AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 7. The AMD part leads in all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, each in both single-core and multi-core) plus PassMark multithread, data encryption, find prime numbers, and physics.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in multi-threaded rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22,366 versus 20,389 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 9.7% advantage. The same 9.7% margin repeats in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 211E outperform the AMD chip by the widest margin?

A: The Intel part leads by 25.9% in PassMark single-thread (4,006 versus 2,970) and by 30% in PassMark floating-point math (66,402 versus 46,492). It also leads in data compression by 11.4% and in integer math by 7.8%.

Q: What is the overall percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits at the 77th percentile. The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 37,829, compared with 24,709 for the AMD chip.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 5 211E list ECC memory as supported. Memory types differ: the AMD chip uses DDR4, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E reaches 4.90 GHz boost, compared with 4.10 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.70 GHz for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 7 nm process. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm Intel process, and it contains 10 cores and 16 threads. Both are desktop parts with active production status and locked multipliers.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's 96 MB L3 is its signature advantage, while the Intel part compensates with larger per-core L2.

The AMD processor integrates no graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730. Memory bandwidth favors Intel: 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. PCIe generation also favors Intel, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus Gen 4 and 20 lanes for AMD. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4, the Intel chip uses Socket 1700. Transistor count is listed for AMD at 8,850 million; the Intel part has no transistor figure in the database, but its die size is 257 mm² versus 74 mm² for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D dominates the Cinebench suite. Across all six Cinebench tests, it posts a 9.7% or 10% win. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 2,254 versus 2,055 for Intel. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 318 versus 289, a 10% margin. The R20 tests show 9,393 versus 8,563 multi-core and 1,325 versus 1,208 single-core. R23 shows 22,366 versus 20,389 multi-core and 3,157 versus 2,878 single-core. These consistent margins indicate a uniform architectural advantage in threaded rendering workloads.

The AMD chip also wins decisively in two specific PassMark tests. In find prime numbers, it scores 224 versus 43, a 420.9% advantage. In physics, it scores 2,686 versus 702, a 282.6% lead. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, showing that the AMD processor handles specialized integer and physics calculations far better. PassMark multithread gives AMD a 10.4% win (26,318 versus 23,833), and data encryption goes to AMD by 4.7% (18,788 versus 17,938).

The Intel Core 5 211E answers with strong single-thread and math throughput. PassMark single-thread shows 4,006 versus 2,970, a 25.9% lead. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 30% (66,402 versus 46,492). Data compression favors Intel by 11.4% (346,757 versus 307,237). Integer math goes to Intel by 7.8% (88,117 versus 81,257). Random string sorting favors Intel by 8.2% (34,308 versus 31,492). Extended instructions go to Intel by 1.8% (21,592 versus 21,202), a narrow margin.

The overall win count stands at 10 for AMD and 7 for Intel. The AMD wins are concentrated in rendering, physics, encryption, and multithread workloads. The Intel wins are concentrated in single-thread, floating-point, compression, and sorting workloads.

The Verdict

The data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the stronger choice for multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, and encryption. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 beats the Intel chip by 9.7%, and its physics score of 2,686 dwarfs the Intel score of 702. The AMD chip also holds a 10.4% lead in PassMark multithread. For users running Cinebench-class workloads, the AMD part delivers consistently higher throughput.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger choice for single-thread and math-heavy tasks. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,006 beats AMD by 25.9%, and its floating-point math score of 66,402 beats AMD by 30%. Data compression, integer math, and random string sorting also favor Intel. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz and larger L2 cache per core support this pattern.

The percentile ranking favors Intel overall: 86th versus 77th. The Intel chip also has a higher average benchmark score at 37,829 versus 24,709, although that figure includes tests not in the head-to-head set. The AMD chip has a lower TDP at 105 watts versus 65 watts for Intel, meaning the Intel part draws less power under the database's listed specifications.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Vermeer | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 74 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Launch MSRP | $249 | $221 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in rendering, physics, encryption, and multithread throughput. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all go to AMD in both single-core and multi-core variants, with the multi-core margins at 9.7%. PassMark multithread gives AMD a 10.4% win. PassMark physics gives AMD a 282.6% win, and PassMark find prime numbers gives AMD a 420.9% win. Data encryption goes to AMD by 4.7%. These results point to workloads with heavy thread scaling, integer-heavy algorithms, and physics simulation as the AMD chip's territory.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in single-thread tasks, floating-point math, compression, and sorting. PassMark single-thread shows a 25.9% Intel lead. Floating-point math shows a 30% Intel lead. Data compression shows an 11.4% Intel lead. Integer math shows a 7.8% Intel lead. Random string sorting shows an 8.2% Intel lead. Extended instructions go to Intel by 1.8%. The Intel chip's higher boost clock and larger L2 cache align with these wins.

Users who prioritize Cinebench-class rendering and physics simulation should favor the AMD part. Users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, floating-point calculations, and data compression should favor the Intel part. The Intel chip also offers integrated graphics, which the AMD chip lacks, and supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4. The AMD chip offers a larger L3 cache and a smaller die size. Both parts have locked multipliers and active production status.