Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 211TE, while the Intel Core 7 251E currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible across the tested workloads. The Core 5 211TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 and a single-core score of 1722, alongside a PassMark multi-thread score of 11685 and a single-thread score of 1408.

In the absence of Core 7 251E results, the Core 5 211TE can be positioned relative to its recorded nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 15370 places it 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 7543, which averages 15477. The Core 5 also trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2.0%, as that part averages 15682. Conversely, the Core 5 leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, with that rival averaging 15130, and it sits 2.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1315U, which averages 15022. The Core 5 211TE holds the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the majority of recorded desktop processors.

The Core 5 211TE's PassMark integer math score of 33991 and floating point math score of 26150 show strong computational throughput. Data compression reaches 133434, while data encryption scores 7231, and extended instructions complete at 8615. Random string sorting posts 14838, and the find prime numbers test yields a score of 72. Physics processing records 1278. These figures establish a baseline for the Core 5, but the Core 7 251E's missing benchmark data means no head-to-head deltas can be computed.

The Core 7 251E is listed with a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but its average benchmark score is recorded as 0 due to the empty benchmark array. This indicates the database has not yet collected performance measurements for this part. The Core 5 211TE, by contrast, has a fully populated benchmark suite. Without Core 7 251E scores, the analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences to infer relative performance potential.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two parts?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 7 251E has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: How does the cache hierarchy differ?

A: Both share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. The Core 7 251E has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Core 7 251E has 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two chips use?

A: The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What are the thermal design power values recorded?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Core 5 211TE wins in every benchmark category where scores exist, but that is only because the Core 7 251E has no measured results. The Core 5 211TE's benchmark profile shows it as a capable desktop processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 11685. Its single-thread PassMark score of 1408 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722 indicate solid per-core performance for lightly threaded workloads.

The Core 7 251E, with 24 cores versus 10, 32 threads versus 16, a 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 4.80 GHz, and 36 MB shared L3 versus 20 MB, should theoretically dominate heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, and scientific computing. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s also suggests an advantage in memory-intensive tasks. However, the database lacks any benchmark confirmation of this advantage.

For workloads where the Core 5 211TE has verified strengths, the PassMark integer math score of 33991 and floating point score of 26150 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. The data compression score of 133434 suggests efficiency in archiving and compression tasks. The encryption score of 7231 and extended instructions score of 8615 show moderate capability in cryptography and SIMD workloads.

The Core 7 251E's larger core count and higher clocks make it the likely choice for parallel workloads, but the missing data prevents a quantitative verdict. The Core 5 211TE, with its 45 watt TDP, offers lower thermal output, which may suit compact builds. The Core 7 251E's 65 watt TDP requires more robust cooling but provides more compute resources. The Core 5's 20 MB L3 and 1.25 MB per-core L2 serve workloads with moderate cache demands, while the Core 7's 36 MB L3 and 2 MB per-core L2 better handle larger working sets.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 1.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.60 GHz, favoring the Core 7 in both metrics. Thermal design power is 45 watts for the Core 5 and 65 watts for the Core 7.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 and 2 MB per core on the Core 7. The shared L3 cache is 20 MB on the Core 5 and 36 MB on the Core 7. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 and 89.6 GB/s on the Core 7, though both use dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support with ECC capability.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 7. The die size is 215 mm² for the Core 5 and 257 mm² for the Core 7. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and the Bartlett Lake codename. Both were released on the same date, 2025-01-12. The part numbers are SRQDL for the Core 5 and SRQDUQ657 for the Core 7. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. They share the Bartlett Lake codename and belong to the Core 5 and Core 7 generations respectively. Neither has a recorded architecture field beyond the codename, but the core counts and cache hierarchies suggest different physical configurations.

The Core 5 211TE uses a 10-core, 16-thread layout with 1.25 MB per-core L2 and 20 MB shared L3. The Core 7 251E uses a 24-core, 32-thread layout with 2 MB per-core L2 and 36 MB shared L3. The larger die size of 257 mm² on the Core 7 versus 215 mm² on the Core 5 reflects the additional cores and cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses, and both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core 7 using UHD Graphics 770. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The memory bandwidth difference, 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, aligns with the Core 7's higher memory clock capabilities. The Core 7's higher TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts accommodates the extra cores and higher clocks.

The production status for both is Active, and both launched on the same date. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384. Both are desktop market segments. The benchmark database shows the Core 5 at the 69th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 7 sits at the 50th percentile, though that ranking may be provisional given the missing benchmark scores. The architectural differences in core count, cache size, and memory bandwidth point to the Core 7 251E as the higher-throughput part, while the Core 5 211TE offers a lower-power alternative with verified performance data.