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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Core 5 211TE does not take a single benchmark, and the margins are substantial across every category.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 6656 against 1229 for the 211TE, a delta of -81.5%. The single-core R15 result is closer in relative terms but still decisive: 354 versus 173, a 51.1% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core test shows 24461 against 5124 (-79.1%), and the single-core test repeats that exact margin at 723 versus 3453 (-79.1%). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 44253 versus 12201 (-72.4%), while R23 single-core narrows the gap to 2439 versus 1722 (-29.4%). That last figure is the smallest delta in the entire dataset, indicating the 211TE's single-core efficiency is its least disadvantaged area, though it still loses by nearly a third.

The Passmark suite amplifies the difference. Data compression shows 804322 against 133434 (-83.4%). Data encryption is 59097 versus 7231 (-87.8%). Extended instructions produce 63506 versus 8615 (-86.4%). The find prime numbers test, heavily dependent on raw integer throughput, records 615 versus 72 (-88.3%). Floating point math shows 229491 versus 26150 (-88.6%), the largest percentage gap in the head-to-head list. Integer math is 175986 versus 33991 (-80.7%). The Passmark multithread score is 68574 versus 11685 (-83%). Physics tests show 4064 versus 1278 (-68.6%). Random string sorting is 96945 versus 14838 (-84.7%). Single-thread Passmark results are 5068 versus 1408 (-72.2%).

The Ultra 7 270K Plus also ranks at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the 211TE sits at the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 7 270K Plus is 93785, compared to 15370 for the 211TE. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 7 270K Plus are the Intel Xeon 6520P (delta 0%), AMD EPYC 4564P (-1.5%), AMD EPYC 9175F (-1.9%), and AMD EPYC 4565P (-2.1%). The 211TE's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7543 (-0.7%), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6%), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (-2%), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3%). Those comparisons show the 211TE trading places with server and mobile parts in its own performance tier, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus sits alongside dual-socket server silicon.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the choice for workloads that scale with core count, memory bandwidth, or instruction throughput. Its 24 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth produce benchmark results that place it near enterprise EPYC and Xeon parts. The 96th percentile ranking and average score of 93785 confirm it operates in a performance class far above the 211TE.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is the choice for systems constrained by power envelope or platform legacy. Its 45 W TDP against 125 W for the Ultra 7 270K Plus, its Intel Socket 1700 compatibility, and its DDR4 support give it a distinct integration profile. The 211TE also records a launch MSRP of $221, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus has a launch MSRP of $299. Nothing in the benchmark data suggests the 211TE competes on raw performance; its 69th percentile ranking and average score of 15370 place it closer to mobile and lower-core desktop parts.

The Ultra 7 270K Plus is unlocked for overclocking and uses the newer Intel Socket 1851, while the 211TE is locked and uses the previous-generation socket. The production status of both is Active. The release dates differ by roughly fourteen months, with the 211TE arriving on 2025-01-12 and the Ultra 7 270K Plus on 2026-03-10.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and different process nodes. The Core 5 211TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The codename for the 211TE is Bartlett Lake, and the generation listing is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The Ultra 7 270K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename under the Core Ultra Series 2 banner.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. Base clock for the 211TE is 1.70 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz; the Ultra 7 270K Plus runs at 3.70 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The 211TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 270K Plus provides 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support for the 211TE includes both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The 211TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are different: UHD Graphics 730 on the 211TE versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Ultra 7 270K Plus. The 211TE is a locked part, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 2439 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1722. The delta is -29.4%, the closest margin in the head-to-head dataset.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded Passmark performance?

A: The Ultra 7 270K Plus records a Passmark multithread score of 68574, versus 11685 for the 211TE, a delta of -83%.

Q: What is the largest percentage gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: Passmark floating point math shows the biggest difference: 229491 for the Ultra 7 270K Plus against 26150 for the 211TE, a delta of -88.6%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory as supported. The 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not socket-compatible.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the database's overall percentile?

A: The Ultra 7 270K Plus is at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the 211TE is at the 69th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins every recorded benchmark, so the "where each one wins" analysis is about the scale of the loss and the workload context implied by the data.

For multi-core rendering, the Ultra 7 270K Plus is overwhelmingly dominant. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 44253 versus 12201 (-72.4%), and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 24461 versus 5124 (-79.1%). The 24-core, 24-thread configuration with 36 MB L3 and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth aligns with these results.

For encryption and compression workloads, the Ultra 7 270K Plus leads by margins above 80%. Data compression is 804322 versus 133434 (-83.4%), and data encryption is 59097 versus 7231 (-87.8%). The Passmark extended instructions test shows 63506 versus 8615 (-86.4%), indicating the Ultra 7 270K Plus handles complex instruction streams far faster.

For math-heavy workloads, the Ultra 7 270K Plus is even further ahead. Floating point math records a 229491 score, an 88.6% lead over the 211TE's 26150. Integer math is 175986 versus 33991 (-80.7%). The find prime numbers test, which stresses integer iteration, shows 615 versus 72 (-88.3%). These are the kinds of workloads where core count and clock speed compound.

For physics simulation, the Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 4064 against 1278 for the 211TE (-68.6%). Random string sorting is 96945 versus 14838 (-84.7%).

The single-core results are the only category where the 211TE keeps the gap under 30%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1722 versus 2439 (-29.4%), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 173 versus 354 (-51.1%). The 211TE's 4.80 GHz boost clock and 10-core layout do not translate into competitive single-thread performance against the Ultra 7 270K Plus's 5.50 GHz boost, but the relative gap is smallest here.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in no benchmark category. Its advantages are platform-level: a 45 W TDP versus 125 W, DDR4 compatibility, Intel Socket 1700, and a 215 mm² die on Intel's 10 nm node. Its average benchmark score of 15370 and 69th percentile ranking put it in the same neighborhood as the AMD EPYC 7543 (-0.7%) and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (-2%), which indicates it is a mid-tier desktop part rather than a high-end one.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, by contrast, averages 93785 and sits at the 96th percentile, directly alongside the Intel Xeon 6520P (0% delta) and just ahead of the AMD EPYC 4564P (-1.5%). Its 17,800 million transistors on TSMC's 3 nm node, 243 mm² die, and 125 W TDP define a processor aimed at maximum throughput. The data confirms that positioning without exception.