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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and the Intel Core 5 211E shows a decisive overall win for AMD, taking 13 of the 15 recorded tests. The Intel chip manages only two wins, but those wins are significant in specific workloads.

The AMD processor's largest victory comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where it scores 136 against Intel's 43, a delta of 216.3%. That is more than triple the Intel result. The physics workload shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 1915 versus Intel's 702, a 172.8% advantage. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a substantial gap in raw computational throughput for certain mathematical operations.

In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip holds a commanding lead in the Cinebench R15 multicore test, scoring 3234 against 2055, a 57.4% delta. The PassMark multithread test confirms this trend with AMD at 36402 and Intel at 23833, a 52.7% gap. The AMD chip also leads in integer math (127573 vs 88117, a 44.8% delta), extended instructions (32803 vs 21592, a 51.9% delta), and random string sorting (48824 vs 34308, a 42.3% delta). Data compression shows AMD at 461195 versus Intel's 346757, a 33% delta. Data encryption follows at 27.8% (22929 vs 17938), and floating point math at 20.5% (80023 vs 66402).

Single-thread performance is much closer. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 4050 and Intel scores 4006, a 1.1% delta in AMD's favor. That is a near tie. The Cinebench R15 singlecore test shows AMD ahead by 8.3% (313 vs 289), but the newer Cinebench R23 singlecore test flips the result decisively.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test with a score of 20389 against AMD's 19095, a 6.3% delta. This is the only multicore test Intel wins, and it is notable because in most other multicore tests, AMD leads by large margins. The Intel chip's bigger win is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 2878 versus AMD's 2054, a 28.6% delta. That is a substantial single-thread advantage in that specific benchmark.

The overall average benchmark score reflects the split: AMD's average is 56306, while Intel's is 37829. AMD sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while Intel sits at the 86th percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (0.4% behind), Intel Core i9-14900HX (0.5% ahead), and Intel Core 7 253PQE (0.7% ahead). Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.2% behind), and Intel Core i9-14901E (0.2% behind).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the clear winner for workloads that stress the CPU across many threads and diverse instruction types. The data shows consistent advantages in compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The 216.3% lead in prime number finding and the 172.8% lead in physics indicate that the AMD chip handles complex mathematical workloads with far greater efficiency. For users running data-heavy tasks, scientific calculations, or multi-threaded productivity applications, the AMD processor delivers a materially higher level of performance.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in two places. The Cinebench R23 singlecore test shows a 28.6% advantage, which suggests that in certain lightly threaded applications that rely on the newest instruction set optimizations, Intel can pull ahead. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, with Intel at 20389 versus AMD's 19095, also matters. That 6.3% delta indicates that in at least one modern rendering workload, the Intel chip's combination of cores and cache produces a better outcome despite losing most other multicore tests.

The single-thread picture is mixed. The PassMark single-thread result is essentially a tie at 1.1% delta, while Cinebench R15 singlecore favors AMD by 8.3%. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result is the outlier, and it is the largest single-thread gap in either direction. Users who rely on Cinebench R23 as a proxy for rendering performance will see Intel ahead; users who rely on PassMark or older Cinebench versions will see AMD ahead.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 as the stronger overall processor. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, holds a 92nd percentile ranking versus Intel's 86th, and posts an average benchmark score of 56306 against Intel's 37829, a gap of roughly 49%. The AMD chip's wins are often by wide margins, and its losses are narrow in the multicore R23 case but substantial in the singlecore R23 case.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice only for users who prioritize the specific Cinebench R23 workload, both single and multicore. In that benchmark suite, Intel shows a clear edge, with a 28.6% singlecore delta and a 6.3% multicore delta. Outside of that, the AMD chip dominates the PassMark suite and the older Cinebench R15 tests.

For general productivity, data processing, encryption, and math-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers the better results. For rendering workloads that align with Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 5 211E has a measurable advantage. The data does not support a recommendation for Intel outside of that specific use case.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 2 tests: Cinebench R23 multicore and Cinebench R23 singlecore.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the AMD chip scores 4050 and Intel scores 4006, a 1.1% delta. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, AMD leads by 8.3% (313 vs 289). In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel leads by 28.6% (2878 vs 2054).

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

A: The largest delta is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 136 and Intel scores 43, a 216.3% difference in AMD's favor.

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 57.4% (3234 vs 2055) and PassMark multithread by 52.7% (36402 vs 23833). Intel wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 6.3% (20389 vs 19095).

Q: What are the overall percentile rankings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 ranks at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211E ranks at the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 56306. The Intel chip has an average of 37829. AMD's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, scores 56273, a 0.1% delta.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 257 mm².

The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB L3 cache. Intel also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and its L3 cache is 20 MB shared. Intel's larger L2 and L3 allocation likely contributes to its Cinebench R23 wins.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus Intel's 4.90 GHz. The TDP differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. AMD's die size is 233 mm², Intel's is 257 mm². AMD's L2 cache is 1 MB per core, Intel's is 2 MB per core. AMD's L3 cache is 16 MB, Intel's is 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ: AMD's is dated 2026-01-04, Intel's is dated 2025-01-12.