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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and the Intel Core 5 211E, with the AMD processor taking 11 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark wins, while the Intel chip wins 4. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 50448 against 37829 for the Intel part, a substantial overall margin. However, the nature of the wins matters more than the count.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 3178 against 2055 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 54.6% advantage. This is the largest relative win in the Cinebench suite. The single-core R15 test also favors AMD, with 309 versus 289, a 6.9% lead. The pattern reverses in Cinebench R23. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20389 multicore versus 18520 for AMD, a 9.2% advantage, and 2878 single-core versus 1992, a 30.8% lead. The R23 single-core result is the Intel part's strongest showing in the entire comparison.

PassMark results heavily favor the AMD processor. In integer math, the AMD part scores 120016 against 88117, a 36.2% lead. Extended instructions show 28165 versus 21592, a 30.4% gap. Multithread performance is 33349 for AMD versus 23833 for Intel, a 39.9% difference. The most extreme win is in find prime numbers, where AMD scores 131 against 43, a 204.7% advantage. Physics tests show 1892 against 702, a 169.5% lead. Data compression favors AMD at 403113 versus 346757, a 16.3% margin, and data encryption shows 20788 versus 17938, a 15.9% lead. Floating point math is 73493 versus 66402, a 10.7% edge, and random string sorting is 43767 versus 34308, a 27.6% margin.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only two PassMark tests, both single-thread related. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 4006 against 4003 for AMD, a 0.1% difference. The passmark_singlethread test shows the identical result. These wins are effectively negligible in practical terms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has an average benchmark score of 50448, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark advantage for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD part leads by 204.7% in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 131 versus 43 for Intel.

Q: Where does the Intel processor show its biggest advantage?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E leads by 30.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2878 against 1992 for AMD.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel part wins this test, scoring 20389 versus 18520 for AMD, a 9.2% advantage.

Q: What do the PassMark single-thread scores indicate?

A: The scores are nearly identical: Intel scores 4006, AMD scores 4003. The 0.1% delta is within measurement noise.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 sits at the 90th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 211E is at the 86th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Strix Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses Bartlett Lake, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ significantly: the AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 28, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Total cache capacity favors Intel in L3, but AMD has more threads to use its cache.

Memory support varies. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD part uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear recommendation for each processor based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the stronger processor for multithreaded, compute-heavy tasks. Its wins in integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, encryption, physics, and prime number finding show consistent superiority across the PassMark suite. The 39.9% lead in multithread and 36.2% lead in integer math are substantial margins that indicate real performance differences in parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the better choice for single-threaded workloads, particularly those that resemble Cinebench R23 single-core. Its 30.8% advantage in that test is significant. However, the single-thread PassMark results show only a 0.1% difference, which suggests the Cinebench R23 result may be workload-specific rather than a general single-thread advantage.

The percentile rankings support the overall assessment: the AMD part sits at the 90th percentile, the Intel part at the 86th. The AMD part's average score of 50448 places it among rivals like the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, 0.1% ahead) and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718, 0.5% ahead). The Intel part's average score of 37829 places it alongside the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.1% ahead) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, 0.2% ahead). These rival comparisons reinforce the positioning: the AMD part competes at a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 for AMD and 65 for Intel.

Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe versions differ: AMD uses Gen 4, Intel uses Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 890M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Sockets and market segments differ: AMD uses Socket FP8 for mobile, Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001569, while the Intel part is SRQERQ65F. Release dates are close: the AMD part is dated 2025-01-05, the Intel part 2025-01-12.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the clear winner for multithreaded processing. The PassMark multithread score of 33349 versus 23833 is a 39.9% edge. Integer math shows a 36.2% lead, and extended instructions show a 30.4% lead. The processor also wins in data compression by 16.3% and data encryption by 15.9%. For physics simulations, the AMD part scores 1892 against 702, a 169.5% advantage. Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 204.7%. These results point to workloads that use many threads, heavy arithmetic, or cryptographic operations.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in Cinebench R23, both multicore and single-core. The multicore win is 9.2%, and the single-core win is 30.8%. The PassMark single-thread tests show a negligible 0.1% edge for Intel. This suggests the Intel part performs well in applications that mirror Cinebench R23's rendering and ray-tracing workloads, especially those that are single-threaded. The desktop form factor with a 65 TDP and Socket 1700 may also make it appropriate for systems where the AMD mobile part cannot be installed.

The AMD part's wins in 11 of 15 head-to-head tests, including the majority of PassMark tests, make it the better all-around processor for parallel workloads. The Intel part's 4 wins, including the two highest-margin Cinebench tests, make it the better choice for Cinebench-style single-threaded rendering. The data does not show any other areas where Intel leads. For users prioritizing the PassMark suite or multithreaded compute, the AMD processor is the stronger option. For users prioritizing Cinebench R23 performance, the Intel processor delivers.