Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the Intel Core 5 211E and the Intel Processor 300?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. This represents a substantial difference in parallel processing capability.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz but no boost clock is recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both processors use Intel Socket 1700. They also both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829 and ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor 300 has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with no benchmark records available, and ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different architectural families within Intel's lineup. The Intel Core 5 211E is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename.

Both processors are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and are built by Intel's own foundry. However, their die sizes differ significantly. The Intel Core 5 211E has a die size of 257 mm², while the Intel Processor 300 has a die size of 163 mm². This size difference reflects the substantial disparity in core counts between the two parts.

Cache configurations also differ notably. The Intel Core 5 211E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 also offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has a smaller 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 211E therefore offers more than three times the total L3 cache capacity of the Processor 300.

Memory bandwidth figures also separate the two. The Intel Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel Processor 300. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory types over a dual-channel memory bus.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. Both processors support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The power envelope is another distinguishing factor. The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts, whereas the Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts. The Core 5 211E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Processor 300.

The Intel Core 5 211E was released on January 12, 2025, while the Intel Processor 300 was released on January 7, 2024. Both processors are currently listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries comparing these two processors. However, the Intel Core 5 211E has an extensive set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark records at all. This absence of data for the Processor 300 makes a direct numerical comparison impossible from the recorded measurements.

The Intel Core 5 211E's benchmark results are nevertheless instructive for understanding its performance profile. In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 211E scores 2,055 in multicore and 289 in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 8,563 multicore and 1,208 single-core. Cinebench R23 delivers 20,389 multicore and 2,878 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 5 211E cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 346,757, data encryption scores 17,938, and extended instructions score 21,592. Find prime numbers scores 43, floating point math scores 66,402, and integer math scores 88,117. The multithread score is 23,833, physics scores 702, random string sorting scores 34,308, and single thread scores 4,006.

The Intel Core 5 211E achieves an average benchmark score of 37,829, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37,804 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 with an average score of 37,762 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37,904 and a delta of negative 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37,911 and a delta of negative 0.2 percent. These deltas indicate that the Core 5 211E performs essentially on par with a cluster of high-end processors, sitting within a narrow band of roughly 0.2 percent above or below its closest competitors.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors into different performance classes. The Intel Core 5 211E delivers 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Processor 300 offers only 2 cores and 4 threads at a fixed 3.90 GHz base clock. The Core 5 211E also carries more cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and a more capable integrated graphics unit.

The Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,829. The Intel Processor 300 ranks in the 50th percentile but has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core 5 211E is positioned among processors like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E, with score deltas of negative 0.2 percent relative to each. This places it in the upper tier of desktop processors.

The Intel Processor 300, by contrast, has no benchmark data to establish its measured performance. Its specifications suggest a low-power, entry-level part with a 46-watt TDP and modest cache sizes.

For workloads that benefit from many cores, high thread counts, and large caches, the Intel Core 5 211E is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For applications that prioritize low power consumption and a simpler dual-core design, the Intel Processor 300 has a smaller footprint in terms of both TDP and die size, though its lack of recorded benchmarks means its measured performance cannot be confirmed.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores; Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores.
• Threads: Intel Core 5 211E has 16 threads; Intel Processor 300 has 4 threads.
• Base clock: Intel Core 5 211E runs at 2.70 GHz; Intel Processor 300 runs at 3.90 GHz.
• Boost clock: Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz; Intel Processor 300 has no recorded boost clock.
• TDP: Intel Core 5 211E has a 65-watt TDP; Intel Processor 300 has a 46-watt TDP.
• Codename: Intel Core 5 211E uses Bartlett Lake; Intel Processor 300 uses Raptor Lake-S.
• Generation: Intel Core 5 211E is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake); Intel Processor 300 is Intel Processor (Raptor Lake).
• Die size: Intel Core 5 211E measures 257 mm²; Intel Processor 300 measures 163 mm².
• L2 cache: Intel Core 5 211E has 2 MB per core; Intel Processor 300 has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB shared; Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB shared.
• Memory bandwidth: Intel Core 5 211E has 76.8 GB/s; Intel Processor 300 has no recorded bandwidth.
• ECC memory: Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC; Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC.
• Integrated graphics: Intel Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730; Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710.
• Release date: Intel Core 5 211E released on January 12, 2025; Intel Processor 300 released on January 7, 2024.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221; Intel Processor 300 has a launch MSRP of $82.
• Part number: Intel Core 5 211E is SRQERQ65F; Intel Processor 300 is SRN3J.
• Average benchmark score: Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829; Intel Processor 300 has no recorded score.
• Percentile: Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile; Intel Processor 300 ranks in the 50th percentile.

Fields that are the same include socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (locked).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides far greater parallel throughput than the 2-core, 4-thread Intel Processor 300. The Core 5 211E also holds advantages in cache capacity, with 20 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB, and in memory bandwidth, with 76.8 GB/s recorded versus no recorded figure for the Processor 300.

The Core 5 211E's boost clock of 4.90 GHz gives it a significant single-thread advantage over the Processor 300, which has no boost clock recorded and runs at a fixed 3.90 GHz. The higher base clock of the Processor 300, at 3.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, is the one specification where it leads, which could benefit lightly threaded workloads that do not scale with core count.

The Core 5 211E additionally supports ECC memory, a feature that matters for data integrity in certain professional or server-adjacent workloads. Its UHD Graphics 730 integrated solution is a step above the UHD Graphics 710 in the Processor 300. The Core 5 211E also has a larger die at 257 mm², consistent with its additional cores and cache.

The Intel Processor 300 wins on power efficiency in the raw specification comparison, with a 46-watt TDP versus 65 watts for the Core 5 211E. It also uses a smaller die at 163 mm², which may appeal to compact system builds with limited cooling. Its higher base clock could provide snappier response in lightly threaded everyday tasks, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The Core 5 211E's average benchmark score of 37,829 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, both within 0.2 percent. The Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly.

For multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, compilation, or scientific computing, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only choice with measurable performance data. For ultra-low-power systems where the 46-watt TDP and dual-core simplicity of the Intel Processor 300 align with the design goals, the Processor 300 offers a smaller power envelope, but its actual performance remains unquantified in the database.