Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL present a striking asymmetry in the database: the Core 5 211TE has a full suite of recorded benchmark results, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL has no benchmark entries at all. This means there are zero head-to-head benchmark comparisons available between the two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors stand at zero. Any direct score comparison is therefore impossible with the recorded data.

What can be analyzed instead is the Core 5 211TE's position within the broader database. Its average benchmark score is 15370, which places it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7543 with an average score of 15477, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U with 15682, the AMD EPYC 7702P with 15130, and the Intel Core i3-1315U with 15022. The delta percentages show the Core 5 211TE trails the EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, trails the Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, and leads the EPYC 7702P by 1.6% and the Core i3-1315U by 2.3%. These are narrow margins, all within a few percentage points, indicating the Core 5 211TE sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The Core 5 211TE's individual benchmark scores reveal its strengths. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 12201, while single-core reaches 1722. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 5124 and single-core 723. Cinebench R15 multicore is 1229 and single-core 173. The PassMark suite adds more detail: multithread score of 11685, single-thread of 1408, integer math at 33991, floating point math at 26150, extended instructions at 8615, data compression at 133434, data encryption at 7231, physics at 1278, find prime numbers at 72, and random string sorting at 14838.

The Core Ultra 5 135UL, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile. With no recorded scores and no nearest rivals listed, the database offers no measured performance data for this processor. The absence of data does not imply poor performance; it simply means the database has not yet captured benchmark results for this unit.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211TE wins every measurable category by default, since it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data. Its multicore results indicate strong parallel processing capability: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12201 and PassMark multithread score of 11685 both reflect a processor that handles threaded workloads effectively. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1722 and PassMark single-thread at 1408. The integer math score of 33991 and floating point math score of 26150 suggest balanced arithmetic performance across both integer and floating point operations. Data compression at 133434 and random string sorting at 14838 point to solid memory and cache handling in data-intensive tasks. The encryption score of 7231 and extended instructions score of 8615 indicate capable cryptographic and SIMD workload performance. The physics score of 1278 and find prime numbers score of 72 round out the suite.

The Core Ultra 5 135UL, lacking recorded benchmarks, cannot be declared a winner in any measured category. Its specifications, however, differ meaningfully. It uses a Meteor Lake architecture with 12 cores and 14 threads, compared to the Core 5 211TE's Bartlett Lake architecture with 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 135UL has a lower base clock of 1.60 GHz and lower boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz and 4.80 GHz for the Core 5 211TE. The Core Ultra 5 135UL carries a 15 W TDP, substantially lower than the 45 W TDP of the Core 5 211TE. Its L3 cache is 12 MB shared, while the Core 5 211TE has 20 MB shared. The Core Ultra 5 135UL features Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics, whereas the Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. Memory bandwidth for the Core Ultra 5 135UL is rated at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE. The Core Ultra 5 135UL supports only DDR5 memory, while the Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 135UL does not support ECC memory, but the Core 5 211TE does. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core Ultra 5 135UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while the Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion for the Core 5 211TE: it is a measured, competitive processor with benchmark results across 17 tests and a 69th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals are all within roughly 2% of its average score, which places it in the middle of a cluster of capable server and mobile processors. The Core 5 211TE's 20 MB of shared L3 cache, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and ECC memory support suggest it is positioned for workstation or entry-server type duties where data integrity and I/O bandwidth matter. Its 45 W TDP and desktop market segment reinforce this interpretation.

The Core Ultra 5 135UL, with no benchmark data, cannot be assessed on measured performance. Its specifications indicate a lower-power part at 15 W, with a smaller 12 MB L3 cache, slower clocks, and fewer PCIe lanes. Its 12 cores and 14 threads give it more physical cores but fewer threads than the Core 5 211TE, which has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 135UL uses a smaller 7 nm process node versus 10 nm for the Core 5 211TE, and it was released earlier, in April 2024, compared to January 2025 for the Core 5 211TE. Its launch MSRP is $331, while the Core 5 211TE launched at $221. The Core Ultra 5 135UL's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 64EU, is a more modern GPU block than UHD Graphics 730, which may matter for systems relying on the iGPU.

From the recorded data alone, the Core 5 211TE is the only processor with demonstrated performance. The Core Ultra 5 135UL remains an unmeasured quantity in the database. The Core 5 211TE's higher clock speeds, larger cache, ECC support, and broader PCIe capability all point to a part designed for sustained, reliable throughput. The Core Ultra 5 135UL's lower TDP and newer process node suggest an efficiency-focused design, but the database does not yet contain the scores to confirm how that translates into real-world results. Users requiring measured performance should look to the Core 5 211TE. Users prioritizing low power draw and integrated graphics capability may find the Core Ultra 5 135UL interesting, but the lack of benchmark data means no performance claims can be attached to it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Core 5 211TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 211TE trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, while leading the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6% and the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3% in average score.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, using a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135UL uses the Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 1, fabricated on a 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

The cache hierarchies differ notably. The Core 5 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 Core Ultra 5 135UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Core Ultra 5 135UL has more per-core cache but significantly less shared cache overall.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL supports DDR5 only, with the exact configuration depending on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE and 89.6 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 135UL.

PCIe connectivity represents another architectural split. The Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL provides Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes. The Core 5 211TE also supports ECC memory, whereas the Core Ultra 5 135UL does not. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. The production status for both is listed as Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL has a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 W, compared to 15 W for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. The die size of the Core 5 211TE is 215 mm², while the die size for the Core Ultra 5 135UL is not recorded. The Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL was released on 2024-04-07 with a launch MSRP of $331. The part numbers differ as well: SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE and SRN97 for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE and 89.6 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Core Ultra 5 135UL. PCIe configuration shows Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 5 211TE and Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. The integrated graphics units are UHD Graphics 730 and Arc Xe-LPG 64EU, respectively. Cache sizes differ: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 for the Core 5 211TE versus 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 211TE and 7 nm for the Core Ultra 5 135UL. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier option.