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Core 5 211TE
10 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
20 MB
TDP
45W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming7
Productivity7
Single-core7
Multi-core42
Power efficiency6
Lab scores
Performance score7
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p15 fps
1440p12 fps
4K8 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Bartlett Lake
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 10
- Threads
- 16
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 800 KB
- L2 cache
- 12.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 20 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 45W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $221
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the low power draw and quiet operation for basic office builds. The common complaint is that it feels sluggish with anything beyond light multitasking.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Handles daily tasks without fuss
- Fits compact builds with ease
- Runs cool even under load
Cons
- Too few cores for heavy tasks
- No overclocking support at all
- Lower-end chipset may limit upgrades
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core 5 211TE
A modest, low-power 45W desktop chip for basic tasks, held back by its older socket and limited core count.
Get it if you need a low-power office or home server chip that sips electricity and runs cool on a basic cooler. Skip it if you want any gaming performance or multitasking grunt—this is strictly for lightweight, single-threaded tasks.
Buy it if…
- You're building a basic office PC and want low power bills.
- You need a quiet, low-heat system for a home server or NAS.
- You're on a tight budget and need a simple upgrade for an old LGA1700 board.
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