Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous in its direction. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins every single matchup against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The Core 5 211TE records zero wins, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus takes all 17.

This complete sweep means the two processors occupy different performance tiers entirely. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is 61834, compared to 15370 for the Core 5 211TE, a difference of roughly four times the aggregate output.

For workloads, the gap appears across every category measured. Multi-threaded tasks, single-threaded tasks, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and prime number finding all favor the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. There is no workload category in the recorded data where the Core 5 211TE manages to close the gap or claim a victory.

The closest margin comes in physics simulation, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leads by 66.7 percent. The widest margin is in prime number finding, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leads by 85.1 percent. Both figures point to the same conclusion: the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the faster processor across the board, with no exception in the measured results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineages. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This process difference is substantial: the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5 211TE has no transistor count listed and uses a 215 mm² die.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The thread count difference is notable: the Core 5 211TE uses hyperthreading to reach 16 threads from 10 cores, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus runs one thread per core across 20 cores.

Cache hierarchies scale with the core counts. The 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 Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Each cache level is larger on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, both per core and in total.

Memory support also differs. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not.

PCIe lanes favor the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus with Gen 5 and 20 lanes, versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Core 5 211TE. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The sockets are incompatible. The Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114, a mobile platform. The Core 5 211TE is classified as a desktop part, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is classified as mobile. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 211TE is locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results establish the scale of the performance gap. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 4224 against 1229 for the Core 5 211TE, a 70.9 percent lead. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 596 against 173, a 71 percent lead. The R20 and R23 results follow the same pattern: R20 multicore shows 17603 versus 5124, R20 singlecore shows 2485 versus 723, R23 multicore shows 41913 versus 12201, and R23 singlecore shows 5917 versus 1722. All of these are 70.9 percent leads, except for R15 singlecore at 71 percent.

PassMark results show even larger gaps in some areas. Data compression favors the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus by 72.9 percent, with scores of 493179 versus 133434. Data encryption shows an 80.9 percent lead, with 37813 versus 7231. Extended instructions show a 78.1 percent lead, with 39283 versus 8615.

Prime number finding is the most lopsided test. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 482, while the Core 5 211TE scores 72, an 85.1 percent difference. Floating point math is close behind at 84 percent, with 163567 versus 26150. Integer math shows a 72.2 percent lead, with 122449 versus 33991.

Multithreaded PassMark results show the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 48270 versus 11685, a 75.8 percent lead. Physics simulation shows 3843 versus 1278, a 66.7 percent lead, the smallest gap in the entire set. Random string sorting shows 60020 versus 14838, a 75.3 percent lead. Single thread results show 4764 versus 1408, a 70.4 percent lead.

The smallest delta in the data is physics at 66.7 percent, and the largest is prime finding at 85.1 percent. No test falls below the 66 percent mark, and most cluster in the 70 to 85 percent range. The consistency of these margins indicates a fundamental performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 2.40 GHz and 1.70 GHz, respectively.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5, while the Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211TE ranks at the 69th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is approximately four times higher.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 10 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-HX Refresh |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-03-16 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not provided |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | SRQDL | SADST |

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a complete performance separation between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with leads ranging from 66.7 percent in physics to 85.1 percent in prime number finding. Its average benchmark score of 61834 places it in the same tier as the Intel Core i9-13900KF, which scores 61841 with a delta of 0 percent, and the Intel Core i9-13900K, which scores 61766 with a delta of 0.1 percent.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 15370. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 with a delta of -0.7 percent and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 with a delta of -2 percent. This places the Core 5 211TE in a much lower performance tier, closer to mobile and server parts from several generations back.

The Core 5 211TE is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, 10 cores, and 16 threads. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, has ECC support, and uses Intel Socket 1700. Its launch MSRP is $221. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP, 20 cores, and 20 threads. It supports only DDR5 memory, has no ECC support, and uses Intel BGA 2114. Its multiplier is unlocked.

For users building a desktop system on Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP envelope and ECC memory requirements, the Core 5 211TE fits that specific niche. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, provide a functional baseline for general desktop workloads. The 69th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, even if it trails the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus by a wide margin.

For users who need maximum throughput from a mobile platform, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers substantially more performance in every measured category. Its 20 cores, 5.30 GHz boost clock, 30 MB of L3 cache, and 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth combine to produce scores that rival desktop flagships like the Core i9-13900K. The 93rd percentile ranking confirms its position near the top of the database.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on platform and workload priorities. The data shows no scenario where the Core 5 211TE outperforms the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark, and its performance profile aligns with high-end mobile computing. The Core 5 211TE serves a different role: a desktop part with ECC support and a lower power envelope, suited for systems that prioritize those specific features over raw speed.