Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i7-10850H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data reveals a clear split personality between these two Intel parts. The Intel Core 5 211TE dominates the Cinebench suite outright, while the Intel Core i7-10850H counters in specific Passmark workloads. Across 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core 5 211TE takes 11 wins, with the i7-10850H claiming 6.

The most decisive margin belongs to the Core 5 211TE in Passmark physics, where it scores 1278 against 718, a 78% advantage. That result suggests a substantial difference in computational throughput for physics simulations. The encryption test tells a similar story: 7231 versus 3890, a 85.9% gap favoring the newer part. Prime number finding also skews heavily toward the Core 5 211TE at 72 versus 41, a 75.6% lead.

However, the i7-10850H fights back in several integer-heavy tasks. Random string sorting goes to the i7 by 31.1%, with scores of 21537 versus 14838. Single-thread Passmark results are even more lopsided: 2668 versus 1408, a 47.2% deficit for the Core 5 211TE. That is a striking reversal, given that the Core 5 211TE wins every single-core Cinebench test by roughly 24.5% to 24.7%.

In the Cinebench family, the Core 5 211TE is consistently ahead by the same margin: 24.6% in R15 multi-core (1229 vs 986), 24.5% in R15 single-core (173 vs 139), and 24.7% across R20 and R23 for both single and multi-core. The consistency of that delta across all six Cinebench runs points to a uniform architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Integer math is another i7-10850H win, at 39919 versus 33991, a 14.9% margin. Extended instructions also favor the i7 by 17%, with 10381 versus 8615. Data compression goes to the i7 by 19.6%, scoring 165882 against 133434. Floating-point math is close, with the Core 5 211TE edging out 26150 versus 25216, just 3.7% apart. Multithread Passmark is nearly a tie: 11685 versus 11643, a 0.4% difference that technically goes to the Core 5 211TE.

Where Each One Wins

The usage split is defined by workload type. The Core 5 211TE excels in render-style workloads, physics calculations, and encryption tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 versus 9786 confirms a 24.7% advantage in sustained all-core rendering. The physics result (78% higher) and encryption result (85.9% higher) reinforce a pattern: this is a part built for parallel throughput in scientific, engineering, and security contexts.

Conversely, the i7-10850H wins where memory access patterns and per-thread efficiency matter more. Random string sorting (31.1% ahead) and data compression (19.6% ahead) are classic memory-latency-sensitive operations. The single-thread Passmark result (47.2% ahead) is the outlier, but it may reflect a different measurement methodology than Cinebench single-core, where the Core 5 211TE leads by 24.7%. The i7 also wins integer math (14.9%) and extended instructions (17%), suggesting a strength in branch-heavy, ALU-bound code.

The multithread Passmark score is effectively a draw, which means the two processors deliver similar aggregate throughput in that specific test. But the Cinebench multi-core results tell a different story, with the Core 5 211TE holding a consistent edge. This divergence suggests that the Passmark multithread test may not be as sensitive to the Core 5 211TE's extra cores and threads.

Given 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the Core 5 211TE should theoretically dominate any fully parallel workload. The data confirms that for Cinebench, physics, and encryption. The i7-10850H's wins are in tasks that often scale with cache efficiency and per-core IPC, which aligns with its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, though the single-thread Passmark gap (47.2%) seems disproportionate to that clock difference.

The Verdict

The database shows two distinct profiles. For users running Cinebench-class render workloads, the Core 5 211TE is the obvious choice: it is 24.7% faster in R23 multi-core and 24.7% faster in R23 single-core. For physics-heavy simulations and encryption, the Core 5 211TE is even more dominant, with 78% and 85.9% margins respectively.

The i7-10850H is the pick for tasks involving data compression, string sorting, or integer math, where it leads by 19.6%, 31.1%, and 14.9% respectively. Its single-thread Passmark score of 2668 versus 1408 is a red flag for the Core 5 211TE in legacy single-thread benchmarks, even though Cinebench single-core results contradict that finding.

The overall average benchmark score favors the i7-10850H: 16204 versus 15370, a 5.4% difference. The percentile rankings are close, with the i7 at the 70th percentile and the Core 5 211TE at the 69th. Those aggregate metrics suggest the i7-10850H is slightly stronger across the full benchmark suite, despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests. The wins the i7 secures are in high-weight workloads, while the Core 5 211TE's wins are numerous but sometimes in lower-impact tests.

For a render node or security appliance, the Core 5 211TE wins. For a general-purpose mobile workstation handling compression and integer workloads, the i7-10850H holds an edge. The data does not declare a universal winner; it declares two specialized ones.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-10850H has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How big is the Cinebench R23 multi-core gap?

A: The Core 5 211TE scores 12201, while the i7-10850H scores 9786. That is a 24.7% advantage for the Core 5 211TE.

Q: Which CPU is faster in single-thread Passmark?

A: The i7-10850H is significantly faster, scoring 2668 versus 1408, a 47.2% lead. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 5 211TE leads by 24.7% (1722 vs 1381).

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-10850H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The i7-10850H does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i7-10850H has 46.9 GB/s. The Core 5 211TE also supports DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the i7-10850H supports only DDR4.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process node, with a die size of 215 mm². The i7-10850H is Comet Lake-H on a 14 nm node, with no die size recorded. The Core 5 211TE is marked as a desktop part, while the i7-10850H is a mobile part.

The cache hierarchy differs notably. The Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the i7-10850H has 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE versus 12 MB shared on the i7-10850H. Those larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Core 5 211TE likely contribute to its Cinebench single-core advantage.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-10850H supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, but with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory; the i7-10850H does not.

PCIe generation differs as well. The Core 5 211TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the i7-10850H uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE versus a generic UHD Graphics on the i7-10850H.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211TE, Intel BGA 1440 for the i7-10850H. The release dates are separated by nearly five years, with the Core 5 211TE launching on 2025-01-12 and the i7-10850H on 2020-04-01. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i7-10850H has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The table below summarizes only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core i7-10850H |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Comet Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Comet Lake-H) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Die size | 215 mm² | null |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| ECC memory | true | false |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2020-04-01 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | null |

| Part number | SRQDL | SRH8P |

The base clock of 1.70 GHz on the Core 5 211TE is lower than the i7-10850H's 2.70 GHz, but the boost clocks are close at 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. The Core 5 211TE's lower base clock is offset by its higher core count and newer architecture. The i7-10850H's higher boost clock may explain its single-thread Passmark dominance, though the Cinebench single-core results contradict that theory. The process node advantage (10 nm versus 14 nm) and larger cache allocations give the Core 5 211TE a structural edge in most workloads, while the i7-10850H relies on its higher boost frequency and memory-sensitive optimizations in specific Passmark tests.