AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Intel Core 5 211E occupy different performance positions based on the recorded data. The AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Bartlett Lake architecture with a 65 W TDP. The database places the Intel Core 5 211E at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap indicates the Intel chip delivers a higher overall average benchmark score in the database, 37829 versus no recorded average for the AMD part.

The Intel Core 5 211E shows its advantage in sustained multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8563 reflect a desktop-oriented design with a higher power envelope. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparison is not possible. The Intel chip also leads in single-core performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4006. These numbers indicate the Intel part is the stronger choice for workloads that depend on per-core throughput, such as lightly threaded applications and real-time response tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, by contrast, is defined by its mobile segment and power characteristics. Its 28 W TDP is less than half the Intel part's 65 W TDP, which positions it for thermally constrained environments. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 890M integrated graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is higher than the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. That memory bandwidth advantage could benefit integrated graphics workloads and memory-bound tasks, even though no direct benchmark scores exist for the AMD part in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part therefore provides 20% more cores and 50% more threads. Cache layouts also differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD part has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus has more total L3 cache and more L2 cache per core, which can improve hit rates in workloads with moderate working sets.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCI Express connectivity also differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Gen 5 interface on the Intel part provides a higher potential I/O bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD part's Gen 4 lanes are still sufficient for many workloads.

Socket compatibility separates the two completely. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD part is a mobile processor, and the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz, while the Intel chip has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and the Intel Core 5 211E. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array, and the head-to-head array for this comparison is also empty. The Intel part, however, has a full set of recorded benchmark scores that define its measured performance profile.

The Intel Core 5 211E achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 and a single-core score of 2878. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8563 multi-core and 1208 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2055 multi-core and 289 single-core. These scores show a balanced processor with strong scaling from single-core to multi-core workloads. The PassMark suite reinforces this. The Intel part scores 88117 in integer math, 66402 in floating point math, 21592 in extended instructions, and 346757 in data compression. It scores 17938 in data encryption, 34308 in random string sorting, and 43 in find prime numbers. The multithread score is 23833, and the single-thread score is 4006. The physics score is 702.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are all AMD or Intel parts with very close average scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average score of 37804, which is 0.1% below the Intel Core 5 211E. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average score of 37762, which is 0.2% below. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37904, which is 0.2% above. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911, which is 0.2% above. These deltas are small, indicating the Intel Core 5 211E sits in a tightly clustered performance tier where a few percentage points separate adjacent parts.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot produce a numerical win count for either side. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The comparison therefore rests on architectural characteristics and the Intel part's measured scores rather than a direct benchmark contest. The Intel part's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs provides context for its performance tier, while the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking indicates it sits near the median of the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part provides 20% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock, while the AMD part has a higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part has the higher bandwidth.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 211E?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 211E is $221. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile processor, and the Intel part is a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification field in the database. The most fundamental difference is market segment. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop processor. This drives the socket difference: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part.

Core configuration differs. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Power consumption differs significantly. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD part uses less than half the power envelope of the Intel part.

Architecture and manufacturing differ. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename and a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and a 10 nm process from Intel. The die sizes are close: 233 mm² for the AMD part and 257 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchy differs. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD part has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory; the Intel part does.

PCI Express support differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ. The AMD part has a release date of 2025-12-31, while the Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-12. Both are marked as Active in production status.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has part number 100-000001859, and the Intel part has part number SRQERQ65F.

The Intel part has a full benchmark profile in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37829 and an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. That difference in measured data is the clearest quantitative gap between the two processors.