Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211E compare to the Intel Core 7 250H in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E records an average benchmark score of 37,829, while the Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728. The Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core 7 250H sits in the 85th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 250H wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 6 tests, but its victories include some of the largest performance gaps.

Q: What is the most significant single-core performance difference between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2,878 against 1,931 for the Core 7 250H, a 49% advantage. This is the largest single-core delta recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: How do the two chips differ in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 250H provides 4 additional cores and 4 additional threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 250H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221, and the Intel Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and target different market segments. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built for the desktop segment. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename, belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and is built for the mobile segment. Both use Intel's 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel.

The Core 5 211E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core 7 250H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. The desktop part has a die size of 257 mm², whereas the mobile part has no recorded die size. The Core 5 211E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 250H provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). This difference reflects the desktop processor's broader expansion capability.

Cache hierarchy differs in the L3 cache. The Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211E but absent on the Core 7 250H.

Power characteristics differentiate the two designs. The Core 5 211E has a 65 W TDP, and the Core 7 250H has a 45 W TDP. The mobile part operates at a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz for the desktop part, but the mobile chip boosts higher at 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The Core 5 211E achieves a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 250H has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12, and the Core 7 250H was released on 2024-12-17. Both processors have locked multipliers and remain in active production.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates in sustained multi-core rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,389 exceeds the Core 7 250H's 16,561 by 23.1%. The desktop chip also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 49%, delivering 2,878 points against 1,931. These results indicate the Core 5 211E handles both heavy threaded and lightly threaded compute tasks with strong efficiency.

Data compression and extended instruction workloads favor the Core 5 211E. It scores 346,757 in PassMark data compression, 14.3% ahead of the Core 7 250H's 303,269. In extended instructions, the Core 5 211E scores 21,592 versus 17,318, a 24.7% advantage. Floating-point math and random string sorting also go to the Core 5 211E, though by narrower margins: 2% in floating-point math (66,402 versus 65,094) and 0.5% in random string sorting (34,308 versus 34,136).

The Intel Core 7 250H wins the majority of PassMark tests. Its physics score of 1,824 is 61.5% higher than the Core 5 211E's 702. In prime number finding, the Core 7 250H scores 106 versus 43, a 59.4% advantage. Multi-threaded throughput favors the mobile chip, with the Core 7 250H scoring 27,030 in PassMark multi-thread against 23,833 for the Core 5 211E, an 11.8% difference. Integer math also goes to the Core 7 250H (99,100 versus 88,117, an 11.1% lead), as does data encryption (18,206 versus 17,938, a 1.5% lead).

Cinebench R15 and R20 results all favor the Core 7 250H. In R15 multi-core, the Core 7 250H scores 3,147 versus 2,055, a 34.7% margin. In R15 single-core, it wins by 3% (298 versus 289). In R20 multi-core, the Core 7 250H scores 9,697 versus 8,563, an 11.7% lead, and in R20 single-core it also leads by 11.7% (1,368 versus 1,208). PassMark single-thread results show a 3.4% advantage for the Core 7 250H (4,148 versus 4,006).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $502 |

| Part Number | SRQERQ65F | SRQ6UQ5MK |

The two chips share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), and unlocked multiplier status (both locked).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-score gap in the entire comparison appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel Core 5 211E delivers 2,878 points, which is 49% higher than the Core 7 250H's 1,931. This is a decisive win for the desktop part in lightly threaded rendering workloads. The Core 5 211E also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 20,389 points versus 16,561, a 23.1% margin. These two results establish the Core 5 211E as the stronger processor for Cinebench rendering, despite losing the older R15 and R20 Cinebench versions.

PassMark extended instructions show a 24.7% advantage for the Core 5 211E (21,592 versus 17,318). Data compression follows with a 14.3% lead (346,757 versus 303,269). These wins indicate the desktop chip processes complex instruction sets and compression workloads more efficiently. The Core 5 211E also edges out the Core 7 250H in floating-point math (66,402 versus 65,094, a 2% margin) and random string sorting (34,308 versus 34,136, a 0.5% margin).

The Core 7 250H counters with strong results in physics and prime number workloads. PassMark physics shows a 61.5% advantage (1,824 versus 702), and find prime numbers shows a 59.4% advantage (106 versus 43). These are the two largest wins for the mobile chip. Cinebench R15 multi-core also goes decisively to the Core 7 250H, with 3,147 points versus 2,055, a 34.7% gap.

In Cinebench R20, the Core 7 250H wins both tests by 11.7%. Multi-core scores are 9,697 versus 8,563, and single-core scores are 1,368 versus 1,208. PassMark multi-thread shows an 11.8% lead for the Core 7 250H (27,030 versus 23,833), and integer math shows an 11.1% lead (99,100 versus 88,117). Data encryption goes to the Core 7 250H by a slim 1.5% margin (18,206 versus 17,938). PassMark single-thread results give the Core 7 250H a 3.4% edge (4,148 versus 4,006), and Cinebench R15 single-core gives it a 3% edge (298 versus 289).

The nearest rival data places both processors in similar competitive territory. The Core 5 211E sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E, and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The Core 7 250H sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. These proximity figures show both Intel parts compete in crowded performance bands. The Core 5 211E's average score of 37,829 outpaces the Core 7 250H's 35,728 by roughly 5.9%, aligning with the percentile ranking difference of 86 versus 85. The data indicates a split profile: the Core 5 211E excels in rendering and instruction-heavy workloads, while the Core 7 250H leads in physics simulation, integer math, and multi-threaded PassMark tasks.