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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 211TE across a broad suite of workloads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has no benchmark entries. The Core 5 211TE therefore holds every measured advantage in this comparison, though the split between workloads reveals where its architecture concentrates its strength.

The Core 5 211TE posts its strongest relative results in multithreaded throughput. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 12201 points, while Cinebench R20 multicore records 5124 points and Cinebench R15 multicore lands at 1229 points. These scores indicate that the 10-core, 16-thread configuration scales well under sustained parallel load, which is typical for a desktop part with a 45 TDP envelope. PassMark multithread confirms the pattern with 11685 points, and integer math delivers 33991 points, showing robust performance in calculations that rely on parallel integer execution.

Single-thread performance is also competitive. The Core 5 211TE reaches 1722 points in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 723 points in Cinebench R20 singlecore. PassMark singlethread records 1408 points, and floating point math posts 26150 points. These figures suggest that the 4.80 GHz boost clock provides solid responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks, even though the base clock sits at 1.70 GHz.

Specialized workloads show distinct strengths. PassMark data compression scores 133434 points, which is the highest single result in the dataset. Data encryption hits 7231 points, and extended instructions reach 8615 points. Random string sorting produces 14838 points, while find prime numbers returns 72 points, a relatively modest figure that indicates this workload does not align with the processor's strengths. Physics simulation records 1278 points.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its wins column empty. Its architectural specifications, however, suggest a different focus. The 12-core, 14-thread layout with a 15 TDP implies a design optimized for efficiency rather than raw throughput. The smaller power envelope would typically translate to lower sustained clocks under load, but the database contains no measurements to confirm or refute that expectation.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided by data availability. The Core 5 211TE wins every measured category, from single-thread responsiveness to multithreaded rendering to specialized instruction workloads. The Core Ultra 7 155UL cannot claim any benchmark victory because no test results exist for it in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for workloads where measured performance matters. The Core 5 211TE delivers quantifiable results across all benchmark categories, with an average benchmark score of 15370 and a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 7 155UL shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a superior or inferior outcome.

For users who need verified throughput in rendering, encryption, compression, or general multithreaded tasks, the Core 5 211TE is the only option with evidence in the database. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB shared L3 cache support sustained parallel workloads. The 45 TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility position it as a conventional desktop processor with active production status.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL offers a different structural profile. Its 12 cores and 14 threads indicate a hybrid arrangement, likely including efficiency cores that do not add threads. The 15 TDP suggests deployment in power-constrained systems, and the 12 MB shared L3 cache is smaller than the Core 5 211TE's 20 MB. The Intel Socket 1851 and Meteor Lake-PS codename point to a newer platform, but without benchmarks, the database cannot verify any performance claim for this part.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Core 5 211TE is the measured performer, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL remains unverified. Users who prioritize confirmed results should select the Core 5 211TE. Users who require the lower power envelope or the specific platform features of the Core Ultra 7 155UL must accept that no benchmark evidence is available to assess its performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The comparison instead relies on the Core 5 211TE's individual benchmark results against the absence of data for the Core Ultra 7 155UL.

The largest recorded wins for the Core 5 211TE appear in workloads that stress parallel execution. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 12201 points, and PassMark data compression reaches 133434 points. These two results represent the highest scores in the dataset, indicating that the processor handles both rendering workloads and data-intensive operations with substantial headroom.

Cinebench R20 multicore records 5124 points, while Cinebench R15 multicore posts 1229 points. The progression across R15, R20, and R23 shows consistent scaling in multithreaded rendering, with each newer test version producing proportionally higher scores. PassMark multithread contributes 11685 points, and PassMark integer math adds 33991 points, reinforcing the multithreaded strength.

Single-thread results are comparatively modest but still solid. Cinebench R23 singlecore reaches 1722 points, and Cinebench R20 singlecore hits 723 points. PassMark singlethread records 1408 points, while PassMark floating point math posts 26150 points. These figures indicate that the 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers competitive single-thread performance, though not at the level of the processor's multithreaded output.

Specialized workloads produce a mixed picture. Data encryption scores 7231 points, extended instructions reach 8615 points, and random string sorting posts 14838 points. Physics simulation records 1278 points, while find prime numbers returns only 72 points, the lowest result in the dataset. This suggests that prime number searches are not an efficient workload for this architecture.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Core 5 211TE sits in a tight band. The AMD EPYC 7543 averages 15477 points, placing the Core 5 211TE 0.7% behind. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U averages 15682 points, a 2% gap. The AMD EPYC 7702P averages 15130 points, putting the Core 5 211TE 1.6% ahead. The Intel Core i3-1315U averages 15022 points, with the Core 5 211TE ahead by 2.3%. These small deltas indicate that the Core 5 211TE performs near the middle of its immediate competitive set, neither dominating nor trailing significantly.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL has no rival data and no benchmark results, so no head-to-head numerical comparison is possible. The only architectural comparison available comes from the specification differences, which favor the Core 5 211TE in cache size and the Core Ultra 7 155UL in core count and process node.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. The Core Ultra 7 155UL also has 14 threads, while the Core 5 211TE has 16 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has an average benchmark score of 0 due to having no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel 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 Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has a TDP of 15.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL uses a 7 nm process.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in architecture despite sharing the same base clock of 1.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The Intel 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 foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The processor contains 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating that some cores support hyper-threading while others do not. The cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL uses the Meteor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, with the Meteor Lake architecture. It is built on a 7 nm process at Intel's foundry, though no die size is recorded. The processor contains 12 cores and 14 threads, a configuration that suggests a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores, where efficiency cores do not add threads. The cache hierarchy uses 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support is limited to DDR5 and depends on the motherboard, across a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics use Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, while the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 7 155UL is $426. The Core Ultra 7 155UL released on 2024-04-07, while the Core 5 211TE released on 2025-01-12. Both processors have locked multipliers and are currently active in production.

The Core 5 211TE offers a larger L3 cache at 20 MB versus 12 MB, a wider PCIe interface at Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and ECC support. The Core Ultra 7 155UL counters with more cores, a smaller process node, higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, and a significantly lower TDP at 15 versus 45. The socket difference, Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851, means the two processors are not platform-compatible.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL also features a more advanced integrated graphics solution with Arc Xe-LPG 64EU, compared to the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 211TE. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL supports only DDR5. These architectural differences indicate distinct design goals: the Core 5 211TE targets conventional desktop performance with broad memory and PCIe compatibility, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL prioritizes efficiency and a newer platform with reduced power draw.