Intel Core 3 100HL vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the Intel Core 3 100HL, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211TE manages only two wins, both in PassMark sub-tests. The most striking gap appears in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Core 3 100HL scores 3735 against 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of 165.3%. This is the largest percentage difference in either direction across the entire benchmark suite.

In Cinebench testing, the Core 3 100HL wins all six rounds. The R15 multi-core result is 1506 versus 1229, R20 multi-core is 6278 versus 5124, and R23 multi-core is 14948 versus 12201. Each of these Cinebench deltas is uniform at 22.5%, indicating a consistent performance ratio between the two processors across different Cinebench versions. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 at 212 versus 173, R20 at 886 versus 723, and R23 at 2110 versus 1722, all with the same 22.5% delta.

PassMark integer math shows a particularly large advantage for the Core 3 100HL, scoring 56308 against 33991, a 65.7% lead. Floating point math follows closely with 42108 versus 26150, a 61% delta. Data encryption also favors the Core 3 100HL substantially, with 11964 versus 7231, a 65.5% gap. Data compression shows a 51.6% lead (202225 versus 133434), while random string sorting shows a 56.5% lead (23223 versus 14838). Extended instructions testing gives the Core 3 100HL a 44.7% advantage (12463 versus 8615). The PassMark multithread score is 17586 for the Core 3 100HL versus 11685 for the Core 5 211TE, a 50.5% delta.

The Core 5 211TE wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with 72 versus 48, a delta of -33.3% from the Core 3 100HL perspective. It also wins PassMark physics, scoring 1278 against 928, a -27.4% delta. These two wins are isolated and do not offset the broad numerical superiority of the Core 3 100HL in most workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL dominates in rendering workloads, as evidenced by its consistent 22.5% lead across all six Cinebench tests. This includes both multi-core and single-core variants, meaning the advantage persists whether the workload scales across all cores or relies on a single thread. The data indicates this processor is stronger for CPU-based rendering tasks such as 3D scene creation or video encoding that uses Cinebench-like instruction patterns.

For general productivity, the Core 3 100HL shows clear superiority in integer math, floating point math, and data compression. These are common operations in spreadsheet calculations, financial modeling, scientific simulations, and file archiving. The 65.7% lead in integer math and 61% lead in floating point math suggest that computationally intensive applications will run noticeably faster on this chip. Data encryption performance, with a 65.5% advantage, points to better handling of security-related workloads such as encrypted file systems or secure communications.

The Core 5 211TE wins in two specific areas. The PassMark physics test, which often simulates rigid body dynamics and collision detection, shows the Core 5 211TE ahead by 27.4%. This could matter for physics simulation in engineering software or certain game engines that use CPU-side physics. The find prime numbers test, which measures primality testing throughput, also favors the Core 5 211TE by 33.3%. This indicates better performance in number theory computations, which appear in cryptography research and some mathematical software.

The multithread score, where the Core 3 100HL leads by 50.5%, suggests that threaded workloads like video transcoding, 3D rendering, or compilation tasks will favor the Core 3 100HL. The architecture of the Core 5 211TE with more cores does not translate into a win here, which means its per-core efficiency is notably lower in these PassMark threaded tests.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 100HL is the stronger processor for the vast majority of workloads. Its 15 wins out of 17 tests include every Cinebench benchmark and nearly every PassMark test. The average benchmark score confirms this: the Core 3 100HL sits at 23545, while the Core 5 211TE sits at 15370, a gap of roughly 53%. The percentile ranking also separates them, with the Core 3 100HL at the 76th percentile among all CPUs and the Core 5 211TE at the 69th percentile.

The nearest rivals data contextualizes both processors. The Core 3 100HL's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at 23709, a -0.7% delta, meaning the Core 3 100HL is essentially on par with that chip. It also trades closely with the Intel Core i5-11500 at 23718 (-0.7%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23297 (1.1%). The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (-0.7%) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (-2%), placing it in a much lower performance tier.

The only scenario where the Core 5 211TE appears preferable is when the workload specifically requires prime number computation or physics simulation, where it shows clear wins. For any other use case, the data points to the Core 3 100HL. The launch MSRP of the Core 5 211TE is $221, but no pricing data exists for the Core 3 100HL, so no cost comparison can be made from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has an average benchmark score of 23545, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL wins with a score of 3735 versus 1408, a delta of 165.3%.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL was released on 2024-04-07, and the Intel Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel. The die size differs, with the Core 5 211TE measuring 215 mm², while the Core 3 100HL has no recorded die size.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 cache differs: the Core 3 100HL has 2 MB per core, while the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with 12 MB shared on the Core 3 100HL and 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 100HL features Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Core 5 211TE features UHD Graphics 730. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 3 100HL has no bandwidth figure listed.

PCIe support varies between the two. The Core 3 100HL offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 211TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory support is present only on the Core 5 211TE. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking.

Specification Differences

The base clock and boost clock differ between the two processors. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a lower base clock of 1.70 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The TDP is identical at 45 watts for both. Core and thread counts differ as noted: 8 cores and 12 threads for the Core 3 100HL, 10 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 211TE. The process node is the same at 10 nm, and both come from Intel's foundry.

The L2 cache differs in size per core: 2 MB per core for the Core 3 100HL versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core 5 211TE. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared for the Core 3 100HL and 20 MB shared for the Core 5 211TE. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 3 100HL has no die size recorded.

Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, with no figure for the Core 3 100HL. ECC memory support is available only on the Core 5 211TE. The PCIe interface differs: Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the Core 3 100HL, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 5 211TE. The integrated graphics differ, with Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the Core 3 100HL and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE. The release dates differ, with the Core 3 100HL launching on 2024-04-07 and the Core 5 211TE on 2025-01-12. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no MSRP is recorded for the Core 3 100HL. The part number for the Core 5 211TE is SRQDL, while the Core 3 100HL lists "unknown" for its part number.