Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 160HL Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core 7 160HL are both 45 W desktop processors on Intel Socket 1700, but the recorded data separates them clearly. The Core 5 211TE has a full benchmark suite with measured results, a 69th percentile ranking across all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 15370. The Core 7 160HL has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile. Any decision between these two processors must be made with that asymmetry in mind.

The Core 5 211TE delivers measurable performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7543, which scores 15477 and trails by 0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, which scores 15682 and leads by 2%. The Core 5 211TE also compares closely with the AMD EPYC 7702P, which scores 15130 and trails by 1.6%, and the Intel Core i3-1315U, which scores 15022 and trails by 2.3%. These margins place the Core 5 211TE in a tight cluster of similarly scoring processors.

The Core 7 160HL, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is derived from no measured scores, which makes direct comparison impossible. The Core 5 211TE is the only processor between the two with verifiable performance data. For applications requiring documented throughput, the Core 5 211TE is the defensible choice.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211TE wins in every measurable category because it has recorded scores and the Core 7 160HL does not. The Cinebench R23 multicore result of 12201 and singlecore result of 1722 demonstrate substantial rendering capability. The PassMark multithread score of 11685 and single-thread score of 1408 confirm balanced performance across both parallel and serial workloads.

The Core 7 160HL wins on paper specifications. It offers 14 cores and 20 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 211TE. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceed the 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost of the Core 5 211TE. It also carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 20 MB, and a larger 2 MB per-core L2 cache versus 1.25 MB. These specifications suggest higher theoretical ceilings, but without benchmark data, those advantages remain unverified.

The Core 5 211TE wins on measured performance, the Core 7 160HL wins on specification sheets. The database only confirms the former. The Core 5 211TE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 160HL does not, and it uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core 7 160HL. The Core 5 211TE has a release date of 2025-01-12, while the Core 7 160HL released on 2024-04-07, making the Core 5 211TE the newer part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core 7 160HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The extra 4 cores and 4 threads on the Core 7 160HL suggest a wider parallel execution capacity, though no benchmark confirms this advantage. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 7 160HL has no recorded die size.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 160HL has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 160HL holds a 4 MB advantage in shared L3 and a 0.75 MB per-core advantage in L2.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 160HL has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 211TE but not on the Core 7 160HL. PCIe connectivity differs substantially, with the Core 5 211TE offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and the Core 7 160HL offering Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 160HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Iris Xe branding indicates a higher-tier graphics solution, but no graphics benchmarks exist in the database for either processor.

Clock speeds favor the Core 7 160HL. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz is 0.80 GHz higher than the Core 5 211TE's 1.70 GHz, and its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is 0.40 GHz higher than the 4.80 GHz boost on the Core 5 211TE. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, while the Core 7 160HL has no recorded launch price.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better measured multicore performance?

A: The Core 5 211TE is the only one with recorded multicore scores. It achieves 12201 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 5124 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 1229 in Cinebench R15 multicore. The Core 7 160HL has no benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Does the Core 7 160HL outperform the Core 5 211TE in any benchmark?

A: No. The Core 7 160HL has zero recorded benchmark entries. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The database contains no measured results for this processor.

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

A: The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core 7 160HL has 4 more cores and 4 more threads on paper, but no benchmark data confirms a performance advantage.

Q: How does the Core 5 211TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 211TE scores 15370 on average. The AMD EPYC 7543 scores 15477, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15682, which is 2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7702P scores 15130, which is 1.6% lower. The Intel Core i3-1315U scores 15022, which is 2.3% lower.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 160HL does not. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses, but only the Core 5 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 7 160HL has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 160HL has higher clocks on paper, but no benchmark scores exist to confirm their effect.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins counters show zero for both processors. This means the database has no paired comparison results between the Core 5 211TE and the Core 7 160HL. The analysis must rely on the individual benchmark suite for the Core 5 211TE and the absence of any suite for the Core 7 160HL.

The Core 5 211TE's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12201 places it in a competitive range for desktop rendering tasks. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1722 indicates strong per-thread performance for a 45 W part. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern: 5124 multicore and 723 singlecore. The Cinebench R15 results show 1229 multicore and 173 singlecore, which are consistent with the processor's position among its nearest rivals.

PassMark results for the Core 5 211TE cover a wide range of workload types. The integer math score of 33991 and floating point math score of 26150 show strong arithmetic throughput. The extended instructions score of 8615 and data compression score of 133434 indicate solid performance in specialized instruction sets and compression workloads. The data encryption score of 7231, random string sorting score of 14838, and find prime numbers score of 72 complete the picture of a processor that handles diverse tasks competently. The physics score of 1278 and multithread score of 11685 round out the suite, with a single-thread score of 1408.

The Core 5 211TE's average benchmark score of 15370 puts it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals cluster within a narrow band: the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% higher), the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% higher), and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 (2.3% lower). These small deltas show that the Core 5 211TE sits in a crowded performance tier where small architectural differences determine ranking.

The Core 7 160HL has no comparable figures. Its percentile ranking of 50 is not derived from any benchmark, and its average score of 0 reflects the absence of data. The processor's specifications suggest it could outperform the Core 5 211TE in multithreaded workloads given its 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The database does not confirm this. The Core 5 211TE remains the only processor in this comparison with verified performance measurements, and its 69th percentile ranking reflects actual test results rather than theoretical capability.