Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211E and Intel Core Ultra 5 228V are both active Intel processors, but they sit in different platform segments. The database records an average benchmark score of 37829 for the Core 5 211E against 21440 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, placing the desktop part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the mobile part at the 75th percentile. In direct head-to-head testing, the Core 5 211E wins 15 of the recorded comparisons, while the Core Ultra 5 228V wins 2.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head set is PassMark integer math. The Core 5 211E scores 88117, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 39679, and the recorded delta is 122.1 percent. That is the largest gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core is close behind: 20389 versus 9932, a 105.3 percent delta, meaning the Core 5 211E more than doubles the Ultra 5 228V in that workload. PassMark data compression also heavily favors the desktop part, with 346757 against 173924, a 99.4 percent delta.

The Core 5 211E wins every Cinebench test. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2055 to 1502.5, a 36.8 percent delta. Cinebench R15 single-core is 289 to 267, an 8.2 percent delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 8563 to 6491, a 31.9 percent delta. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1208 to 916, also a 31.9 percent delta. Cinebench R23 single-core is 2878 to 1758, a 63.7 percent delta.

PassMark results reinforce the same pattern. Multithread score is 23833 versus 18227, a 30.8 percent delta. Random string sorting is 34308 versus 21254, a 61.4 percent delta. Extended instructions is 21592 versus 14801, a 45.9 percent delta. Data encryption is 17938 versus 13032, a 37.6 percent delta. Floating point math is 66402 versus 53310, a 24.6 percent delta. The two PassMark single-thread entries both record 4006 against 3836, a 4.4 percent delta, making that the narrowest win for the Core 5 211E.

The Core Ultra 5 228V takes the other side of the comparison. It wins PassMark find prime numbers with 168 against 43, a delta of -74.4 percent. It also wins PassMark physics with 1538 against 702, a delta of -54.4 percent. Those are the only two head-to-head wins recorded for the Lunar Lake part.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211E dominates the workload categories represented by the recorded benchmarks. It wins all Cinebench tests, which cover both single-core and multi-core rendering workloads. It also wins PassMark integer math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, extended instructions, floating point math, multithread, and single-thread tests. The largest advantages appear in integer math, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and data compression, all workloads where the 10-core, 16-thread configuration and the 20 MB shared L3 cache provide a clear edge.

The Core Ultra 5 228V wins only the prime number and physics tests. In find prime numbers, it records 168 versus 43, a -74.4 percent delta. In physics, it records 1538 versus 702, a -54.4 percent delta. These wins are isolated. In every other recorded head-to-head test, the Core 5 211E is ahead. The Ultra part also carries a 17 watt TDP against 65 watts for the Core 5 211E, and it is the only one of the two with a mobile market segment, so its recorded wins come from a different power and platform envelope.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, compared with 21440 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. It also sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ultra part sits at the 75th percentile.

Q: What is the largest head-to-head margin in the database?

A: The largest delta is PassMark integer math, where the Core 5 211E scores 88117 and the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 39679, a 122.1 percent delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core is next at 105.3 percent, with scores of 20389 and 9932.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 228V win any recorded benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark find prime numbers with 168 versus 43, a -74.4 percent delta, and PassMark physics with 1538 versus 702, a -54.4 percent delta. These are the only two head-to-head wins recorded for the Ultra 5 228V.

Q: How close are the nearest rivals in the database?

A: For the Core 5 211E, AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37804 with a 0.1 percent delta, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37762 with a 0.2 percent delta, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37904 with a -0.2 percent delta, and Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37911 with a -0.2 percent delta. For the Core Ultra 5 228V, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 averages 21484 with a -0.2 percent delta, Intel Core i9-11900H averages 21367 with a 0.3 percent delta, Intel Xeon D-1746TER averages 21635 with a -0.9 percent delta, and AMD EPYC 9454 averages 21223 with a 1 percent delta.

Q: What are the cache specifications?

A: The Core 5 211E has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 20 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3.

Q: Which platform differences are recorded?

A: The Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700, has a 65 watt TDP, supports DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC, and uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833, has a 17 watt TDP, has no ECC support, and uses Arc 130V graphics. The 211E is a desktop part, while the 228V is a mobile part.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |

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

| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 8 / 8 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 257 mm² | not recorded |

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

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

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | unknown, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | not recorded |

| ECC memory | true | false |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc 130V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | January 12, 2025 | September 23, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | none recorded |

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 211E belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, recorded as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), while the Core Ultra 5 228V belongs to Lunar Lake and is part of Core Ultra Series 2. The manufacturing approach differs: the 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die, while the 228V uses a 3 nm process at TSMC with no die size recorded.

Core and thread organization differs substantially. The 211E records 10 cores and 16 threads; the 228V records 8 cores and 8 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The 211E provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core plus a 20 MB shared L3, whereas the 228V provides 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core plus an 8 MB shared L3. The 228V therefore has more private cache per core but less shared L3.

Platform features separate the two as well. The 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC and records 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth; the 228V lists memory support as unknown and motherboard-dependent, with no recorded bandwidth, and ECC is false. The 211E exposes Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes; the 228V exposes Gen 5 PCIe with 4 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the 211E versus Arc 130V on the 228V. The 211E carries a 65 watt TDP on Intel Socket 1700, while the 228V carries a 17 watt TDP on Intel BGA 2833. The database records both parts as active production parts with locked multipliers.

The Verdict

Across the recorded measurements, the Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor for the bulk of benchmark work. It wins 15 of the head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench runs, and holds a higher average benchmark score of 37829 versus 21440 and a higher CPU percentile of 86 versus 75. Its wins include rendering, integer math, data compression, encryption, random string sorting, floating point math, multithread, and single-thread tests. For workloads similar to those tests, the data favors the 211E.

The Core Ultra 5 228V has a narrower profile. Its only wins are PassMark find prime numbers and PassMark physics, with deltas of -74.4 percent and -54.4 percent. It is also the mobile part, with a 17 watt TDP, a BGA 2833 socket, and Arc 130V graphics. In the recorded data, the 228V does not overtake the 211E in any Cinebench test or in the broader PassMark suite outside those two tests. The choice between the two depends on whether the target workload resembles the 211E dominant tests or the 228V two specialized wins, and on whether the platform needs a desktop Socket 1700 part or a mobile BGA 2833 part.