Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211E and Intel Core 5 330 are both active Intel processors, but the recorded data places them in different performance and design classes. The 211E is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700; the 330 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile chip on Intel BGA 1516. In head-to-head testing, the 211E records 13 wins and the 330 records 4 wins. The 211E averages 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile; the 330 averages 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile. The 330 counters with wins in PassMark physics, prime-number finding, and single-thread tests, and it carries a 15W TDP against the 211E's 65W.

Where Each One Wins

The 211E is the clear winner for parallel throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20389 versus 13150, a 55% advantage. Cinebench R20 and R15 multicore follow the same pattern: 8563 versus 5523 and 2055 versus 1325, with deltas of 55% and 55.1%. PassMark multithread puts the 211E at 23833 against 15471, 54% ahead. The largest spread is PassMark integer math, 88117 versus 33258, a 164.9% lead. Data compression is also lopsided at 346757 versus 145287, a 138.7% lead. Random string sorting favors the 211E by 93.1%, extended instructions by 68.6%, data encryption by 62%, and floating-point math by 51.3%.

The 330's four wins are concentrated in specific PassMark tests. PassMark find prime numbers gives the 330 114 versus 43, a delta of -62.3%. PassMark physics gives 1201 versus 702, a delta of -41.5%. PassMark single-thread and singlethread give 4088 versus 4006, a delta of -2%. That single-thread edge is benchmark-specific: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 single-core all favor the 211E by roughly 55% (289 vs 186, 1208 vs 779, 2878 vs 1856). Thus, the data points to the 211E for rendering, compression, encryption, and math-heavy workloads, and to the 330 for physics simulation, prime-number searches, and a marginal PassMark single-thread edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel process nodes and designs. The 211E is built on a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die; the 330 is built on a 3 nm process with no die size recorded. The 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, the 330 uses Wildcat Lake. Core counts differ sharply: 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads. The 211E has higher base and boost clocks at 2.70 GHz and 4.90 GHz, versus 1.50 GHz and 4.60 GHz. TDP is 65W versus 15W.

Cache organization also differs. The 211E lists L1 as 80 KB per core, L2 as 2 MB per core, and L3 as 20 MB shared; the 330 lists L1 as 192 KB, L2 as 2.5 MB, and L3 as 6 MB shared. Memory support separates the two further: the 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth; the 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. ECC is supported on the 211E but not on the 330.

PCIe and graphics differ as well. The 211E exposes Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes; the 330 exposes Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the 211E and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the 330. The 211E is a Desktop part released on 2025-01-12; the 330 is a Mobile part released on 2026-04-15. Both are active, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head results are as follows. Positive deltas favor the 211E; negative deltas favor the 330.

| Test | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core 5 330 | Winner | Delta |

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

| Cinebench R15 Multicore | 2055 | 1325 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55.1% |

| Cinebench R15 Singlecore | 289 | 186 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55.4% |

| Cinebench R20 Multicore | 8563 | 5523 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55% |

| Cinebench R20 Singlecore | 1208 | 779 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55.1% |

| Cinebench R23 Multicore | 20389 | 13150 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55% |

| Cinebench R23 Singlecore | 2878 | 1856 | Intel Core 5 211E | 55.1% |

| PassMark Data Compression | 346757 | 145287 | Intel Core 5 211E | 138.7% |

| PassMark Data Encryption | 17938 | 11076 | Intel Core 5 211E | 62% |

| PassMark Extended Instructions | 21592 | 12808 | Intel Core 5 211E | 68.6% |

| PassMark Find Prime Numbers | 43 | 114 | Intel Core 5 330 | -62.3% |

| PassMark Floating Point Math | 66402 | 43885 | Intel Core 5 211E | 51.3% |

| PassMark Integer Math | 88117 | 33258 | Intel Core 5 211E | 164.9% |

| PassMark Multithread | 23833 | 15471 | Intel Core 5 211E | 54% |

| PassMark Physics | 702 | 1201 | Intel Core 5 330 | -41.5% |

| PassMark Random String Sorting | 34308 | 17771 | Intel Core 5 211E | 93.1% |

| PassMark Single Thread | 4006 | 4088 | Intel Core 5 330 | -2% |

| PassMark Singlethread | 4006 | 4088 | Intel Core 5 330 | -2% |

The data shows a consistent 55% Cinebench gap across single-core and multi-core runs. The 211E's largest relative win is integer math at 164.9%; data compression follows at 138.7%, then random string sorting at 93.1%. The 330's largest relative win is find prime numbers with a -62.3% delta; physics is -41.5%, and the two single-thread entries are -2%. The 211E's average benchmark score of 37829 is effectively tied with its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.2% higher). The 330's average of 18345 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), 0.2% above the Intel Core 3 305 (18302), 0.2% below the Intel Core 7 360 (18374), and 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the average benchmark score and percentile for each?

A: The 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile. The 330 has an average score of 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The 211E wins with 20389 versus 13150, a 55% lead.

Q: In which tests does the 330 beat the 211E?

A: The 330 wins PassMark find prime numbers (114 vs 43, delta -62.3%), PassMark physics (1201 vs 702, delta -41.5%), and PassMark single-thread and singlethread (4088 vs 4006, delta -2%).

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The 211E supports ECC memory; the 330 does not.

The Verdict

The data is decisive on overall performance. The 211E records 13 wins, holds the 86th percentile, and averages 37829. The 330 records 4 wins, holds the 72nd percentile, and averages 18345. The 211E's wins include all Cinebench tests and the majority of PassMark workloads, with particularly large margins in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. The 330's wins are concentrated in prime-number finding, physics, and a marginal PassMark single-thread edge. The 330 is the only one of the two with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) and a 15W TDP, while the 211E is the only one with ECC, dual-channel memory, and a 65W TDP. For desktop workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, the data points to the 211E. For a mobile design where the 330's lower TDP and its specific PassMark wins matter, the data points to the 330.

Specification Differences

Only fields where the two differ are shown.

| Field | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $309 |

| Part Number | SRQERQ65F | SAE3G |