Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H occupy different corners of the Intel lineup, and the benchmark data reflects a substantial gap in performance. The Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, with no wins going to the Core 5 211TE. This is not a close contest by any measure, and the underlying specifications explain much of the separation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates every recorded benchmark category. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23991 against the Core 5 211TE's 12201, a delta of 49.1 percent. Single-core performance follows the same pattern: the Ultra 5 336H reaches 3387 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Core 5 211TE manages 1722, a 49.2 percent gap. The consistency of these margins across all Cinebench versions, R15, R20, and R23, suggests a fundamental architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The Ultra 5 336H delivers 280340 in data compression versus 133434 for the Core 5 211TE, a 52.4 percent lead. Data encryption shows an even larger gap, with the Ultra 5 336H scoring 21291 against 7231, a 66 percent difference. Floating point math heavily favors the Ultra 5 336H as well, with 82415 versus 26150, a 68.3 percent margin. Integer math is comparatively closer but still decisive, 62070 versus 33991, a 45.2 percent lead.

The only area where the Core 5 211TE does not fall behind by a wide margin is single-threaded PassMark performance, where it scores 1408. But the Ultra 5 336H still reaches 4013 in the same test, a 64.9 percent difference. The Core 5 211TE does not win any benchmark outright, so there is no use case where the data favors it over the Ultra 5 336H. The question is not which processor wins, but how much the gap matters for specific workloads.

The Verdict

The data points to one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger processor across every measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 34485 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370 and sits in the 69th percentile. The Ultra 5 336H's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700HX at 34554 and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333, bracket its average score within 0.2 and 0.4 percent respectively. The Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits near the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682, with deltas of 0.7 and 2 percent.

For users choosing between these two, the Ultra 5 336H is the clear pick for any compute-intensive task. It also does this at a lower 25 W TDP versus the Core 5 211TE's 45 W TDP, which makes the performance gap more notable. The Core 5 211TE does have advantages in platform flexibility, such as ECC memory support and a desktop socket, but none of these translate into benchmark wins. The Ultra 5 336H is a mobile part with 16 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, whereas the Core 5 211TE offers 10 cores, 16 threads, and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Despite the lower boost frequency, the Ultra 5 336H outperforms it in every test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head set appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ultra 5 336H scores 299 against 72 for the Core 5 211TE, a 75.9 percent difference. This test is sensitive to instruction efficiency and memory latency, and the Ultra 5 336H's newer Panther Lake architecture with its 3 nm process node appears to handle it far better.

Floating point math shows a 68.3 percent gap, with 82415 versus 26150. This workload benefits from the Ultra 5 336H's larger L1 cache of 192 KB per core and L2 cache of 2.5 MB per core, compared to 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 211TE. The extended instructions test also favors the Ultra 5 336H heavily, 24542 versus 8615, a 64.9 percent difference. Data encryption shows a similar 66 percent gap, with 21291 versus 7231.

Cinebench results are remarkably uniform across versions. R15 multi-core gives 2418 versus 1229, a 49.2 percent delta. R20 multi-core gives 10076 versus 5124, a 49.1 percent delta. R23 multi-core gives 23991 versus 12201, also 49.1 percent. Single-core deltas are almost identical, hovering near 49.2 percent in R15 and R20 and 49.2 percent in R23. This uniformity indicates that the performance difference is consistent across scaling levels, not just a multi-threaded effect.

PassMark multi-thread shows 28545 versus 11685, a 59.1 percent gap, while physics shows 2682 versus 1278, a 52.3 percent gap. Random string sorting gives 34402 versus 14838, a 56.9 percent difference. Integer math is the closest of the PassMark tests at 45.2 percent, but it still represents a decisive win for the Ultra 5 336H. The data compression test, 280340 versus 133434, shows a 52.4 percent lead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The Ultra 5 336H sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE.

Q: How many benchmark comparisons does each processor win?

A: The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17, and the Intel Core 5 211TE wins none.

Q: What is the difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 23991, and the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12201, giving the Ultra 5 336H a 49.1 percent advantage.

Q: Does the Core 5 211TE have any advantages in single-threaded performance?

A: No. The Core 5 211TE has a higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz, but it still loses all single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1722 versus 3387 for the Ultra 5 336H, a 49.2 percent deficit.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a 25 W TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel designs. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Its die size is 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture, specifically Panther Lake-H, and is built on a 3 nm process node, also at Intel. The die size for the Ultra 5 336H is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Ultra 5 336H has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, while the Core 5 211TE relies on hyperthreading to reach 16 threads from 10 cores. The cache hierarchy reflects the newer design: the Ultra 5 336H has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, versus 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core for the Core 5 211TE. The shared L3 cache is larger on the older part, 20 MB versus 18 MB, but the per-core L1 and L2 advantages of the Ultra 5 336H appear to matter more in the benchmark results.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE versus Intel Xe3 Graphics on the Ultra 5 336H.

Specification Differences

The socket is a major differentiator. The Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform, while the Ultra 5 336H uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile platform. Market segments reflect this: the Core 5 211TE is listed as Desktop, and the Ultra 5 336H is listed as Mobile.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Ultra 5 336H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The higher base clock on the Ultra 5 336H, combined with its higher core count, contributes to its performance lead, while the higher boost clock on the Core 5 211TE does not translate into single-core wins.

PCIe lane counts differ: the Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but bandwidth is higher on the Ultra 5 336H at 115.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support exists only on the Core 5 211TE. The release dates are far apart, with the Core 5 211TE launching on 2025-01-12 and the Ultra 5 336H on 2026-01-04. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no MSRP is recorded for the Ultra 5 336H. The part numbers are SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE and SA4RD for the Ultra 5 336H.