AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a split personality between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins 6 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes 9. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

AMD’s largest victory comes in the PassMark physics test, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 1349 against Intel’s 702, a massive 92.2% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. The AMD part also dominates the PassMark find prime numbers workload, scoring 80 versus 43, an 86% lead. These two results suggest the Zen 5 architecture handles certain integer-heavy and physics simulation tasks with exceptional efficiency.

The Ryzen AI 7 350 also wins the Cinebench R15 multicore test with 2477 points against Intel’s 2055, a 20.5% margin. In PassMark multithread, AMD takes 24935 versus 23833, a narrower 4.6% win. The extended instructions test is essentially a tie, with AMD scoring 21678 against Intel’s 21592, a 0.4% edge. The R15 singlecore result also goes to AMD, 294 versus 289, a slim 1.7% lead.

Intel’s wins are concentrated in the more modern Cinebench R23 workloads and several PassMark sub-tests. The Core 5 211E scores 20389 in R23 multicore against AMD’s 16014.5, a 21.5% advantage. In R23 singlecore, Intel leads 2878 versus 1958, a 32% margin that represents the largest single-core gap in the dataset. This is a decisive result for any workload that depends heavily on single-thread performance.

Intel also leads in PassMark data compression, scoring 346757 versus 304089, a 12.3% edge. Data encryption goes Intel’s way at 17938 versus 15244, a 15% margin. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 19.8%, scoring 66402 against AMD’s 53230. The integer math test is closer, with Intel at 88117 versus 85651, a 2.8% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel by 3%, 34308 versus 33266. Finally, PassMark single thread shows Intel at 4006 versus AMD’s 3834, a 4.3% difference.

The overall average benchmark score places Intel ahead: the Core 5 211E averages 37829 across all recorded tests, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 averages 34222. This puts Intel in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, against AMD’s 84th percentile. The Intel part’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at a 0.2% higher score, and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 0.2% higher. The AMD part sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13450HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829 across all recorded benchmarks, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350’s 34222. Intel also holds a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus AMD’s 84.

Q: Where does AMD show its largest advantage over Intel?

A: The biggest single margin is in PassMark physics, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 1349 versus 702, a 92.2% lead. The find prime numbers test also favors AMD by 86%, with a score of 80 versus 43.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel wins decisively, scoring 20389 against AMD’s 16014.5, a 21.5% advantage. This is one of Intel’s largest wins in the entire comparison.

Q: What is the single-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel leads by 32%, scoring 2878 versus 1958. In PassMark single thread, Intel’s lead is smaller at 4.3%, 4006 versus 3834.

Q: Does AMD win any modern benchmark tests?

A: Yes, AMD wins the Cinebench R15 multicore test by 20.5% (2477 versus 2055) and the PassMark multithread test by 4.6% (24935 versus 23833). AMD also edges out Intel in extended instructions by 0.4%.

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD’s Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm process node, with a die size of 195 mm². Intel’s Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a larger die at 257 mm². The foundries differ as well: AMD uses TSMC, while Intel uses its own fabrication.

Cache hierarchies show distinct approaches. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the gap widens: Intel has 20 MB of shared L3, while AMD has 8 MB. This larger shared pool on the Intel part likely contributes to its stronger performance in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. Intel adds ECC memory support, which AMD lacks.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a generational advantage in PCIe bandwidth for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are different: AMD targets mobile with its AMD Socket FP8, while Intel targets desktop with its Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Clock speeds show Intel with a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, while Intel reaches 4.90 GHz. The thermal design power differs substantially, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 delivers superior results in physics simulation (92.2% ahead), prime number finding (86% ahead), and Cinebench R15 multicore (20.5% ahead). Its PassMark multithread score also leads by 4.6%. These results point to strong performance in specific computational patterns, particularly those involving certain integer operations and physics calculations.

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the more conventional CPU benchmarks. It leads by 32% in Cinebench R23 singlecore and by 21.5% in R23 multicore. It also wins all six PassMark sub-tests where it leads, including data compression (12.3%), data encryption (15%), floating point math (19.8%), integer math (2.8%), random string sorting (3%), and single thread (4.3%). The overall average benchmark score favors Intel by roughly 10.5%, and Intel sits higher in the percentile ranking.

For users whose workloads resemble the R23 pattern, which often tracks modern multi-threaded and single-threaded productivity tasks, the Intel part shows stronger results. The AMD part appears better suited to the specific physics and prime-number workloads where its margins are enormous. The Cinebench R15 multicore result is notable as an older test where AMD wins by 20.5%, suggesting the AMD architecture handles that particular workload pattern more efficiently.

The Intel part also offers a higher core count (10 versus 8), a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB), PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory. The AMD part offers a smaller die, a lower TDP, higher memory bandwidth, and a more advanced process node. Neither processor is a universal winner across the recorded tests.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors.

Cores and Threads: Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock Speeds: Intel’s base clock is 2.70 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz. AMD’s boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus Intel’s 4.90 GHz.

Thermal Design Power: AMD is rated at 28 W. Intel is rated at 65 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm (TSMC). Intel uses 10 nm (Intel foundry).

Die Size: AMD measures 195 mm². Intel measures 257 mm².

Cache: Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses. AMD has 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; Intel has 76.8 GB/s. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market Segment: AMD is mobile. Intel is desktop.

Release Date: AMD released on 2025-01-05. Intel released on 2025-01-12.

Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part Numbers: AMD is 100-000001601. Intel is SRQERQ65F.