Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core 7 253PE are both desktop processors from Intel’s Bartlett Lake family, sharing the same socket, integrated graphics, and process node. The recorded benchmark data, however, shows a decisive performance gap. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core 7 253PE wins outright, with the Core 5 211TE failing to secure a single victory. The Core 7 253PE also holds a significantly higher average benchmark score of 40,557 compared to the Core 5 211TE’s 15,370, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs versus the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy between these two parts. The Intel Core 7 253PE is the superior performer in every single measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 40,557 puts it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE’s average of 15,370 places it at the 69th percentile. The Core 7 253PE also has a higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs 1.70 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 4.80 GHz).

For applications that depend on single-threaded speed, the Core 7 253PE is the clear choice. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3,512 against the Core 5 211TE’s 1,722. The margin is similar in Cinebench R20 single-core, with scores of 1,475 and 723 respectively. The Core 7 253PE also leads in Passmark single-thread, scoring 3,955 versus 1,408.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 7 253PE’s advantage grows even larger. It delivers 24,880 in Cinebench R23 multi-core compared to 12,201 for the Core 5 211TE. The Passmark multithread score shows a similar pattern: 29,271 for the Core 7 253PE versus 11,685 for the Core 5 211TE. The Core 7 253PE also has more threads (20 vs 16), which contributes to its dominance in heavily parallel tasks.

The Core 5 211TE is a lower-power part with a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core 7 253PE sits at 65 watts. The Core 5 211TE is positioned for systems where thermal output is a priority, but the benchmark data shows that this comes at a substantial cost to performance. The Core 7 253PE is the appropriate choice for any workload where performance is the primary objective, and the Core 5 211TE is the appropriate choice only when the lower power draw is more important than the large performance deficit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40,557, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 15,370.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE leads in Cinebench R23 single-core with 3,512 points versus 1,722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 51% difference in favor of the Core 7.

Q: What is the difference in multi-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24,880, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, giving the Core 7 a 51% lead.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core 7 253PE use the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Intel Core 7 253PE has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 4.80 GHz.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the same Bartlett Lake architecture and use Intel’s 10 nm process node. They share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 730. The architectural differences are found in the core and cache configuration, as well as the memory interface.

The Intel Core 5 211TE features 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE also has 10 cores but supports 20 threads. This thread count difference indicates that the Core 7 253PE enables simultaneous multithreading on more of its cores, allowing it to process more tasks concurrently.

The cache hierarchy differs as well. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache, however, is larger on the Core 7 253PE at 2 MB per core, compared to 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 211TE. The L3 cache also favors the Core 7 253PE, with 33 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE.

The memory bandwidth is another differentiator. The Intel Core 7 253PE supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 211TE supports 76.8 GB/s. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

The two processors also differ in die size. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 7 253PE is not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The core specifications show a clear separation between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The boost clock also differs, with the Core 5 211TE reaching 4.80 GHz and the Core 7 253PE reaching 5.50 GHz.

The thread count is a key difference: the Core 5 211TE has 16 threads, while the Core 7 253PE has 20 threads. Both have 10 cores.

The TDP differs by 20 watts, with the Core 5 211TE rated at 45 watts and the Core 7 253PE at 65 watts.

The cache configuration is different across L2 and L3. The Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 253PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3.

Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core 7 253PE at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 211TE.

The release dates differ, with the Core 5 211TE released in January 2025 and the Core 7 253PE released in March 2026.

The part numbers are also different, with the Core 5 211TE identified as SRQDL and the Core 7 253PE as SA4QE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent and substantial lead for the Intel Core 7 253PE across all 17 recorded tests. The smallest margin is in Passmark physics, where the Core 7 253PE leads by 30.7%. The largest margin is in Passmark integer math, where the Core 7 253PE leads by 70.2%.

In the Cinebench tests, the Core 7 253PE’s advantage is uniform. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,507 against 1,229 for the Core 5 211TE, a 51% difference. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 354 against 173, a 51.1% difference. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows 10,449 versus 5,124, and the single-core test shows 1,475 versus 723, both at a 51% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 24,880 versus 12,201, and single-core shows 3,512 versus 1,722, again a 51% delta.

The Passmark tests show an even wider gap in several categories. In data compression, the Core 7 253PE scores 339,133 versus 133,434, a 60.7% difference. Data encryption shows 18,385 versus 7,231, also a 60.7% difference. Extended instructions show 21,806 versus 8,615, a 60.5% difference. Find prime numbers shows 138 versus 72, a 47.8% difference. Floating point math shows 80,870 versus 26,150, a 67.7% difference. Integer math shows 114,158 versus 33,991, a 70.2% difference. Multithread shows 29,271 versus 11,685, a 60.1% difference. Random string sorting shows 32,777 versus 14,838, a 54.7% difference. Single-thread shows 3,955 versus 1,408, a 64.4% difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in every workload category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages are in Passmark integer math (70.2% ahead) and floating point math (67.7% ahead), indicating a strong lead in compute-intensive tasks. It also leads by 64.4% in single-thread performance, which is critical for applications that rely on a single core.

The Core 7 253PE’s smallest advantage is in Passmark physics, where it leads by 30.7%. This is still a substantial margin, but it is the closest the Core 5 211TE comes to matching the higher-tier processor.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does not win a single benchmark comparison. Its role in a system is defined by its lower TDP of 45 watts, which is 20 watts less than the Core 7 253PE. The data shows that this power savings is accompanied by a significant reduction in performance across all measured workloads. The Core 5 211TE also has a smaller die size of 215 mm², a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and a smaller L3 cache of 20 MB.

For use cases that demand maximum throughput, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the only viable option between the two, based on the measured data. For use cases where the lower power draw of 45 watts is a hard requirement, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the available choice, but the performance trade-off is steep and consistent across all tests.