Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core 7 360 shows a decisive overall advantage for the Core 7 360, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The sole exception is the PassMark physics test, where the Core 5 211TE posts a score of 1278 against 1213 for the Core 7 360, a 5.4% margin in favor of the desktop part.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core 7 360 maintains a consistent lead of approximately 10.5% across all six tests. The R15 multicore result shows 1374 versus 1229 (10.6% delta), while the R15 singlecore test records 193 versus 173 (10.4% delta). The R20 and R23 tests all follow the same pattern, with multicore scores of 5726 versus 5124 and 13634 versus 12201 respectively, and singlecore scores of 808 versus 723 and 1924 versus 1722 respectively. Each of these falls within a narrow band of 10.4% to 10.6%, indicating a consistent per-core performance advantage rather than a scaling effect.

The PassMark results reveal a wider spread of performance differences. The most dramatic gap appears in the single-threaded tests, where the Core 7 360 scores 4274 against 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a 67.1% difference. This is the largest recorded delta in the entire comparison and suggests a fundamental difference in single-core efficiency between the two designs.

Floating point math shows the second-largest gap, with the Core 7 360 delivering 44963 versus 26150, a 41.8% advantage. Prime number finding follows closely at 40% (120 versus 72). Data encryption shows a 35.2% gap (11164 versus 7231), and extended instructions show a 30.5% gap (12390 versus 8615). The multithread PassMark score favors the Core 7 360 by 24.8% (15544 versus 11685), while random string sorting shows a 15.9% difference (17636 versus 14838) and data compression a 6.6% difference (142877 versus 133434).

The closest result in the entire comparison is integer math, where the Core 7 360 edges out the Core 5 211TE by only 0.7% (34238 versus 33991). This near-parity indicates that for basic integer arithmetic workloads, the two processors perform essentially identically despite their architectural differences.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 establishes dominance across nearly every measured workload category. Its single-thread performance is exceptional, as demonstrated by the 67.1% lead in PassMark single-thread testing and the consistent 10.5% advantage across all Cinebench single-core tests. This translates directly into advantages in floating-point-heavy workloads (41.8% ahead), encryption tasks (35.2% ahead), and extended instruction sets (30.5% ahead). The mobile processor also leads in multi-threaded scenarios, with the PassMark multithread score showing a 24.8% advantage and all Cinebench multicore tests confirming the same 10.5% pattern.

The Intel Core 5 211TE claims exactly one victory: the PassMark physics test. Its score of 1278 versus 1213 represents a 5.4% advantage. This single data point indicates that in this particular physics simulation workload, the desktop processor's configuration provides a measurable benefit. However, this win stands in isolation against the broader pattern of Core 7 360 superiority.

The overall benchmark averages reinforce this distribution. The Core 7 360 records an average benchmark score of 18374 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 211TE averages 15370 and sits at the 69th percentile. The Core 7 360's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-13100 (delta 0%), Intel Core 5 330 (0.2%), Intel Core i3-14100 (0.3%), and Intel Core 3 305 (0.4%), placing it in a tightly clustered group of comparable performers. The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% below), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% above), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% below), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% above), showing a wider spread around its average score.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 360 as the stronger processor in virtually every benchmark category. Its 72nd percentile ranking versus the Core 5 211TE's 69th percentile, combined with its 18374 average score versus 15370, establishes a clear performance hierarchy. The Core 7 360 delivers approximately 19.5% higher average performance while operating within a 15-watt thermal envelope, a factor that distinguishes these parts in terms of efficiency class.

The single-thread performance gap is particularly notable. The 67.1% difference in PassMark single-thread testing indicates that the Core 7 360's architecture extracts substantially more performance from each individual core. This advantage propagates through the entire benchmark suite, even affecting multi-threaded results where the Core 5 211TE has more physical cores and threads available (10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads).

The Core 5 211TE's single physics test victory suggests it may hold an advantage in specific physics simulation workloads. The 5.4% margin in that test, however, does not offset the comprehensive leads elsewhere. For users prioritizing physics simulation performance above all other workloads, the Core 5 211TE presents a measured advantage. For every other recorded workload, the Core 7 360 delivers superior results.

The Core 7 360's percentile placement among its nearest rivals (all within 0.4% of its average score) indicates it sits in a well-established performance tier. The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals span a 4.3% range around its average, showing less consistent positioning relative to comparable parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 records an average benchmark score of 18374, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The Core 7 360 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 72 versus 69.

Q: Does the Core 5 211TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1278 against 1213 for the Core 7 360, a 5.4% advantage. This is the only benchmark among the 17 recorded comparisons where the Core 5 211TE leads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the Core 7 360 scoring 4274 versus 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a 67.1% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 360 scores 1924 versus 1722, a 10.5% difference.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Despite having fewer cores and threads, the Core 7 360 wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The PassMark integer math test shows the smallest gap, with the Core 7 360 scoring 34238 versus 33991 for the Core 5 211TE, a difference of only 0.7%.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core 7 360 achieves higher performance across most benchmarks despite the lower power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches within Intel's product lineup. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. It is a desktop processor with a 45-watt TDP, designed for the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, also from Intel's foundry. It is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, designed for the Intel BGA 1516 socket.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 360 provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 5 211TE does not support simultaneous multithreading in the same manner, given its 10-core, 16-thread configuration versus the Core 7 360's 6-core, 6-thread layout. This means the Core 7 360 has no hyper-threading capability, whereas the Core 5 211TE provides 16 threads from 10 physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ in structure and size. The Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Core 7 360 may contribute to its strong single-thread performance, while the Core 5 211TE offers more total L3 capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration, with 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth and no ECC support. The Core 5 211TE also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 360 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ between the parts. The Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 360 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The die size for the Core 5 211TE is 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 7 360 is not recorded in the database.

Both processors have locked multipliers, and the Core 5 211TE uses the part number SRQDL while the Core 7 360 uses SAE3E. The release dates are separated by over a year, with the Core 5 211TE releasing in January 2025 and the Core 7 360 in April 2026. Both remain in active production status.