AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE leads with an average benchmark score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS records 28478. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank at 85 versus 80 for the AMD chip.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 19.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS score of 18104. The same 19.4% delta appears across Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. In the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS records zero wins.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, giving it two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS reaches 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3172 versus 2555 for the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses, though the AMD chip supports DDR5 only while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the faster processor in every measured category. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 5.4% in PassMark extended instructions to 37.7% in PassMark find prime numbers. Its average benchmark score of 35428 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1% behind) and Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2% behind). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, by contrast, sits near the Intel Xeon E-2436 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, all within 0.3% of each other.

For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering, the Intel part holds a 19.4% advantage across every Cinebench multi-core test. The gap is even larger in floating-point math, where the Intel chip scores 68587 versus 43019 for the AMD chip, a 37.3% lead. Physics simulation shows a similar pattern: 1624 for Intel versus 1043 for AMD, a 35.8% margin. The Intel processor also leads in single-threaded performance, with a 12.3% edge in PassMark single-thread and a 19.5% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, however, is designed for a different envelope. It carries a 28 W TDP versus 65 W for the Intel chip, and it is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD processor also integrates Radeon 760M graphics, compared with Intel UHD Graphics 730.

The verdict follows the data: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the performance choice, particularly for multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the low-power mobile option, with a 28 W TDP and a smaller physical footprint. Buyers targeting maximum compute throughput from these two parts will select the Intel chip; those constrained by power or mobile form factors will select the AMD chip. The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $221, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE dominates the head-to-head results, but the size of the margins varies substantially by workload. The smallest advantage appears in PassMark data encryption, where Intel scores 15916 against 14962 for AMD, a 6% lead. PassMark random string sorting is nearly as close: 32027 versus 30235, a 5.6% margin. PassMark extended instructions shows a 5.4% gap, with Intel at 19565 and AMD at 18507. These modest leads indicate that the two processors are closer in memory-latency-sensitive and instruction-throughput tasks.

The largest margins favor Intel in arithmetic and physics workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 114 versus 71 for AMD, a 37.7% advantage. PassMark floating-point math follows at 37.3%, with Intel scoring 68587 and AMD scoring 43019. PassMark physics shows a 35.8% gap: 1624 for Intel, 1043 for AMD. These results indicate that the Intel chip's additional cores and higher boost clock translate into outsized gains in compute-heavy tasks.

Cinebench results are consistent across all versions. The Intel Core 5 213PE leads by 19.4% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2264 versus 1824), R20 multi-core (9436 versus 7603), and R23 multi-core (22468 versus 18104). Single-core Cinebench results show a similar pattern: R15 at 319 versus 257, R20 at 1332 versus 1073, and R23 at 3172 versus 2555, with the R23 single-core delta at 19.5%. This uniformity across Cinebench versions indicates a consistent per-core advantage for Intel, not just a core-count advantage.

PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 26434 versus 21465 for AMD, an 18.8% lead. PassMark integer math shows a 24.2% gap: 92089 versus 69839. PassMark data compression gives Intel a 17.5% edge at 298804 versus 246446. PassMark single-thread, recorded twice in the database with identical scores, shows Intel at 4060 versus 3561 for AMD, a 12.3% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS does not win any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its strongest relative performance comes in PassMark extended instructions and random string sorting, where the deficit is roughly 5.4% to 5.6%, and in data encryption, where the deficit is 6%. These are the only tests where the AMD chip stays within single digits of the Intel part. Every other test shows a double-digit gap.

The data also shows the Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database are high-end desktop parts. The Intel Core i7-13700T sits 0.1% behind the Core 5 213PE, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.3% behind. This places the Core 5 213PE in the company of previous-generation enthusiast-tier processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, by contrast, is clustered with the Intel Xeon E-2436 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 5 220H (0.3% behind). Its nearest rival ahead is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which sits 0.3% ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks also differ: the AMD chip runs at 3.50 GHz, the Intel chip at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: the Intel chip reaches 5.20 GHz, the AMD chip 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a higher TDP at 65 W versus 28 W for the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Each cache level is larger on the Intel chip, both per-core and shared.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip records 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip includes Radeon 760M, the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip's part numbers are 100-000001354 (FP7r2) and 100-000001382 (FP7); the Intel chip's part number is SA4QG.

Sockets and market segments are entirely different. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip was released on 2024-04-15; the Intel chip has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The Intel chip's series field is null, and its architecture field is null, though its generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

The manufacturing process difference is substantial: 4 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel. This contributes to the AMD chip's lower 28 W TDP despite the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD chip's 25,000 million transistors and 178 mm² die size are recorded; the Intel chip's corresponding figures are absent from the database.

Both processors support ECC memory, which aligns with their PRO and Core 5 positioning. The AMD chip's Zen 4 architecture uses a 4 nm process and is paired with Radeon 760M integrated graphics. The Intel chip's Bartlett Lake architecture uses a 10 nm process and is paired with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory; the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, despite the Intel chip's larger L3 cache of 24 MB versus 16 MB.

The core organization differs beyond raw counts. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. The Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads with 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core. The Intel chip's 24 MB shared L3 is 50% larger than the AMD chip's 16 MB shared L3. These architectural differences, combined with the higher boost clock, explain the Intel chip's consistent lead across the benchmark suite.