still holds the advantage.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks. That is a feature difference, not a benchmark win, but it matters for specific use cases. The Intel part also supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, giving it broader memory compatibility. These are qualitative advantages, not performance wins, but they define where the Intel chip might be chosen despite the benchmark deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own fabs. The AMD part is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. That two-core and eight-thread difference explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip also has a higher TDP rating of 28 watts compared to Intel's 45 watts, which is notable because the AMD part is classified as mobile while the Intel part is desktop.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The AMD chip has 16 MB of L3, while the Intel chip has 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 and slightly larger L2 per core do not translate into benchmark wins, but they are part of the architectural picture.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part has higher memory bandwidth, which likely contributes to its data compression and random string sorting advantages. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation offers higher potential bandwidth for peripherals, though this is not directly measured in the CPU benchmarks. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and market segment separate the two. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile part. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD part was released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every benchmark where both are measured. The AMD chip holds a 15-0 win record in the head-to-head set, with deltas ranging from 15.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 258.2% in PassMark integer math. The AMD part also sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 46,030, compared to 15,370 for the Intel chip.

Users who need maximum compute throughput, whether for rendering, compression, encryption, or math-heavy workloads, should choose the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. The data shows no workload where the Intel part is faster. The AMD chip's higher core count, higher boost clock, and higher memory bandwidth all align in its favor.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has its own rationale, but it is not based on performance. It supports ECC memory, which is a requirement for certain server or reliability-focused builds. It uses a desktop socket with PCIe Gen 5, which may appeal to users with specific expansion needs. It also has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, which appears in the database. But for raw benchmark results, the AMD part is the only choice between these two.

The nearest rival data reinforces the positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's closest competitors are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 4364P (delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i9-13900HX (delta -0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 7303 (delta 0.2%). These are all within 0.2% of the AMD part's average score, showing that it is a high-performing chip among its peers. The Intel Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7543 (delta -0.7%), the AMD EPYC 7702P (delta 1.6%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (delta -2%), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (delta 2.3%). These are much lower-performing parts, and even they are close to the Intel chip, confirming that the Intel part sits in a lower performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins all 15 shared benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins none.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 121,754 versus 33,991 for Intel, a 258.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE have any advantage in single-core performance?

A: No. The AMD part leads in all single-core tests, including Cinebench R23 single-core (1,988 versus 1,722, a 15.4% lead) and PassMark single-thread (3,867 versus 1,408, a 174.6% lead).

Q: What memory features does the Intel Core 5 211TE offer that the AMD part does not?

A: The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 21,812 versus 12,201 for Intel, a 78.8% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 3,334 versus 1,229, a 171.3% lead.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ranks at the 89th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile.