AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall result: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins 16 of the 17 shared benchmark tests, with the Intel Core 3 201E taking a single narrow victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 28,478 versus 19,056 for the Intel part, a gap that places the AMD chip in the 80th percentile of all CPUs while the Intel chip sits at the 73rd percentile.

The most lopsided results appear in PassMark's integer math and random string sorting tests. In random string sorting, the AMD processor scores 30,235 against Intel's 17,783, a 70% advantage. Integer math shows a 59.1% delta with AMD at 69,839 and Intel at 43,894. Data encryption and extended instructions both show 67.5% and 67.7% deltas respectively, with AMD scoring 14,962 versus 8,931 in encryption and 18,507 versus 11,035 in extended instructions.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1,824 against Intel's 1,271, a 43.5% delta. R15 single-core shows 257 versus 179, a 43.6% delta. R20 multi-core repeats the 43.5% pattern with 7,603 versus 5,297, and R20 single-core shows 1,073 versus 747, again 43.6%. R23 multi-core delivers 18,104 versus 12,613, while R23 single-core shows 2,555 versus 1,780, both at 43.5% deltas.

The PassMark multithread test shows AMD at 21,465 versus Intel's 14,839, a 44.7% delta. Floating point math has AMD ahead by 29.3% with 43,019 versus 33,260. Data compression shows a 50.1% delta, with AMD at 246,446 and Intel at 164,160. Even the find prime numbers test, the smallest margin outside the single-thread tests, gives AMD a 24.6% advantage with 71 versus 57.

The only Intel victory is PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1,141 against AMD's 1,043, a delta of -8.6% from AMD's perspective. This is a meaningful result because it suggests the Intel processor handles a specific physics simulation workload better despite losing nearly every other test. The single-thread tests are the closest overall: AMD leads by only 2.3% in both PassMark single thread and singlethread tests, scoring 3,561 versus 3,482.

FAQ

Q: How large is the AMD processor's advantage in multi-core workloads?

A: Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS leads by 43.5% in every case. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar 44.7% delta.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark physics with a score of 1,141 versus AMD's 1,043, an 8.6% margin in Intel's favor.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS leads in single-thread tests, but the margin is small. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 43.6% delta, R20 shows 43.6%, and R23 shows 43.5%. PassMark single thread shows only 2.3% delta.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 28,478, while the Intel processor averages 19,056. The AMD chip sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel chip in the 73rd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Are there any tests where the two processors are nearly tied?

A: The closest margin is PassMark single thread, where AMD leads by only 2.3% (3,561 versus 3,482). The find prime numbers test shows a 24.6% delta, which is the next smallest margin.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the stronger performer in nearly every measured category. Its 43.5% to 43.6% deltas across all Cinebench versions confirm a consistent multi-threaded and single-threaded advantage. The 70% delta in random string sorting and 67.7% delta in extended instructions show particularly strong results in memory-intensive and instruction-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E has a single clear win in PassMark physics, where it outperforms AMD by 8.6%. This is the only test where Intel shows superiority, and it suggests a specific workload where Intel's architecture handles physics calculations more efficiently. However, this does not offset the broad pattern of AMD dominance across 16 other tests.

The data also shows that the AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2436 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, both with average scores within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, with deltas of 0% and 0.1% respectively. This places the Intel chip in a performance tier well below the AMD processor.

For workloads that prioritize multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or integer math, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The Intel Core 3 201E only makes sense for users who specifically need the physics simulation performance where it wins, or who require its particular platform features.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close: AMD at 3.50 GHz and Intel at 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks are also close: AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz.

The AMD processor has a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 60 watts. This is a substantial difference, with Intel drawing more than twice the power budget. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel buses.

PCI Express support also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD has Radeon 760M, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 163 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations differ per core. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. This means Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while AMD has a larger shared L3 cache.

The AMD processor belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation (Zen 4, Hawk Point). The Intel processor belongs to the Core 3 generation (Bartlett Lake). Both are Active in production status, with AMD releasing on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2025-01-12.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001354 (FP7r2) or 100-000001382 (FP7), while the Intel part number is SRVTR. The AMD processor targets the Mobile market segment, while the Intel processor targets the Desktop segment.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins in all multi-threaded production workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 18,104 versus 12,613 indicates substantially faster rendering. Data compression at 246,446 versus 164,160 suggests faster file archiving and database operations. Integer math at 69,839 versus 43,894 points to faster general computation.

The AMD processor also wins in encryption and extended instructions by roughly two-thirds. Data encryption at 14,962 versus 8,931 and extended instructions at 18,507 versus 11,035 indicate strong performance in security-related and SIMD-heavy tasks. Random string sorting at 30,235 versus 17,783 shows a 70% advantage in sorting workloads.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins only in PassMark physics, where its 1,141 score exceeds AMD's 1,043. This narrow but real advantage suggests Intel's architecture handles a specific physics simulation workload better. The Intel processor also has higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz) and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which may contribute to this result.

The single-thread tests are the closest category. PassMark single thread shows AMD at 3,561 versus Intel's 3,482, only 2.3% apart. Cinebench single-core scores show larger deltas of 43.5% to 43.6%, but these represent absolute scores of 257 versus 179 in R15, 1,073 versus 747 in R20, and 2,555 versus 1,780 in R23.

For users choosing between the two, the data shows AMD wins in 16 of 17 tests, with margins ranging from 2.3% to 70%. The Intel processor's single physics win is the only counterpoint. The AMD processor also operates at a lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 60 watts, which is relevant for power-sensitive deployments.