CPU Comparison

The Intel Core i5-11400H and Intel Core 5 211TE are two active Intel processors that occupy the same overall performance percentile (69th) but achieve it through very different designs and benchmark profiles. The data shows a decisive head-to-head victory for the older mobile chip, which wins 15 of 17 shared benchmarks, yet the newer desktop part posts significant wins in two specific workloads that reveal its distinct architectural character.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the shared test suite is the PassMark single-thread score, where the Intel Core i5-11400H posts 2975 against the Intel Core 5 211TE’s 1408, a delta of 111.3%. This is not a marginal advantage; it is a doubling of the score. Benchmark results indicate that the mobile chip’s 4.50 GHz boost clock, combined with its Tiger Lake architecture, delivers far superior per-thread performance than the Bartlett Lake part’s 4.80 GHz boost clock suggests.

The multi-threaded Cinebench tests tell a consistent, if less dramatic, story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-11400H scores 12859 versus 12201 for the 211TE, a 5.4% lead. The same 5.4% delta appears in R20 multicore (5400 vs 5124) and R15 multicore (1296 vs 1229). Single-core Cinebench results mirror this pattern, with the i5-11400H leading by 5.2% in R15 (182 vs 173) and 5.4% in both R20 (762 vs 723) and R23 (1815 vs 1722). These consistent margins across all three Cinebench generations suggest a fundamental per-core efficiency advantage for the Tiger Lake design.

The PassMark integer math test produces the largest delta after single-thread performance, with the i5-11400H scoring 53286 against 33991 for the 211TE, a 56.8% advantage. Extended instructions follow closely, where the i5-11400H leads by 50.6% (12971 vs 8615). Data compression shows a 43% edge (190855 vs 133434), while random string sorting favors the i5-11400H by 51.7% (22512 vs 14838). Floating-point math sees a 22.6% gap (32060 vs 26150), and data encryption shows 28.7% (9309 vs 7231). The PassMark multithread score, which aggregates many of these workloads, gives the i5-11400H a 31.3% lead (15346 vs 11685).

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins exactly two tests, and both are instructive. The PassMark physics score of 1278 versus 678 for the i5-11400H represents a 46.9% advantage for the 211TE. The find prime numbers test goes to the 211TE as well, scoring 72 versus 47, a 34.7% lead. These two wins suggest the 211TE’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration has specific strengths in workloads that scale with raw core count rather than per-core efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400H has an average benchmark score of 15749, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, a difference of approximately 2.5%.

Q: How does the single-thread performance compare between the two?

A: The i5-11400H dominates, scoring 2975 in the PassMark single-thread test against 1408 for the 211TE, a 111.3% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a smaller but consistent edge, with 1815 versus 1722.

Q: What are the biggest wins for the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The 211TE wins the PassMark physics test by 46.9% (1278 vs 678) and the find prime numbers test by 34.7% (72 vs 47). These are its only two victories in the 17 shared benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-11400H has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports up to 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i5-11400H has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between raw compute throughput and specialized workload performance. For users who prioritize general-purpose computing, the Intel Core i5-11400H is the stronger choice based on its 15-2 head-to-head record and substantial leads in integer math, data compression, and single-thread tests. The 111.3% single-thread advantage alone makes it the better option for applications that rely on per-core responsiveness.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is preferable only in scenarios that specifically benefit from its physics simulation performance and prime number calculations, where it holds 46.9% and 34.7% leads respectively. These wins indicate a different processing profile suited to particular scientific or simulation workloads. The 211TE also offers a lower launch MSRP of $221 versus $250 for the i5-11400H, though the performance data suggests the higher-priced part delivers more value across the benchmark suite.

Neither processor emerges as universally superior. The i5-11400H wins the Cinebench suite by margins of 5.2% to 5.5%, but the 211TE’s wins in physics and prime numbers are substantially larger in percentage terms. The choice depends entirely on which workloads matter most to the user.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel Core i5-11400H has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with the i5-11400H at 2.20 GHz and the 211TE at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the i5-11400H reaching 4.50 GHz and the 211TE reaching 4.80 GHz. The TDP ratings are 35 for the i5-11400H and 45 for the 211TE.

The cache configurations diverge at the L3 level: the i5-11400H has 12 MB shared L3 cache, while the 211TE offers 20 MB shared. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core respectively. Memory support differs, with the i5-11400H supporting only DDR4 and the 211TE supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth reflects this, with the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the i5-11400H. ECC memory is supported only on the 211TE.

The PCIe configurations differ as well: the i5-11400H uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics for the i5-11400H and UHD Graphics 730 for the 211TE. The sockets are different, with the i5-11400H on Intel BGA 1787 and the 211TE on Intel Socket 1700. Die sizes are 190 mm² for the i5-11400H and 215 mm² for the 211TE.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these processors is significant. The Intel Core i5-11400H is built on Tiger Lake, specifically the Tiger Lake-H variant, and belongs to the Core 11th Gen series. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel, but the underlying designs are generations apart.

The release dates confirm the generational gap: the i5-11400H launched on 2021-05-10, while the 211TE launched on 2025-01-12. The market segments differ fundamentally, with the i5-11400H targeting mobile devices and the 211TE targeting desktop systems. This explains the socket differences and the TDP disparity.

The cache hierarchy reveals a shared design philosophy at the per-core level, with identical L1 and L2 cache sizes, but the L3 cache allocation differs substantially. The 211TE’s 20 MB shared L3 cache is 66.7% larger than the i5-11400H’s 12 MB, which aligns with its higher core count. The 211TE also adds DDR5 memory support and ECC functionality, features that are absent from the i5-11400H.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-11400H wins across the broad majority of benchmark categories. It leads in all three Cinebench versions for both single-core and multicore tests, with deltas ranging from 5.2% to 5.5%. In the PassMark suite, it wins data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. These wins span a range of 22.6% to 111.3%, showing dominance in both throughput and latency-sensitive workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins exclusively in physics simulation and prime number finding. The physics score of 1278 versus 678 suggests that its 10-core configuration excels in workloads that parallelize well across many threads, despite the per-thread deficits. The find prime numbers result, 72 versus 47, indicates strength in a specific mathematical workload that may benefit from the larger L3 cache or different instruction scheduling.

For general productivity, content creation, and everyday computing, the Intel Core i5-11400H is the clear choice based on the benchmark evidence. For specialized scientific computing, physics simulation, or prime number research, the Intel Core 5 211TE offers advantages that the mobile chip cannot match. The two processors serve different markets and different workloads, and the data supports selecting based on the specific application profile rather than any overall superiority claim.