Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 211E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA. The database shows an empty head-to-head benchmark table for this pairing, and there are no comparative test scores linking the two processors directly. The Intel Core 5 211E has a comprehensive set of 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark entries listed at all. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible based solely on the available measurements.

The Intel Core 5 211E delivers an average benchmark score of 37,829, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37,804, a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 with an average score of 37,762, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i9-14901E trails by 0.2 percent with an average score of 37,911, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits at 37,904, also 0.2 percent ahead. These figures show the Core 5 211E clustering tightly with its immediate competition, within a narrow band of less than one percent across all four rivals.

For the Core Ultra 5 235TA, the database records no benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile ranking of 50. It also has no nearest rivals listed. The absence of performance data means the analysis cannot quantify its standing relative to the Core 5 211E or any other processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their underlying design. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Its die size measures 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235TA, in contrast, uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it contains 17,800 million transistors, a figure not listed for the Core 5 211E.

Core counts differ as well. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. The latter's higher core count with equal thread count indicates a design where each core handles a single thread, whereas the former uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 16 threads from 10 cores. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 5 211E uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs significantly. The Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC memory capability. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also varies: the Core 5 211E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Both processors have a 65 W TDP, use Intel sockets but different ones: Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211E and Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 211E wins in every measurable category because it has benchmark data and the Core Ultra 5 235TA has none. The Core 5 211E shows strong single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,878 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,006. Its multithreaded results are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,389 and a Passmark multithread score of 23,833.

The Core 5 211E also demonstrates capability in specialized workloads. Passmark data compression scores 346,757, data encryption scores 17,938, and extended instructions score 21,592. Floating-point math reaches 66,402, integer math reaches 88,117, and random string sorting scores 34,308. Physics tests show a score of 702, while prime number finding is lower at 43, a typical pattern for such workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA cannot be assigned wins in any category from the available data. Its higher core count, larger cache, faster boost clock of 5.00 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz, and greater memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s indicate architectural advantages, but the database contains no benchmark results to confirm whether these translate into performance gains. The 3 nm process node and TSMC foundry also suggest potential efficiency advantages, but again, no measurements exist to verify this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores. However, the Core 5 211E has 16 threads versus 14 threads for the Core Ultra 5 235TA due to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz. The core clocks differ by 0.10 GHz in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA does not. The Core 5 211E also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel Core 5 211E. The Core Ultra 5 235TA offers 25.6 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process node at TSMC, a difference of 7 nm in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA ranks at the 50th percentile. The Core 5 211E has a recorded average benchmark score of 37,829, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA has an average score of zero due to missing benchmark data.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 211E for any user seeking verified performance. It delivers an average benchmark score of 37,829 and ranks at the 86th percentile, with 17 individual benchmark results spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking, leaving its actual performance unverified in the database.

The Core 5 211E also offers practical advantages: ECC memory support, compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5, and a lower launch MSRP of $221 compared to $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Its Socket 1700 platform may be more widely available given its earlier release date of 2025-01-12 versus 2025-07-28 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA presents a compelling architectural profile on paper. It has 14 cores, a 3 nm process node, 24 MB of L3 cache, 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. These specifications suggest it could outperform the Core 5 211E in multithreaded scenarios and memory-intensive workloads. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and larger per-core caches also point to strong single-thread potential. However, without benchmark measurements, these remain theoretical advantages.

For builders who prioritize tested and confirmed results, the Core 5 211E is the only choice supported by data. For those willing to rely on architectural specifications and newer process technology, the Core Ultra 5 235TA offers a more modern design, but its performance claims cannot be validated from the current database records.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $269 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2025-07-28 |

| Percentile | 86 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 37,829 | 0 |