AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D records an average benchmark score of 24,728, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15,370. The AMD part sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 69th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded Cinebench performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21,758 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 12,201, a 78.3% advantage. The gap is consistent across R15 (2,193 vs 1,229) and R20 (9,138 vs 5,124).

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads in single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3,071 versus 1,722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 78.3% delta. PassMark single-thread shows 3,605 versus 1,408, a 156% delta.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD part wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor also uses a different L1 and L2 layout per core.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a launch MSRP of $299. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, part of the 7000 series. It uses a 5 nm process at TSMC and contains 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel and a 215 mm² die size.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's larger L3 pool, combined with the Zen 4 design, drives much of its benchmark advantage.

Clock behavior also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher but starts far lower.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part lists part number 100-000001721; the Intel part lists SRQDL.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data in the database shows a clean sweep: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins all 17 recorded comparisons, and the Intel Core 5 211TE wins none. The AMD processor dominates across rendering, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and integer math.

The largest AMD margins appear in computational workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 225% delta, extended instructions shows 145%, and integer math shows 117.1%. These results indicate that the AMD part is particularly strong in CPU-intensive arithmetic and encryption tasks.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has no winning category in the recorded data, but its specifications suggest a different positioning. It has more cores (10 versus 6) and more threads (16 versus 12), plus a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz). Its lower base clock of 1.70 GHz and smaller 20 MB L3 cache limit its measured output. In workloads that scale with core count alone, the Intel part's larger thread pool exists, but the benchmark results show the AMD part's higher per-core efficiency and larger cache still win every multithreaded test.

For users focused on the recorded benchmark suite, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger choice in every measured scenario. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not show any advantage in the database, whether in single-threaded, multi-threaded, or specialized instruction tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. Core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 10. Thread count: AMD has 12, Intel has 16. Base clock: AMD runs at 4.10 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clock: AMD runs at 4.70 GHz, Intel at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs: AMD is rated at 65 W, Intel at 45 W. The AMD part uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process on a 215 mm² die, with no transistor count listed.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. AMD: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 96 MB shared L3. Intel: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD is DDR5-only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both support ECC.

PCIe configuration: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes; Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Graphics; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Sockets differ: AMD uses AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2024-08-29, Intel on 2025-01-12. Launch MSRP: AMD at $299, Intel at $221. The Intel part has a higher core count and higher boost clock, but the AMD part has a much larger L3 cache, higher base clock, and higher memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 78% advantage for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D across all three versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2,193 versus 1,229, a 78.4% delta. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 309 versus 173, a 78.6% delta. R20 multi-core gives 9,138 versus 5,124 (78.3%), and R20 single-core gives 1,289 versus 723 (78.3%). R23 multi-core gives 21,758 versus 12,201 (78.3%), and R23 single-core gives 3,071 versus 1,722 (78.3%).

PassMark results show even larger gaps. The AMD part scores 281,665 in data compression versus 133,434, a 111.1% delta. Data encryption shows 16,237 versus 7,231, a 124.5% delta. Extended instructions: 21,108 versus 8,615, a 145% delta. Find prime numbers: 234 versus 72, a 225% delta, the largest single margin in the comparison.

Floating point math gives AMD 44,289 versus 26,150, a 69.4% delta, the smallest relative margin in the set. Integer math gives 73,804 versus 33,991, a 117.1% delta. PassMark multithread shows 25,855 versus 11,685, a 121.3% delta. Physics: 2,906 versus 1,278, a 127.4% delta. Random string sorting: 34,318 versus 14,838, a 131.3% delta.

Single-thread PassMark results repeat the trend: 3,605 versus 1,408, a 156% delta, recorded in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests. Across all 17 head-to-head entries, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins every test, with deltas ranging from 69.4% to 225%.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals in the database are server and mobile parts: the AMD EPYC 7543 (-0.7%), AMD EPYC 7702P (+1.6%), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (-2%), and Intel Core i3-1315U (+2.3%). The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (+0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (-0.4%), Intel Core 5 210H (-0.6%), and Intel Core i5-12450HX (+0.6%). These placement values confirm that the AMD part competes in a higher performance tier, while the Intel part sits among lower-scoring desktop and mobile processors.