AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear territories. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F takes 11 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 6. The AMD part dominates rendering workloads and physics simulation, while the Intel part leads in several PassMark math and compression tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, across R15, R20, and R23. Its largest margin in that suite is a 6.9% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core, with the multi-core wins sitting at 6.7% consistently. The AMD processor also dominates PassMark physics with a 136.5% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a massive 344.2% advantage. Those results point to strong integer-heavy scientific workloads and simulation tasks.

The Intel Core 5 211E counters with wins in PassMark data compression, where it leads by 16.4%, and PassMark floating point math, where it is 31% ahead. It also takes PassMark integer math by 15.2%, data encryption by 6.8%, and PassMark single-thread by 7.9%. The Intel part's single-thread score of 4006 versus the AMD's 3689 indicates that for lightly threaded everyday tasks, the Intel processor holds the edge.

The remaining tests are close. AMD wins extended instructions by 0.7% and random string sorting by 2.3%. These are minor margins, effectively a tie for practical purposes. The overall pattern is clear: AMD for multi-core rendering and physics, Intel for math throughput and compression.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a substantially larger 257 mm² die.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, giving it a 4-core and 4-thread advantage on paper. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, while the Intel part boosts higher at 4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Cache layouts diverge. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger shared L3 cache likely contributes to its strong Cinebench results despite fewer cores.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The AMD processor has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked. Sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor launched on 2025-01-08 with a launch MSRP of $229. The Intel processor launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $221.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent AMD advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 2193 against Intel's 2055, a 6.7% win. Single-core R15 gives AMD 309 versus 289, a 6.9% win. R20 multi-core: AMD 9141, Intel 8563, again 6.7%. R20 single-core: AMD 1290, Intel 1208, a 6.8% win. R23 multi-core: AMD 21765, Intel 20389, 6.7%. R23 single-core: AMD 3072, Intel 2878, 6.7%. The consistency across all three Cinebench versions indicates a stable architectural advantage for Zen 4 in this rendering workload.

PassMark physics is the largest non-Cinebench gap. AMD scores 1660, Intel scores 702, giving AMD a 136.5% lead. This is a dramatic difference that points to the AMD part's strength in physics calculations, likely related to its higher base clock and larger L3 cache. PassMark find prime numbers is even more lopsided: AMD 191, Intel 43, a 344.2% advantage for AMD. This test is heavily integer-dependent, and the AMD architecture appears far better suited to it.

The Intel part wins the math-heavy PassMark tests by wide margins. Floating point math: Intel 66402, AMD 45799, a 31% lead for Intel. Integer math: Intel 88117, AMD 74745, a 15.2% lead. Data compression: Intel 346757, AMD 289999, a 16.4% lead. Data encryption: Intel 17938, AMD 16712, a 6.8% lead. These results show the Intel processor's 10 cores and higher boost clock deliver substantial throughput in parallel math operations.

The single-thread PassMark test goes to Intel: 4006 versus 3689, a 7.9% lead. This aligns with the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz. However, the Cinebench single-core results contradict this trend, with AMD leading by 6.7% to 6.9%. The difference likely stems from how each benchmark uses the architecture: Cinebench favors AMD's Zen 4 IPC, while PassMark's single-thread test may leverage Intel's higher clock speed more effectively.

PassMark multithread gives AMD a 7.6% win: 25645 versus 23833. This is notable because the Intel part has 4 more cores, yet AMD still wins. PassMark extended instructions is a near tie: AMD 21747, Intel 21592, a 0.7% AMD edge. Random string sorting: AMD 35096, Intel 34308, a 2.3% AMD win.

The average benchmark scores place these processors close together. The AMD part has an average of 32750, while the Intel part has an average of 37829. However, the nearest rivals data shows the AMD part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 86th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the two are essentially tied in overall average score.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear use-case split. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the stronger choice for rendering workloads, physics simulation, and prime number calculations. Its consistent 6.7% to 6.9% leads across all Cinebench versions, plus the massive wins in PassMark physics and find prime numbers, make it the better option for 3D rendering, scientific computing, and any workload that stresses integer arithmetic in a specific pattern.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the better pick for floating point math, integer math, data compression, and encryption. Its 31% lead in floating point math and 15.2% lead in integer math are substantial. The 16.4% compression advantage and 6.8% encryption advantage also make it suitable for archival work, database compression, and cryptography tasks. Its higher single-thread PassMark score of 4006 suggests better performance in lightly threaded applications that respond to raw clock speed.

The architecture differences explain the split. The AMD part's 5 nm process and larger L3 cache give it an IPC advantage that shows in Cinebench. The Intel part's 10 cores and 4.90 GHz boost clock help in math-heavy parallel workloads. The AMD part's 344.2% lead in find prime numbers is the single most dramatic gap, indicating a fundamental architectural strength.

Buyers on Socket AM5 should favor the AMD part for its unlocked multiplier and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Buyers on Socket 1700 should favor the Intel part for its integrated graphics and dual DDR4/DDR5 support. The Intel part offers a lower launch MSRP of $221 versus AMD's $229, but both are active production parts with similar release dates in January 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 6.7% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E's 20389.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the single-thread PassMark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 4006 in PassMark single-thread, which is 7.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's 3689.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $221 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-08 | 2025-01-12 |