Intel Core 5 211TE vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Intel Core 5 211TE is a desktop processor built on Intel’s 10 nm process, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) is an unreleased mobile processor built on TSMC’s 3 nm process, featuring 20 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part draws 45 W, while the NVIDIA part draws 38 W. The Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the NVIDIA processor lists no socket. The database records no benchmark scores for the NVIDIA RTX Spark, and there are no head-to-head benchmark entries, so direct performance comparisons rely on architectural specifications and the Intel part’s recorded results.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE holds all recorded benchmark wins, as the NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark entries in the database. The Intel processor’s recorded scores span Cinebench and PassMark tests, including multi-core and single-core workloads. For example, the Intel part scores 12201 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1722 in Cinebench R23 single-core. It also records 5124 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 723 in Cinebench R20 single-core. In PassMark tests, the Intel processor delivers 133434 in data compression, 7231 in data encryption, 8615 in extended instructions, 72 in find prime numbers, 26150 in floating point math, 33991 in integer math, 11685 in multithread, 1278 in physics, 14838 in random string sorting, and 1408 in single thread.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark, by contrast, has zero recorded benchmarks, zero wins, and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile rank is 50, which indicates a median position among all CPUs in the database, but that figure is not supported by any measured workload data. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a percentile rank of 69, placing it above the median and ahead of several rival processors in the database’s ranking. Since the NVIDIA part has no scores, the use-case split is one-sided: the Intel processor is the only option with measurable performance data, and it wins every workload category where scores exist.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in manufacturing, core organization, and memory design. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part has a die size of 215 mm², while the NVIDIA part has a die size of 208 mm². The Intel processor is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The NVIDIA processor is based on the N1X codename and belongs to the Spark (GB10) generation.

Core counts differ significantly. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support that allows two threads per core on some cores. The NVIDIA part has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning each core corresponds to a single thread with no multi-threading. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The NVIDIA processor has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part may benefit workloads with high reuse of shared data, while the NVIDIA part’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches could favor single-threaded data locality.

Memory support differs substantially. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The NVIDIA processor supports LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The NVIDIA part’s bandwidth is more than three times higher, which could benefit memory-intensive workloads such as large data transfers or bandwidth-bound compute tasks. However, the Intel part supports ECC memory, while the NVIDIA part does not. The Intel processor also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the NVIDIA processor lists PCIe as N/A. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the NVIDIA part uses a GB20B “Blackwell” integrated GPU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores. However, the Intel part supports 16 threads, while the NVIDIA part supports 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors have the same base clock?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the NVIDIA RTX Spark have a base clock of 1.70 GHz. The boost clocks differ, with the Intel part reaching 4.80 GHz and the NVIDIA part reaching 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 76.8 GB/s. The NVIDIA part also uses a quad-channel memory bus, whereas the Intel part uses a dual-channel bus.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark does not. This makes the Intel part suitable for error-sensitive workloads that require data integrity.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the NVIDIA RTX Spark?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the NVIDIA RTX Spark. Its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile rank is 50. The Intel Core 5 211TE, in contrast, has recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE is marked as Active, with a release date of January 2025. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is marked as unreleased, with a release date of December 2025.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category except base clock and multiplier unlock status. Both have a base clock of 1.70 GHz, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the NVIDIA part boosts to 4.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 W for the Intel part and 38 W for the NVIDIA part.

The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the NVIDIA processor lists no socket. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 3 nm for TSMC. Foundry operations differ: Intel fabricates its own chip, while TSMC fabricates the NVIDIA chip. Die sizes are close, at 215 mm² for Intel and 208 mm² for NVIDIA. Cache configurations diverge: Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3; NVIDIA uses 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Memory support is entirely different. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel setup with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. NVIDIA supports LPDDR5X in a quad-channel setup with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel, while NVIDIA lists N/A. Integrated graphics differ: Intel has UHD Graphics 730, NVIDIA has GB20B “Blackwell”. Market segments differ: Intel targets Desktop, NVIDIA targets Mobile. Production status differs: Intel is Active, NVIDIA is unreleased. Release dates differ: Intel is January 2025, NVIDIA is December 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the NVIDIA part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are SRQDL for Intel and GSE1-675-A1 for NVIDIA.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. The wins count is zero for both, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The only available benchmark data comes from the Intel Core 5 211TE, which has 17 recorded scores. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no recorded scores, so no direct comparison is possible.

The Intel Core 5 211TE’s scores stand on their own. In Cinebench R15, it records 1229 multi-core and 173 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it records 5124 multi-core and 723 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it records 12201 multi-core and 1722 single-core. PassMark results include 133434 in data compression, 7231 in data encryption, 8615 in extended instructions, 72 in find prime numbers, 26150 in floating point math, 33991 in integer math, 11685 in multithread, 1278 in physics, 14838 in random string sorting, and 1408 in single thread. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 15370.

The Intel part’s nearest rivals in the database provide context. AMD EPYC 7543 has an average score of 15477, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel part. AMD Ryzen 3 7440U has an average score of 15682, which is 2% higher. AMD EPYC 7702P has an average score of 15130, which is 1.6% lower. Intel Core i3-1315U has an average score of 15022, which is 2.3% lower. These deltas place the Intel Core 5 211TE in a competitive middle ground among its nearest rivals, slightly behind two AMD parts and slightly ahead of one AMD and one Intel part.

Because the NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark data, its performance cannot be quantified relative to the Intel processor or any other CPU. The percentile rank of 50 for the NVIDIA part suggests a median position, but that rank is not derived from any recorded workload scores, so it carries no analytical weight in a head-to-head comparison.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 211TE is the only processor with measurable performance data. Its 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs, supported by 17 recorded benchmark scores, indicates a solid mid-range desktop processor. The data shows it holds its own against nearby rivals: it trails AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, trails AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, leads AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, and leads Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%. For users who need a desktop processor with ECC memory support, DDR4 or DDR5 compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part offers a clear feature set backed by recorded numbers.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark presents no performance data. It is unreleased, has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rivals in the database. Its specifications suggest a different design philosophy: 20 cores with no multi-threading, a 3 nm TSMC process, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, and a mobile market segment. These features could favor bandwidth-heavy or highly parallel workloads, but without recorded benchmarks, any performance claim would be speculative. The database cannot confirm wins, losses, or relative standing for this processor.

Given the data, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the pick for anyone requiring verified performance, ECC memory, or a desktop platform with PCIe Gen 5. The NVIDIA RTX Spark, with no recorded scores and an unreleased status, offers no measurable basis for selection. Its higher core count and memory bandwidth are noteworthy specifications, but they remain unverified in the database. Until benchmark results are recorded, the Intel processor stands as the only option with analytical support.