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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX wins every single recorded test, 17 wins to zero for the Intel Core 5 211TE. The smallest margin appears in PassMark physics, where the Ultra 5 leads by 49.4%, while the largest gap is in find prime numbers, where the Ultra 5 is 79.9% ahead. Across the Cinebench suite, the deltas are remarkably consistent, with the Ultra 5 holding a 62.3% advantage in R15 multicore, R20 multicore, R20 single-core, and R23 multicore, and a 62.4% edge in R15 single-core.

Looking at raw scores, the Cinebench R23 multicore result illustrates the scale of the difference: the Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 32,358 versus 12,201 for the Core 5 211TE. In single-core R23, the Ultra 5 delivers 4,568 points compared to 1,722, a gap that confirms not just more cores but substantially higher per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 multicore numbers follow the same pattern: 13,590 for the Ultra 5 against 5,124 for the 211TE.

PassMark workloads reinforce the trend. In integer math, the Ultra 5 scores 92,150 versus 33,991, a 63.1% lead. Floating-point math shows an even larger spread: 120,735 versus 26,150, a 78.3% advantage. Data compression favors the Ultra 5 at 393,071 versus 133,434, a 66.1% delta, while data encryption shows the Ultra 5 at 30,022 versus 7,231, a 75.9% margin. Extended instructions land at 31,212 versus 8,615, a 72.4% gap, and random string sorting at 47,616 versus 14,838, a 68.8% difference.

The multithreaded PassMark score captures overall throughput: 38,069 for the Ultra 5 versus 11,685 for the 211TE, a 69.3% lead. Single-thread PassMark also favors the Ultra 5 heavily, 4,481 versus 1,408, a 68.6% margin. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Core Ultra 5 245HX averages 48,287 across all benchmarks, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15,370. In percentile terms, the Ultra 5 ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Given the head-to-head results, the Core 5 211TE has no recorded benchmark victories. Every measured workload, from compression to encryption to physics simulation, favors the Core Ultra 5 245HX. The nearest rivals for the 211TE provide some context: it sits within 2.3% of the Intel Core i3-1315U and within 1.6% of the AMD EPYC 7702P, and it is 2% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U and 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 7543. This places the 211TE in a performance class that is competitive with older or lower-tier processors, but it cannot challenge the Ultra 5.

The Core Ultra 5 245HX, by contrast, sits near much stronger company. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (0.2% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4345P (0.4% behind), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.7% behind). The Ultra 5's average score of 48,287 places it within a narrow band of these high-end parts, meaning it trades blows with desktop-class silicon like the i5-14600K even though it is a mobile processor.

For use-case segmentation, the data points to the Ultra 5 for any compute-intensive task. The physics score of 2,526 versus 1,278 indicates better simulation throughput, while the prime number finding score of 359 versus 72 shows a massive advantage in integer-heavy, branch-predictor-stressing workloads. The floating-point math result of 120,735 versus 26,150 suggests the Ultra 5 is far better suited for scientific or engineering calculations. The 211TE, with no wins, cannot be recommended for any workload where the Ultra 5 is an option.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lines with distinct designs. The Core 5 211TE is based on the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating that some cores support hyper-threading. Its base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and it uses a 45 W TDP. The 211TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with a production status of Active and a release date of January 12, 2025.

The Core Ultra 5 245HX belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake-HX architecture. It is built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The Ultra 5 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyper-threading; each core is a full physical thread. Its base clock is 3.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and its TDP is 55 W. It is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2114, also released on January 12, 2025, and it is multiplier-unlocked, unlike the locked 211TE.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The 211TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches in the Ultra 5 partly explain its single-thread advantage, as more cache per core reduces memory latency. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 3 nm, also contributes to the clock speed gap: the Ultra 5 boosts to 5.10 GHz despite a higher core count.

Memory support diverges as well. The 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 supports only DDR5, still dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it lacks ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ too, with the 211TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Ultra 5 using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 48EU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. However, the 211TE has 16 threads due to hyper-threading, while the Ultra 5 has 14 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 32,358 versus 12,201 for the Core 5 211TE, a 62.3% advantage for the Ultra 5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX does not.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245HX has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory, but the Ultra 5 only supports DDR5, whereas the 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: Are these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 211TE does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 1.70 GHz | 3.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not specified | 17,800 million |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 48EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not specified |

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a decisive outcome: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded test. The Ultra 5's average benchmark score of 48,287 is more than three times the 211TE's 15,370, and its 90th percentile ranking versus the 69th percentile for the 211TE confirms a different performance tier. The smallest advantage, 49.4% in PassMark physics, still represents a substantial lead, while the largest, 79.9% in find prime numbers, shows an enormous gap in integer processing.

For buyers selecting between these two, the data points clearly to the Core Ultra 5 245HX for any workload that benefits from raw compute throughput. The 211TE's only advantages are its lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, its support for DDR4 memory, and its ECC capability, which may matter in specific reliability-sensitive desktop applications. The 211TE also has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Ultra 5 has no recorded launch price. But in terms of measured performance, the Ultra 5 wins every category, from single-thread to multithread, from encryption to floating-point math. The 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 and EPYC 7702P, indicating it competes with older server parts, while the Ultra 5's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, a strong desktop processor. The verdict from the data is that the Core Ultra 5 245HX is the superior processor for essentially all compute-intensive tasks, with the 211TE serving only where its lower power draw, ECC support, or DDR4 compatibility are required.