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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U across nearly every workload category. Of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD part wins 16, with only a single test going to the Intel Core 5 211TE. The margin of victory is frequently substantial, not marginal.

The largest single-threaded gap in the database appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 3732, while the Core 5 211TE scores 1408. That is a delta of 165.1% in favor of AMD. This is the widest delta recorded in the comparison set, and it signals a fundamental difference in per-core efficiency and frequency delivery. The Cinebench single-core results reinforce this pattern: the R15 single-core test shows 284 versus 173, a 64.2% delta, while R20 single-core shows 1184 versus 723, a 63.8% delta. R23 single-core shows 2821 versus 1722, again a 63.8% delta.

Multi-threaded workloads follow the same trajectory. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 19982 against 12201 for Intel, a 63.8% delta. The R20 multi-core result is 8392 versus 5124, also a 63.8% delta. R15 multi-core shows 2014 versus 1229, a 63.9% delta. These consistent percentages across all three Cinebench generations indicate that the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark multithread testing shows a 95.1% delta, with AMD scoring 22795 and Intel scoring 11685. The integer math workload is particularly lopsided: 74875 for AMD versus 33991 for Intel, a 120.3% delta. Extended instructions show a 122.1% delta, with 19130 versus 8615. Data encryption shows a 119.1% delta, with 15843 versus 7231. Random string sorting shows a 116.4% delta, with 32114 versus 14838. Data compression shows a 95.5% delta, with 260925 versus 133434. Floating-point math shows a 73.1% delta, with 45265 versus 26150.

The closest contest in the entire benchmark set is the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 78 and Intel scores 72, a delta of only 8.3%. This is the one CPU-bound integer loop where the two processors are nearly level. The only outright Intel victory is in PassMark physics, where the Core 5 211TE scores 1278 against 1154 for AMD, a delta of -9.7% from the AMD perspective. This is an unusual result given the Intel chip's lower single-thread scores, and it suggests the physics workload responds to the Intel core count rather than raw per-thread throughput.

The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 30254, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 30213 (a 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30364 (-0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (-0.4%). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (-0.7%), the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130 (1.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (-2%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 4 fewer cores, the AMD chip delivers higher throughput in nearly every test. The base clock for AMD is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD boost clock is only 0.10 GHz higher, but the base clock advantage of 1.80 GHz is substantial and helps explain the single-thread dominance.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has a larger cache at every level, yet this does not translate into benchmark superiority.

Memory support shows a notable divergence. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates are recorded as April 2024 for AMD and January 2025 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part numbers are listed as 100-000001318 (FP7r2) and 100-000001378 (FP7), while the Intel part number is SRQDL.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous in its direction. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in 16 of 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with deltas frequently exceeding 60% and sometimes surpassing 120%. The average benchmark score of 30254 for AMD versus 15370 for Intel represents a gap of roughly 97% in the aggregate metric. The percentile placement, 81st versus 69th, confirms that the AMD part sits in a higher performance tier within the database.

The single Intel victory in PassMark physics is real but isolated. It does not offset the scale of AMD's wins in integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and every Cinebench generation tested. Users prioritizing single-thread performance, multi-thread rendering, or data-heavy workloads should look to the AMD part based on this data. The Intel part offers more cores and threads, larger caches, and DDR4 compatibility, but the recorded benchmarks show those architectural attributes do not produce competitive scores in this comparison.

The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 28 watts against the Intel TDP of 45 watts. The database records no launch MSRP for the AMD chip, while the Intel chip lists a launch MSRP of $221. The production status for both is Active. The mobile classification of the AMD part and the desktop classification of the Intel part suggest different target systems, but within the measured workloads, the AMD processor is the stronger performer by a wide margin.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| 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 | April 2024 | January 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE at 4.80 GHz.

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

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD part scores 3732 against 1408 for Intel, a delta of 165.1%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2821 against 1722, a delta of 63.8%.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 211TE wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1278 against 1154 for AMD, a delta of -9.7% from the AMD perspective.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has an average benchmark score of 30254, placing it in the 81st percentile. The Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite the lower core count, AMD wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.