Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every single recorded test. Across 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins all of them, with the Core 5 211TE recording zero wins. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 66,855, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15,370. This places the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE.

For workloads that stress all cores, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,867 is more than double the 12,201 scored by the Core 5 211TE. The Passmark multithread score of 51,596 versus 11,685 reinforces this gap. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus also delivers substantially higher single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,261 against 1,722 for the Core 5 211TE.

The Core 5 211TE serves a different purpose entirely. It is a 45 watt part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a 125 watt part on Intel Socket 1851. The lower power envelope of the Core 5 211TE, combined with its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, makes it suited to systems that prioritize energy efficiency and platform flexibility over raw throughput. The data shows no scenario in which the Core 5 211TE closes the performance gap with its rival.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has an average benchmark score of 66,855, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15,370.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 30,867, which is 60.5% higher than the Core 5 211TE score of 12,201.

Q: Does the Core 5 211TE win any benchmark?

A: No. The Core 5 211TE has zero wins across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins all 17.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the difference in the 93rd and 69th percentile ratings?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 93% of recorded processors. The Core 5 211TE sits in the 69th percentile.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Core 5 211TE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The die sizes differ accordingly: 215 mm² for the Core 5 211TE and 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million, while the Core 5 211TE has no transistor count recorded.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, implying a hybrid layout with some cores supporting simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it has no multithreading advantage per core. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Core 5 211TE still produces two extra threads beyond its core count. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus instead relies on its higher core count, higher clock speeds, and newer process node for performance.

Cache hierarchies are also different. 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 250K Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Every level of cache is larger on the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

Memory bandwidth differs as well. The Core 5 211TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus reaches 115.2 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus also provides more PCIe lanes, with 20 Gen 5 lanes compared to 16 Gen 5 lanes on the Core 5 211TE. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 211TE does not.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several distinct differences between the two CPUs.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |

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

| Cores | 10 | 18 |

| Threads | 16 | 18 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 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 | 30 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-03-10 |

| Part number | SRQDL | SA4UZ |

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has a higher base clock by 2.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.50 GHz. Its TDP is 80 W higher. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 memory, which the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus does not. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, while the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is $199.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus dominates every head-to-head comparison. The largest margin appears in Passmark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 486 against 72 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of 85.2%. The Core 5 211TE trails by more than 80% in three other Passmark tests: data encryption (7,231 versus 42,144, delta 82.8%), floating point math (26,150 versus 162,692, delta 83.9%), and extended instructions (8,615 versus 44,565, delta 80.7%).

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 4,640 versus 1,229, a 73.5% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 18,442 versus 5,124, a 72.2% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 30,867 versus 12,201, a 60.5% lead. Single-core tests show smaller but still substantial gaps. Cinebench R15 single-core has the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 328 against 173, a 47.3% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core has 2,603 versus 723, a 72.2% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core has 2,261 versus 1,722, a 23.8% lead.

Passmark multithread shows 51,596 for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus against 11,685 for the Core 5 211TE, a 77.4% lead. Passmark integer math shows 125,091 versus 33,991, a 72.8% lead. Passmark random string sorting shows 69,090 versus 14,838, a 78.5% lead. Passmark physics shows 3,494 versus 1,278, a 63.4% lead. Passmark single thread shows 4,757 versus 1,408, a 70.4% lead, and the duplicate Passmark singlethread entry confirms the same figures.

The data also provides context against other CPUs. The Core 5 211TE sits within 2.3% of the Intel Core i3-1315U and within 1.6% of the AMD EPYC 7702P in average score. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2% and the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus sits within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6515P and within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 4465P. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX by 0.9% and leads its close sibling, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, by 1.1%.

The consistency of the results is notable. There is no workload category where the Core 5 211TE comes close to matching the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The smallest delta in the entire comparison is 23.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is still a decisive margin. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus delivers across the board, from integer and floating point math to encryption, compression, and physics workloads.