AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall performance advantage for the Intel Core 5 211E. Across the shared benchmark suite, the Intel part wins 13 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 takes only 2 wins. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 211E is 37,829, compared to 19,617 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which places the Intel part in the 86th percentile of all CPUs versus the 73rd percentile for the AMD part.

The largest single margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 against 8,130 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430. That is a 60.1% deficit for the AMD chip, the widest gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R15 multi-core tells a similar story: the Intel part delivers 2,055 points versus 1,195 for the AMD, a 41.8% difference. The Intel processor also leads in PassMark integer math by 55% (88,117 versus 39,637), floating-point math by 59% (66,402 versus 27,193), and data compression by 54.2% (346,757 versus 158,912). Data encryption shows a 57.7% margin in favor of Intel (17,938 versus 7,591), and random string sorting is 51.5% ahead (34,308 versus 16,623). Extended instructions favor Intel by 46.9% (21,592 versus 11,455), and the PassMark multi-thread test shows a 44.1% lead (23,833 versus 13,320).

Single-core results are closer but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2,878 versus 1,797 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, a 37.6% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a narrower 6.9% gap (289 versus 269), and PassMark single-thread shows 4,006 versus 3,683, an 8.1% difference. The AMD processor manages its two wins in narrowly specialized tests: PassMark find prime numbers by 2.3% (44 versus 43) and PassMark physics by 3.4% (726 versus 702). Neither of these wins offsets the scale of Intel's multi-core dominance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every heavy throughput category in the database. Its multi-core Cinebench results, PassMark integer and floating-point math, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting all show leads ranging from roughly 44% to 60% over the AMD part. The pattern indicates that workloads which scale with core count and sustained compute throughput will strongly favor the Intel processor. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, supports this result across the board.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 takes its two wins in prime number finding and physics simulation. The find-prime-numbers test is a short-margin win at 2.3%, suggesting a narrow edge in that specific instruction pattern. The physics test, which typically stresses single-threaded floating-point behavior with some parallelism, shows a 3.4% advantage for the AMD part. These are the only two areas where the data records AMD ahead, and the margins are small relative to the Intel lead elsewhere. For single-threaded productivity tasks, the Intel part still leads by 8.1% in PassMark single-thread and by 37.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core, so the AMD wins appear confined to particular algorithmic patterns rather than general single-thread performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing approaches and design generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and is built on the Gorgon Point codename, with a generation designation of Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). The Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry and is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, with a Core 5 generation designation.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core versus 2 MB per core for the Intel part. L3 cache is 4 MB for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel die is listed at 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support shows a design split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are distinct: the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Both are currently active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two parts in the database:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores; Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 8 threads; Intel has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 2.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 4.50 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.90 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point; Intel uses Bartlett Lake.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm; Intel uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Die size: Intel is 257 mm²; AMD is not recorded.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB; Intel has 20 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s; Intel records 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release date: AMD released on 2026-01-04; Intel released on 2025-01-12.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001787; Intel is SRQERQ65F.
• Launch MSRP: Intel is listed at $221; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

The benchmark data shows the TDP difference is worth noting in context: the Intel part draws a 65 W rating versus 28 W for the AMD part, and the Intel part uses that power budget to reach higher clock speeds and support more cores. The AMD part compensates with a more advanced 4 nm process and higher memory bandwidth on paper, but the recorded benchmark results do not show that translating into wins outside of the two narrow tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829, compared to 19,617 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430.

Q: How many benchmarks does each processor win in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins 13 of the 15 shared benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 versus 8,130 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, a 60.1% difference.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 outperform the Intel Core 5 211E?

A: The AMD part wins PassMark find prime numbers (44 versus 43, a 2.3% margin) and PassMark physics (726 versus 702, a 3.4% margin).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the single-core results compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 37.6% (2,878 versus 1,797), in Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.9% (289 versus 269), and in PassMark single-thread by 8.1% (4,006 versus 3,683).

The Verdict

The database positions the Intel Core 5 211E as the stronger processor for nearly all measured workloads. Its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus the 73rd percentile for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, aligns with the head-to-head results. The Intel part wins every major compute category, including both Cinebench multi-core tests, both integer and floating-point math, data compression, encryption, and multi-thread throughput. The margins are substantial, ranging from about 44% to 60% in the heaviest tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is a lower-power mobile part with a 28 W TDP and a 4 nm process, and it records a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s against 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. However, the recorded benchmarks show only marginal wins in prime number finding and physics simulation, with the Intel processor leading in every general-purpose category. The AMD part also sits close to the Intel Core i5-12500 in average score (19,617 versus 19,668, a 0.3% difference), while the Intel Core 5 211E sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,829 versus 37,904, a 0.2% difference). Those nearest-rival relationships place the two processors in different performance tiers entirely.

Buyers should read the data as follows: for desktop workloads where power draw and socket compatibility are not constraints, the Intel Core 5 211E offers roughly double the multi-core throughput in several tests. For a mobile platform with a 28 W envelope, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 provides competitive single-thread results within 8.1% in PassMark single-thread and a 37.6% gap in Cinebench R23 single-core, but it cannot match the Intel part's core count or cache capacity. The choice depends on the platform: the Intel part is a desktop Socket 1700 processor, and the AMD part is a mobile Socket FP8 processor. The data does not support choosing the AMD part for raw performance, only for its two narrow benchmark wins and its mobile form factor.