AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX takes 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PE wins 3. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD processor's largest advantages come in compute-heavy workloads. In data encryption, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 21,840 against Intel's 15,916, a 37.2% lead. Extended instructions show an even bigger gap: 27,638 versus 19,565, a 41.3% advantage for AMD. Random string sorting follows closely at 38.9% ahead with scores of 44,494 against 32,027. Prime number finding delivers a 39.5% edge (159 versus 114). These four workloads represent AMD's most dominant territory.

Data compression also favors AMD substantially. The Ryzen 7 8745HX posts 363,759 versus 298,804, a 21.7% margin. Multithreaded performance shows a 19.2% lead with 31,517 against 26,434. Integer math lands at 100,328 versus 92,089, an 8.9% advantage. The physics test is closer, with AMD ahead by only 3.5% (1,681 versus 1,624).

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins on the two single-thread metrics and floating-point math. The single-thread score of 4,060 beats AMD's 3,879 by 4.5%. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests show identical results, confirming the margin. Floating-point math is Intel's biggest victory: 68,587 against 61,972, a 9.6% edge for Intel.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall distribution. AMD's average sits at 60,104, while Intel's is 35,428. This places the Ryzen 7 8745HX in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 85th percentile for the Core 5 213PE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip belongs to the 8000 series and Ryzen 7 generation; the Intel chip carries the Core 5 generation label.

Both parts have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the threading model is identical. The clock speeds differ notably. AMD's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. Intel starts lower at 2.70 GHz base but boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock explains its single-thread advantage, while AMD's higher base clock likely contributes to its multithreaded wins.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on Intel benefit latency-sensitive single-thread work, but AMD's larger L3 pool helps with the shared data patterns common in multithreaded loads.

Memory support differs in scope. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel's broader memory compatibility is offset by AMD's higher peak bandwidth. ECC memory support goes to Intel only; the AMD part does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 5 and 28 lanes from the CPU. Intel also uses Gen 5 but provides only 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes Radeon 610M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, whereas Intel's is locked. The TDP ratings show AMD at 55 watts and Intel at 65 watts, meaning AMD delivers its performance within a lower power envelope.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger processor for multithreaded and data-intensive workloads. Its wins span encryption, compression, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, and random string sorting, with margins ranging from 3.5% to 41.3%. The 19.2% multithread lead and 21.7% compression advantage make it the choice for parallel processing tasks.

The Intel Core 5 213PE shows superiority in single-thread performance and floating-point math. The 4.5% single-thread margin and 9.6% floating-point edge indicate that Intel holds an advantage in workloads that rely on per-core speed and floating-point arithmetic.

Both processors sit in the same core and thread count, so the decision hinges on workload character rather than core availability. The Ryzen 7 8745HX achieves its 92nd percentile ranking against Intel's 85th percentile, and the nearest rival data confirms that AMD's average score of 60,104 places it alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60,099, the Intel Core i9-14900F at 60,008, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 59,641. The Intel Core 5 213PE at 35,428 sits near the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35,365, and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35,305.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 213PE is $221. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX's 5.10 GHz boost clock.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in data encryption?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 21,840 versus 15,916 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 37.2% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not list ECC support.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 24 MB on the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Q: What is the single-thread score difference?

A: Intel leads with 4,060 against AMD's 3,879, a 4.5% difference in favor of the Core 5 213PE.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics, and random string sorting. The largest margins are in extended instructions at 41.3%, prime numbers at 39.5%, and random string sorting at 38.9%. These results point toward workloads involving cryptographic operations, string manipulation, and integer-heavy parallel computation.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in floating-point math, single-thread performance, and the duplicate single-thread test. The floating-point margin of 9.6% is its strongest showing. The single-thread edge of 4.5% makes it preferable for lightly threaded applications where per-core responsiveness matters more than aggregate throughput.

The overall win distribution, 8 for AMD and 3 for Intel, combined with the average score gap of 60,104 versus 35,428, suggests that the AMD part is the more balanced performer. The Intel part's advantages are real but confined to specific workload categories.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 5 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 | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

The two processors share identical core and thread counts, both using dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes, higher memory bandwidth, a smaller process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part counters with a higher boost clock, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, DDR4 compatibility, ECC support, and a recorded launch MSRP.