Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape, and the recorded data shows a clear division of strengths. The Core 5 211TE has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark workloads, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Ultra 7 means that every measured performance comparison in this analysis is based solely on the Core 5 211TE's results, which are substantial. The Core 5 211TE delivers strong multi-threaded performance through its 10 cores and 16 threads, and its single-thread results are competitive with processors in its class. The Ultra 7 165HL, by contrast, is listed with 16 cores and 22 threads, but without any benchmark scores, its practical performance cannot be quantified from the database.

The Core 5 211TE wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its average benchmark score stands at 15,370, which places it in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This percentile figure indicates that the Core 5 211TE outperforms roughly two-thirds of all recorded processors, a meaningful position for a 10-core desktop part. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50, which in the database structure reflects the absence of measurement data rather than an actual performance parity. The use-case split therefore favors the Core 5 211TE for any workload where benchmark scores matter, including multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, and floating-point math. For the Ultra 7 165HL, the database records no wins because there are no scores to compare.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally at the architectural level. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1. The manufacturing process differs as well: the Core 5 211TE is fabricated on a 10 nm node, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses a 7 nm node. Both are produced by Intel as the foundry, but the process difference suggests that the Ultra 7 employs a denser transistor layout. The die size for the Core 5 211TE is recorded at 215 mm², while the Ultra 7 165HL has no die size data in the database.

Core configuration separates the two clearly. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, which implies a more complex heterogeneous layout with a larger core count. Cache hierarchies differ in size and allocation. The Core 5 211TE provides 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 7 165HL offers 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Each cache level is larger on the Ultra 7, which aligns with its higher core count and newer process node.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 only, with the database noting that the specific memory type depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the bandwidth figures differ: the Core 5 211TE achieves 76.8 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL reaches 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165HL does not. PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 5 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This is a notable divergence in expansion and connectivity potential.

Integrated graphics set the two apart. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Arc Xe-LPG with 128 execution units. The Ultra 7's integrated graphics is a newer and more capable design, though the database provides no benchmark scores for it. Sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 211TE fits Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Intel Socket 1851. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Core 5 211TE has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has none. The recorded data for the Core 5 211TE shows strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201 points in multi-core and 1,722 points in single-core. The multi-core score reflects the processor's ability to handle heavily threaded workloads, and the single-core score indicates solid per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the Core 5 211TE scores 5,124 multi-core and 723 single-core. In the older Cinebench R15, it scores 1,229 multi-core and 173 single-core.

Passmark results for the Core 5 211TE cover a range of specific workloads. The multi-thread score is 11,685, and the single-thread score is 1,408. Data compression yields 133,434 points, data encryption yields 7,231 points, and extended instructions yield 8,615 points. Floating-point math scores 26,150, integer math scores 33,991, and the prime number search scores 72. Physics scores 1,278, and random string sorting scores 14,838. These numbers describe a processor that handles integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy tasks with distinct efficiency. The integer math score of 33,991 is notably higher than the floating-point math score of 26,150, suggesting that the architecture prioritizes integer throughput.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Core 5 211TE shows tight competition. Its average benchmark score of 15,370 compares to the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15,477, which is 0.7% higher, meaning the Core 5 211TE trails that EPYC part by 0.7%. Against the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15,130, the Core 5 211TE leads by 1.6%. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15,682, putting the Core 5 211TE behind by 2.0%. The Intel Core i3-1315U scores 15,022, giving the Core 5 211TE a 2.3% advantage. These delta percentages show that the Core 5 211TE sits in a narrow performance band, within roughly 2% of four very different rival processors. The EPYC 7543 and EPYC 7702P are server-class parts, while the Ryzen 3 7440U and Core i3-1315U are mobile or lower-power desktop parts. The Core 5 211TE's position among these diverse rivals indicates that its average score is representative of a broad performance tier.

The absence of any benchmark data for the Core Ultra 7 165HL is the defining fact of this comparison. Without scores, the database cannot assign wins, deltas, or percentile advantages to the Ultra 7. The Core 5 211TE therefore holds every recorded benchmark win by default, with its scores standing as the only quantitative evidence in this matchup.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields, and those differences are recorded in the database. The core counts differ: the Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores. Thread counts also differ, with 16 threads for the Core 5 211TE and 22 threads for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Base clocks differ as well. The Core 5 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz base, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL runs at 1.40 GHz base. Boost clocks show the reverse pattern: the Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Ultra 7 has a higher maximum clock despite a lower base clock.

The process node is smaller on the Ultra 7, at 7 nm versus 10 nm for the Core 5 211TE. Cache capacities differ at every level, with the Ultra 7 offering larger L1, L2, and L3 caches. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Ultra 7, at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE. Memory support differs in type: the Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 supports DDR5 only. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Ultra 7. PCIe generation and lane counts differ, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Core 5 211TE versus Gen 4 and 8 lanes on the Ultra 7. Integrated graphics differ, as noted earlier, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE and Arc Xe-LPG 128EU on the Ultra 7.

Sockets are incompatible, with Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211TE and Socket 1851 for the Ultra 7. The release dates differ: the Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the Ultra 7 was released on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, and the launch MSRP for the Ultra 7 is $459. The part numbers are SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE and SRN32 for the Ultra 7. Both processors are listed as active in production, and both have locked multipliers. The Core 5 211TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Ultra 7 has no recorded die size. The Core 5 211TE has a market segment of Desktop, and the Ultra 7 also has a market segment of Desktop. The Core 5 211TE has no series designation, while the Ultra 7 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 only, with the specific type depending on the motherboard.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE's 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Is ECC memory supported on both processors?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL does not.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Arc Xe-LPG with 128 execution units.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15,370, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has an average benchmark score of zero because no benchmark scores are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2.0%, and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%.