Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks of the two processors compare?

A: Both processors have the same maximum boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Their base clocks differ, with the Core 5 211TE at 1.70 GHz and the Core Ultra 7 155HL at 1.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor uses a newer manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL is built on a 7 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process node.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics between the two?

A: The Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 7 155HL features Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 only, with capacity depending on the motherboard.

Q: How does the L3 cache size differ between the two models?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 155HL has a larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL represent two distinct design approaches within Intel's lineup. The Core 5 211TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake family, a 10 nm design that uses a conventional monolithic layout with 10 cores and 16 threads. Its architecture relies on a uniform core arrangement, reflected in the per-core cache allocations: 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache totals 20 MB. The die size is recorded at 215 mm².

The Core Ultra 7 155HL, by contrast, is part of the Core Ultra Series 1 based on the Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS variant. It uses a 7 nm process and incorporates a hybrid core topology, which accounts for the larger core count of 16 and thread count of 22. Cache allocations are larger across the board: 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This reflects a more complex memory hierarchy designed to feed additional execution resources.

The two processors also differ in platform connectivity. The Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 7 155HL uses the newer Intel Socket 1851 and supplies PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. That difference in PCIe generation and lane count indicates a shift in platform strategy between the two generations, with the newer part offering fewer but sufficient lanes for its intended desktop segment.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it flexibility across older and newer motherboards. The Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 only, with the exact configuration dependent on the motherboard. The measured memory bandwidth favors the Core Ultra 7 155HL at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 211TE but not on the Core Ultra 7 155HL.

Integrated graphics also separate the two designs. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, a more modest iGPU. The Core Ultra 7 155HL ships with Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, a substantially more capable graphics engine that aligns with the Meteor Lake architecture's focus on improved integrated graphics performance.

Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both are marked as active production parts. The release dates differ, with the Core Ultra 7 155HL launched in early April 2024 and the Core 5 211TE arriving in January 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between these two processors is limited by available data. The Core 5 211TE has an extensive set of recorded benchmark results, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL has no benchmark entries in the database. As a result, direct head-to-head scores do not exist for this pairing. The recorded data instead offers a profile for the Core 5 211TE and a specification-based comparison for the Core Ultra 7 155HL.

For the Core 5 211TE, Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 1229 in R15, 5124 in R20, and 12201 in R23. Single-core scores reach 173 in R15, 723 in R20, and 1722 in R23. PassMark results include a multithread score of 11685 and a single-thread score of 1408. Additional PassMark subtests record 33991 in integer math, 26150 in floating point math, 133434 in data compression, 7231 in data encryption, 8615 in extended instructions, 14838 in random string sorting, 1278 in physics, and 72 in find prime numbers.

The Core Ultra 7 155HL, with its 16 cores, 22 threads, and larger 24 MB L3 cache, would be expected to outperform the Core 5 211TE in heavily threaded workloads based on the core and thread disparity. However, no measured scores exist to confirm this. The Core 5 211TE's average benchmark score is 15370, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 with an average score of 15477 and a delta of -0.7%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 with a delta of -2%, the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 with a delta of 1.6%, and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022 with a delta of 2.3%. These rival deltas show the Core 5 211TE sitting within a narrow band of roughly -2% to +2.3% around its average score, indicating tight competition in that performance tier.

Because the Core Ultra 7 155HL has no benchmark entries, its average benchmark score is listed as 0 and its percentile as 50, which reflects missing data rather than measured performance. The database cannot produce a meaningful head-to-head win count for either processor, as no shared tests exist.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge in several recorded specification fields. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 211TE versus 1.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. Boost clocks are identical at 4.80 GHz.

The process node differs, with the Core 5 211TE at 10 nm and the Core Ultra 7 155HL at 7 nm. Socket compatibility is split between Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211TE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. Cache sizes are larger on the Core Ultra 7 155HL: 112 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 2 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB, and 24 MB shared L3 versus 20 MB.

Memory support shows the Core 5 211TE accepting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL accepts DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 7 155HL at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Core Ultra 7 155HL. PCIe capabilities favor the Core 5 211TE with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE versus Arc Xe-LPG 128EU on the Core Ultra 7 155HL. The die size is recorded for the Core 5 211TE at 215 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. Release dates place the Core Ultra 7 155HL in April 2024 and the Core 5 211TE in January 2025. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221. The launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 7 155HL is $438.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE holds advantages in areas tied to platform flexibility and measured performance. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows it to drop into systems with either memory generation, which broadens its compatibility across existing motherboards. Its PCIe Gen 5 implementation with 16 CPU lanes provides higher bandwidth for expansion devices and storage. The inclusion of ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused workloads. Its recorded benchmark profile, including an average benchmark score of 15370 and a 69th percentile ranking, confirms solid performance within its tier, with nearest rivals clustered within roughly -2% to +2.3% of its average score.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL wins on raw resource allocation. Its 16 cores and 22 threads give it a clear structural edge in multi-threaded applications, and its larger L1, L2, and L3 caches support that wider execution footprint. The 7 nm process node suggests improved transistor density and potential efficiency gains over the 10 nm design. Its Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics are significantly more capable than UHD Graphics 730, making it the stronger choice for systems that rely on the iGPU for display output or light graphics work. The higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s also favors memory-intensive tasks.

In terms of measured data, the Core 5 211TE is the only one of the two with benchmark results in the database. Its single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 1408 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1722, indicates strong lightly threaded execution. The Core Ultra 7 155HL lacks recorded scores, so its performance profile remains unverified despite its superior specifications.

The use-case split is therefore defined by data availability and design intent. The Core 5 211TE suits environments where measured performance, memory flexibility, and ECC support matter, particularly in desktop systems built around Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 7 155HL targets workloads that can exploit its higher core count, larger cache, and more powerful integrated graphics, within the newer Socket 1851 platform. Without benchmark data for the Core Ultra 7 155HL, the database cannot quantify the performance gap, but the specification differences establish a clear direction for multi-threaded and graphics-oriented tasks.