AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison. Out of 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD part takes all 17, with no victories for the Intel Core 5 211TE. The data shows a clean sweep across both synthetic rendering workloads and PassMark's application-level tests.

The Ryzen 5 7400F dominates in single-threaded performance, which is the foundation for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3689 versus 1408 for the Intel part represents a 162% advantage. That gap carries over into Cinebench single-core runs, where the AMD chip leads by 78.4% in R23, R20, and R15 alike.

Multi-threaded workloads also favor the AMD processor decisively. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 for the Ryzen 5 7400F stands against 12201 for the Core 5 211TE, a 78.4% margin. PassMark multithread shows an even larger 119.5% delta, with scores of 25645 and 11685 respectively.

Where the AMD part truly separates itself is in specialized compute tasks. Data encryption shows a 131.1% lead, extended instructions a 152.4% lead, prime number finding a 165.3% lead, and random string sorting a 136.5% lead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a fundamentally different performance class. The smallest win for the AMD chip is in PassMark physics at 29.9%, which is still a substantial margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6,570 million transistors into a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a 215 mm² die size. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, a straightforward symmetric design. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, which implies a hybrid arrangement, though the database does not specify a P-core/E-core split. Despite having more cores and threads, the Intel part trails in every multi-threaded benchmark, which indicates the per-core efficiency of the Zen 4 design outweighs the Intel part's extra cores.

Cache layouts also diverge. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's larger L3 pool contributes to its advantage in data-heavy workloads like random string sorting, where it leads by 136.5%.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but tops out at 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, the Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics at all. The AMD multiplier is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel part has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every head-to-head result favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, but the size of the margin varies by workload type. The Cinebench suite shows consistent 78.4% leads for the AMD chip in R15 multi-core (2193 vs 1229), R15 single-core (309 vs 173), R20 multi-core (9141 vs 5124), R20 single-core (1290 vs 723), R23 multi-core (21765 vs 12201), and R23 single-core (3072 vs 1722). The consistency across all three Cinebench versions suggests the architectural advantage scales uniformly with the workload.

PassMark tests reveal where the AMD chip's strengths concentrate. Floating point math shows a 75.1% lead (45799 vs 26150), which is the smallest PassMark delta outside of physics. Integer math shows a 119.9% lead (74745 vs 33991). Data compression shows a 117.3% lead (289999 vs 133434). The largest deltas appear in specialized instruction workloads: 152.4% in extended instructions (21747 vs 8615), 162% in single-thread (3689 vs 1408), and 165.3% in prime number finding (191 vs 72).

The closest overall result is PassMark physics, where the AMD chip scores 1660 against 1278 for the Intel part, a 29.9% advantage. Even this narrowest margin is substantial in practical terms. The data encryption test shows a 131.1% lead (16712 vs 7231), and random string sorting shows a 136.5% lead (35096 vs 14838).

In the broader database context, the Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.3% behind). The Intel Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile with an average score of 15370, placing it near the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% ahead).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.70 GHz for the AMD chip and 1.70 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are closer, at 4.70 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively, giving the Intel part a slight 0.10 GHz boost advantage. TDP differs, with the AMD part rated at 65 watts and the Intel part at 45 watts.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5 with the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 with the Bartlett Lake codename and no recorded architecture field. Process nodes differ: 5 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel. Transistor counts are 6,570 million for AMD and not recorded for Intel. Die sizes are 71 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in both per-core and shared pools. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support shows the AMD chip restricted to DDR5, while the Intel chip accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD part and present as UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates are close, with the AMD chip on 2025-01-08 and the Intel chip on 2025-01-12. Launch MSRP is $229 for the AMD part and $221 for the Intel part. The AMD part number is 100-000001845, the Intel part number is SRQDL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F be overclocked?

A: The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is possible. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD chip scores 3689 versus 1408 for the Intel chip, a 162% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip leads by 78.4% with 3072 versus 1722.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, slightly higher than the 4.70 GHz of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F. The AMD chip has a much higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 29.9% in PassMark physics to 165.3% in prime number finding. The average benchmark score of 32750 for the AMD chip versus 15370 for the Intel chip places them in different performance tiers entirely.

The Intel part's advantages are limited to specifications that do not translate into benchmark wins. It has more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, integrated graphics, DDR4 compatibility, and a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts. None of these features overcome the per-core performance deficit shown in the data. The 162% gap in single-thread performance and the 78.4% gap in Cinebench multi-core results are decisive.

For workloads that rely on single-thread speed, encryption, compression, or extended instruction sets, the Ryzen 5 7400F is the only choice between these two. The database percentile ranking confirms this: the AMD chip sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 69th percentile. The AMD part also places among rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while the Intel part competes in the range of the AMD EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 3 7440U.

The Intel Core 5 211TE may appeal to builds that require integrated graphics, DDR4 memory support, or a lower 45 watt TDP. It also offers two additional PCIe Gen 5 lanes for storage and expansion. But the recorded performance data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F delivers roughly double the average benchmark score. For any application where compute performance matters, the data points squarely to the AMD part.