Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded performance data for these two processors is asymmetrical. The Intel Core 5 211E has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct apples-to-apples comparison impossible for specific workloads. The Core 5 211E shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 and a single-core score of 2878. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 23833, with a single-thread score of 4006. The Core Ultra 7 155UL, by contrast, has no entries for any of these tests, so its measured performance profile is absent from the database.

The Core 5 211E also has a percentile ranking of 86 against all CPUs, indicating that its average benchmark score places it above 86 percent of recorded processors. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a percentile of 50, which suggests a median position in the database, but this ranking is based on a zero average score, reflecting the lack of measured data. The Core 5 211E delivers an average benchmark score of 37829, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL records a value of zero. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 211E show how close its average score sits to other processors: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.1 percent behind, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is 0.2 percent behind, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 0.2 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i9-14901E is 0.2 percent ahead. These margins are narrow, meaning the Core 5 211E lands in a tightly packed performance cluster. For the Core Ultra 7 155UL, no rival comparisons exist, so its position relative to other CPUs cannot be established from the data.

Specific workload results for the Core 5 211E show variability across tasks. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2055 and the single-core score is 289. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score rises to 8563 and single-core to 1208. Passmark tests reveal strong integer math performance at 88117, floating point math at 66402, and data compression at 346757. Data encryption scores 17938, extended instructions score 21592, random string sorting scores 34308, and physics scores 702. The find prime numbers test is notably low at 43, which indicates a specific weakness in that particular workload. Since the Core Ultra 7 155UL has no comparable numbers, all head-to-head comparisons must rely on the architectural and specification data rather than measured results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different internal designs. The Intel Core 5 211E is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node and has a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL uses the Meteor Lake-PS codename with the Meteor Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 1 generation. It is built on a 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. The lower thread count on the Core Ultra 7 155UL despite having more cores indicates a different core configuration, likely with efficiency cores that do not add threads.

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 Ultra 7 155UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 211E therefore offers a larger L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with larger working sets. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a larger per-core L1 cache, which may help with certain latency-sensitive operations. Neither processor has a vCache3d option.

The Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851. This means they are not physically interchangeable. The Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL supports DDR5 only, with a note that memory depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth differs: the Core 5 211E has 76.8 GB/s, and the Core Ultra 7 155UL has 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL does not. The Core 5 211E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 155UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. The Arc Xe-LPG is a more capable integrated GPU based on Intel's newer graphics architecture, which can matter for systems without a discrete graphics card. The Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has a TDP of 15 watts. This is a major architectural difference: the Core Ultra 7 155UL is designed for much lower power consumption, affecting cooling requirements and system design.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the Intel Core 5 211E has a clear advantage in measured performance. Its benchmark scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20389 and the Passmark multi-thread score of 23833, indicate strong multi-threaded capability. The single-thread score of 4006 in Passmark also shows solid per-core performance. The Core 5 211E benefits from a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz, a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and a larger L3 cache of 20 MB. Its 65-watt TDP allows for sustained higher clock operation compared to the 15-watt TDP of the Core Ultra 7 155UL. For workloads such as integer math, floating point math, data compression, and encryption, the Core 5 211E delivers recorded scores that can serve as reference points.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL wins on power efficiency and platform features. Its 15-watt TDP is dramatically lower than the 65-watt TDP of the Core 5 211E, making it suitable for systems where thermal management is a priority. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s, and it supports the newer Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics with 64 execution units, which is a more modern GPU design. It also has more cores at 12 versus 10, though fewer threads at 14 versus 16. The 7 nm process node is smaller than the 10 nm node of the Core 5 211E, which typically allows for better power efficiency per transistor. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a larger L1 cache per core at 112 KB versus 80 KB, which could help with certain access patterns.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL also launches earlier in the database timeline, with a release date of 2024-04-07, while the Core 5 211E has a release date of 2025-01-12. The Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, which is a feature absent from the Core Ultra 7 155UL, making the Core 5 211E more suitable for error-sensitive computing. The Core 5 211E also has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, giving it a substantial advantage in expansion bandwidth. The Core Ultra 7 155UL wins on its integrated GPU capability, as the Arc Xe-LPG 64EU is a newer architecture than UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. Base clock is 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 211E and 1.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 155UL. Boost clock is 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 65 watts versus 15 watts. Socket types are Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. The process node is 10 nm versus 7 nm. The die size is 257 mm² for the Core 5 211E, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded die size.

Cache specifications show differences in L1 and L3. The Core 5 211E has 80 KB L1 per core and 20 MB shared L3, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has 112 KB L1 per core and 12 MB shared L3. Both have 2 MB L2 per core. Memory support differs: the Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211E and 89.6 GB/s for the Core Ultra 7 155UL. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 211E but not on the Core Ultra 7 155UL. PCIe capabilities differ: the Core 5 211E has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 211E and Arc Xe-LPG 64EU for the Core Ultra 7 155UL. The Core 5 211E has a part number of SRQERQ65F, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has a part number of SRN97. The Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221, and the Core Ultra 7 155UL has a launch MSRP of $426. Both have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. Both are active production parts and target the desktop market segment. The Core 5 211E has a release date of 2025-01-12, and the Core Ultra 7 155UL has a release date of 2024-04-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the 4.80 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor uses the Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics. The Intel Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors by design intent. The Intel Core 5 211E is a higher-power desktop processor with a 65-watt TDP, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, and a complete set of recorded benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 37829 places it at the 86th percentile, and its nearest rivals are within 0.2 percent in either direction, showing that it competes closely with several AMD and Intel parts. It offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a larger 20 MB L3 cache. For users who need measured performance, the Core 5 211E is the only one of the two with data to confirm its capability.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL is a low-power processor with a 15-watt TDP and a 1.70 GHz base clock. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. It does offer a newer 7 nm process node, a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, and a more advanced Arc Xe-LPG integrated GPU. Its 12 cores and 14 threads provide a different core count balance. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a higher launch MSRP of $426 compared to $221 for the Core 5 211E, but pricing considerations are not part of this analysis.

The choice depends on requirements. The Core 5 211E suits systems where installed performance data is necessary, where ECC memory is a requirement, and where PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth matters. The Core Ultra 7 155UL suits systems where low power consumption is the priority, where the newer integrated graphics are preferred, and where the smaller process node is an advantage. The lack of benchmark results for the Core Ultra 7 155UL means any performance claims for it must come from its architecture and specifications rather than measured scores. The Core 5 211E delivers the recorded evidence of its performance, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL offers a different set of platform traits without measured validation.