Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive result across every recorded workload: the Intel Core 7 250H wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records zero wins. The margins are substantial, though they vary considerably by workload type.

The most extreme gap appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Core 7 250H scores 4148, which is 66.1% ahead of the Core 5 211TE's 1408. That same 1408 score appears in both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` for the 211TE, confirming the result. Integer math shows a similar magnitude of separation: the 250H posts 99100 versus 33991, a 65.7% advantage.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern but with a narrower spread in some tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 250H scores 3147 against 1229, a 60.9% lead. The single-core R15 delta is smaller at 41.9%, with scores of 298 versus 173. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore gap is 47.2% (9697 versus 5124), and single-core is 47.1% (1368 versus 723). The R23 multicore result narrows further to 26.3%, where the 250H posts 16561 and the 211TE reaches 12201. Single-core R23 shows the smallest delta in the entire Cinebench suite at 10.8%, with 1931 versus 1722.

PassMark workloads reveal where each processor's strengths and weaknesses lie. Data compression favors the 250H heavily, 303269 versus 133434, a 56% lead. Encryption shows a 60.3% gap (18206 versus 7231). Extended instructions tests deliver a 50.3% advantage (17318 versus 8615). Floating-point math is 59.8% ahead (65094 versus 26150). Random string sorting shows a 56.5% edge (34136 versus 14838). Physics tests present a smaller 29.9% margin (1824 versus 1278). Prime number finding shows the closest PassMark result at 32.1% (106 versus 72).

The average benchmark score reinforces the hierarchy: the Core 7 250H holds an average of 35728, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The latter places in the 69th percentile among all CPUs, while the former reaches the 85th percentile. The nearest rival data for the 211TE shows it sits close to several other processors: it trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%. The 250H's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a 0.2% lead, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with a 0.2% deficit, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with a 0.5% deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm process node and Intel as the foundry, but their underlying designs diverge significantly. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 250H offers 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks start at 1.70 GHz for the 211TE and 2.50 GHz for the 250H. Boost clocks reach 4.80 GHz on the former and 5.40 GHz on the latter. Both parts have a 45 TDP rating, but the 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700 while the 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, reflecting their respective desktop and mobile market segments.

Cache hierarchies share the same L1 size of 80 KB per core, but L2 differs: 1.25 MB per core on the 211TE versus 2 MB per core on the 250H. Shared L3 cache totals 20 MB on the desktop part and 24 MB on the mobile part. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over dual-channel buses, and the 211TE carries a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. The 211TE also supports ECC memory, while the 250H does not.

PCIe lane counts differ: the 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also diverge, with the 211TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the 250H using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Die size is recorded only for the 211TE at 215 mm²; no die size is listed for the 250H. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates place the 250H earlier, arriving on 2024-12-17, while the 211TE launched on 2025-01-12. Both are listed as Active in production status. The launch MSRP for the 211TE is $221, while the 250H carries a launch MSRP of $502. Part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SRQ6UQ5MK for the 250H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H reaches 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Core 7 250H scores 1931, which is 10.8% ahead of the Core 5 211TE's 1722. This is the smallest Cinebench delta between the two.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth specification for each?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is listed for the Core 7 250H.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each CPU provide?

A: The Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Core 7 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $502 |

| Die size | 215 mm² | Not listed |

| Part number | SRQDL | SRQ6UQ5MK |

The Verdict

The recorded data shows no ambiguity in relative performance. The Intel Core 7 250H leads in every single benchmark, with deltas ranging from 10.8% to 66.1%. The largest margins appear in single-threaded PassMark tests and integer math, where the 250H holds a roughly two-thirds advantage. The smallest gap emerges in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 211TE comes closest to matching its rival.

The Core 7 250H also occupies a higher position in the overall performance distribution, sitting at the 85th percentile versus the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE. Its average benchmark score of 35728 is more than double the 15370 of the 211TE.

The Core 5 211TE does offer specific attributes that may matter in particular deployments. It supports ECC memory, which the 250H does not. It provides double the PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8. It uses the desktop Socket 1700 platform, whereas the 250H is a mobile BGA 1744 part. Its launch MSRP of $221 is considerably lower than the $502 of the 250H.

For workloads that demand maximum throughput, the Core 7 250H is the clear choice based on the benchmark evidence. For systems requiring ECC validation, desktop socket compatibility, or more PCIe expansion capacity, the Core 5 211TE holds structural advantages, even though it trails in every measured performance test. The 250H's nearest rival list includes the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at a 0% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 0.2%, indicating it performs in line with those processors. The 211TE's nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, show it operates in a lower performance tier, with deltas under 2.3%.