AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 5 213PE across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U does not register a single win in any measured test. The closest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark results, where the Intel part scores 4060 against the AMD's 3563, a delta of -12.2%. That remains a substantial gap, but it is the narrowest across the entire dataset.

The widest disparity emerges in PassMark floating point math. Intel scores 68587 versus AMD's 34865, a delta of -49.2%. That means the Intel processor delivers more than double the floating-point throughput in this particular workload. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 92089 and AMD at 56738, a -38.4% delta. Prime number finding shows a -42.1% delta (114 versus 66), and physics simulation shows -39.5% (1624 versus 983).

Cinebench results cluster tightly around a consistent -31.2% delta. The R15 multicore test shows Intel at 2264 versus AMD at 1557, R20 multicore shows 9436 versus 6491, and R23 multicore shows 22468 versus 15456. Single-core Cinebench numbers follow the same pattern: R15 single-core 319 versus 219, R20 single-core 1332 versus 916, and R23 single-core 3172 versus 2182, each with a -31.2% delta. The consistency of that percentage across six separate Cinebench runs indicates a fixed per-core performance advantage rather than a scaling artifact.

Data compression shows Intel at 298804 versus AMD at 205703, also a -31.2% delta. Encryption shows a smaller gap at -22.6% (15916 versus 12319), and random string sorting matches that -22.6% delta (32027 versus 24797). Extended instructions land at -21.2% (19565 versus 15410). Multithreaded PassMark shows -31.1% (26434 versus 18218). Every single test, regardless of category, favors the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. AMD uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Hawk Point codename and 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded.

Core counts differ: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on Intel, combined with 8 additional MB of L3, help explain the consistent benchmark advantage.

Memory support shows a split. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors enable ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs with Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7, while Intel sits in the desktop segment with Intel Socket 1700. Production status for both is Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded measurements, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every category. The data shows no workload type where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U achieves a higher score. The Intel part leads in rendering workloads (all three Cinebench versions), general computing (PassMark multithread and single-thread), math-heavy tasks (floating point, integer, prime numbers), data handling (compression, encryption, string sorting), and physics simulation.

The AMD part does hold one structural advantage that does not appear in benchmark scores: memory bandwidth. AMD records 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. That difference does not translate into any measured win, but it indicates a different memory architecture. Additionally, the AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process, which typically relates to power efficiency, though no efficiency metric appears in the database.

For use-case analysis, the benchmark data supports Intel for any compute-intensive task. The 49.2% floating-point advantage and 38.4% integer advantage suggest particularly strong performance in scientific computing, financial modeling, or any workload with heavy arithmetic. The 31.2% Cinebench advantage points to rendering and video encoding. The 42.1% prime-number advantage indicates strong single-threaded integer loops.

The AMD part may still suit scenarios where its mobile form factor and lower TDP matter, but the recorded benchmarks show no computational area where it wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 6 versus 8. Thread count: 12 versus 16. Base clock: 3.20 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 65 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture: Zen 4 versus no recorded architecture name (codename Bartlett Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Transistors: 20,900 million versus not recorded. Die size: 137 mm² versus not recorded.

Cache: L1 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 16 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2024-04-15 versus 2026-03-08. Part number: 100-000001329(FP7r2),100-000001331(FP7) versus SA4QG. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP; the Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221. No other specification fields show identical values.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 versus the AMD's 15456, a delta of -31.2% relative to the AMD score.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 68587 versus AMD's 34865, a delta of -49.2%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and the Intel Core 5 213PE have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U supports only PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W.

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents an unambiguous result. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 recorded comparisons, with deltas ranging from -12.2% in single-threaded PassMark to -49.2% in floating-point math. The average benchmark score reflects this: Intel sits at 35428 with an 85th percentile ranking, while AMD sits at 23709 with a 76th percentile ranking. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i7-12700KF (delta 0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600T (delta 0.3%), placing it firmly among high-end desktop processors. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11500 (delta 0%) and AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (delta -1.1%), placing it in a mid-range mobile bracket.

The AMD processor offers lower power consumption (28 W versus 65 W), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and a more advanced 4 nm process. Those features do not translate into any recorded performance win. The Intel processor delivers superior results in every measured workload, with particularly strong showings in arithmetic-heavy and rendering tasks.

For workloads that demand maximum compute throughput, the data supports the Intel Core 5 213PE without qualification. For scenarios where the mobile form factor, lower TDP, and smaller process node matter more than raw benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U remains a viable option, but its performance ceiling is measurably lower across the board. The recorded numbers show no scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in any test the database tracks.