Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep. The Intel Core 9 270H wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. No test favors the Core 5 211TE, and the margins are substantial across every workload category.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 9 270H scores 2464 against 1229 for the Core 5 211TE, a 50.1% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows the same 50.1% gap, with 347 versus 173. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: multi-core 10268 versus 5124 and single-core 1449 versus 723, both again at 50.1% deltas.

Cinebench R23 narrows the multi-core gap slightly. The Core 9 270H posts 18000, while the Core 5 211TE reaches 12201, a 32.2% difference. Single-core R23 sees 2040 against 1722, a 15.6% gap, the closest margin in the entire comparison. This indicates the Core 5 211TE's single-thread performance is relatively stronger than its multi-thread showing, although it still trails decisively.

PassMark workloads amplify the Core 9 270H's dominance. Integer math shows the largest gap: 97654 versus 33991, a 65.2% deficit for the Core 5 211TE. Floating point math follows with 70640 against 26150, a 63% deficit. Data encryption delivers 19369 versus 7231, a 62.7% gap. Data compression produces 333785 against 133434, a 60% difference. Random string sorting yields 36867 versus 14838, a 59.8% gap. Extended instructions score 20079 against 8615, a 57.1% difference.

The multithread PassMark test shows 28764 for the Core 9 270H against 11685 for the Core 5 211TE, a 59.4% deficit. The single-thread PassMark test is even more lopsided: 3944 versus 1408, a 64.3% gap. Prime number finding records 112 versus 72, a 35.7% difference. Physics simulation scores 1966 against 1278, a 35% gap.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall picture. The Core 9 270H averages 38335, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370. In percentile terms, the Core 9 270H sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile. The Core 9 270H's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with an average score of 38312 and a 0.1% delta, the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 38392 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 with a 0.3% delta. The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 with a -0.7% delta, the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 with a 1.6% delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 with a -2% delta, and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 with a 2.3% delta.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core 9 270H is the superior processor in every measured category. The 17-0 win count leaves no ambiguity. For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 9 270H delivers between 32.2% and 65.2% more performance depending on the specific test. For single-threaded workloads, the advantage ranges from 15.6% in Cinebench R23 to 64.3% in PassMark single-thread.

The Core 5 211TE's closest competition comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it trails by only 15.6%. This suggests the Bartlett Lake desktop part has competitive per-core architecture, but the Core 9 270H still wins outright. In all other tests, the Core 9 270H leads by at least 32.2%, with most gaps exceeding 50%.

Who should pick which? The Core 9 270H is the choice for any workload where raw throughput matters: rendering, encryption, compression, integer math, floating point math, or multithreaded simulation. Its 86th percentile ranking places it among higher-performing CPUs, and its nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of it, indicating it competes at a distinct performance tier above the Core 5 211TE.

The Core 5 211TE remains a functional desktop processor with a 69th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, score within 2% of it. For users constrained to the Intel Socket 1700 platform, it offers a working alternative, but the benchmark evidence shows it operates in a lower performance class.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 270H wins every benchmark category. Its largest margins appear in integer math, floating point math, data encryption, and single-thread PassMark tests, all exceeding 62%. These results point to workloads involving arithmetic computation, cryptographic operations, and single-threaded application logic as areas of maximum advantage.

The Core 9 270H also leads decisively in data compression, random string sorting, and extended instruction workloads, with gaps between 57.1% and 60%. These tasks benefit from the 14 cores and 20 threads, which exceed the Core 5 211TE's 10 cores and 16 threads. The larger 24 MB shared L3 cache, compared to 20 MB, likely contributes to the compression and sorting advantages.

The Core 5 211TE's smallest deficits appear in Cinebench R23 single-core, prime number finding, and physics simulation. The 15.6% single-core gap indicates that its 4.80 GHz boost clock provides reasonable per-thread capability, though the Core 9 270H's 5.80 GHz boost clock still prevails. The 35.7% prime number gap and 35% physics gap are the second and third smallest margins, suggesting the Core 5 211TE handles integer-heavy and physics workloads relatively better than memory-intensive or encryption-heavy tasks.

Architecturally, the Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process node and a 215 mm² die size. The Core 9 270H uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-H codename, also on a 10 nm process node, but its die size is not recorded. Both processors share the same 45 W TDP, making power consumption identical on paper.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H averages 38335, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The Core 9 270H also ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the Core 9 270H and 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 211TE.

Q: How do the cache configurations differ?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core. The Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. The Core 9 270H has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports ECC memory. The Core 9 270H uses Intel BGA 1744 and does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 270H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineups and target different market segments. The Core 5 211TE is a desktop part using the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Core 9 270H is a mobile part using the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 9 generation under the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 9 270H's die size is not recorded. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 9 270H provides 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This core advantage translates directly into the multi-threaded benchmark results, where the Core 9 270H leads by 32.2% to 50.1% across Cinebench tests and 35% to 65.2% across PassMark tests.

Cache hierarchies differ in L2 and L3 capacity. The Core 5 211TE allocates 1.25 MB L2 per core, while the Core 9 270H allocates 2 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 totals 20 MB for the Core 5 211TE and 24 MB for the Core 9 270H. Both use 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support is similar, with both processors accepting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configurations. The Core 5 211TE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 9 270H's memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Core 9 270H.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 5 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 270H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 9 270H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Clock speeds favor the Core 9 270H. Its base clock is 2.70 GHz and boost clock is 5.80 GHz, compared to 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost for the Core 5 211TE. Both processors share a 45 W TDP and are not multiplier-unlocked. Release dates differ by less than a month, with the Core 5 211TE released on 2025-01-12 and the Core 9 270H on 2024-12-17. Both are currently active in production. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, and for the Core 9 270H it is $697.