AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The most striking result appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the AMD part scores 125 against Intel's 43, a delta of 190.7%. This is not a marginal difference; it indicates a fundamental throughput advantage in this specific integer workload, likely tied to the core architecture and thread count.

The physics test shows a similarly large gap. AMD scores 1851, Intel scores 702, a delta of 163.7%. This workload typically stresses multicore scaling and instruction-level parallelism, and the data suggests AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads handle it far more efficiently than Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads. The Cinebench R15 multicore test reinforces this: AMD posts 3518 against Intel's 2055, a 71.2% lead. Even in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the gap narrows somewhat, AMD still leads by 15.2%, with scores of 23491.5 versus 20389.

The PassMark multithread score follows the same pattern. AMD records 37010, Intel records 23833, a 55.3% delta. Integer math shows AMD ahead at 130171 versus 88117, a 47.7% delta. Data compression favors AMD even more strongly: 484584 versus 346757, a 39.7% delta. Extended instructions show AMD leading by 59.2%, with scores of 34365 versus 21592. Random string sorting gives AMD a 50.3% edge, 51576 versus 34308. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 32.4%, 23746 versus 17938. Floating point math delivers a 22.5% advantage for AMD, 81320 versus 66402.

Single-thread performance is much closer. PassMark single thread shows AMD at 4124 and Intel at 4006, a narrow 2.9% delta in AMD's favor. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to AMD: 317 versus 289, a 9.7% delta. However, the Cinebench R23 single-core test is the one clear win for Intel. Here, Intel scores 2878 against AMD's 2066, a delta of -28.2% from AMD's perspective. This is a meaningful reversal and indicates that in a specific single-core rendering workload, Intel's higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, combined with its larger shared L3 cache of 20 MB, can overcome AMD's architecture advantages.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the stronger processor for heavily threaded workloads. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 4 nm process node from TSMC deliver substantial multicore margins across nearly every benchmark. The average benchmark score for AMD is 58826, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 with an average score of 58916 (a -0.2% delta) and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with an average score of 58504 (a 0.5% delta). This places AMD in a competitive position against workstation-class parts.

The Intel Core 5 211E, with an average benchmark score of 37829, sits in the 86th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.2% delta). Intel cannot match AMD's multicore output, but it does win Cinebench R23 single-core. That result matters for applications that are lightly threaded and sensitive to single-core latency. Intel also offers ECC memory support, which AMD does not, and uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a larger die size of 257 mm² compared to AMD's 233 mm².

For a desktop build where the workload is primarily single-threaded and memory integrity is a requirement, Intel holds a specific advantage. For anything that scales across cores, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded deltas.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in all multicore-oriented tests. This includes Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R23 multicore, PassMark multithread, physics, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, and random string sorting. The margins range from 15.2% in Cinebench R23 multicore to 190.7% in find prime numbers. The AMD part also wins the two single-thread tests in Cinebench R15 and PassMark, though by smaller margins of 9.7% and 2.9% respectively.

Intel Core 5 211E wins only one benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core. The score of 2878 versus 2066 represents a 28.2% advantage. This is the only recorded test where Intel outperforms AMD, and it is a substantial margin. This suggests that for a workload that is purely single-threaded and uses the Cinebench rendering engine, Intel's architecture delivers higher per-core performance.

In practical terms, the AMD part is better suited for video rendering, scientific computing, data processing, and any parallel workload. The Intel part is better suited for legacy single-threaded applications, certain simulation software, or scenarios where the CPU is not the bottleneck and a single fast core is preferable.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has an average benchmark score of 58826, while the Intel Core 5 211E has an average score of 37829.

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

A: Yes, Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2878 versus AMD's 2066, a delta of -28.2% from AMD's perspective.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 125 and Intel scores 43, a delta of 190.7% in AMD's favor.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 4124, and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 4006, a 2.9% delta in AMD's favor.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, the L2 cache is 1 MB per core, and the L3 cache is 16 MB. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the part number is 100-000001936. It does not support ECC memory.

The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, the L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and the L3 cache is 20 MB shared. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the part number is SRQERQ65F. It supports ECC memory.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. This explains part of the efficiency gap in the benchmark results. The memory bandwidth also favors AMD, 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The L3 cache favors Intel, 20 MB shared versus 16 MB, which may contribute to its single-core Cinebench R23 win.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. Intel has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz, but AMD has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz. Intel's TDP is substantially higher, 65 watts versus 28 watts, which reflects its desktop market segment against AMD's mobile segment.

AMD uses 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel uses 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD's PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. Intel's PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. AMD's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s; Intel's is 76.8 GB/s. AMD does not support ECC; Intel does. AMD's integrated graphics are Radeon 890M; Intel's are UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The release dates also differ, with AMD dated later than Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. The manufacturing foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The die size is 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.