AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The margins are substantial across every category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily multithreaded workloads.

In Cinebench tests, the AMD part dominates by a nearly uniform margin. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 36064 against 12201 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a delta of 195.6%. The single-core result in R23 follows the same pattern: 5091 versus 1722, also a 195.6% delta. These consistent percentage gaps across R15, R20, and R23 indicate that the performance advantage is not workload-specific but rather a fundamental throughput difference. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows 3635 versus 1229 (195.8% delta), and the R20 multicore test shows 15146 versus 5124 (195.6% delta).

The Passmark suite reveals even larger deltas in certain specialized tasks. The most extreme gap appears in extended instructions, where the AMD scores 38716 versus 8615, a 349.4% delta. Integer math shows a 331.1% delta (146519 versus 33991), and find prime numbers shows a 338.9% delta (316 versus 72). These are not marginal wins; the AMD processor is delivering roughly three to four times the throughput in these compute-heavy operations.

Data compression and encryption also show massive advantages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 487145 in data compression against 133434 for the Intel part, a 265.1% delta. Data encryption shows 25097 versus 7231, a 247.1% delta. Floating point math delivers 90594 versus 26150, a 246.4% delta.

The smallest delta in the entire comparison is in the physics test, where the AMD wins by 116% (2761 versus 1278). Even this "smallest" margin represents more than doubling the Intel score. Random string sorting shows a 258% delta (53113 versus 14838), and multithread performance shows a 257.2% delta (41737 versus 11685).

Single-threaded performance, often a differentiator for Intel parts, is also a clear AMD win. The Passmark single thread test records 4028 for the AMD versus 1408 for the Intel, a 186.1% delta. This is consistent with the Cinebench single-core results, all of which hover around the 195-196% delta range.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an average benchmark score of 56273, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which places it in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i9-14900HX (average score 56004, delta 0.5%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (average score 56306, delta -0.1%). The Intel part's nearest rivals are much lower in the performance hierarchy, including the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, -0.7%) and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3%).

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every single recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from 116% to 349.4%. There is no category in the database where the Intel part closes the gap or takes a lead.

The AMD processor sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211TE sits in the 69th percentile. That 22-percentile gap is reflected in the average benchmark scores: 56273 versus 15370. The AMD part is closer in average score to the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004) than it is to the Intel Core 5 211TE.

For workloads that stress extended instructions, integer math, or prime number finding, the AMD advantage is roughly threefold or more. For general multithreaded productivity, the AMD advantage is consistently around 2.5 to 3 times. Even in the least favorable comparison for AMD, the physics test, it still delivers more than double the Intel score.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is not without its place in the database. Its average score of 15370 places it alongside server-class EPYC parts like the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477) and the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130), as well as mobile parts like the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682). But in direct comparison with the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, there is no benchmark category where the Intel part is competitive. The data shows a processor that is outclassed across the board.

FAQ

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 and the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The largest gap is in extended instructions, where the AMD scores 38716 against 8615 for the Intel, a 349.4% delta. Find prime numbers follows closely at 338.9% (316 versus 72).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmark in the comparison?

A: No. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins all 17. The Intel part has zero wins.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 leads in single-threaded tests. Passmark single thread shows 4028 versus 1408, a 186.1% delta. Cinebench R23 single core shows 5091 versus 1722, a 195.6% delta.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an average benchmark score of 56273, placing it in the 91st percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile.

Q: Which CPUs are nearest in average score to the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56306, -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56555, -0.5%), the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004, 0.5%), and the Intel Core 7 253PQE (55919, 0.6%).

Q: Which CPUs are nearest in average score to the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, -0.7%), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, -2%), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well: the AMD is rated at 55 W, the Intel at 45 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different as well: Radeon 8050S on the AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel.

Production status is active for both. Release dates are close: the AMD released on 2025-01-05, the Intel on 2025-01-12. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 211TE is $221; the AMD launch MSRP is not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture, under the codename Strix Halo. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD has 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD has 64 MB shared, while the Intel has 20 MB shared.

The memory subsystem differences reflect the architectural choices. The AMD's quad-channel LPDDR5X support provides 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than three times the Intel's 76.8 GB/s from dual-channel DDR4/DDR5. This bandwidth advantage likely contributes to the AMD's large deltas in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. The AMD uses two chiplets (2x 70.6 mm²), while the Intel uses a monolithic 215 mm² die. The AMD part is a mobile processor with integrated Radeon 8050S graphics, while the Intel is a desktop part with UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The largest advantages appear in compute-heavy tasks: extended instructions (349.4% delta), find prime numbers (338.9% delta), and integer math (331.1% delta). These are workloads that benefit from the combination of the Zen 5 architecture, the large 64 MB L3 cache, and the quad-channel memory bandwidth.

Memory-intensive operations also favor the AMD strongly. Data compression shows a 265.1% delta, and random string sorting shows a 258% delta. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s likely explains a significant portion of these gains.

Multithreaded productivity workloads show consistent 195-257% deltas. Cinebench multicore tests all land near 195.6%, while Passmark multithread shows 257.2%. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 5.00 GHz boost clearly outperforms the 10-core, 16-thread Intel part with a 4.80 GHz boost.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not have a single benchmark win in this comparison. Its closest performance to the AMD is in the physics test, where it trails by 116%. Its single-threaded performance is also closest to the AMD in relative terms (186.1% delta), suggesting that Intel's architectural efficiency is comparatively better in lightly threaded tasks, but still far behind.

The data implies that the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is positioned for high-performance mobile computing where both CPU throughput and memory bandwidth are critical. The Intel Core 5 211TE, with its lower core count, lower clocks, and dual-channel memory, appears oriented toward more modest desktop workloads. The specification differences, particularly the memory bus width and L3 cache size, align with the observed performance gap across all 17 benchmarks.