Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E records an average benchmark score of 37829, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779. The Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Core 7 350 is at the 71st percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The Core 5 211E dominates in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 20389 versus 8030 for the Core 7 350, a 153.9% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core 5 211E scores 8563 against 5373, a 59.4% lead.

Q: Are there any tests where the Core 7 350 wins?

A: Yes, the Core 7 350 wins 5 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its wins include PassMark find prime numbers (107 vs 43, a 59.8% margin), PassMark physics (1173 vs 702, a 40.2% margin), and both PassMark single-thread listings (4100 vs 4006, a 2.3% margin).

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct use cases. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 12 of the 17 recorded tests, and its victories are concentrated in heavily multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. The Intel Core 7 350 wins 5 tests, but those wins cluster around single-thread responsiveness and specific math operations.

For content creation and rendering, the Core 5 211E is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 is more than double the Core 7 350's 8030. The margin is similarly large in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Core 5 211E posts 2055 against 1220. These results indicate that the Core 5 211E's 10 cores and 16 threads provide substantial scaling in well-parallelized workloads.

Data compression and encryption also favor the Core 5 211E decisively. In PassMark data compression, the Core 5 211E scores 346757 versus 143123, a 142.3% advantage. PassMark data encryption shows 17938 against 10933, a 64.1% lead. Integer math follows the same pattern: 88117 for the Core 5 211E versus 33734, a 161.2% margin, the largest percentage gap in any test.

The Core 7 350 wins in PassMark find prime numbers with 107 versus 43, a 59.8% advantage. This suggests the Core 7 350's individual cores handle certain prime-number algorithms more efficiently despite the Core 5 211E's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. PassMark physics also favors the Core 7 350 at 1173 versus 702, a 40.2% margin, indicating better performance in physics simulation workloads.

Single-thread performance is nearly identical, with the Core 7 350 edging ahead at 4100 versus 4006 in PassMark single-thread, a 2.3% difference. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 1% advantage for the Core 7 350, but the Core 5 211E wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 59.4% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 40.7%, making the overall single-thread picture inconsistent across different benchmark generations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families with distinct design philosophies. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node, a significantly smaller manufacturing process.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 5 211E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 211E's larger shared L3 cache likely contributes to its superior performance in multi-threaded workloads that require frequent data sharing between cores.

The Core 5 211E's die size is 257 mm², while the Core 7 350's die size is not recorded. Both processors are fabricated by Intel and both are currently active in production.

Memory architecture also differs. The Core 5 211E uses a dual-channel memory bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 7 350 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 350 does not.

PCIe capabilities diverge as well. The Core 5 211E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 211E's integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730, whereas the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 211E and Intel Core 7 350 differ across nearly every core specification. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 211E and 1.50 GHz for the Core 7 350. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs by a wide margin: 65 W for the Core 5 211E versus 15 W for the Core 7 350. This reflects the Core 7 350's mobile market segment, while the Core 5 211E targets desktop use. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211E and Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 7 350.

Cache configurations differ at every level. The Core 5 211E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows the Core 5 211E with DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the Core 5 211E.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 5 211E, Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 7 350. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The release dates are recorded as 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211E and 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 350. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211E is $221, and for the Core 7 350 it is $469.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head results is in PassMark integer math, where the Core 5 211E scores 88117 against 33734, a 161.2% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 153.9% lead for the Core 5 211E (20389 vs 8030). PassMark data compression delivers a 142.3% margin (346757 vs 143123).

The Core 5 211E also wins PassMark random string sorting by 99% (34308 vs 17238) and PassMark extended instructions by 79.3% (21592 vs 12045). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 68.4% lead (2055 vs 1220), and PassMark data encryption shows a 64.1% margin (17938 vs 10933).

Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core both show 59.4% advantages for the Core 5 211E, with scores of 8563 vs 5373 and 1208 vs 758 respectively. PassMark multithread gives the Core 5 211E a 57.1% edge (23833 vs 15170), and PassMark floating point math shows a 55.1% lead (66402 vs 42809). Cinebench R23 single-core delivers a 40.7% margin (2878 vs 2046).

The Core 7 350's wins are narrower in percentage terms except for find prime numbers. Its 59.8% advantage in find prime numbers (107 vs 43) is its largest. PassMark physics shows a 40.2% margin (1173 vs 702). The single-thread tests are close: Cinebench R15 single-core is 292 vs 289, a 1% edge for the Core 7 350, and PassMark single-thread is 4100 vs 4006, a 2.3% margin.

The Core 5 211E's average benchmark score of 37829 places it near several AMD rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Core i9-14901E also sits close at 37911 (-0.2% delta).

The Core 7 350's average score of 17779 is closest to the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5% delta), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (-0.6% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (-0.7% delta).

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by workload type and platform. The Intel Core 5 211E is the multi-threaded performance leader, winning 12 of 17 head-to-head tests with margins exceeding 50% in many cases. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache give it a decisive edge in rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math. The 153.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 161.2% lead in integer math are the strongest indicators of its capability in heavily parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins 5 tests, but its victories are narrower and more specialized. Its 59.8% advantage in find prime numbers and 40.2% advantage in physics indicate strength in specific algorithmic tasks. The 2.3% lead in PassMark single-thread is minor, and it loses Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core by large margins of 59.4% and 40.7% respectively.

The Core 7 350's 15 W TDP and 3 nm process node position it for low-power mobile applications, while the Core 5 211E's 65 W TDP and 10 nm node target desktop systems. The Core 7 350's single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth limit its memory-intensive performance, while the Core 5 211E's dual-channel 76.8 GB/s configuration supports heavier data throughput.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data processing, or encryption workloads, the Core 5 211E is the stronger choice based on every multi-threaded benchmark. For users needing low power consumption, mobile form factors, or specific physics and prime-number computations, the Core 7 350 offers advantages, particularly in PassMark physics where it leads by 40.2%.

The Core 5 211E's 86th percentile ranking versus the Core 7 350's 71st percentile confirms that the Core 5 211E sits higher in the overall performance distribution. The nearest rivals for each processor reinforce this gap: the Core 5 211E trades blows with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, while the Core 7 350 aligns with AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U in average score.

The Core 5 211E is the clear performance winner across the majority of recorded benchmarks, with the Core 7 350 offering specific single-thread and low-power advantages that may suit particular mobile use cases.