Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V shows a decisive overall advantage for the latter, with 16 wins against a single win for the former across 17 recorded tests. The only test where the Core 5 211TE comes out ahead is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12201 against 10653, a margin of 14.5%. This single victory, however, does little to offset the pattern established across every other benchmark category.

The Core Ultra 7 268V dominates in single-threaded workloads, and the margins are substantial. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ultra 7 scores 293 versus 173, a delta of 41%. The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows 972 against 723, a 25.6% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core continues the trend with 1921 versus 1722, a 10.4% gap. The PassMark single-thread test delivers the largest single-core disparity: 4051 for the Ultra 7 compared to 1408 for the Core 5, a staggering 65.2% difference.

Multi-threaded results are more mixed, which is notable given the Core 5 has 10 cores and 16 threads versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Ultra 7. The older Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests favor the Ultra 7, with scores of 1616 versus 1229 (23.9% delta) and 6887 versus 5124 (25.6% delta), respectively. The newer Cinebench R23 multi-core test flips the result, giving the Core 5 the win as noted. PassMark multi-thread shows a clear Ultra 7 victory at 19297 versus 11685, a 39.4% margin.

The mathematical workloads reveal consistent and often large advantages for the Core Ultra 7 268V. PassMark floating-point math scores 57628 versus 26150, a 54.6% lead. Integer math shows 42669 against 33991, a 20.3% gap. Prime number finding produces 192 versus 72, a 62.5% difference. Extended instructions testing yields 15323 against 8615, a 43.8% margin. Data encryption delivers 13779 versus 7231, a 47.5% advantage. Data compression scores 181443 compared to 133434, a 26.5% lead. Random string sorting rounds out the PassMark suite with 22416 versus 14838, a 33.8% gap. Physics simulation scores 1617 against 1278, a 21% difference.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this imbalance. The Core Ultra 7 268V averages 20897 across its benchmark set, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The database places the Ultra 7 at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 69th percentile for the Core 5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only one test, Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core Ultra 7 268V scores 4051 versus 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a 65.2% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: Results differ by test version. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 1616 versus 1229 (23.9% ahead). In R20 multi-core, it scores 6887 versus 5124 (25.6% ahead). In R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE wins with 12201 versus 10653 (14.5% ahead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear split in intended use cases. For workloads that rely on the highest possible single-thread performance, the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the consistent choice. The margins in single-core tests range from 10.4% in Cinebench R23 to 65.2% in PassMark single-thread, which indicates a substantial architectural advantage in per-core efficiency.

For multi-threaded rendering, the picture is nuanced. The Core Ultra 7 268V wins in Cinebench R15 and R20 by roughly a quarter, but the Core 5 211TE wins in Cinebench R23 by 14.5%. The PassMark multi-thread result favors the Ultra 7 heavily at 39.4% ahead. The Core 5's higher core and thread counts do not translate into consistent multi-thread wins, likely due to the Ultra 7's superior per-core performance.

The Core Ultra 7 268V also holds a strong lead in every PassMark sub-test, including encryption, compression, floating-point, integer math, and physics. Its average benchmark score of 20897 is 36% higher than the Core 5's 15370. The percentile ranking confirms this: 74th versus 69th.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is a desktop part with a 45-watt TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile part at 17 watts. The data suggests the Ultra 7 delivers higher performance across nearly all tests while operating at a much lower thermal envelope. The Core 5 retains a single notable victory in Cinebench R23 multi-core, but that does not outweigh the 16 other benchmark losses.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 versus 2.20 GHz for the Ultra 7. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.00 GHz, respectively.

The thermal design power is a major differentiator. The Core 5 211TE is rated at 45 watts, while the Ultra 7 268V is rated at 17 watts. The sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 7 uses Intel BGA 2833. The Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Ultra 7 lists memory support as dependent on motherboard, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5, absent on the Ultra 7.

PCIe lanes differ significantly. The Core 5 offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra 7 offers Gen 5 with only 4 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Ultra 7 uses Arc 140V. The Core 5 has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Ultra 7 has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRQDL for the Core 5 and SRPMLSRPMX for the Ultra 7.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is substantial. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. Its codename is Bartlett Lake, and it belongs to the Core 5 generation. The die size is recorded at 215 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. Its architecture is Lunar Lake, and it belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. No die size is recorded for the Ultra 7.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. 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 268V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger on the Ultra 7, while the total L3 pool is larger on the Core 5.

The market segments are opposite: the Core 5 211TE is a Desktop processor, and the Core Ultra 7 268V is a Mobile processor. The Ultra 7 has a higher boost clock and a much lower TDP, consistent with its mobile positioning and more advanced 3 nm node. The Core 5's larger L3 cache and higher core count align with its desktop role, but the data does not show those advantages translating into benchmark wins outside the single Cinebench R23 multi-core test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V wins in essentially every measurable category except one. It leads in all single-thread tests, all PassMark sub-tests (compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, single-thread), and two of three Cinebench multi-core tests. Its wins range from 10.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 65.2% in PassMark single-thread.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12201 against 10653, a 14.5% margin. This test appears to favor the Core 5's combination of 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The same configuration does not produce wins in Cinebench R15 or R20 multi-core, nor in PassMark multi-thread, which suggests the workload characteristics of R23 specifically align with the Core 5's resources.

For applications that depend on single-thread speed, the Core Ultra 7 268V is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For applications that resemble Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE shows a specific advantage. The Ultra 7's lower TDP of 17 watts versus 45 watts also indicates it sustains higher performance per watt, though the data does not include direct efficiency metrics. The overall average score of 20897 for the Ultra 7 versus 15370 for the Core 5 reinforces that the Ultra 7 is the stronger overall performer in this comparison.