Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two Intel Core 5 processors into distinct roles. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins 4 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 320 wins 13. The average benchmark score favors the Core 5 320, at 18023 versus 15370 for the 211TE. The Core 5 320 also holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs, 72 versus 69.

The Core 5 211TE is the multi-core throughput choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 beats the Core 5 320's 6197 by 96.9%. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, with 1229 against 1054, a 16.6% lead. PassMark integer math and physics also go to the 211TE, with leads of 5.2% and 4.7% respectively.

The Core 5 320 is the single-thread and efficiency-oriented part. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 10.6%, scoring 1926 versus 1722. The PassMark single-thread gap is enormous: 4045 versus 1408, a 65.2% margin. The 320 also dominates in encryption, floating-point math, and extended instructions, with leads of 34.2%, 38.4%, and 35% respectively. Its data compression score of 148779 exceeds the 211TE's 133434 by 10.3%.

The Core 5 320 suits workloads that prioritize per-thread performance and modern instruction efficiency. The Core 5 211TE suits heavily threaded rendering or compilation tasks where its 10 cores and 16 threads provide decisive parallel throughput. The 320's higher average score suggests broader general application strength, but the 211TE remains the better choice for specific all-core workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel designs. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and fits the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and fits Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket. The 211TE is a desktop part, while the 320 is a mobile part.

The process nodes differ substantially. The 211TE uses a 10 nm process, while the 320 uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel. The die size for the 211TE is 215 mm²; the database lists no die size for the 320.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads. The 320 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. Base clocks are 1.70 GHz for the 211TE and 1.50 GHz for the 320. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The 211TE lists L1 as 80 KB per core and L2 as 1.25 MB per core, with 20 MB shared L3. The 320 lists L1 as 192 KB, L2 as 2.5 MB, and 6 MB shared L3. The 211TE's larger L3 pool supports its multi-core advantage.

Memory support separates the two. The 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only single-channel, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The 211TE also supports ECC memory; the 320 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ. The 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The 320 offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Release dates differ by over a year. The 211TE launched on 2025-01-12; the 320 launched on 2026-04-15. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. The 211TE has a part number SRQDL, the 320 has SAE3H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, so the 211TE provides both more physical cores and more simultaneous threads.

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

A: The Core 5 320. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4045 versus 1408 for the 211TE, a 65.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 320 scores 1926 against 1722, a 10.6% lead.

Q: How do multi-core scores compare?

A: The 211TE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by a wide margin, 12201 versus 6197, a 96.9% difference. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, 1229 versus 1054. However, the 320 wins Cinebench R20 multi-core, 5462 versus 5124.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC.

Q: What memory channels do these processors use?

A: The 211TE uses dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support, offering 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 320 uses single-channel memory with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, offering 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 320, with an average score of 18023. The Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The 320 also ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core 5 320 |

|-------|--------------------|------------------|

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Die size | 215 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $340 |

| Part number | SRQDL | SAE3H |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark margin belongs to the Core 5 320 in PassMark single-thread. It scores 4045 versus 1408, a 65.2% advantage. The same result appears under the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, also 4045 versus 1408.

The next largest margin belongs to the 211TE in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It scores 12201 against 6197, a 96.9% lead. This is the clearest demonstration of the 211TE's core-count strength. The 211TE also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 16.6%, with 1229 versus 1054.

The Core 5 320 shows strong leads in several PassMark sub-tests. Floating-point math goes to the 320 at 42440 versus 26150, a 38.4% margin. Extended instructions favor the 320 by 35%, with 13262 against 8615. Data encryption gives the 320 a 34.2% lead, 10984 versus 7231. Prime number finding favors the 320 by 34.5%, 110 versus 72.

The 320 also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core, 5462 versus 5124, a 6.2% margin. Cinebench R20 single-core goes to the 320 by the same 6.2%, 771 versus 723. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 37.3% lead for the 320, 276 versus 173. Cinebench R23 single-core gives the 320 a 10.6% win, 1926 versus 1722.

PassMark multithread favors the 320 at 15450 versus 11685, a 24.4% margin. Random string sorting goes to the 320, 18038 versus 14838, a 17.7% lead. Data compression favors the 320, 148779 versus 133434, a 10.3% margin.

The 211TE wins PassMark integer math with 33991 versus 32323, a 5.2% lead. It also wins PassMark physics, 1278 versus 1221, a 4.7% margin.

The overall benchmark count stands at 13 wins for the Core 5 320 and 4 for the Core 5 211TE. The 320's wins concentrate in single-thread, encryption, floating-point, and instruction-heavy workloads. The 211TE's wins concentrate in multi-threaded rendering and integer math. The 320's average score of 18023 sits 17.3% above the 211TE's 15370. Neighboring rivals confirm the positioning: the 211TE sits within 2.3% of the Intel Core i3-1315U and within 2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U. The 320 sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core 5 120U and within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT. None of these rivals come within those margins of both processors simultaneously, which underscores how different the two Intel parts are despite sharing the Core 5 brand name.