AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 compare to the Intel Core 5 211TE in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 records an average benchmark score of 44309, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15370. The AMD part sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits in the 69th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 wins 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins 0.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel Core 5 211TE represent two fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename.

The manufacturing process separates them clearly. AMD employs a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The die size also differs substantially: AMD lists a dual-die configuration of 2x 70.6 mm², whereas Intel has a single die of 215 mm².

Core topology is another distinction. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite the core count difference, both deliver 16 threads. The L2 cache differs per core: AMD offers 1 MB per core, Intel offers 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache favors AMD at 32 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on Intel.

Memory architecture shows a significant split. AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes a Radeon 8050S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support also diverges: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Market segments and sockets reflect their intended platforms. AMD targets mobile with Socket FP11, while Intel targets desktop with Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 55 TDP, the Intel part has a 45 TDP. Release dates are close, with AMD on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 winning every single head-to-head benchmark against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The margins vary from modest to massive.

In Cinebench tests, the AMD part delivers consistent multi-core and single-core advantages. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 1579 versus 1229, a 28.5% lead. Single-core R15 shows 222 versus 173, also 28.3%. The R20 tests mirror this pattern: multicore 6583 versus 5124 (28.5%) and single-core 929 versus 723 (28.5%). Cinebench R23 continues the trend with 15674 versus 12201 (28.5%) multicore and 2212 versus 1722 (28.5%) single-core.

PassMark tests reveal even larger gaps, particularly in specialized workloads. Data compression shows the most extreme difference: 406505 versus 133434, a 204.6% advantage for AMD. Data encryption follows closely with 19926 versus 7231, a 175.6% lead. Extended instructions show 33873 versus 8615, a 293.2% delta, the largest of any recorded test.

Floating point math favors AMD at 71105 versus 26150, a 171.9% lead. Integer math shows 107046 versus 33991, a 214.9% delta. The multithread test records 33705 versus 11685, an 188.4% gap. Single-thread tests show 4060 versus 1408, also 188.4%.

Other tests include find prime numbers (165 versus 72, 129.2%), physics (1889 versus 1278, 47.8%), and random string sorting (43725 versus 14838, 194.7%).

The physics test shows the smallest margin of victory at 47.8%, yet it still represents a clear win for AMD. The extended instructions test shows the largest margin at 293.2%. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, AMD wins every one.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields.

Clock speeds: AMD has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

TDP: AMD lists 55, Intel lists 45.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm.

Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses its own foundry.

Die size: AMD lists 2x 70.6 mm², Intel lists 215 mm².

L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core.

L3 cache: AMD has 32 MB shared, Intel has 20 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel.

Memory bandwidth: AMD has 256.0 GB/s, Intel has 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8050S, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Codename: AMD is Strix Halo, Intel is Bartlett Lake.

Part number: AMD is 100-000001424, Intel is SRQDL.

Release date: AMD is 2025-01-05, Intel is 2025-01-12.

Launch MSRP: Intel lists $221, AMD has no listed launch MSRP.

Both processors have 16 threads, 80 KB L1 cache per core, ECC memory support, active production status, and locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows a one-sided matchup. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 wins all 17 recorded benchmarks, so the Intel Core 5 211TE has no benchmark victory in this comparison.

AMD's wins span every category. In Cinebench multi-core tests, the consistent 28.5% delta indicates a strong all-around performance advantage. Single-core tests show the same 28.5% margin, meaning AMD wins both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals where AMD excels most. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting all show deltas above 175%. These represent workloads that benefit from the combination of Zen 5 architecture, higher clock speeds, larger cache, and faster memory bandwidth.

The physics test shows the smallest AMD margin at 47.8%, suggesting this workload is relatively more competitive for Intel. Yet even here, AMD remains clearly ahead.

Intel's advantages exist only in specification fields, not benchmark results. Intel has more cores (10 versus 8), a larger die, higher L2 per core, DDR4 compatibility, PCIe Gen 5 support, a desktop market segment, and a lower TDP. None of these translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data.

For users prioritizing raw benchmark performance, AMD wins across every measured test. For users prioritizing platform features like DDR4 support or PCIe Gen 5, Intel offers those options, but the performance cost is substantial.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. With an average benchmark score of 44309 versus 15370, AMD sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs while Intel sits in the 69th percentile. The 17-0 head-to-head record leaves no ambiguity.

AMD's wins are not marginal. The smallest delta is 28.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and the largest is 293.2% in extended instructions. Even the physics test, the closest result, shows a 47.8% lead. The AMD part consistently delivers roughly 28.5% higher Cinebench scores and often more than double PassMark scores in specialized workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer specifications that some users may value. It has 10 cores, PCIe Gen 5 support, DDR4 compatibility, and a 45 TDP. Its launch MSRP is $221. These features matter for specific platform requirements, but they do not offset the benchmark deficits.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 also brings a 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s on Intel, a quad-channel bus versus dual-channel, and a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU. These factors likely contribute to the large margins in data-heavy and graphics-related tasks.

For users selecting between these two processors, the recorded data points one direction. AMD wins every measured performance test. Intel's only advantages are in specification fields that do not yield benchmark victories. The choice depends on whether platform features like DDR4 memory or PCIe Gen 5 matter more than the substantial performance gap shown in the database.