AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data available for direct comparison is limited by the fact that the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a substantial set of measurements. This asymmetry means the quantitative head-to-head analysis must focus on the Intel part’s recorded results, with the AMD part’s positioning inferred from its architectural specifications and its 50th percentile standing among all CPUs.

The Intel Core 5 211TE delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 12,201 points, which places it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result is 1,722 points. In the Cinebench R20 suite, the Intel part scores 5,124 multi-core and 723 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1,229 multi-core and 173 single-core. These results indicate a processor that is solidly mid-to-upper tier for its generation, with a multi-core advantage that scales well from the R15 through R23 workloads.

The Passmark suite further characterizes the Intel Core 5 211TE. Its multithread score is 11,685, and its single-thread score is 1,408 (recorded twice, once as “single_thread” and once as “singlethread”, both yielding the same value). Integer math performance reaches 33,991, while floating point math hits 26,150. Extended instructions score 8,615, and data encryption processes 7,231 units. Data compression is a strong point at 133,434, and random string sorting completes at 14,838. Physics calculations score 1,278, and the processor finds prime numbers at a rate of 72.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries, its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The database does not provide any head-to-head benchmark rows between the two parts, and the win count for each is zero. Therefore, the only quantitative comparison available is the percentile placement: the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, while the Intel part sits at the 69th percentile. This indicates that, based on the database’s aggregate CPU rankings, the Intel Core 5 211TE is positioned above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 in overall performance distribution, despite the AMD part’s higher core count and newer process node.

The Intel Core 5 211TE’s nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance class. The AMD EPYC 7543 scores 15,477 on average, which is 0.7% lower than the Intel part’s average of 15,370. The AMD EPYC 7702P averages 15,130, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U averages 15,682, 2% lower than the Intel part, and the Intel Core i3-1315U averages 15,022, 2.3% higher than the Intel part. These deltas show that the Core 5 211TE performs within a tight band of these rivals, with the largest gap being a 2.3% difference from the Core i3-1315U and a 2% difference from the Ryzen 3 7440U.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on the Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry.

The AMD part integrates 12 cores with 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores with 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor consumes a 55 W TDP, and the Intel part consumes a 45 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both parts share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has 64 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 20 MB of shared L3.

Memory architecture is another clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both, but they are different implementations. The AMD part uses the Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part is a mobile segment processor on the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor on the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-19, and the Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The die size difference is significant. The AMD part uses a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part uses a single 215 mm² die.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 211TE delivers measured benchmark scores across multiple suites, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded scores in the database. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 15,370, and it sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, with an average benchmark score of zero due to missing data.

From a performance distribution standpoint, the Intel part is ranked higher. The Intel part’s nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, both score within 2% of it, confirming that its measured performance is consistent with a mid-range server or desktop processor. The AMD part’s specifications, including 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 64 MB of L3 cache, suggest it should be competitive, but the database does not contain measurements to verify this.

The choice between these two parts depends on the availability of benchmark data. For users who rely on recorded performance metrics, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the only option with verified results. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 12,201 and Passmark multithread score of 11,685 provide concrete reference points. The AMD part, lacking such data, cannot be quantitatively compared for specific workloads.

The memory bandwidth difference is stark: the AMD part’s 273.1 GB/s versus the Intel part’s 76.8 GB/s. This suggests that the AMD part is designed for memory-intensive tasks, but without benchmark scores, this advantage cannot be validated. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, implies the AMD part has a density and efficiency advantage, but again, no measurements confirm this.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15,370 and sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the release dates for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a release date of 2026-05-19. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a release date of 2025-01-12.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in every measured category in the database, simply because it has recorded benchmark scores and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 does not. The Intel part’s Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1,229, its R20 multi-core score is 5,124, and its R23 multi-core score is 12,201. Single-core scores are 173, 723, and 1,722 across the same Cinebench versions. In Passmark tests, the Intel part scores 11,685 multithread, 1,408 single-thread, 33,991 integer math, 26,150 floating point math, 8,615 extended instructions, 7,231 encryption, 133,434 data compression, 14,838 random string sorting, 1,278 physics, and 72 find prime numbers.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on specification sheets. It has more cores (12 versus 10), more threads (24 versus 16), a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 1.70 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), more L3 cache (64 MB versus 20 MB), higher memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), and a smaller die size (2x 70.6 mm² versus 215 mm²). It also supports quad-channel memory versus dual-channel, and its integrated graphics is a Radeon 8050S versus UHD Graphics 730.

For workloads that depend on raw specification advantages, such as memory throughput or core count, the AMD part appears positioned to win, but the database cannot confirm this without scores. For any workload where a measured performance number is required, the Intel part is the only one with data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores; Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 24 threads; Intel Core 5 211TE has 16 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 3.20 GHz; Intel Core 5 211TE is 1.70 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 5.00 GHz; Intel Core 5 211TE is 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 55 W; Intel Core 5 211TE is 45 W.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses AMD Socket FP11; Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is Gorgon Halo; Intel Core 5 211TE is Bartlett Lake.
• Generation: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5); Intel Core 5 211TE is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 4 nm; Intel Core 5 211TE is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is TSMC; Intel Core 5 211TE is Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 2x 70.6 mm²; Intel Core 5 211TE is 215 mm².
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 1 MB per core; Intel Core 5 211TE is 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 64 MB; Intel Core 5 211TE is 20 MB (shared).
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is LPDDR5X; Intel Core 5 211TE is DDR4, DDR5.
• Memory Bus: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is quad-channel; Intel Core 5 211TE is dual-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 273.1 GB/s; Intel Core 5 211TE is 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only); Intel Core 5 211TE is Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is Radeon 8050S; Intel Core 5 211TE is UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is mobile; Intel Core 5 211TE is desktop.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 2026-05-19; Intel Core 5 211TE is 2025-01-12.
• Launch MSRP: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has none; Intel Core 5 211TE is $221.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is 100-000002141; Intel Core 5 211TE is SRQDL.