AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data presents an unusually lopsided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 5 211TE taking a single narrow victory. The margins are not uniform, however, and the distribution of deltas reveals where each chip's architectural strengths and weaknesses lie.

Starting with Cinebench, the AMD processor holds a consistent 61.8% advantage across all six tests. In R23 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 19,742 against Intel's 12,201. The single-core R23 result shows 2,787 versus 1,722. Every Cinebench iteration, from R15 to R23, and in both single and multi-threaded modes, repeats the exact same 61.8% delta. That uniformity suggests a fundamental per-clock efficiency gap rather than a scaling issue, since the Intel part actually has more cores and threads.

PassMark tells a more varied story. The largest single margin belongs to PassMark single-thread, where AMD posts 3,858 against Intel's 1,408, a 174% difference. That is remarkable given the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to AMD's 5.00 GHz. The Ryzen's single-thread dominance is only 0.20 GHz faster on paper, yet it delivers nearly three times the score in this particular workload.

Extended instructions show a 146.2% gap, with AMD at 21,212 and Intel at 8,615. Data encryption follows at 140.5% (17,387 versus 7,231), and random string sorting at 139.1% (35,472 versus 14,838). Integer math lands at 114% (72,740 versus 33,991). Multithread performance shows a 101.7% difference (23,569 versus 11,685). Floating point math is 73.9% apart (45,481 versus 26,150). Data compression, at 99.2% (265,826 versus 133,434), nearly doubles Intel's result.

The lone Intel victory comes in PassMark physics, where the Core 5 211TE scores 1,278 against AMD's 1,208, a 5.5% margin. PassMark prime number finding is nearly a tie: 73 versus 72, favoring AMD by 1.4%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS wins in every category except one. Its dominance spans rendering, encryption, compression, sorting, integer math, floating point, and extended instruction sets. The data indicates a processor that handles both latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads and throughput-oriented multi-threaded tasks with equal confidence. The 174% single-thread advantage and 101.7% multithread advantage show no weak side in general-purpose computing.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only PassMark physics. That test typically stresses memory latency and cache hierarchy behavior in physical simulation workloads. A 5.5% edge there, while narrow, suggests the Intel architecture retains some advantage in specific simulation code paths. The near-tie in prime number finding, where AMD leads by a single point, further narrows Intel's claim to specialized integer loops. Outside those two tests, Intel trails by margins ranging from 61.8% to 174%.

For content creation, the Cinebench results point squarely at AMD. For data center style workloads such as encryption and compression, AMD again dominates. The only scenario where the Intel part looks competitive is physics simulation, and even there the margin is small enough to be within run-to-run variance for many users.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Hawk Point. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with a larger 215 mm² die and no transistor count listed in the database.

Core configurations differ sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 4 more cores and 4 more threads, the Intel chip loses multi-threaded tests by wide margins. The Ryzen's base clock of 4.30 GHz versus Intel's 1.70 GHz, and boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, explain part of the gap, but not all of it.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Intel has more cache at every level, yet still trails in most workloads. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s, which likely contributes to the compression and sorting results. Both support dual-channel memory and ECC, but AMD supports only DDR5 while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe capability differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using Radeon 760M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets mobile with Socket FP7, while Intel targets desktop with Socket 1700. Both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves little ambiguity. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in 16 of 17 tests, with an average benchmark score of 30,879 versus 15,370. The AMD chip sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 69th percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F (0.4% higher), Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (0.6% lower). Intel's nearest rivals are server and mobile parts: AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% lower), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% higher), and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% lower).

For any workload represented in this benchmark suite, the data supports choosing the AMD processor. The single Intel win in physics is too narrow to offset the 61.8% to 174% losses everywhere else. The Core 5 211TE does offer more cores and threads, plus Gen 5 PCIe and broader memory compatibility, but those features do not translate into benchmark wins. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is the faster processor in nearly every measurable dimension.

The Intel part may still appeal to a desktop build requiring Socket 1700, DDR4 support, or Gen 5 PCIe lanes, but the performance data shows a clear overall winner.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS wins 16 tests. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins 1 test (PassMark physics).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 3,858 versus Intel's 1,408, a 174% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE have more cores and threads?

A: Yes, Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite this, AMD wins multi-threaded tests by 61.8% in Cinebench R23 and 101.7% in PassMark multithread.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: AMD has a 4.30 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost. Intel has a 1.70 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: AMD averages 30,879 points. Intel averages 15,370 points.

Q: Which processor has a higher CPU percentile ranking?

A: AMD ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Intel ranks in the 69th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| 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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001315 (FP7r2), 100-000001388 (FP7) | SRQDL |