Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V shows a decisive overall victory for the Ultra 5 228V, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded tests. The Core 5 211TE claims only a single win, but that win is substantial and worth examining closely.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE scores 12201 against the Ultra 5 228V's 9932, a 22.8% advantage. This is the largest margin of victory for either processor in the multicore category, and it reflects the Core 5 211TE's higher core count and thread count, which allow it to sustain heavier parallel workloads. The Ultra 5 228V, by contrast, trails in this specific render test despite winning the other Cinebench multi-core tests.

The Ultra 5 228V dominates in Cinebench R15 multi-core with a score of 1502.5 versus 1229, an 18.2% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 6491 against 5124, a 21.1% advantage. These results show the Ultra 5 228V delivering stronger performance in earlier Cinebench versions, while the Core 5 211TE reverses the trend in the newer R23 release.

Single-core performance heavily favors the Ultra 5 228V. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 267 versus 173, a 35.2% gap. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 916 against 723, also a 21.1% difference. The R23 single-core test is closer, with the Ultra 5 228V scoring 1758 against 1722, just a 2% edge. This narrowing gap in the newer test suggests the Core 5 211TE has competitive single-thread capabilities, but the Ultra 5 228V still leads.

PassMark tests reveal the largest disparities. In single-thread performance, the Ultra 5 228V scores 3836 against 1408, a 63.3% advantage, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Floating point math shows a 50.9% lead for the Ultra 5 228V, with scores of 53310 versus 26150. Prime number finding favors the Ultra 5 228V by 57.1%, scoring 168 against 72. Data encryption shows a 44.5% gap, 13032 versus 7231, and extended instructions show a 41.8% gap, 14801 versus 8615.

Multithreaded PassMark performance favors the Ultra 5 228V by 35.9%, with scores of 18227 versus 11685. Data compression shows a 23.3% lead for the Ultra 5 228V, 173924 versus 133434. Random string sorting favors the Ultra 5 228V by 30.2%, 21254 versus 14838. Integer math shows a 14.3% advantage for the Ultra 5 228V, 39679 versus 33991, and physics tests show a 16.9% lead, 1538 versus 1278.

The average benchmark score places the Ultra 5 228V at 21440, compared to 15370 for the Core 5 211TE, a difference of roughly 39%. The percentile rankings reflect this gap: the Ultra 5 228V sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Core 5 211TE is built on Bartlett Lake, a 10 nm Intel process, and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It is a desktop-class part with a 45 W TDP. The Ultra 5 228V belongs to the Lunar Lake architecture, the Core Ultra Series 2, manufactured on a 3 nm TSMC process. It uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket and is a mobile-class part with a 17 W TDP.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 228V offers 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 211TE's extra threads come from hyper-threading, which the Ultra 5 228V does not employ. This explains why the Core 5 211TE wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test despite losing other multi-core tests: it can schedule more concurrent threads, but each individual thread runs at a lower efficiency level.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 228V's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches contribute to its strong single-thread performance, while the Core 5 211TE's larger L3 pool benefits heavily threaded workloads.

Clock speeds show different strategies. The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Ultra 5 228V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core 5 211TE boosts higher, but the Ultra 5 228V starts from a higher base frequency. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs in scope. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ultra 5 228V also uses dual-channel memory, but its specific memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, and its bandwidth figure is not recorded. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 228V does not.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This makes the Core 5 211TE better suited for systems with multiple high-bandwidth expansion cards.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 228V uses Arc 130V. The release dates are separated by several months: the Core 5 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, while the Ultra 5 228V launched on 2024-09-23.

The Verdict

The recorded data paints a clear picture for different use cases. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is the stronger overall performer, winning 16 of 17 benchmarks and holding a 75th percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the Core 5 211TE's 69th percentile. Its advantages are most pronounced in single-threaded tasks, encryption, floating-point math, and compression workloads, where it leads by margins ranging from 23.3% to 63.3%.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has one notable strength: Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it beats the Ultra 5 228V by 22.8%. This suggests the Core 5 211TE's 10 cores and 16 threads provide an edge in certain rendering workloads that scale well with thread count. However, this advantage does not carry over to other multi-core tests, where the Ultra 5 228V leads by 18.2% to 35.9%.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, cryptographic operations, or math-intensive computation, the Ultra 5 228V is the data-backed choice. For users running workloads that closely resemble Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering, the Core 5 211TE offers a measurable edge. The Core 5 211TE also provides ECC memory support and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which may matter for specific platform requirements. The Ultra 5 228V operates at a much lower 17 W TDP compared to 45 W, which carries implications for thermal and power-constrained environments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only one, Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Ultra 5 228V scores 3836 against 1408, a 63.3% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 228V does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Ultra 5 228V boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V dominates across nearly every measured category. It wins all Cinebench R15 and R20 tests, both multi-core and single-core, with leads between 18.2% and 35.2%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it wins by a narrow 2% margin. All PassMark tests favor the Ultra 5 228V, including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. Its margins range from 14.3% in integer math to 63.3% in single-thread.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12201 against 9932, a 22.8% advantage. This single win is significant because it shows the Core 5 211TE can outperform the Ultra 5 228V in a modern, heavily threaded rendering workload, likely due to its 10 cores and 16 threads versus 8 cores and 8 threads.

The Ultra 5 228V also holds advantages in platform efficiency, with a 17 W TDP versus 45 W, and in per-core cache sizes, with 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core versus 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core for the Core 5 211TE. The Core 5 211TE counters with a larger 20 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB, plus ECC memory support and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 228V uses 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 211TE and 2.10 GHz for the Ultra 5 228V. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 4.50 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 45 W for the Core 5 211TE and 17 W for the Ultra 5 228V.

Sockets differ: the Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 211TE and 3 nm for the Ultra 5 228V, with the foundry being Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Ultra 5 228V has no recorded die size.

Cache hierarchies differ as noted: L1 per core is 80 KB versus 192 KB, L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 2.5 MB, and shared L3 is 20 MB versus 8 MB. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 211TE, while the Ultra 5 228V's support depends on the motherboard. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, with no recorded figure for the Ultra 5 228V. ECC memory is supported by the Core 5 211TE only.

PCIe connectivity: the Core 5 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 228V offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 211TE and Arc 130V for the Ultra 5 228V. Market segments are Desktop for the Core 5 211TE and Mobile for the Ultra 5 228V. Release dates are 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211TE and 2024-09-23 for the Ultra 5 228V. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Ultra 5 228V has no recorded launch MSRP.