Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL are both 45-watt desktop processors from Intel, yet they represent distinctly different design philosophies. The 211TE is a Bartlett Lake part on the older LGA 1700 platform, while the 125HL is a Meteor Lake-PS part on the newer LGA 1851 socket. The database contains a full set of benchmark results for the 211TE, but the 125HL currently has no recorded scores, which makes a direct performance comparison impossible from the available data. What can be analyzed are the architectural choices, the specification differences, and the competitive positioning of the 211TE based on its measured scores. This analysis relies strictly on the recorded facts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array between these two processors is empty. There are no direct comparison scores in the database for the Intel Core 5 211TE versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. Consequently, the wins counter for both parts sits at zero. The 125HL has no benchmark entries at all, so no Cinebench, PassMark, or any other performance metric exists for it in the database. The 211TE does have a complete set of scores, but without a corresponding set for the 125HL, a side-by-side walkthrough of wins and losses is not possible.

Focusing on the 211TE alone, its recorded results show a processor that performs best in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12201, while the single-core score is 1722. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5124 and the single-core score is 723. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multicore score of 1229 and a single-core score of 173. These numbers indicate that the multicore advantage is substantial, roughly seven times the single-core result in R23, which aligns with the 10-core, 16-thread configuration.

PassMark results for the 211TE follow a similar pattern. The multithread score is 11685, while the single-thread score is 1408. Integer math scores 33991, floating-point math scores 26150, and extended instructions score 8615. Data compression scores 133434, while data encryption scores 7231. Random string sorting scores 14838, and find prime numbers scores 72. Physics tests score 1278. These figures paint a picture of a capable desktop chip with strong integer and floating-point throughput.

The average benchmark score for the 211TE is 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide context for this average. The AMD EPYC 7543 has an average score of 15477, which is 0.7% higher than the 211TE. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15682 on average, putting it 2% higher. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 7702P averages 15130, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Core i3-1315U averages 15022, which is 2.3% lower. The 211TE sits comfortably in the middle of this group, slightly ahead of the EPYC 7702P and the i3-1315U, while slightly behind the EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 3 7440U.

The lack of any scores for the 125HL means the database cannot confirm whether it would outperform the 211TE in any test. The 125HL does have a higher core count and thread count, which suggests potential strength in multi-threaded scenarios, but no measured data backs that expectation. The only honest statement is that the head-to-head comparison is incomplete and cannot be resolved with current records.

The Verdict

The data dictates a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 211TE is the only one of these two processors with any recorded performance evidence. The 125HL has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of test results rather than a literal performance of zero. A buyer seeking a processor with verified benchmark data in this database would choose the 211TE without hesitation.

The 211TE also holds advantages in several measurable areas beyond raw scores. Its boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz, compared to the 125HL's 4.50 GHz. It supports ECC memory, which the 125HL does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 125HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. It also has a larger shared L3 cache at 20 MB versus 18 MB. The 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the 125HL supports DDR5 only, with the exact type depending on the motherboard.

The 125HL does counter with a higher core count of 14 versus 10, and more threads at 18 versus 16. It has a smaller process node at 7 nm versus 10 nm, which often correlates with better power efficiency per transistor. Its integrated graphics is the Arc Xe-LPG 112EU, which is a more advanced GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 in the 211TE. Its memory bandwidth is higher at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. These are real specification advantages, but they come without benchmark confirmation.

The launch MSRP for the 211TE is $221. The launch MSRP for the 125HL is $325. The price difference is notable, but the database does not include any performance data for the 125HL to justify the higher cost. From a pure data standpoint, the 211TE is the verified performer, while the 125HL remains an unmeasured quantity.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is significant. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, which falls under the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, under the Ultra 5 generation. The 211TE uses a 10 nm process node, while the 125HL uses a 7 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the smaller node for the 125HL suggests a more modern fabrication process.

The 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 125HL has 14 cores and 18 threads. The 125HL has a higher core count, but the 211TE has a higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Base clocks differ as well, with the 211TE at 1.70 GHz and the 125HL at 1.20 GHz. The 211TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the 125HL uses the Intel Socket 1851. This means the two processors are not interchangeable on the same motherboard.

Cache hierarchies differ. The 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The 125HL has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The 125HL has more per-core cache, but the 211TE has more total L3. The die size for the 211TE is 215 mm², while the die size for the 125HL is not recorded in the database.

Memory support also splits the two. The 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the 125HL supports DDR5 with the specific type depending on the motherboard. The 211TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 125HL reaches 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by the 211TE but not by the 125HL. PCIe connectivity differs: the 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 125HL offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different as well, with the 211TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the 125HL using Arc Xe-LPG 112EU.

The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 211TE was released on January 12, 2025, while the 125HL was released on April 7, 2024. The part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SRN9D for the 125HL.

Specification Differences

Comparing the specifications where the two differ requires a field-by-field look. The core count differs: 10 cores for the 211TE versus 14 for the 125HL. Threads differ: 16 versus 18. Base clock differs: 1.70 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. Boost clock differs: 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The socket is different: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. The architecture is different: Bartlett Lake versus Meteor Lake. The process node is different: 10 nm versus 7 nm.

Cache values differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core for the 211TE and 112 KB per core for the 125HL. L2 is 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 is 20 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the 211TE, DDR5 only for the 125HL. Memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC support differs: true for the 211TE, false for the 125HL. PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG 112EU. Release dates differ: January 12, 2025 versus April 7, 2024. Launch MSRP differs: $221 versus $325. The die size is recorded for the 211TE at 215 mm², but no die size is recorded for the 125HL.

Fields that are the same include the manufacturer, Intel for both, the TDP of 45 watts for both, the dual-channel memory bus for both, the desktop market segment for both, the Active production status for both, and the locked multiplier for both. The series field is null for the 211TE, while the 125HL is in the Core Ultra Series 1.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has 14 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is higher than the 76.8 GB/s of the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs of these processors?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 211TE is $221, and the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL is $325.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0 due to the lack of recorded tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in every category where the database has actual performance measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12201 and single-core score of 1722 stand as recorded evidence of its capabilities. Its PassMark multithread score of 11685 and single-thread score of 1408 further confirm its measured performance. The 211TE also wins on boost clock, with 4.80 GHz over 4.50 GHz. It wins on ECC support, on PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes, on the larger shared L3 cache of 20 MB versus 18 MB, and on memory flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support versus DDR5 only. It also has a lower launch MSRP of $221 versus $325.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL wins on specification points that do not require benchmark validation. It has more cores at 14 versus 10, and more threads at 18 versus 16. It uses a smaller 7 nm process node versus 10 nm. It has more L1 cache per core at 112 KB versus 80 KB, and more L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1.25 MB. It delivers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Its integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 112EU, is a more advanced GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 in the 211TE. It also uses the newer Intel Socket 1851 platform, while the 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

The use-case split is clear from the data. For anyone who relies on verified benchmark results, the 211TE is the only option with a recorded performance profile. For anyone who prioritizes core count, newer process technology, faster integrated graphics, or higher memory bandwidth, the 125HL offers those specifications, but without any measured scores to show how they translate into real-world performance. The database cannot confirm whether the 125HL would beat the 211TE in any specific workload, because no such test exists in the records. The 211TE remains the proven quantity, while the 125HL remains a collection of promising specifications awaiting validation.