Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 5 211E has a full benchmark profile with 17 recorded test scores, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. Consequently, the Core 5 211E holds a 16-0 advantage in benchmark wins, based on the head-to-head comparison fields, which list zero wins for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

The Intel Core 5 211E demonstrates its strongest performance in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 20,389 points, and its PassMark multithread score sits at 23,833. In single-threaded tests, the Core 5 211E records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,878 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,006. The data also shows specialized workload results: PassMark data compression scores 346,757, floating-point math reaches 66,402, and integer math hits 88,117.

The Core Ultra 7 165HL, by contrast, has no recorded performance measurements. The database lists its average benchmark score as zero, and its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 50. This means the data cannot confirm any workload category where this processor wins, simply because no test results exist for it. The only verifiable wins for the Core Ultra 7 165HL are architectural and specification-based, which are covered in later sections.

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a clear split. For any user relying on measured performance data, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only option with verified results. It scores in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,829. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which scores 37,904 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37,911 (0.2% higher). The Core 5 211E also sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37,804) and 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37,762). These deltas are negligible, placing the Core 5 211E in a tight performance cluster at the top of its tier.

The Core Ultra 7 165HL has no benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. That percentile figure is a default placeholder rather than a measured result, since no tests contribute to it. From the data alone, this processor cannot be recommended for any performance-driven use case. Its strengths lie entirely in its specification sheet: 16 cores, 22 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, and an Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated GPU.

The verdict is straightforward. The Core 5 211E is the choice for anyone who needs verified performance numbers across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction workloads. The Core Ultra 7 165HL is the choice only for those who prioritize its architectural features, particularly the larger core count, higher boost clock, and integrated graphics capabilities, and who are willing to accept that no benchmark data validates its real-world speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database contains no entries, so there are no direct per-test comparisons between the two processors. However, the Core 5 211E's standalone scores provide a baseline for interpretation.

In multi-core performance, the Core 5 211E records a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,055, a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8,563, and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,389. These scores place it in the 86th percentile overall. Its PassMark multithread score of 23,833 and physics score of 702 reinforce this position. For context, its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, has an average score of 37,904, which is only 0.2% higher than the Core 5 211E's 37,829. The Intel Core i9-14901E is similarly close at 37,911, again 0.2% higher.

In single-core performance, the Core 5 211E records a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 289, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,208, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,878. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4,006. These figures align with its percentile ranking, showing that it competes directly with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, both of which sit within 0.2% of its average score.

For specialized workloads, the Core 5 211E shows particular strength in data compression (346,757 on PassMark), extended instructions (21,592), and random string sorting (34,308). Its floating-point math score is 66,402, and integer math is 88,117. Data encryption scores 17,938, and prime number finding scores 43. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has no corresponding measurements, so no direct comparison is possible. The data shows that the Core 5 211E's performance profile is well-rounded, with no obvious weak points among the recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 165HL is 0.10 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL ranks in the 50th percentile, though it has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its die size measures 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 165HL uses the Meteor Lake-PS codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation, and is built on a 7 nm process node by Intel. It uses the Intel Socket 1851. The process node difference is notable: 10 nm for the Core 5 211E versus 7 nm for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

Cache architecture differs as well. 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 165HL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has a larger L1 allocation per core and 4 MB more shared L3 cache.

Memory support diverges. The Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 memory that depends on the motherboard, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 211E also supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 5 211E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 7 165HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This is a significant difference: the Core 5 211E supports a newer PCIe generation and twice the lane count.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, which is a more capable integrated GPU based on Intel's Arc architecture.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences across nearly every field.

The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 211E versus 1.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Boost clocks are closer: 4.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs: 65 W for the Core 5 211E versus 45 W for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211E, Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Process nodes differ: 10 nm versus 7 nm. Die size is only listed for the Core 5 211E at 257 mm²; the Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded die size.

Cache specifications differ as noted above: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 112 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core for both, and L3 is 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 211E, DDR5 only (dependent on motherboard) for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is true for the Core 5 211E and false for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 5 211E, Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG 128EU. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status. The Core 5 211E released on January 12, 2025, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL released on April 7, 2024. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211E is $221; the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 7 165HL is $459. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SRQERQ65F for the Core 5 211E and SRN32 for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.