Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two Intel processors is heavily lopsided. The Intel Core 5 220H wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211TE wins only a single test. That sole victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 211TE scores 12,201 against the 220H's 11,198, a 9% advantage. This makes the 211TE the better choice for sustained multi-threaded rendering workloads that resemble the R23 workload, where its larger shared L3 cache and desktop-oriented design appear to compensate for its lower core count.

Every other recorded benchmark favors the 220H. The margin ranges from a modest 7.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core to a commanding 58.6% in PassMark single-thread. The 220H shows its largest advantages in integer math (53.8% ahead), data encryption (52.5% ahead), and floating-point math (49.4% ahead). These are substantial, consistent leads across both synthetic and application-style tests.

The 211TE sits at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15,370. The 220H, by contrast, reaches the 80th percentile with an average score of 28,574. That is nearly double the overall score, which reflects the 220H's dominance across the majority of tested workloads. The nearest rivals for the 211TE include the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% higher score) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% higher), placing it in the company of mid-range server and mobile parts. The 220H's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P (dead even at 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12600 (0.3% higher), which shows that the mobile 220H performs at the level of a desktop mid-range chip from a previous generation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages despite sharing the same 10 nm process node and Intel as the foundry. The 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified under the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. This generational gap explains several behavioral differences in the benchmark data.

Core counts differ: the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 220H has 12 cores and also 16 threads. Both processors support 16 threads, so the 220H's two additional cores do not translate into additional thread count. The core count advantage likely contributes to the 220H's strong multi-threaded PassMark results, particularly in integer math and floating-point math where parallel execution scales with physical cores.

Cache organization differs significantly. The 211TE provides 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The 220H provides 2 MB of L2 per core but only 18 MB of shared L3. The 211TE's larger L3 cache is the most plausible explanation for its Cinebench R23 multi-core win, as that workload can benefit from a larger shared cache pool when all cores are active. The 220H's larger per-core L2 cache helps with single-threaded responsiveness, which aligns with its single-core benchmark victories.

The integrated graphics also differ. The 211TE carries UHD Graphics 730, while the 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The Iris Xe solution is a more capable graphics processor for mobile use, consistent with the 220H's laptop-oriented market segment. The 211TE is a desktop part, as indicated by its Intel Socket 1700, while the 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, which is a mobile socket.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 220H has no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. ECC memory support is present on the 211TE but absent on the 220H, which makes the desktop part more suitable for error-sensitive workloads. PCIe lane counts also differ: the 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 220H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The 211TE's doubled PCIe lane count suits a desktop platform with multiple expansion devices.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-threaded gap appears in PassMark single-thread, where the 220H scores 3,405 against the 211TE's 1,408. That is a 58.6% advantage for the 220H. The same margin appears in the duplicate PassMark single-thread test, confirming the result. This is the clearest indicator that the 220H has a substantial per-core performance advantage, likely stemming from its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz and its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

In Cinebench R20, the 220H wins both tests by identical margins. Multi-core scores are 7,812 versus 5,124, a 34.4% lead. Single-core scores are 1,102 versus 723, also a 34.4% lead. The consistency of these deltas suggests the 220H scales its advantage uniformly across single and multi-threaded portions of the R20 workload. Cinebench R15 follows a similar pattern: the 220H leads multi-core by 33% (1,835 versus 1,229) and single-core by 34% (262 versus 173).

The Cinebench R23 results break the pattern. The 211TE wins multi-core with 12,201 versus 11,198, a 9% edge. But the 220H wins single-core with 1,853 versus 1,722, a 7.1% lead. The R23 multi-core reversal, despite the 220H's higher core count, points to the 211TE's 20 MB L3 cache and possibly better sustained power delivery on a desktop platform. This is the only recorded benchmark where the 211TE outperforms the 220H, making it a notable outlier in an otherwise one-sided comparison.

PassMark integer math shows the 220H at 73,555 versus 33,991, a 53.8% lead. Floating-point math shows 51,671 versus 26,150, a 49.4% lead. Data encryption shows 15,216 versus 7,231, a 52.5% lead. Data compression shows 247,921 versus 133,434, a 46.2% lead. Extended instructions show 14,642 versus 8,615, a 41.2% lead. Random string sorting shows 28,438 versus 14,838, a 47.8% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows 21,884 versus 11,685, a 46.6% lead. Even the closest PassMark result, find prime numbers, favors the 220H at 82 versus 72, a 12.2% lead. Physics follows at 1,478 versus 1,278, a 13.5% lead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count: 10 for the 211TE, 12 for the 220H. Both have 16 threads. Base clock: 1.70 GHz for the 211TE, 2.70 GHz for the 220H. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz for the 211TE, 4.90 GHz for the 220H. Both have a 45 W TDP.

Socket: the 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, the 220H uses Intel BGA 1744. Market segment: Desktop for the 211TE, Mobile for the 220H. Codename: Bartlett Lake for the 211TE, Raptor Lake-H for the 220H. Generation: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for the 211TE, Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the 220H.

L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core for the 211TE, 2 MB per core for the 220H. L3 cache: 20 MB shared for the 211TE, 18 MB shared for the 220H. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s for the 211TE, not recorded for the 220H. ECC memory: supported on the 211TE, not supported on the 220H. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the 211TE, Gen 5 with 8 lanes for the 220H. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 for the 211TE, Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for the 220H.

Release dates: the 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, while the 220H launched earlier on 2024-12-17. The 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, and the 220H has a launch MSRP of $342. Both processors are active in production, both have locked multipliers, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. Die size is 215 mm² for the 211TE and not recorded for the 220H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28,574, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15,370. The 220H places at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, and the 211TE places at the 69th percentile.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 211TE win?

A: The 211TE wins only Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12,201 against the 220H's 11,198, a 9% advantage.

Q: What are the socket types for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. The Intel Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, which is a mobile socket.