AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 records an average benchmark score of 48171, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 37829. That places the AMD part 21.4% higher in the database's aggregate metric.

Q: How do the two chips rank against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits at the 90th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins in the PassMark physics test?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins the passmark_physics test with a score of 1120 versus 702 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 59.5% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers a memory bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel Core 5 211E.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core 5 211E have multiplierUnlocked set to false.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and Intel Core 5 211E diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip is a 6-core, 12-thread design, while the Intel chip is a 10-core, 16-thread design. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz; the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and the same 4.90 GHz boost clock.

Cache organization differs as well. Both parts allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip carries 1 MB of L2 per core versus 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. The AMD processor has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel die is 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support is a major architectural split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The AMD part pairs with a Radeon 8040S iGPU, while the Intel part pairs with UHD Graphics 730. Market placement also differs: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is a mobile segment part on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop segment part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses part number 100-000001425, and the Intel part uses SRQERQ65F. Both are currently active in production. The AMD release date is January 5, 2025, and the Intel release date is January 12, 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear split in workload strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 4 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 7. The AMD chip dominates in math-heavy and physics-oriented workloads. Its largest win comes in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where it scores 75 versus 43, a 74.4% advantage. It also leads passmark_physics by 59.5% (1120 versus 702) and passmark_extended_instructions by 12.7% (24333 versus 21592). The AMD part edges out the Intel chip in passmark_multithread as well, 24244 versus 23833, a 1.7% margin.

The Intel Core 5 211E takes the lead in data-oriented and floating-point workloads. Its most decisive win is in passmark_floating_point_math, where it scores 66402 versus 53084, a 20.1% advantage. It also wins passmark_data_encryption by 19.2% (17938 versus 14502) and passmark_data_compression by 15.3% (346757 versus 293595). The Intel chip leads passmark_integer_math by 9.5% (88117 versus 79789) and passmark_random_string_sorting by 9.2% (34308 versus 31153). In single-thread performance, the Intel part is only marginally ahead, 4006 versus 3995, a 0.3% difference.

The aggregate picture is that the AMD chip is stronger in prime-number finding, physics simulation, and extended instruction workloads, while the Intel chip is stronger in floating-point math, encryption, compression, integer math, and string sorting. The AMD part also holds a slight multithread edge despite having fewer cores and threads, which suggests its per-core efficiency is higher in that specific test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8040S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part Number | 100-000001425 | SRQERQ65F |

The two processors share some traits: both have 80 KB L1 cache per core, both support ECC memory, both are dual-channel, both are locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), and both boost to 4.90 GHz. The architecture field for the Intel part is null in the database, while the AMD part explicitly lists Zen 5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in the dataset belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 in passmark_find_prime_numbers. The AMD chip scores 75 against 43 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 74.4% margin. This is a dominant result and reflects a major advantage in prime-number computation.

The AMD chip also delivers a strong result in passmark_physics, scoring 1120 versus 702, a 59.5% lead. This is the second-largest delta in either direction. The extended instructions test also favors AMD, with 24333 versus 21592, a 12.7% win. The multithread test is the closest AMD win: 24244 versus 23833, a 1.7% margin.

The Intel Core 5 211E answers with its own large victories. In passmark_floating_point_math, the Intel chip scores 66402 versus 53084, a 20.1% advantage. In passmark_data_encryption, it scores 17938 versus 14502, a 19.2% lead. The compression test shows 346757 versus 293595, a 15.3% win for Intel. Integer math goes to Intel by 9.5% (88117 versus 79789), and random string sorting goes to Intel by 9.2% (34308 versus 31153).

The single-thread tests are essentially a tie. The Intel chip scores 4006 versus 3995, a 0.3% margin, which appears in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. This near-parity in single-thread performance is notable because the two chips have very different core counts and clock configurations: the AMD chip boosts from a 3.60 GHz base with 6 cores, while the Intel chip boosts from a 2.70 GHz base with 10 cores.

The database records 4 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and 7 wins for the Intel Core 5 211E across the 11 shared tests. The AMD wins are larger in percentage terms on average, driven by the 74.4% and 59.5% margins, while the Intel wins are concentrated in the 9% to 20% range. The aggregate average score still favors AMD because the AMD part's loss margins are offset by its wins in the heavier-weight physics and prime-number tests, and because the Intel part's wins in floating-point math and encryption do not fully compensate for the AMD advantage in the overall benchmark distribution.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A, Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, AMD Ryzen 9 3900, and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D. The Intel Core 5 211E sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and Intel Core i9-14901E. This places each chip in a distinct competitive tier: the AMD part competes at the 48171 average score level, and the Intel part competes at the 37829 level, a gap of roughly 27% in aggregate average score.