Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall winner. The Intel Core 5 210H wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211TE wins only 3. The average benchmark score for the 210H is 24872, compared to 15370 for the 211TE, a substantial gap that places the 210H in the 77th percentile of all CPUs versus the 69th percentile for the 211TE.

The biggest single victory for the 210H comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3539 against 1408 for the 211TE, a delta of 151.3%. This is an enormous margin and indicates a fundamental difference in per-core performance capability. The same test repeated under the name PassMark singlethread confirms the identical scores, so this is not a data anomaly.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 210H continues to dominate in most cases. PassMark multithread shows 18252 versus 11685, a 56.2% advantage. PassMark integer math shows 61503 against 33991, an 80.9% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 45057 versus 26150, a 72.3% lead. PassMark data compression shows 217805 against 133434, a 63.2% advantage, and PassMark data encryption shows 12187 versus 7231, a 68.5% lead. PassMark extended instructions shows 13370 against 8615, a 55.2% advantage, and PassMark random string sorting shows 23451 versus 14838, a 58% lead.

Cinebench results are more mixed. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 210H scores 1757 versus 1229, a 43% advantage. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the 210H scores 247 versus 173, a 42.8% lead. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the 210H scores 6504 versus 5124, a 26.9% advantage, and in Cinebench R20 singlecore, the 210H scores 918 versus 723, a 27% lead. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the 210H scores 1771 versus 1722, a smaller 2.8% advantage.

The 211TE scores its three wins in specific areas. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 211TE scores 12201 versus 11830 for the 210H, a 3% advantage. In PassMark find prime numbers, the 211TE scores 72 versus 53, a 26.4% advantage. In PassMark physics, the 211TE scores 1278 versus 1040, an 18.6% lead. These wins suggest the 211TE has strengths in certain computational patterns, particularly prime number calculation and physics simulation, despite losing the overall benchmark race.

When comparing to nearest rivals, the 210H sits within a tight cluster. It trails the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.2%, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX by 0.2%, trails the Intel Core i7-11850H by 0.3%, and trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F by 0.4%. The 211TE, by contrast, sits in a different competitive tier. It trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%. This places the 211TE in the company of lower-end mobile and server parts, while the 210H competes with mid-range high-performance processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages despite sharing the Intel manufacturer and the 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, with no listed architecture designation.

Core counts differ significantly. The 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. This means the 211TE has 2 more cores and 4 more threads, yet it loses most benchmark comparisons, which points to a substantial per-core performance gap.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the 210H has 2 MB per core, while the 211TE has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the 211TE pulls ahead: 20 MB shared versus 12 MB shared for the 210H. The 211TE also has a die size of 215 mm², while the 210H has no listed die size.

The memory controllers differ as well. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The 211TE has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 210H has no listed bandwidth figure. The 211TE supports ECC memory, while the 210H does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The 210H uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the 211TE double the PCIe lane count for CPU-attached devices.

Integrated graphics differ. The 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets differ as well: the 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, which is a mobile socket, while the 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket.

The market segments confirm this split: the 210H is listed as Mobile, while the 211TE is listed as Desktop. The release dates differ by about a month, with the 210H released on 2024-12-17 and the 211TE released on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the 210H is $342, while the 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24872, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370.

Q: Does the 211TE ever outperform the 210H?

A: Yes, the 211TE wins three head-to-head comparisons: Cinebench R23 multicore by 3%, PassMark find prime numbers by 26.4%, and PassMark physics by 18.6%.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The 210H has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The 211TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 210H does not.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The 210H scores 3539 in PassMark single-thread, while the 211TE scores 1408, giving the 210H a 151.3% advantage.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 5 210H is the stronger processor overall, winning 14 of 17 head-to-head tests and holding a 77th percentile ranking versus the 69th percentile for the 211TE. The average benchmark score gap of 9502 points (24872 versus 15370) reflects a significant performance difference across most workloads.

The 210H is particularly strong in single-thread performance, where its 151.3% lead in PassMark single-thread represents the largest recorded margin between the two. It also dominates in integer math (80.9% lead), floating point math (72.3% lead), data compression (63.2% lead), and data encryption (68.5% lead). These results indicate that the 210H delivers substantially better per-core efficiency despite having fewer cores (8 versus 10) and fewer threads (12 versus 16).

The 211TE does hold advantages in specific scenarios. Its 3% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore shows that its additional cores and threads can matter in certain rendering workloads that scale well. Its 26.4% lead in PassMark find prime numbers and 18.6% lead in PassMark physics indicate strengths in integer-heavy calculation patterns and physics simulation. The 211TE also supports ECC memory, which the 210H does not, and offers double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8) for CPU-attached devices.

The data suggests the 210H is positioned for mobile computing where per-core performance and power efficiency matter more than raw core counts. The 211TE, as a desktop part, trades some per-core performance for additional cores, a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 12 MB), and ECC memory support. The choice between the two depends on whether the workload benefits from the 210H's superior per-core performance or the 211TE's additional cores and ECC capability.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clock differs: 2.20 GHz for the 210H versus 1.70 GHz for the 211TE. The boost clock is identical at 4.80 GHz for both.

The socket differs: Intel BGA 1744 for the 210H versus Intel Socket 1700 for the 211TE. The architecture differs: Raptor Lake for the 210H versus no listed architecture for the 211TE, though the codename is Bartlett Lake for the 211TE. The generation differs: Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the 210H versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for the 211TE.

The process node is the same at 10 nm with Intel as the foundry for both. The die size is listed only for the 211TE at 215 mm². L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: 2 MB per core for the 210H versus 1.25 MB per core for the 211TE. L3 cache differs: 12 MB shared for the 210H versus 20 MB shared for the 211TE.

Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support differs: false for the 210H, true for the 211TE. PCIe differs: Gen 5 with 8 lanes for the 210H versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the 211TE.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for the 210H versus UHD Graphics 730 for the 211TE. Market segment differs: Mobile for the 210H versus Desktop for the 211TE. Release dates differ: 2024-12-17 for the 210H versus 2025-01-12 for the 211TE. Launch MSRP differs: $342 for the 210H versus $221 for the 211TE. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers differ: SRQ6RQ5MN for the 210H versus SRQDL for the 211TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H wins in the vast majority of tested workloads. Its strengths are most pronounced in single-thread performance, where it leads by 151.3% in PassMark single-thread. It also excels in math-intensive tasks: integer math shows an 80.9% lead, floating point math shows a 72.3% lead, and extended instructions show a 55.2% lead. Data handling tasks favor the 210H as well: data compression shows a 63.2% lead, data encryption shows a 68.5% lead, and random string sorting shows a 58% lead. Multithread workloads favor the 210H with a 56.2% lead in PassMark multithread. Cinebench results favor the 210H in R15 multicore (43% lead), R15 singlecore (42.8% lead), R20 multicore (26.9% lead), R20 singlecore (27% lead), and R23 singlecore (2.8% lead).

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in three specific areas. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 3% lead, indicating that its 10 cores and 16 threads can outperform the 210H in certain modern rendering workloads that scale well with core count. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 26.4% lead, suggesting an advantage in prime number calculation tasks. PassMark physics shows an 18.6% lead, indicating stronger performance in physics simulation workloads. The 211TE also offers ECC memory support, which the 210H lacks, and double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), which matters for systems with many CPU-attached devices. The 211TE also has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB versus 12 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache.

The data indicates that the 210H is the better choice for general-purpose computing, single-threaded applications, and most multi-threaded workloads. The 211TE is better suited for specific multi-core rendering scenarios, prime number calculations, physics simulation, and systems requiring ECC memory or extensive PCIe connectivity. The 211TE also has a lower launch MSRP of $221 compared to $342 for the 210H.