AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a dominant performance from the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 28,478, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part scores an average of 15,370, landing in the 69th percentile. That is a substantial overall gap, and the individual tests show where each chip wins and loses.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS delivers its largest margin in the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3,561 against 1,408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a delta of 152.9%. That is the single biggest win in the entire comparison and confirms that the AMD core design holds a massive per-thread advantage in this matchup. The Cinebench single-core results tell the same story but with a smaller margin: the AMD chip scores 2,555 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1,722 for Intel, a 48.4% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 257 versus 173, again 48.6% ahead. The R20 single-core result is 1,073 for AMD versus 723 for Intel, 48.4% ahead.

Multi-threaded performance also favors the AMD part heavily. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 18,104 while the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, a 48.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7,603 versus 5,124, also 48.4% ahead. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives 1,824 versus 1,229, a 48.4% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows 21,465 for AMD versus 11,685 for Intel, an 83.7% lead. The AMD chip also wins PassMark integer math by 105.5% (69,839 versus 33,991) and floating point math by 64.5% (43,019 versus 26,150).

The largest computational gaps appear in specialized workloads. PassMark extended instructions show the AMD part scoring 18,507 against 8,615 for Intel, a 114.8% lead. Data encryption shows 14,962 versus 7,231, a 106.9% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 30,235 versus 14,838, a 103.8% lead. Data compression favors AMD at 246,446 versus 133,434, a 84.7% margin.

The Intel Core 5 211TE manages only two wins. The PassMark physics test goes to Intel with a score of 1,278 versus 1,043 for AMD, an 18.4% advantage. The other Intel win is marginal: PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 72 versus AMD at 71, a 1.4% edge that is effectively a tie. The Intel part also appears in the same neighborhood as far weaker chips in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7543, scores 15,477 and sits just 0.7% above it, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U is 2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, by contrast, sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon E-2436 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is a mobile chip built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It uses 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE is a desktop part with the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives the AMD part a density and efficiency advantage that shows up in its TDP.

The core configurations are not directly comparable. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins almost every multi-threaded test, which indicates that its per-core performance advantage more than compensates for the core count deficit. The Intel part has more physical cores but cannot translate that into a throughput win.

Cache layouts differ as well. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip carries more cache at every level, but the benchmark results show that the AMD architecture extracts more performance from less cache in most workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity goes to Intel on generation: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in name and presumably capability. The AMD part uses the Radeon 760M, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 730. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either part, so the comparison rests on the listed specifications only.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Clock speeds tell part of the story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part runs a much higher base clock, and its boost clock is slightly higher as well. The Intel part trades base clock for a much higher TDP: 45 watts versus 28 watts for the AMD part. The AMD chip delivers far more performance while drawing 17 watts less, which is a direct consequence of the smaller process node.

Release timing also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12. Both parts remain in active production. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has two recorded part numbers, 100-000001354 (FP7r2) and 100-000001382 (FP7), while the Intel part has a single part number, SRQDL.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS leads in 15 of 17 benchmark tests, including every Cinebench test, every single-thread test, and every PassMark test except physics and prime numbers. Its single-thread advantage of 152.9% in PassMark is the largest margin in the comparison. It also delivers that performance at a 28 watt TDP versus 45 watts for the Intel part, making it the more efficient choice by a wide margin.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has two bright spots. Its PassMark physics score of 1,278 beats the AMD part by 18.4%, and its prime number result of 72 is marginally ahead of 71. Those are narrow wins in a comparison where the AMD part frequently doubles the Intel score. The Intel chip also offers DDR4 compatibility, which could matter for users with existing memory, and it carries the newer PCIe Gen 5 interface. Its 10 cores and 16 threads give it a core-count advantage on paper, but the benchmark results show that advantage does not translate into throughput.

The database places the AMD part in the 80th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel part in the 69th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, which places it in a competitive tier with chips like the Intel Xeon E-2436 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, a much lower tier of competition.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, encryption, compression, or general integer and floating point math, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the stronger choice in every recorded metric. For workloads that specifically favor the PassMark physics test, the Intel Core 5 211TE has an edge, but it is the only test where it leads by a meaningful margin. The AMD part is also the better option for power-constrained environments, given its 28 watt TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS | Intel Core 5 211TE |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 8000 series | Not recorded |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001354 (FP7r2), 100-000001382 (FP7) | SRQDL |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 28,478, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15,370.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 3,561 versus 1,408 for Intel, a 152.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part leads by 48.4% with 2,555 versus 1,722.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark physics with 1,278 versus 1,043, an 18.4% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers with 72 versus 71, a 1.4% edge.

Q: How do the core counts and TDP compare?

A: The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads with a 45 watt TDP. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 28 watt TDP. The AMD part wins most multi-threaded tests despite fewer cores.

Q: What memory and PCIe support does each processor offer?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die is 178 mm²; the Intel die is 215 mm².