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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Core Ultra 5 245T wins every single test, with the Core 5 211TE failing to take a single benchmark. The margin of victory varies significantly by workload type, ranging from a relatively modest 43.9% advantage in PassMark physics to a dominant 77.8% lead in prime number finding.

In the Cinebench suite, the Ultra 5 245T delivers roughly double the performance of the Core 5 211TE. The R15 multicore test shows the Ultra scoring 2641 against 1229 for the Core 5, a 53.5% difference. The R15 singlecore run follows the same pattern: 372 versus 173, again a 53.5% gap. The R20 multicore result lands at 11007 versus 5124 (53.4% delta), while R20 singlecore shows 1553 against 723 (53.4% delta). The R23 multicore score of 26208 versus 12201 and the R23 singlecore score of 3699 versus 1722 both show identical 53.4% deltas. This consistency across the Cinebench versions indicates that the architectural advantage of the Ultra 5 245T scales uniformly in both single-threaded and multi-threaded CPU rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Ultra 5 245T extends its lead even further. The largest margin appears in the find prime numbers test, where the Ultra scores 324 against just 72 for the Core 5, a 77.8% deficit for the older chip. Floating point math shows a 75.9% gap, with scores of 108499 versus 26150. Data encryption demonstrates a 69.4% difference, recording 23656 against 7231. Single-thread performance in PassMark shows a 67.8% delta, with the Ultra posting 4367 versus 1408. Integer math follows closely at 61.7%, with 88676 versus 33991. Extended instructions show a 61.0% difference, scoring 22071 against 8615.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still substantial margins. Multithread performance lands at 30833 versus 11685, a 62.1% delta. Random string sorting records 34931 against 14838, a 57.5% difference. Data compression shows 283812 versus 133434, a 53.0% gap. The narrowest margin in the entire comparison appears in the PassMark physics test, where the Ultra scores 2278 against 1278 for the Core 5, a 43.9% difference. Even this smallest advantage remains decisive, confirming that the Ultra 5 245T holds a commanding lead in every measured category.

The average benchmark score data reinforces this dominance. The Core Ultra 5 245T achieves an average benchmark score of 38194, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which puts it in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra include the AMD Ryzen 7 250 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14490F at +0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600HX at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at +0.2%. The Core 5 211TE sits near the AMD EPYC 7543 (-0.7%), AMD EPYC 7702P (+1.6%), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (-2.0%), and Intel Core i3-1315U (+2.3%). These rival comparisons place both processors in entirely different performance tiers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Arrow Lake-S codename within the Core Ultra Series 2, built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size measures 243 mm² and it contains 17,800 million transistors, a figure not recorded for the Core 5 211TE.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 245T offers 14 cores and 14 threads. This means the Core 5 relies on hyperthreading to reach 16 threads from 10 physical cores, whereas the Ultra operates with one thread per core across its 14 physical cores. Despite having fewer threads, the Ultra still outperforms the Core 5 dramatically in all multithreaded tests, indicating that its newer cores deliver far higher per-thread throughput.

Cache hierarchies also diverge significantly. The Core 5 211TE carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 245T provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Every level of cache is larger on the Ultra, which contributes to its superior single-thread performance in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 245T supports DDR5 only. Both run dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth figures are not equal: the Core 5 records 76.8 GB/s, while the Ultra achieves 102.4 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCI Express connectivity also differs, with the Core 5 offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and the Ultra offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics move to a different tier on the Ultra. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 245T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 fits Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra requires Intel Socket 1851. Base clocks show 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 versus 2.20 GHz for the Ultra, and boost clocks reach 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz respectively. The thermal design power differs, with the Core 5 rated at 45 and the Ultra at 65. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates sit close together, with the Core 5 released on 2025-01-12 and the Ultra on 2025-01-06. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 is $221, while the Ultra carries a launch MSRP of $270.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T wins every single-threaded test. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 372 versus 173, R20 shows 1553 versus 723, R23 shows 3699 versus 1722, and PassMark single-thread shows 4367 versus 1408. The deltas range from 53.4% to 67.8% in favor of the Ultra.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap?

A: The Ultra 5 245T leads by 53.4% to 53.5% in the Cinebench multicore tests. PassMark multithread shows a 62.1% delta with 30833 versus 11685. The largest multicore-related margin appears in PassMark floating point math at 75.9%, where the Ultra scores 108499 versus 26150.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T support ECC memory according to the recorded specifications.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. The Core 5 has 16 threads versus 14 for the Ultra, but the Ultra still wins all multithreaded benchmarks.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth specifications compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with the Core 5 supporting DDR4 and DDR5 and the Ultra supporting DDR5 only.

Specification Differences

The processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 10 for the Core 5 211TE versus 14 for the Ultra 5 245T. Thread count: 16 versus 14. Base clock: 1.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. Thermal design power: 45 versus 65. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Arrow Lake-S. Generation: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Die size: 215 mm² versus 243 mm². Transistors: not recorded for the Core 5, versus 17,800 million for the Ultra. 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 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Release date: 2025-01-12 versus 2025-01-06. Launch MSRP: $221 versus $270. Part number: SRQDL versus SRVFF. Average benchmark score: 15370 versus 38194. Percentile: 69 versus 86. Both processors share the same manufacturer, market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, and locked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The data shows no workload where the Intel Core 5 211TE secures a victory. The Ultra dominates rendering workloads as shown by the Cinebench suite, with margins around 53% across all versions. The Ultra also leads in PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The closest contest appears in PassMark physics, where the Ultra leads by 43.9%. This remains a substantial margin, but it is the smallest relative advantage in the entire comparison. The largest margins appear in PassMark find prime numbers (77.8%) and floating point math (75.9%), suggesting the Ultra's newer architecture handles complex mathematical operations with particular efficiency.

The Core 5 211TE offers some distinguishing features that the Ultra lacks, though these do not translate into benchmark wins. It supports DDR4 memory, which the Ultra does not. Its thermal design power of 45 is lower than the Ultra's 65, and its launch MSRP of $221 is below the Ultra's $270. The Core 5 also uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which may factor into system compatibility decisions. However, in terms of measured performance, the Ultra 5 245T is the clear winner across all 17 recorded benchmarks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers an unambiguous verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every measured test. The 17-0 head-to-head sweep leaves no ambiguity about which processor delivers higher performance. The Ultra posts an average benchmark score of 38194 against 15370 for the Core 5, a difference that places the two CPUs in different performance tiers entirely, as reflected by their respective 86th and 69th percentiles.

The Ultra's advantages stem from its newer architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC versus the 10 nm process for the Core 5. Its 14 cores, larger cache hierarchy, higher clocks, and greater memory bandwidth all contribute to the consistent performance lead. Even in the closest test, PassMark physics, the Ultra holds a 43.9% edge, and in the most demanding mathematical workloads it nearly quadruples the Core 5's output.

For workloads that depend heavily on CPU performance, including rendering, encryption, compression, and mathematical computation, the recorded data points squarely to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T. The Core 5 211TE retains certain platform advantages, such as DDR4 memory support and a lower thermal design power, but these do not appear in the benchmark results as performance wins. Users prioritizing measured throughput should select the Ultra 5 245T, while those constrained by platform or power considerations may still consider the Core 5 211TE, but with the understanding that it will deliver substantially lower performance in every benchmark recorded in the database.