AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not register a single win in any measured test, and the margin of victory is substantial in every category.

The Cinebench suite illustrates the scale of the performance gap. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD part scores 59494 against 12201 for the Intel processor, a delta of 387.6%. The single-core result in the same test shows 8399 versus 1722, a 387.7% advantage. These near-identical percentage gaps across the R15, R20, and R23 suites indicate the AMD processor maintains its relative advantage regardless of the rendering workload generation. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 5996 versus 1229 (387.9%), and R20 multicore shows 24987 versus 5124 (387.6%). Single-core results follow the same pattern: R15 at 846 versus 173 (389%) and R20 at 3527 versus 723 (387.8%).

PassMark workloads reveal where the architectural differences translate into even larger deltas. The extended instructions test shows the biggest single margin: 76363 versus 8615, a 786.4% advantage for AMD. Data compression delivers 920954 versus 133434, a 590.2% gap, while integer math posts 236120 versus 33991, a 594.7% difference. Random string sorting follows at 572.7% (99813 versus 14838), and floating point math shows 156215 versus 26150, a 497.4% margin. Data encryption delivers 44389 versus 7231, a 513.9% advantage.

The smallest deltas still favor AMD decisively. PassMark single-thread shows 4530 versus 1408, a 221.7% lead, and physics posts 4156 versus 1278, a 225.2% gap. Prime number finding shows 337 versus 72, a 368.1% difference, while multithread performance lands at 67035 versus 11685, a 473.7% margin.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 101041, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 15370, which sits in the 69th percentile. The nearest rival to the AMD processor is the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102244, a delta of -1.2%, meaning the Threadripper trails that EPYC part by just over one percent. The AMD EPYC 4585PX scores 99324, which is 1.7% behind the Threadripper. The Intel Core 5 211TE sits closest to the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, -0.7%), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, -2%). These reference points confirm that the Intel part competes in a much lower performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a desktop market segment and active production status, but nearly every internal specification diverges. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Shimada Peak. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel. The AMD part integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor has a single 215 mm² die with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD processor provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 1.70 GHz for Intel, and boost clocks are 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. Thermal design power is 350 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel, reflecting the much higher power envelope of the workstation-oriented part.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The AMD configuration spreads its L3 across the full chip, while the Intel part relies on a smaller shared pool.

Memory support separates the two clearly. AMD supports DDR5 only, with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another major divider: AMD provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates place the AMD processor at 2025-07-22 and the Intel processor at 2025-01-12. The AMD launch MSRP is $1649, and the Intel launch MSRP is $221. The AMD part number is 100-000000725, and the Intel part number is SRQDL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 8399 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to 1722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 387.7% advantage.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: PassMark multithread shows 67035 for the AMD processor versus 11685 for the Intel processor, a 473.7% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 59494 versus 12201, a 387.6% gap.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The AMD processor delivers 409.6 GB/s over an eight-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel processor delivers 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel bus supporting both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the processors compare in PCIe lane count?

A: The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 128 CPU-only lanes. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 10 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 350 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Eight-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 128 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2025-07-22 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $1649 | $221 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000000725 | SRQDL |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 97 | 69 |

| Average benchmark score | 101041 | 15370 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is determined by the scale of its advantage and the platform characteristics rather than by any reversal in performance.

The AMD processor is the choice for workloads that scale with core count, memory bandwidth, and PCIe expansion. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 409.6 GB/s of eight-channel memory bandwidth, deliver the 473.7% multithread advantage shown in PassMark and the 387.6% Cinebench R23 multicore lead. The 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes support large-scale peripheral configurations that the 16 lanes of the Intel part cannot match. The 350 W TDP and the 4 nm TSMC process indicate a design aimed at sustained high-throughput compute rather than power efficiency. The 97th percentile standing among all CPUs in the database reinforces this positioning.

The Intel Core 5 211TE occupies the opposite end of the desktop spectrum. Its 45 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes target compact, power-limited systems. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 removes the need for a discrete GPU in basic display configurations. The 10-core, 16-thread layout with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility for lower-cost builds. The 69th percentile placement and average score of 15370 place it in the same performance tier as the AMD EPYC 7543, AMD EPYC 7702P, and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, all of which sit within roughly two percent of its average score.

The data does not show any workload category where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD part. The smallest AMD advantage is 221.7% in single-thread performance, which still represents a decisive gap. The Intel part does offer the only integrated graphics solution in this comparison and a much lower TDP, which are relevant for system design constraints, but neither factor appears as a benchmark win in the recorded measurements.