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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 213PE, which wins 16 of the 17 compared benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U claims a single win, but the margin analysis reveals a consistent pattern of Intel's dominance across nearly every workload category.

In Cinebench rendering tests, the Intel part leads by a uniform margin. The R15 multicore test shows Intel at 2264 against AMD's 2014, an 11% advantage. The R15 singlecore test repeats that exact 11% gap, with Intel scoring 319 versus 284. The R20 tests show a slightly larger 11.1% gap in both multicore (9436 vs 8392) and singlecore (1332 vs 1184). The R23 results continue the trend: Intel posts 22468 in multicore versus 19982, and 3172 in singlecore versus 2821, again an 11.1% delta. These consistent single-digit-to-low-double-digit percentage leads in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering indicate that Intel's advantage holds regardless of thread count.

The PassMark suite provides a more granular view. The largest single gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel's 68587 crushes AMD's 45265, a 34% deficit for the Ryzen part. Prime number finding shows a 31.6% gap (114 vs 78), and physics simulation shows a 28.9% gap (1624 vs 1154). Integer math sees Intel ahead by 18.7% (92089 vs 74875). Multithread performance shows a 13.8% gap (26434 vs 22795), while data compression shows a 12.7% gap (298804 vs 260925). The single-thread PassMark score puts Intel at 4060 versus 3732, an 8.1% lead.

Two areas show near-parity. Data encryption is virtually a tie: Intel's 15916 against AMD's 15843, a mere 0.5% difference. Extended instructions also remain close, with Intel at 19565 versus 19130, a 2.2% gap. Random string sorting is the sole benchmark where AMD takes the win, scoring 32114 to Intel's 32027, a slim 0.3% margin.

These results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE holds a commanding position in compute-heavy workloads, particularly those involving floating-point arithmetic, prime number calculations, and physics simulations. The AMD part's single victory is narrow and confined to a specific sorting workload, which does little to offset the broader deficit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 16 of the 17 compared benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U wins only one, random string sorting, by a 0.3% margin.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 19982. This represents an 11.1% advantage for Intel.

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is competitive?

A: The AMD part comes closest in data encryption, where it trails by only 0.5% (15843 vs 15916), and in extended instructions, where the gap is 2.2% (19130 vs 19565). It wins random string sorting outright.

Q: What is the biggest performance disparity between the two chips?

A: Floating-point math shows the largest gap. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 68587, which is 34% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 45265.

Q: How does the Intel part's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700KF, 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-12700K.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30254. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 30213, a 0.1% difference.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for users who prioritize raw compute throughput. The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers a superior score in every Cinebench generation tested and in the majority of PassMark workloads. Its 34% lead in floating-point math and 31.6% lead in prime number finding make it the stronger option for scientific, engineering, or any floating-point-heavy tasks. The 13.8% multithread gap and 18.7% integer math gap further reinforce its position for multi-threaded productivity.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U does have a niche. Its 0.3% win in random string sorting is negligible, but its near-tie in encryption (0.5% deficit) and small 2.2% gap in extended instructions suggest it can handle certain cryptographic or specialized instruction workloads without a meaningful penalty. The AMD part also operates as a mobile processor with a 28 TDP, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65 TDP, so the comparison naturally favors Intel in absolute performance terms.

For users building a desktop system and needing maximum compute performance from these two options, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the data-supported pick. The AMD part remains relevant only in scenarios where its specific workload profile (encryption, extended instructions) matters more than the broader performance deficits, or where the mobile form factor and lower power envelope are the primary constraints.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds differ: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: AMD boosts to 4.90 GHz, Intel to 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Measured memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are also different: AMD uses the Radeon 760M, Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The market segments differ: AMD is a mobile processor, Intel is a desktop processor. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are also distinct, with AMD released in 2024 and Intel in 2026.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures show a clear generational and design split. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ per core. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither chip has a 3D V-Cache variant.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This correlates with the TDP difference, as AMD's smaller node and mobile orientation allow a 28 W envelope, while Intel's desktop part runs at 65 W. The boost clock advantage for Intel (5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz) may partially offset the process node advantage, though the benchmark data suggests Intel's higher core count and cache sizes contribute to its overall performance lead in the recorded tests.