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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 across the shared PassMark test suite, with the AMD part winning 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The most striking margin appears in single-threaded workloads, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1408, a delta of 183.7%. That gap is nearly identical in extended instruction testing, where AMD leads by 182.4% (24333 versus 8615).

The AMD processor also more than doubles Intel's output in integer math, scoring 79789 versus 33991, a 134.7% advantage. Floating-point math follows a similar pattern: AMD delivers 53084, Intel manages 26150, for a 103% delta. Data compression favors AMD even more decisively, with 293595 versus 133434, a 120% difference. Data encryption shows AMD at 14502 against Intel's 7231, a 100.6% lead. Random string sorting, a test that stresses memory access patterns and pointer chasing, sees AMD at 31153 versus 14838, a 110% advantage.

Multithreaded performance, measured by the PassMark multithread test, shows AMD at 24244 and Intel at 11685, a 107.5% delta. The prime number finding test is the closest contest of the entire suite, with AMD scoring 75 and Intel 72, a narrow 4.2% margin. Despite the wide overall margin, Intel claims one victory: the physics test, where the Core 5 211TE scores 1278 against AMD's 1120, a 12.4% advantage for Intel.

The average benchmark scores contextualize these results. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 holds an average benchmark score of 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which sits in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48201 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 at 47918 (0.5% ahead for AMD), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at 47908 (0.5% ahead for AMD). Intel's nearest competitors are far lower in absolute terms: the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% ahead of Intel), the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6% behind Intel), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% ahead of Intel), and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 (2.3% behind Intel).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins across virtually every compute-oriented benchmark category. The largest margins occur in single-threaded execution and extended instruction workloads, suggesting the Zen 5 architecture's per-core efficiency is a decisive factor. The AMD part also leads heavily in integer and floating-point math, data compression, encryption, random string sorting, and multithreaded throughput. These results indicate it is the stronger choice for general-purpose computing, database-style compression tasks, encryption-heavy applications, scientific floating-point workloads, and any software that scales with thread count.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's single win in the physics test is notable. The physics benchmark often reflects a specific mix of rigid-body simulation and collision detection, which may favor Intel's core layout and memory subsystem under that particular workload. The 12.4% advantage is real but isolated; no other test in the suite shows a similar Intel edge. For users whose primary workload involves physics simulation or similar game-engine physics calculations, the Intel part offers a measurable benefit. Outside of that narrow scenario, the data does not support Intel having any other performance advantage over AMD.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the split. AMD's 48171 average places it in the 90th percentile, while Intel's 15370 places it in the 69th percentile. That 3.1x difference in average score is consistent with the head-to-head deltas, which range from 4.2% to 183.7% in AMD's favor and only 12.4% in Intel's favor. The Intel Core 5 211TE's closest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, occupy a similar performance tier, confirming that the Core 5 211TE competes in a much lower performance class than the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 1408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE. That is a 183.7% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmark in the head-to-head set?

A: Yes, Intel wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1278 versus AMD's 1120, a 12.4% margin. This is the only head-to-head test Intel wins.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has an average benchmark score of 48171, which ranks in the 90th percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370, ranking in the 69th percentile.

Q: What is the multithreaded performance difference?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, AMD scores 24244 and Intel scores 11685, giving AMD a 107.5% lead.

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite the lower core count, AMD wins the multithread benchmark by 107.5%.

Q: How does the AMD part compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with AMD rated at 55 watts and Intel at 45 watts.

Cache configurations are not identical. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache also differs, with AMD at 16 MB and Intel at 20 MB. Die size is listed for Intel at 215 mm², but no die size is recorded for AMD.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD supports LPDDR5X memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but memory bandwidth is far apart: AMD measures 128.0 GB/s, Intel measures 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes a Radeon 8040S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. Release dates are close, with AMD released on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, produced on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. AMD's generation is listed as "Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5)", while Intel's generation is listed as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)". No architecture name is recorded for Intel beyond the codename.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which contributes to the AMD part's higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) despite a lower core count. The L2 cache per core is slightly larger on Intel (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), and the L3 cache is also larger on Intel (20 MB versus 16 MB). However, the memory bandwidth advantage belongs to AMD, which lists 128.0 GB/s against Intel's 76.8 GB/s.

The integrated graphics differ in branding and likely capability: AMD's Radeon 8040S versus Intel's UHD Graphics 730. PCIe generation also differs, with AMD at Gen 4 and Intel at Gen 5, though both provide 16 CPU lanes. The socket choices reflect the different product categories: AMD's FP11 is a mobile-focused package, while Intel's Socket 1700 is a desktop platform. The production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD part number is 100-000001425, while Intel's is SRQDL. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.