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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE leads with an average benchmark score of 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS records 28478. The Intel part also sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 80th percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded Cinebench performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins every Cinebench multi-core test by a 16.8% margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21751 against 18104 for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. The same 16.8% advantage appears in R15 (2192 vs 1824) and R20 (9135 vs 7603).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins three categories: data encryption (14962 vs 14413, a 3.8% edge), extended instructions (18507 vs 16146, a 14.6% edge), and random string sorting (30235 vs 30106, a 0.4% edge).

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE leads in passmark single_thread with a score of 3718 versus 3561, a 4.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel processor scores 3070 against 2555, a 16.8% lead.

Q: Which processor delivers better physics performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 2199 in passmark physics, which is 52.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS at 1043. This is the largest relative advantage recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: How do the processors rank against their nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS sits within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon E-2436, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, Intel Core 5 220H, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, and the database does not list transistor count or die size for this part.

Core counts differ: the AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Base and boost clocks separate the two clearly. The AMD part clocks at 3.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The Intel part runs a 2.10 GHz base and a 5.20 GHz boost.

Cache layouts diverge. The AMD processor carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capability favors Intel. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning splits as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7, released on 2024-04-15, with part numbers 100-000001354 (FP7r2) and 100-000001382 (FP7). The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, released on 2026-03-08, with part number SA4QM. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Both parts are active in production and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates the head-to-head record with 14 wins against 3 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. The cleanest sweep comes in Cinebench, where the Intel processor wins all six tests by a uniform 16.8% margin. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2192 against 1824. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 309 against 257. The R20 run shows 9135 versus 7603 multi-core and 1289 versus 1073 single-core. The R23 run shows 21751 versus 18104 multi-core and 3070 versus 2555 single-core. That consistent 16.8% delta across every Cinebench workload indicates a broad throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results follow a similar pattern, but with wider variations. The largest gap appears in find_prime_numbers, where the Intel part scores 157 versus 71, a 54.8% advantage. Physics shows a 52.6% Intel lead at 2199 versus 1043. Floating point math favors Intel by 40%, with 71722 against 43019. Integer math shows a 25% Intel advantage at 93109 versus 69839. Multithread performance lands at 25590 versus 21465, a 16.1% Intel lead. Data compression shows a smaller 5.6% Intel edge at 261083 versus 246446. Single-thread performance is the tightest Intel win: 3718 versus 3561, a 4.2% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS takes its three wins in specialized workloads. Extended instructions deliver the strongest AMD result: 18507 versus 16146, a 14.6% advantage. Data encryption edges Intel by 3.8% at 14962 versus 14413. Random string sorting is nearly a tie at 30235 versus 30106, a 0.4% AMD margin.

The data shows a clear pattern. Intel wins every Cinebench test and most PassMark workloads, often by double-digit margins. AMD wins in encryption, extended instructions, and a narrow sorting test, which suggests its Zen 4 design retains an edge in specific instruction-heavy tasks. But the overall benchmark picture favors Intel by a wide margin in raw compute, especially in physics, prime number finding, and floating point math.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 5 213PTE as the stronger processor for general compute workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, including every Cinebench test and the majority of PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score of 32924 places it at the 83rd percentile, and its nearest rivals include desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The 16.8% Cinebench margin across multi-core and single-core tests indicates a consistent architectural advantage in rendering and CPU-bound tasks. The 52.6% physics lead and 54.8% prime number lead further reinforce the Intel part's dominance in heavily threaded and math-intensive work.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS remains competitive in specific areas. Its 14.6% win in extended instructions and 3.8% win in data encryption show that Zen 4 can outperform in certain instruction-level workloads. Its 80th percentile ranking and average score of 28478 place it near the Intel Xeon E-2436 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS. The AMD part also carries a mobile designation with a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP. The database does not include power efficiency metrics, but the TDP figures alone indicate different intended use cases.

For buyers choosing between these two, the data supports the Intel Core 5 213PTE for users prioritizing raw multi-threaded performance, single-core speed, and math-heavy compute. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS makes sense for workloads that rely on encryption, extended instruction sets, and random string sorting, where it holds measurable advantages. The Intel part also offers the higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB, and newer PCIe Gen 5 support. The AMD part counters with a smaller 4 nm process node, higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, and a larger L1 cache per core at 64 KB versus 80 KB per core for Intel, though the Intel L1 is technically larger per core. The choice depends on workload profile and platform requirements.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001354 (FP7r2), 100-000001382 (FP7) | SA4QM |