Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Processor U300L Comparison
Intel Core 5 211TE
Processor U300L
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Processor U300L
The Verdict
The data in the database draws a clear line between these two Intel Socket 1700 parts. The Intel Core 5 211TE is the decisive performer, carrying a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 15370. The Intel Processor U300L sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark entries. For any workload measured by the database, the Core 5 211TE is the only option with verifiable performance data. The U300L has a 45-watt TDP advantage, drawing only 15 watts against the Core 5's 45 watts, and it launches at a lower MSRP of $107 versus $221. The choice is straightforward: the Core 5 211TE for measured compute performance, the U300L for those who need Intel Socket 1700 compatibility with lower power draw and no benchmark data to evaluate.
Where Each One Wins
The Core 5 211TE wins in every recorded benchmark category because the U300L has no scores in the database. The Core 5 delivers 10 cores and 16 threads against the U300L's 5 cores and 6 threads. The Core 5 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the U300L reaches 4.40 GHz. The Core 5 offers 20 MB of shared L3 cache, the U300L only 8 MB. The Core 5 supports ECC memory; the U300L does not. The Core 5 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the U300L drops to Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 versus UHD Graphics 48EU on the U300L. The U300L wins only on power efficiency, thermal envelope, and launch price, all without any benchmark confirmation of its performance levels.
Architecture Differences
Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process and use the same L1 and L2 cache organization, 80 KB per core and 1.25 MB per core respectively. The Core 5 211TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation with the codename Bartlett Lake, while the U300L is a Raptor Lake part with the codename Raptor Lake-PS. The die size is only recorded for the Core 5 at 215 mm², with no die size listed for the U300L. The Core 5 has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, which is 12 MB larger than the U300L's 8 MB shared L3. The Core 5 uses a 45-watt TDP, the U300L a 15-watt TDP. The Core 5 is marked as a Desktop market segment part, while the U300L is marked as Mobile. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, but only the Core 5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs by a full generation and lane count: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 5, Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the U300L. The Core 5 was released on 2025-01-12, the U300L on 2024-04-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads, exactly half the core count and 10 fewer threads.
Q: Does the Intel Processor U300L have any benchmark scores in the database?
A: No. The U300L has an empty benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 0. The Core 5 211TE has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.
Q: What are the cache differences between the two processors?
A: Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the U300L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: No. The Core 5 211TE has ECC memory support enabled. The U300L does not support ECC memory.
Q: How do their PCIe capabilities compare?
A: The Core 5 211TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The U300L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.
Q: What is the TDP of each processor?
A: The Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The U300L has a TDP of 15 watts.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the U300L has no standalone scores at all. All performance comparisons therefore rest on the Core 5 211TE's recorded results. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 5 scores 12201, and in single-core it scores 1722. The Cinebench R20 results show 5124 multicore and 723 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 1229 multicore and 173 single-core. Passmark tests place the Core 5 at 11685 for multithread and 1408 for single thread. The integer math score is 33991, floating point math is 26150, extended instructions score 8615, and data encryption scores 7231. Data compression reaches 133434, random string sorting 14838, find prime numbers 72, and physics 1278. The average benchmark score of 15370 places the Core 5 just 0.7% below the AMD EPYC 7543's 15477, 1.6% above the AMD EPYC 7702P's 15130, 2% below the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U's 15682, and 2.3% above the Intel Core i3-1315U's 15022. The U300L cannot be placed in any such comparison because the database has no recorded data for it. The Core 5's 69th percentile ranking indicates it sits above the median CPU in the database, while the U300L's 50th percentile ranking, based on no benchmark data, offers no comparable signal.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: 10 versus 5. Thread count: 16 versus 6. Base clock: 1.70 GHz on the Core 5, 1.20 GHz on the U300L. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. TDP: 45 watts versus 15 watts. The Core 5 uses the Bartlett Lake codename, the U300L uses Raptor Lake-PS. The die size is 215 mm² for the Core 5, with no die size recorded for the U300L. L3 cache: 20 MB shared versus 8 MB shared. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5, with no figure recorded for the U300L. ECC memory: supported on the Core 5, not supported on the U300L. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 48EU. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2025-01-12 versus 2024-04-07. Launch MSRP: $221 versus $107. Part numbers are SRQDL for the Core 5 and SRPEKSRPEM for the U300L. Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, the 10 nm process node, Intel as the manufacturer and foundry, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and locked multipliers. The U300L has no average benchmark score and no nearest rivals listed, while the Core 5 has an average score of 15370 and four nearest rivals. The production status for both is Active.