Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a complete sweep. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins every single test. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not claim a single victory in any measured category. This is a decisive margin, but the scale of the difference varies significantly depending on the workload.

Starting with multi-threaded rendering, the Cinebench results show a stark gap. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 5020 against the Core 5 211TE's 1229, a delta of -75.5%. The R20 multicore test shows a similar pattern: 20918 versus 5124, again a -75.5% difference. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers 35850 while the Core 5 211TE manages 12201, a -66% gap. These numbers indicate that the Core Ultra 7 265K is roughly three to four times faster in heavily parallelized rendering workloads.

Single-core performance tells a more nuanced story. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 708 versus 173, a -75.6% delta. The R20 singlecore test shows 2953 against 723, a -75.5% difference. However, in Cinebench R23 singlecore, the gap narrows considerably: the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 2020 while the Core 5 211TE reaches 1722, a delta of only -14.8%. This suggests that while the Core Ultra 7 265K still leads in single-threaded performance, the advantage is much smaller in this particular test, roughly a 17% lead rather than a 75% lead.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern of overwhelming multi-threaded dominance. In integer math, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 143242 against 33991, a -76.3% delta. Floating point math shows 189629 versus 26150, a -86.2% gap, the largest single delta in the entire dataset. Data compression shows 665554 against 133434, a -80% difference. Data encryption shows 48246 versus 7231, a -85% gap. Extended instructions show 54333 versus 8615, a -84.1% difference. Prime number finding shows 491 versus 72, a -85.3% gap. Random string sorting shows 79752 versus 14838, a -81.4% difference. The multithread PassMark score is 58594 versus 11685, a -80.1% delta. Physics calculations show 3731 versus 1278, a -65.7% gap. Single-thread PassMark shows 4928 versus 1408, a -71.4% delta.

The data also reveals how the Core Ultra 7 265K compares to its own nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score is 70879, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. It sits 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6511P (average score 71051), 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71370), 1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996). These are tight margins, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 265K performs at the level of high-end server and workstation processors despite being a desktop chip.

The Core 5 211TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 15370 and sits in the 69th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (average score 15477, delta -0.7%), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, delta 1.6%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, delta -2%), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, delta 2.3%). The Core 5 211TE is essentially in the middle of this group, slightly slower than the EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 3 7440U, slightly faster than the EPYC 7702P and Core i3-1315U. This places it firmly in the mid-range tier of desktop and mobile processors.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from -14.8% in Cinebench R23 singlecore to -86.2% in PassMark floating point math. The average benchmark score of the Core Ultra 7 265K is 70879, which is roughly 4.6 times higher than the Core 5 211TE's 15370. The percentile ranking confirms this: 94th percentile versus 69th percentile among all CPUs.

For workloads that depend on raw multi-threaded throughput, the Core Ultra 7 265K is in a different class entirely. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 35850 score versus 12201, meaning the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers nearly three times the rendering performance. PassMark multithread shows 58594 versus 11685, a fivefold difference. Data compression shows 665554 versus 133434, also roughly five times faster. These are not incremental improvements; they represent a fundamental performance tier difference.

For single-threaded tasks, the gap is smaller but still substantial. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 2020 versus 1722, a 17% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4928 versus 1408, a 71% lead. The Core Ultra 7 265K also has a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) and a higher base clock (3.90 GHz versus 1.70 GHz), which likely contributes to this advantage.

The Core 5 211TE is not without merit. Its 45 TDP is far lower than the Core Ultra 7 265K's 125 TDP, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory while the Core Ultra 7 265K only supports DDR5. For systems constrained by power delivery or thermal limits, the Core 5 211TE could still be a rational choice. However, from a pure performance perspective, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the clear winner in every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core 5 211TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, a 10 nm process manufactured by Intel. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid layout with some cores supporting simultaneous multithreading and others not. The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake-S codename with an Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading at all, yet it still achieves dramatically higher scores.

The transistor count differs sharply. The Core Ultra 7 265K contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 5 211TE's transistor count is not recorded, but its die size is 215 mm². The process node difference (3 nm versus 10 nm) explains how the Core Ultra 7 265K packs more cores and more transistors into a similar die area.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 265K has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This represents a 2.4x increase in L1, a 2.4x increase in L2, and a 50% increase in L3 capacity per core.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265K supports only DDR5. Memory bandwidth reflects this: the Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 265K has 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 5 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 265K provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 7 265K has more PCIe lanes available for discrete GPUs and storage devices.

Integrated graphics are different as well. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The latter is a more modern GPU architecture and likely offers better media and compute performance, though the database does not include specific graphics benchmarks.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Core Ultra 7 265K, allowing overclocking, while the Core 5 211TE is locked. The sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 211TE versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 265K. These are not cross-compatible. The Core Ultra 7 265K was released on 2024-10-23, while the Core 5 211TE came later on 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 35850, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 12201, a -66% delta in favor of the Core Ultra 7 265K.

Q: How big is the single-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 2020 versus 1722 for the Core 5 211TE, a -14.8% delta. In PassMark single-thread, the scores are 4928 versus 1408, a -71.4% delta.

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

A: No. The head-to-head dataset shows 17 benchmarks, and the Core Ultra 7 265K wins all 17. The Core 5 211TE records zero wins.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265K supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 7 265K has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer threads, the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers significantly higher multi-threaded scores.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Core Ultra 7 265K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 211TE does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is not about which processor wins a particular test, but rather about which processor is appropriate for which workload class.

For multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, 3D simulation, and scientific computing, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the only rational choice based on the data. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 35850 score, nearly three times the 12201 of the Core 5 211TE. PassMark multithread shows 58594 versus 11685, a fivefold advantage. Data compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads all show similar fivefold gaps. Any workload that can utilize more than a few cores will see massive improvements with the Core Ultra 7 265K.

For single-threaded tasks, the Core Ultra 7 265K still leads, but the margin varies. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the lead is only 17%. In PassMark single-thread, it is 71%. For lightly threaded applications such as older games, office productivity, or light scripting, both processors are usable, but the Core Ultra 7 265K remains the faster option.

The Core 5 211TE could be considered for systems where the 45 TDP is a hard constraint. The Core Ultra 7 265K consumes 125 TDP, nearly three times as much. For compact builds with limited cooling or power delivery, the Core 5 211TE's lower thermal envelope is an advantage. Its support for DDR4 memory also allows reuse of existing memory modules, potentially lowering system cost, though the database does not record pricing differences beyond the launch MSRP.

The Core Ultra 7 265K also wins on platform features. It has more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16), a newer integrated GPU (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU versus UHD Graphics 730), and a newer socket (1851 versus 1700). The unlocked multiplier provides overclocking headroom that the Core 5 211TE lacks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

• Cores: Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores; Core 5 211TE has 10 cores.
• Threads: Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 threads; Core 5 211TE has 16 threads.
• Base clock: Core Ultra 7 265K runs at 3.90 GHz; Core 5 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: Core Ultra 7 265K reaches 5.50 GHz; Core 5 211TE reaches 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: Core Ultra 7 265K is rated at 125; Core 5 211TE at 45.
• Socket: Core Ultra 7 265K uses Intel Socket 1851; Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: Core Ultra 7 265K uses 3 nm; Core 5 211TE uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: Core Ultra 7 265K is fabricated by TSMC; Core 5 211TE by Intel.
• Transistors: Core Ultra 7 265K has 17,800 million; Core 5 211TE has no recorded value.
• Die size: Core Ultra 7 265K measures 243 mm²; Core 5 211TE measures 215 mm².
• L1 cache: Core Ultra 7 265K has 192 KB per core; Core 5 211TE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Core Ultra 7 265K has 3 MB per core; Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: Core Ultra 7 265K has 30 MB shared; Core 5 211TE has 20 MB shared.
• Memory support: Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only; Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: Core Ultra 7 265K provides 102.4 GB/s; Core 5 211TE provides 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe lanes: Core Ultra 7 265K has Gen 5, 20 lanes; Core 5 211TE has Gen 5, 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU; Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Multiplier unlocked: Core Ultra 7 265K is unlocked; Core 5 211TE is locked.
• Part number: Core Ultra 7 265K is SRQCW; Core 5 211TE is SRQDL.
• Release date: Core Ultra 7 265K launched on 2024-10-23; Core 5 211TE on 2025-01-12.
• Launch MSRP: Core Ultra 7 265K is $394; Core 5 211TE is $221.