Intel Core 5 120HL vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 120HL versus the Intel Core 5 211TE. However, the Intel Core 5 211TE has a complete set of recorded measurements, while the Intel Core 5 120HL has none. This asymmetry is itself informative: the 211TE is the only one of the two with verified performance data in the database.

For the 211TE, multi-threaded results show consistent strength. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 12201, while the single-core score lands at 1722. The R20 run shows 5124 multicore and 723 single-core. The R15 results are 1229 multicore and 173 single-core. These numbers place the 211TE at the 69th percentile among all CPUs tracked by the database, with an average benchmark score of 15370.

PassMark tests reinforce the pattern. The multithread score is 11685, while single-thread records 1408. Integer math produces 33991, floating-point math 26150, and extended instructions 8615. Data compression reaches 133434, data encryption 7231, and random string sorting 14838. Find prime numbers yields 72, and physics scores 1278.

The nearest rival comparisons for the 211TE provide context. The AMD EPYC 7543 posts an average score of 15477, putting the 211TE 0.7% behind. The AMD EPYC 7702P scores 15130, which the 211TE beats by 1.6%. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15682, leaving the 211TE 2% behind. The Intel Core i3-1315U scores 15022, with the 211TE ahead by 2.3%. These deltas are narrow, indicating the 211TE sits in a competitive performance band.

Since the 120HL has no benchmark scores, no direct wins can be assigned to either processor. The recorded data only supports analysis of the 211TE. The wins count stands at zero for both items in the head-to-head comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational traits but diverge in key structural areas. Both use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. Both are desktop parts with a 45 TDP and use Intel Socket 1700. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ. The 120HL provides 12 cores and 16 threads, while the 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads. The thread count matches despite the core difference, indicating a different core topology. The 120HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation label; its architecture field is unlisted in the database.

Clock speeds separate the two clearly. The 120HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 211TE starts lower but reaches slightly higher under boost conditions.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the 120HL, while the 211TE uses 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 18 MB on the 120HL and 20 MB on the 211TE. The die size for the 211TE is listed at 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the 120HL.

Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s. The 120HL has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support also differs: the 211TE supports ECC, while the 120HL does not.

PCIe capabilities are a notable divergence. The 120HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the 211TE both a newer generation and double the lane count for CPU-attached devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 120HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates also differ: the 120HL launched on April 7, 2024, while the 211TE launched on January 12, 2025. The part numbers are SRPFR for the 120HL and SRQDL for the 211TE.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not permit a symmetric comparison because the 120HL has no recorded benchmark scores. All measured performance belongs to the 211TE. Within that limitation, the 211TE shows particular strengths in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore at 12201 and PassMark multithread at 11685 both indicate solid parallel processing capability. The R20 multicore score of 5124 and R15 multicore score of 1229 follow the same pattern.

Single-thread performance on the 211TE is comparatively modest but functional. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722 and PassMark single-thread score of 1408 show that lightly threaded tasks are handled competently. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz likely supports these results, though the database does not directly link clock speed to scores.

The 211TE also shows strong results in specific PassMark subtests. Integer math at 33991 and floating-point math at 26150 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 133434 is the highest single subtest score recorded. Data encryption at 7231 and extended instructions at 8615 round out the feature-specific results. Physics at 1278 and find prime numbers at 72 are the lower-scoring areas.

The 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 15370 places it between the AMD EPYC 7543 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U in the nearest rivals table. The 0.7% gap behind the EPYC 7543 and the 2% gap behind the Ryzen 3 7440U are both narrow. The 1.6% lead over the EPYC 7702P and the 2.3% lead over the Core i3-1315U are similarly tight.

The 120HL cannot be assigned any wins from the database. Its architecture suggests certain capabilities, such as 12 cores and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, but no measurements exist to confirm performance outcomes. The wins count in the head-to-head data is zero for both processors.

The Verdict

Selection between these two processors depends entirely on the available data. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a complete benchmark record, an average score of 15370, and a 69th percentile ranking. The Intel Core 5 120HL has no recorded scores and a 50th percentile placeholder. For users who prioritize measured performance, the 211TE is the only option with verified results.

The 211TE also offers advantages in specific specifications. It supports ECC memory, which the 120HL does not. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, compared to the 120HL's Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Its L3 cache is larger at 20 MB versus 18 MB. Its boost clock is higher at 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Its die size is recorded at 215 mm², a detail absent for the 120HL.

The 120HL counters with more cores (12 versus 10) and a higher base clock (2.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz). Its L2 cache is larger per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB). Its integrated graphics, Iris Xe with 80 execution units, is a different class of GPU than the UHD Graphics 730. The Raptor Lake architecture is a known quantity, while the 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field listed.

The database records launch MSRP values: $279 for the 120HL and $221 for the 211TE. No other pricing information is available. The 211TE also launched later, in January 2025, compared to April 2024 for the 120HL.

For a user selecting strictly from recorded data, the 211TE is the defensible choice. It has measurable performance, a higher percentile rank, ECC support, and newer PCIe connectivity. The 120HL remains a specification sheet without empirical validation. The verdict from the data is clear: the 211TE is the processor with demonstrated capability, while the 120HL is an unverified alternative.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 120HL have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 120HL, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe specifications does each processor provide?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 211TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE is 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 7543, 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7702P, 2% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, and 2.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1315U.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 120HL | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Die Size | Not listed | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | April 7, 2024 | January 12, 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | $279 | $221 |

| Part Number | SRPFR | SRQDL |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 69 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 0 | 15370 |