AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, which wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. The margin is not uniform; the database shows a wide spread from a narrow 5.9% lead in PassMark physics to a 99.5% advantage in random string sorting.

The Cinebench suite delivers the most consistent picture. The AMD part scores 1989 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 1271 for the Intel chip, a 56.5% edge. Single-core R15 shows 280 against 179, a 56.4% lead. R20 repeats the pattern: 8291 versus 5297 in multi-core (56.5%) and 1170 versus 747 in single-core (56.6%). R23 multi-core records 19742 against 12613, again 56.5%, while single-core R23 hits 2787 versus 1780, a 56.6% gap. The consistency of these deltas across three Cinebench generations indicates the advantage scales evenly with workload intensity, not just core count.

PassMark results are less uniform and reveal where the Intel part is least competitive. The largest discrepancy appears in random string sorting, where the AMD chip scores 35472 against 17783, a 99.5% delta. Data encryption shows 17387 versus 8931, a 94.7% gap, and extended instructions follow closely at 21212 versus 11035, a 92.2% delta. Integer math is 65.7% higher on the AMD side (72740 versus 43894), while data compression posts 265826 versus 164160, a 61.9% margin. The multithread score of 23569 versus 14839 gives a 58.8% delta.

The tighter contests are in single-threaded PassMark workloads and physics. PassMark single-thread records 3858 versus 3482, a 10.8% lead for AMD. Physics is the closest comparison: 1208 versus 1141, only 5.9% apart. Find prime numbers shows a 28.1% gap (73 versus 57), and floating-point math sits at 36.7% (45481 versus 33260). These smaller deltas suggest the Intel core architecture retains some competitiveness in latency-sensitive or lightly threaded tasks, but the AMD part still wins every recorded test.

In the broader database, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS holds an average benchmark score of 30879 and sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F at 30746 (0.4% behind), the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (0.6% ahead). The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056 and reaches only the 73rd percentile. Its closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0.0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.4% ahead). The average score gap between the two reviewed parts is roughly 62%, which aligns with the multi-core deltas seen in Cinebench.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 201E does not win a single comparison.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 19742 versus 12613, a 56.5% lead. Similar margins appear in R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Is the single-core gap as large as the multi-core gap?

A: It is close. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 56.6% delta (2787 versus 1780). PassMark single-thread is much smaller at 10.8% (3858 versus 3482).

Q: Where does the Intel chip come closest to matching the AMD chip?

A: The narrowest margin is PassMark physics, where the Intel part trails by only 5.9% (1141 versus 1208). PassMark single-thread is the next closest at 10.8%.

Q: What is the biggest single-test advantage for the AMD processor?

A: Random string sorting shows the largest gap: 35472 versus 17783, a 99.5% delta. Data encryption (94.7%) and extended instructions (92.2%) are close behind.

Q: How do these chips rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is at the 82nd percentile with an average score of 30879. The Intel Core 3 201E is at the 73rd percentile with an average score of 19056.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS wins every workload category in the recorded data, but the size of the win varies by task type. The largest advantages are in memory-heavy or data-intensive operations: random string sorting (99.5%), data encryption (94.7%), and extended instructions (92.2%). These results point to a processor that handles encryption, compression, and complex instruction streams with substantial headroom over the Intel part. Integer math (65.7%) and data compression (61.9%) reinforce that profile. Cinebench multi-core tests, which stress sustained all-core rendering, show a stable 56.5% advantage, so content creation and CPU rendering workloads follow the same pattern.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no outright win in any test, but its relative strengths appear in the smallest deltas. Physics scores 1141 versus 1208, a 5.9% gap, which suggests the Intel architecture remains credible in simulated physics or lightly threaded real-time tasks. PassMark single-thread at 10.8% (3482 versus 3858) is the second closest result, indicating that the gap narrows when only one core is active. Find prime numbers (28.1% delta) and floating-point math (36.7%) are also among the smaller margins. These are workloads where the Intel part is less disadvantaged, but they are not wins.

The database does not list a single benchmark where the Intel chip takes the lead. Buyers looking at this comparison should treat the Intel part as a chip that competes in specific narrow workloads but concedes the majority of performance categories by wide margins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every headline specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz on the AMD side versus 3.60 GHz on the Intel side. Boost clocks sit at 5.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. The AMD part carries a 45 W TDP, the Intel part a 60 W TDP, a notable inversion given the AMD chip is also the faster one in every test.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel on generation: the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD chip has more total lanes but an older PCIe generation.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS includes a Radeon 760M. The Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, released in 2024. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, released in 2025. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part is identified as part number SRVTR; the AMD part lists two part numbers for different FP7 variants.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel chip has no transistor count listed in the database and a 163 mm² die.

Cache layouts are structurally different. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip therefore has more total L3, while the Intel chip has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation. With fewer cores, the Intel L3 pool is smaller in absolute terms but the per-core ratio is higher.

The AMD part is a mobile design with a 45 W TDP and FP7 socket. The Intel part is a desktop design with a 60 W TDP and Socket 1700. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, is the most striking architectural divide, and it helps explain why the AMD chip sustains higher clocks at a lower TDP. The AMD chip is from the 8000 series, while the Intel chip carries the Core 3 branding under the Bartlett Lake generation. The AMD chip's Radeon 760M integrated graphics and the Intel chip's UHD Graphics 730 round out the feature split.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes this a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS holds a 56.5% or larger lead in every Cinebench test and a 58.8% lead in PassMark multithread. Its average benchmark score of 30879 places it at the 82nd percentile, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056 at the 73rd percentile. The AMD chip delivers these results at a lower 45 W TDP against the Intel chip's 60 W TDP, and it does so with a smaller process node, 4 nm versus 10 nm.

The Intel Core 3 201E should be considered only for workloads that resemble its closest recorded results: PassMark physics (5.9% delta) and single-thread PassMark (10.8% delta). For lightly threaded tasks and certain physics simulations, the gap narrows to a range that may be acceptable in a desktop system where the Intel part's DDR4 support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity are relevant. The Intel chip also has a launch MSRP of $134, which is the only price data available for either part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is the clear choice across every recorded benchmark. Its wins span rendering, encryption, compression, integer math, and single-threaded workloads. The only question for a buyer is whether the Intel part's desktop socket, DDR4 compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes matter more than the substantial performance deficit. Based strictly on the benchmark data, the AMD processor is faster in every measured category, often by margins above 50%, and it does so at a lower TDP.