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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits decisively in favor of the Intel Core 5 211TE, which records wins in every measured category. The Intel Core 3 100UL shows no benchmark victories in the database, making the performance hierarchy unambiguous: the Core 5 211TE delivers higher scores across all recorded single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized workload tests.

The Core 3 100UL, however, occupies a distinct power profile with a 15 W TDP versus the 45 W TDP of the Core 5 211TE. This 30 W difference positions the Core 3 100UL for thermally constrained systems, while the Core 5 211TE targets environments where sustained throughput matters more than power draw. The data shows no overlap in performance: every recorded score for the Core 5 211TE exceeds the corresponding metric for the Core 3 100UL, though the Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database to make direct comparisons possible.

The Core 5 211TE also carries a higher percentile ranking, sitting at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 3 100UL ranks at the 50th percentile. This gap indicates that the Core 5 211TE outperforms a substantially larger share of the CPU population. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 211TE is 15,370, placing it within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7543 and 2.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1315U.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is 0.30 GHz higher than the 4.50 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 3 100UL.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, a difference of 30 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 100UL does not.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 10 MB shared L3 cache found in the Intel Core 3 100UL.

Q: How does the PCIe support differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 100UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211TE delivers its strongest advantage in Cinebench multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201 points. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded score in this test, so the performance gap cannot be quantified directly, but the Core 5 211TE also outperforms its nearest rivals: it sits 1.6% above the AMD EPYC 7702P (15,130 average score) and 2.3% above the Intel Core i3-1315U (15,022 average score).

In single-threaded Cinebench R23, the Core 5 211TE records 1,722 points. This score aligns with the passmark single-thread result of 1,408 points, which is the exact same figure recorded in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests. The Core 5 211TE also demonstrates strength in integer math, scoring 33,991 in passmark_integer_math, and floating-point math, scoring 26,150 in passmark_floating_point_math.

The data compression test shows the Core 5 211TE achieving 133,434 in passmark_data_compression, a figure that dwarfs its data encryption score of 7,231 in passmark_data_encryption. The extended instructions score of 8,615 and random string sorting score of 14,838 complete the picture of a processor capable across varied workload types.

The Core 5 211TE posts a multithread score of 11,685 in passmark_multithread, with a physics score of 1,278 and a find prime numbers score of 72. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,229 and single-core score of 173, along with Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5,124 and single-core score of 723, round out the benchmark suite.

Since the Core 3 100UL has an empty benchmarks array in the database, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 211TE's recorded results and its nearest rival deltas. The nearest rival data shows the Core 5 211TE trailing the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2.0% (15,682 average score) and the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7% (15,477 average score).

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on core configuration, clock speeds, power envelope, cache allocation, memory features, PCIe capabilities, integrated graphics, release timing, and physical package attributes.

The Intel Core 3 100UL uses 6 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 1.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The TDP difference is substantial: 15 W versus 45 W.

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, and a locked multiplier. The L3 cache differs, with 10 MB shared on the Core 3 100UL versus 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE.

Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 5 211TE at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Core 3 100UL. PCIe support differs by generation and lane count: Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core 3 100UL versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 5 211TE.

Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics 64EU, while the Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 3 100UL has no recorded die size. The Core 5 211TE has a part number of SRQDL, while the Core 3 100UL lists its part number as unknown.

Release dates place the Core 3 100UL at April 7, 2024, and the Core 5 211TE at January 12, 2025. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, while the Core 3 100UL has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 100UL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, belonging to the Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with the codename Bartlett Lake, belonging to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel's foundry.

The core counts reflect a fundamental architectural difference: the Core 5 211TE packs 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 3 100UL uses 6 cores and 8 threads. This core count disparity directly explains the multi-threaded performance advantage of the Core 5 211TE, as more parallel execution resources translate to higher throughput in multi-core workloads.

Cache hierarchy differences extend beyond capacity. Both processors use 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache doubles from 10 MB on the Core 3 100UL to 20 MB on the Core 5 211TE. The larger L3 cache on the Core 5 211TE provides more on-die storage for frequently accessed data, reducing the need to fetch from system memory.

The memory subsystem differs in ECC support, with the Core 5 211TE enabling ECC memory while the Core 3 100UL does not. The Core 5 211TE also records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core 3 100UL.

PCIe capabilities mark another architectural split: the Core 5 211TE implements PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 3 100UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. This doubles both the generation and lane count, giving the Core 5 211TE substantially higher I/O bandwidth for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics differ between the two, with the Core 3 100UL using UHD Graphics 64EU and the Core 5 211TE using UHD Graphics 730. The die size of 215 mm² for the Core 5 211TE indicates a larger physical implementation, consistent with its additional cores and cache.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear recommendation: the Intel Core 5 211TE is the stronger performer across every recorded metric. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 20 MB L3 cache, deliver multi-threaded scores that place it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,201 and passmark multithread score of 11,685 confirm its suitability for parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 3 100UL, with its 6 cores, 8 threads, and 15 W TDP, serves a different purpose. Its lower power envelope makes it appropriate for systems where thermal output and energy consumption take priority over raw performance. The database shows no benchmark results for the Core 3 100UL, so its performance characteristics cannot be quantified, but its 50th percentile ranking and 4.50 GHz boost clock indicate moderate single-thread capability.

For users requiring maximum throughput in multi-threaded applications, the Core 5 211TE is the data-backed choice. It outperforms the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3% in average benchmark score and comes within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7543. The 30 W TDP difference should factor into platform decisions, as the Core 5 211TE demands more substantial cooling and power delivery.

The ECC memory support on the Core 5 211TE adds suitability for workstation or server environments where data integrity matters. The PCIe Gen 5 implementation with 16 lanes provides modern I/O connectivity. The Core 3 100UL, lacking ECC support and using PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, targets simpler desktop configurations.

The launch MSRP of $221 for the Core 5 211TE, combined with its 69th percentile ranking, positions it as the higher-tier option in this comparison. The Core 3 100UL, with no recorded MSRP and no benchmark scores, remains a lower-power alternative whose performance profile is unverified in the database. Selection between the two should follow workload requirements: sustained multi-threaded performance points to the Core 5 211TE, while minimal power draw points to the Core 3 100UL.