Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

The data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Across every recorded benchmark, the Core Ultra 5 245 delivers significantly higher scores. The Core 5 211TE does not secure a single victory in the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core Ultra 5 245 wins all of them. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 245 is 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 211TE averages 15,370, which places it in the 69th percentile. This positions the Ultra 5 245 in a different performance class entirely.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest relative advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 appears in prime number finding. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the Ultra 5 245 scoring 365 against 72 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of -80.3%. Floating point math also shows a massive divide, with the Ultra 5 245 scoring 120,548 versus 26,150, a -78.3% delta. Data encryption favors the Ultra 5 245 by -76.1% (30,236 versus 7,231), and extended instructions show a -74.1% gap (33,304 versus 8,615).

The Cinebench suite confirms the trend. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32,924, while the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, a -62.9% delta. The single-core R23 result shows 4,648 versus 1,722, a -63% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 13,828 versus 5,124 (-62.9%), and R20 single-core shows 1,952 versus 723 (-63%). The R15 results mirror this pattern exactly: multicore 3,318 versus 1,229 (-63%), single-core 468 versus 173 (-63%).

The PassMark multithread test shows the Ultra 5 245 scoring 38,706 against 11,685, a -69.8% delta. Random string sorting also shows a -69.8% delta (49,140 versus 14,838). Integer math shows 91,187 versus 33,991, a -62.7% delta. The physics test has the smallest relative gap in the entire dataset, with the Ultra 5 245 scoring 2,569 versus 1,278, a -50.3% delta. Single-thread performance shows 4,394 versus 1,408, a -68% delta. Data compression shows 400,942 versus 133,434, a -66.7% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins every workload category recorded in the database. There is no benchmark where the Core 5 211TE comes out ahead. The Ultra 5 245 dominates both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 is more than two and a half times the Core 5 211TE score of 1,722. In multithreaded rendering, the R23 multicore score of 32,924 nearly triples the 12,201 of the Core 5 211TE.

The Ultra 5 245 also shows strength in memory-sensitive and encryption-heavy workloads. Its data encryption score of 30,236 is more than four times the 7,231 of the Core 5 211TE. The data compression score of 400,942 is roughly three times the 133,434 of the Core 5 211TE. The largest proportional win is in prime number calculation, where the Ultra 5 245 score of 365 dwarfs the 72 of the Core 5 211TE.

The Core 5 211TE has no recorded wins. Its only relative strength is that the physics test gap of -50.3% is the smallest margin of defeat, meaning the Core 5 211TE is least disadvantaged in that specific workload. The Core 5 211TE still loses that test by a factor of two, so this is not a competitive advantage, merely the closest result in the dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different sockets, nodes, and internal designs. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core 5 211TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 245 is based on Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it has more physical cores but no hyperthreading. The cache hierarchy also differs. 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 Core Ultra 5 245 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Core Ultra 5 245 uses a larger die at 243 mm², compared to 215 mm² for the Core 5 211TE. The database also records 17,800 million transistors for the Core Ultra 5 245, while the transistor count for the Core 5 211TE is not listed. Memory support differs, with the Core 5 211TE supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory, but the memory bandwidth is higher for the Ultra 5 245 at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capability differs, with the Core 5 211TE offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and the Core Ultra 5 245 offering Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 5 245 also has a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a TDP of 65 W, while the Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, compared to 15,370 for the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32,924, while the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, giving the Ultra 5 245 a -62.9% delta advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 support ECC memory.

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

A: The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has the smaller relative deficit in the head-to-head results?

A: The smallest gap is in the PassMark physics test, where the Core 5 211TE trails by -50.3%, with scores of 1,278 versus 2,569.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Core 5 211TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses TSMC's 3 nm process.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based on the recorded data:

• Cores: 10 (Core 5 211TE) versus 14 (Core Ultra 5 245)
• Threads: 16 versus 14
• Base Clock: 1.70 GHz versus 3.50 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz
• TDP: 45 W versus 65 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Arrow Lake-S
• Process Node: 10 nm versus 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Transistors: Not listed versus 17,800 million
• Die Size: 215 mm² versus 243 mm²
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 3 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 20 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
• Launch MSRP: The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a launch MSRP of $270.

The Verdict

The benchmark data gives a clear result. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is the faster processor in every measured category. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its average benchmark score of 48,995 is more than triple the 15,370 of the Core 5 211TE. Its 90th percentile ranking versus 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE reinforces that this is not a close contest. The Ultra 5 245 also offers more physical cores, newer architecture, a smaller process node, higher clocks, larger caches, and greater memory bandwidth.

The Core 5 211TE offers a lower TDP of 45 W, which may suit systems with tighter thermal limits. It also retains DDR4 memory support, which can be relevant for builds reusing existing DDR4 modules. The Core 5 211TE uses the LGA 1700 socket, while the Core Ultra 5 245 requires LGA 1851. The data does not show any performance category where the Core 5 211TE leads. Buyers who prioritize the recorded workloads, which cover rendering, encryption, compression, math, physics, and single-threaded tasks, should select the Core Ultra 5 245. The Core 5 211TE is only viable when its lower TDP, DDR4 compatibility, or socket choice is the deciding factor.