AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 15 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core 5 211TE. The AMD processor wins every single matchup, with no recorded victories for the Intel part.

The largest margin appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The AMD chip scores 423 against Intel's 72, a delta of 487.5 percent. That is a massive gap in a workload that stresses integer arithmetic and branch prediction, areas where the AMD's Zen 5 architecture shows clear dominance.

PassMark extended instructions shows a 350.5 percent advantage. AMD scores 38,808 while Intel manages 8,615. This test exercises SIMD and specialized instruction sets, and the result indicates the AMD processor handles these workloads with far greater efficiency.

Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with a 250.7 percent delta. The AMD chip records 468,017 points versus Intel's 133,434. This workload benefits from large caches and high memory bandwidth, both of which favor the AMD part.

Integer math shows a 243.4 percent difference. AMD scores 116,709 against Intel's 33,991. Multi-threaded performance follows a similar pattern: PassMark multithread gives AMD 40,009 and Intel 11,685, a 242.4 percent delta.

Floating point math is another decisive AMD win at 203.8 percent. The AMD processor delivers 79,456 points, while Intel reaches 26,150. Random string sorting shows a 227 percent gap, with AMD at 48,526 and Intel at 14,838.

The Cinebench results confirm the trend. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 23,230 versus Intel's 12,201, a 90.4 percent advantage. Single-core R23 shows a narrower but still substantial gap: AMD at 2,080, Intel at 1,722, a 20.8 percent delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 196.7 percent difference (3,647 vs 1,229), while R15 single-core records 89.6 percent (328 vs 173).

PassMark single-thread tests give AMD 4,430 against Intel's 1,408, a 214.6 percent delta. Encryption shows AMD at 22,158 versus Intel's 7,231, a 206.4 percent margin. Physics simulation gives AMD 4,083 against Intel's 1,278, a 219.5 percent lead.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. AMD's average is 39,768, while Intel's is 15,370. The AMD processor sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while Intel lands at the 69th percentile.

The Verdict

The data presents an unambiguous picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded benchmark. There is no workload category in this dataset where Intel comes out ahead.

The AMD processor delivers approximately 2.6 times the average benchmark score of the Intel part. In multi-threaded workloads, the gap ranges from roughly 90 percent to over 240 percent depending on the specific test. Even in single-threaded performance, where the Intel chip has a higher boost clock relative to its base, AMD maintains a substantial lead.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does have a lower TDP at 45 watts versus AMD's 120 watts, which suggests it may fit into thermally constrained systems. However, the performance penalty is severe. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and its base clock of 4.70 GHz is far above Intel's 1.70 GHz.

For buyers prioritizing raw performance, the database clearly points to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The Intel part may be suitable for scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint, but the benchmark data shows no performance advantage for Intel in any tested application.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins every single benchmark category in the database. This includes:

• Multi-core rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 23,230 versus Intel's 12,201.
• Single-core responsiveness: Cinebench R23 single-core gives AMD 2,080 versus Intel's 1,722.
• Data compression: AMD scores 468,017, more than triple Intel's 133,434.
• Encryption: AMD at 22,158 outpaces Intel's 7,231 by roughly three times.
• Floating point math: AMD delivers 79,456 points, over three times Intel's 26,150.
• Integer math: AMD at 116,709 versus Intel's 33,991, a 3.4 times advantage.
• Physics simulation: AMD's 4,083 beats Intel's 1,278 by more than three times.
• Single-thread integer tasks: AMD at 4,430 versus Intel's 1,408.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has no recorded wins. Its only potential advantages lie outside benchmark scores: a lower TDP of 45 watts, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and a lower launch MSRP. The database does not record any performance test where Intel takes the lead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 23,230 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12,201. AMD leads by 90.4 percent.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: AMD leads in PassMark single-thread with 4,430 points versus Intel's 1,408, a 214.6 percent difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2,080 versus Intel's 1,722, a 20.8 percent margin.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where AMD scores 423 and Intel scores 72, a 487.5 percent advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins all 15.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having more cores, Intel loses all multi-threaded tests.

Q: How do the cache sizes differ?

A: AMD has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core while Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture, code-named Granite Ridge, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 215 mm² die size.

Both processors support 16 threads, but AMD achieves this with 8 cores while Intel uses 10 cores. AMD's base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz. Intel's base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a 120 watt TDP, while Intel is rated at 45 watts.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while Intel provides 20 MB. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both include integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel part has a locked multiplier. AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700.

AMD was released on 2024-11-06, while Intel's release date is 2025-01-12. The AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $479, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. Both processors remain in active production.

The process node difference (4 nm vs 10 nm) likely contributes to AMD's higher clock speeds and efficiency, though the database does not directly measure power efficiency. The larger L3 cache on AMD (96 MB vs 20 MB) helps explain its advantage in data compression and encryption workloads, which benefit from larger working sets residing in cache.