Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison
Intel Core 5 211E
Core Ultra 7 268V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
The Verdict
The recorded data splits these two Intel processors into clearly different roles. The Intel Core 5 211E takes 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmark wins, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V takes 5. The average benchmark score reinforces this: the Core 5 211E sits at 37,829, which places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 268V averages 20,897, good for the 74th percentile. The Core 5 211E belongs on a desktop with a 65 W thermal envelope, a 10-core, 16-thread layout, and a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile part with 8 cores, 8 threads, a 17 W envelope, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache.
The choice depends on workload priority. For multicore rendering, compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting, the Core 5 211E dominates. For prime number finding and physics simulation, the Core Ultra 7 268V wins decisively. Single-thread results are close, with the Core Ultra 7 268V edging ahead by 1.1% in PassMark single-thread and by 1.4% in Cinebench R15 single-core, but the Core 5 211E leads Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core by 24.3% and 49.8%, respectively. The Core Ultra 7 268V also offers a substantially more capable integrated GPU, the Arc 140V, versus the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 211E, making it the better fit for light graphics duties on the move.
Where Each One Wins
The Core 5 211E wins all multicore Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2,055 versus 1,616, a 27.2% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 8,563 versus 6,887, a 24.3% lead. The gap widens dramatically in Cinebench R23 multicore: 20,389 versus 10,653, a 91.4% difference. That result indicates the Core 5 211E is nearly twice as fast in sustained all-core rendering work. The Core 5 211E also wins PassMark multithread by 23.5%, scoring 23,833 against 19,297.
In data-heavy workloads, the Core 5 211E has a commanding edge. PassMark data compression shows 346,757 versus 181,443, a 91.1% lead. PassMark integer math shows 88,117 versus 42,669, a 106.5% lead. PassMark extended instructions show 21,592 versus 15,323, a 40.9% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows 34,308 versus 22,416, a 53.1% lead. PassMark data encryption shows 17,938 versus 13,779, a 30.2% lead. Floating-point math is closer but still favors the Core 5 211E: 66,402 versus 57,628, a 15.2% margin.
The Core Ultra 7 268V wins in two specific PassMark tests. PassMark find prime numbers shows 192 versus 43, a 77.6% advantage for the Ultra 7. PassMark physics shows 1,617 versus 702, a 56.6% advantage. These are notable wins, indicating the Ultra 7's architecture handles integer-heavy prime searching and physics simulation more efficiently. The Core Ultra 7 268V also takes the single-thread PassMark tests: 4,051 versus 4,006, a 1.1% margin, and Cinebench R15 single-core: 293 versus 289, a 1.4% margin. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Core 5 211E wins 1,208 versus 972, and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it wins 2,878 versus 1,921.
Architecture Differences
The two processors use different manufacturing processes and foundries. The Core 5 211E is built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. This process gap explains some of the efficiency differences: the Core Ultra 7 268V has a 17 W TDP, while the Core 5 211E draws 65 W. The Core 5 211E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package.
Core counts differ meaningfully. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, no hyper-threading. Cache layouts differ as well. The Core 5 211E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread wins in PassMark and its strong prime number and physics results.
Memory support diverges. The Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as unknown, depending on motherboard, but it also uses a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 268V does not. PCIe lanes differ: the Core 5 211E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). This makes the Core 5 211E far better suited for discrete GPUs and expansion cards, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is constrained to a laptop's limited PCIe budget.
Integrated graphics differ significantly. The Core 5 211E has UHD Graphics 730, a basic desktop iGPU. The Core Ultra 7 268V has Arc 140V, which is a much more capable graphics solution for mobile use. The release dates show the Core Ultra 7 268V launched on 2024-09-23, while the Core 5 211E launched on 2025-01-12. The Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221; the Core Ultra 7 268V has no launch MSRP recorded.
FAQ
Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?
A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins all multicore Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 20,389 versus 10,653 for the Core Ultra 7 268V, a 91.4% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the margin is 24.3% (8,563 versus 6,887), and in Cinebench R15 multicore, the margin is 27.2% (2,055 versus 1,616).
Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 268V win any benchmark?
A: Yes, it wins 5 of 17 head-to-head tests. It leads PassMark find prime numbers by 77.6% (192 versus 43), PassMark physics by 56.6% (1,617 versus 702), PassMark single-thread by 1.1% (4,051 versus 4,006), and Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.4% (293 versus 289).
Q: What are the core and thread counts?
A: The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 211E's extra threads come from hyper-threading, which is absent in the Core Ultra 7 268V.
Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?
A: The Core Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V integrated graphics. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. The Arc 140V is the more capable solution for graphics work, especially in a mobile context.
Q: Can the Core 5 211E use ECC memory?
A: Yes, the Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 268V does not support ECC memory.
Q: What is the TDP difference?
A: The Core 5 211E has a 65 W TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has a 17 W TDP. This reflects the Core 5 211E's desktop orientation and the Core Ultra 7 268V's mobile efficiency focus.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The biggest win for the Core 5 211E comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 20,389 against 10,653, a 91.4% lead. This is nearly double the performance. PassMark integer math shows a similar magnitude: 88,117 versus 42,669, a 106.5% lead. PassMark data compression also shows a 91.1% advantage: 346,757 versus 181,443. These three results show the Core 5 211E is fundamentally stronger in parallel integer and compression workloads.
Cinebench R20 single-core also favors the Core 5 211E by 24.3%, with scores of 1,208 versus 972. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 49.8% lead: 2,878 versus 1,921. PassMark extended instructions show a 40.9% lead: 21,592 versus 15,323. PassMark random string sorting shows a 53.1% lead: 34,308 versus 22,416. PassMark data encryption shows a 30.2% lead: 17,938 versus 13,779. PassMark multithread shows a 23.5% lead: 23,833 versus 19,297. PassMark floating-point math shows a 15.2% lead: 66,402 versus 57,628. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 24.3% lead: 8,563 versus 6,887. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 27.2% lead: 2,055 versus 1,616.
The Core Ultra 7 268V's biggest win is PassMark find prime numbers: 192 versus 43, a 77.6% advantage. PassMark physics is next: 1,617 versus 702, a 56.6% advantage. These two results show the Ultra 7's architecture excels at specific scalar workloads, likely due to its larger per-core L1 cache (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 cache (2.5 MB versus 2 MB). The single-thread PassMark result is close: 4,051 versus 4,006, a 1.1% lead for the Ultra 7. Cinebench R15 single-core is also close: 293 versus 289, a 1.4% lead for the Ultra 7. However, the Core 5 211E reverses that in newer Cinebench versions, taking R20 single-core by 24.3% and R23 single-core by 49.8%.
The overall benchmark distribution shows 12 wins for the Core 5 211E and 5 for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 5 211E's average benchmark score of 37,829 places it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904, -0.2%) and Intel Core i9-14901E (37,911, -0.2%). The Core Ultra 7 268V's average of 20,897 places it at the 74th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20,900, 0%) and Intel Core i5-12600T (20,917, -0.1%).
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every physical and platform specification. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 211E versus 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Boost clocks differ: 4.90 GHz for the Core 5 211E versus 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V, giving the Ultra 7 a 0.10 GHz boost advantage.
TDP is a major differentiator: 65 W for the Core 5 211E versus 17 W for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The socket changes: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211E versus Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The process node differs: 10 nm for the Core 5 211E versus 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The foundry differs: Intel for the Core 5 211E versus TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The die size is recorded only for the Core 5 211E at 257 mm², with no die size for the Core Ultra 7 268V.
Cache configurations differ. The Core 5 211E has L1 of 80 KB per core, L2 of 2 MB per core, and L3 of 20 MB shared. The Core Ultra 7 268V has L1 of 192 KB per core, L2 of 2.5 MB per core, and L3 of 12 MB shared. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 211E versus unknown (depends on motherboard) for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211E and is null for the Core Ultra 7 268V. ECC support differs: true for the Core 5 211E, false for the Core Ultra 7 268V.
PCIe lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for the Core 5 211E versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only) for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 211E versus Arc 140V for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 5 211E versus Mobile for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211E versus 2024-09-23 for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221; the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers and are currently active in production.