AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data reveals a decisive split: Intel Core 5 211E wins 12 of the 15 recorded comparisons, while AMD Ryzen 5 240 takes 3. The largest single margin belongs to AMD in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Ryzen 5 240 scores 70 against Intel's 43, a 62.8% advantage. AMD also wins passmark_physics with 1060 versus 702, a 51% gap, and edges out Intel in cinebench_r15_multicore, 2078 to 2055, a slim 1.1% margin.

Intel's wins are concentrated in rendering and general compute. In cinebench_r23_multicore, Intel scores 20389 against AMD's 13013, a 36.2% lead. The single-core gap is even wider in relative terms: cinebench_r23_singlecore shows Intel at 2878 versus 1742, a 39.5% difference. passmark_floating_point_math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 66402 and AMD at 45301, a 31.8% margin. passmark_integer_math shows Intel ahead by 16.9%, 88117 to 73189.

The pattern holds across most PassMark workloads. Intel leads data compression by 22.7%, scoring 346757 against 267963. Data encryption shows a smaller but still clear gap, 17938 to 15849, or 11.6%. Extended instructions favor Intel by 6.4%, 21592 to 20201. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 5.6%, 34308 to 32385. The multithread score is closer, Intel at 23833 versus 22658, a 4.9% margin. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 8.3% in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, 4006 to 3675.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: Intel Core 5 211E sits at 37829, while AMD Ryzen 5 240 averages 33542. The percentile rankings align with that, Intel at 86th percentile versus AMD at 84th. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include Intel Core Ultra 7 255H at 33537 (0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS at 33667 (-0.4%), placing it in a tight cluster. Intel's nearest rivals include AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (-0.2%) and Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (-0.2%), showing it competes at a higher performance tier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in exactly three workloads, each pointing to a specific strength. The 62.8% lead in find_prime_numbers suggests an advantage in integer-heavy, branch-dependent loops where the Zen 4 architecture's per-core efficiency matters more than raw core count. The 51% win in physics simulation indicates strong single-thread behavior in floating-point physics calculations, which often rely on low-latency cache access and high clock responsiveness. The cinebench_r15_multicore win, while small at 1.1%, shows that in the older Cinebench workload, the AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads can hold their own against Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads.

Intel Core 5 211E dominates everything else. The big wins in cinebench_r23_multicore (36.2%) and passmark_floating_point_math (31.8%) point to a decisive advantage in sustained multi-core rendering and heavy floating-point arithmetic. The 39.5% single-core lead in cinebench_r23_singlecore is the largest single-thread margin recorded in the comparison, indicating that Intel's boost clock of 4.90 GHz, combined with its architecture, delivers superior per-thread performance despite a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz against AMD's 4.30 GHz. Integer math, compression, encryption, and sorting all favor Intel, which means general productivity workloads, file compression, and data handling lean Intel. The multithread score, while closer at 4.9%, still favors Intel, so even mixed-thread workloads tip in its direction.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Hawk Point codename. Intel Core 5 211E uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The transistor counts differ sharply: AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel's die is larger at 257 mm² with no transistor figure recorded. The process node gap explains some of the power and efficiency differences.

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also differ: AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel gives 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches on Intel, combined with more cores, help explain its lead in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. That bandwidth difference does not prevent Intel from winning most compute tests, suggesting that core count and cache size matter more in the recorded benchmarks than raw memory throughput. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 760M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The socket and market segment separate the two clearly. AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment. Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Base and boost clocks differ: AMD runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The TDP values show a 45 W rating for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Release dates are close, with AMD on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12. Both are active in production and both have locked multipliers. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while AMD has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers are 100-000001727 for AMD and SRQERQ65F for Intel. The generation fields list AMD as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) and Intel as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: Intel Core 5 211E wins 12 of the 15 recorded comparisons, while AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins 3.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 240 leads by 62.8% in passmark_find_prime_numbers (70 versus 43). Intel's largest lead is 39.5% in cinebench_r23_singlecore (2878 versus 1742).

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering?

A: Intel leads cinebench_r23_multicore by 36.2%, scoring 20389 against AMD's 13013, but AMD edges ahead in cinebench_r15_multicore by 1.1%, 2078 to 2055.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel also supports ECC memory; AMD does not.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. AMD Ryzen 5 240 averages 33542 and sits at the 84th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor for most measured workloads. It wins the majority of compute tests, including rendering, floating-point math, integer math, compression, encryption, and single-thread performance. The 36.2% lead in cinebench_r23_multicore and the 39.5% lead in cinebench_r23_singlecore are substantial. The higher core count (10 versus 6), larger L2 and L3 caches, and higher average benchmark score all support this conclusion. Its 86th percentile ranking places it above AMD's 84th percentile.

AMD Ryzen 5 240 retains specific advantages. The 62.8% win in find_prime_numbers and the 51% win in physics show that certain integer and physics-heavy workloads respond well to its architecture. The 1.1% win in cinebench_r15_multicore, while small, demonstrates that older rendering workloads do not always favor the higher core count. Its lower TDP of 45 W, smaller die size of 178 mm², and higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s make it a more power-efficient mobile option, but the benchmark data shows that efficiency does not translate into overall performance leadership in this comparison. For users prioritizing the recorded compute metrics, Intel Core 5 211E is the clear choice. For workloads that match AMD's three winning categories, the Ryzen 5 240 remains competitive.