AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins 8 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes 7. That near-even split hides a clear pattern: AMD dominates in integer-heavy, encryption, and physics workloads, while Intel takes the lead in rendering, floating-point math, and single-threaded tasks.

For multi-core rendering, the Intel part is the stronger choice. The Cinebench R23 multicore score shows Intel at 20389 against AMD's 14784, a 27.5 percent advantage. That is the largest gap in the entire comparison. The Intel chip also wins the PassMark floating-point math test with 66402 versus 55739, a 16.1 percent margin, and the data compression test with 346757 versus 311199, a 10.3 percent edge. Anyone working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific simulations that rely on floating-point arithmetic should favor the Intel Core 5 211E.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, meanwhile, dominates in integer performance and specialized compute tasks. The PassMark integer math score is 93342 versus 88117, a 5.9 percent win. The find prime numbers test shows a massive 95.3 percent advantage, 84 versus 43, which indicates much stronger single-core integer throughput in that specific workload. The physics test is similarly lopsided: 1351 versus 702, a 92.5 percent lead. Data encryption also goes to AMD, 18838 versus 17938, a 5 percent edge. Extended instruction workloads favor AMD by 3.3 percent, 22298 versus 21592. The multithread PassMark score goes to AMD by 11.8 percent, 26646 versus 23833, and random string sorting favors AMD by 10.5 percent, 37922 versus 34308.

Single-threaded performance belongs to Intel. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2878 versus 1724, a 40.1 percent advantage, and the PassMark single-thread score is 4006 versus 3692, a 7.8 percent lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to Intel, 289 versus 271.5, a 6.1 percent margin. The only multicore Cinebench test AMD wins is R15, where it scores 2458 against 2055, a 19.6 percent lead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603, while the Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829. AMD sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 86th.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E is 0.1 percent faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, 0.2 percent faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, and 0.2 percent slower than both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark gap between these two CPUs?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel leads by 40.1 percent (2878 versus 1724). The second largest is the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD leads by 95.3 percent (84 versus 43).

Q: Which chip has better data compression performance?

A: Intel wins data compression with a score of 346757 versus AMD's 311199, a 10.3 percent advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Intel Core 5 211E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the production status and release timing?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD part released on 2024-04-15, and the Intel part released on 2025-01-12. Intel has a launch MSRP of $221; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multicore test is the defining result for the Intel Core 5 211E. It scores 20389 against AMD's 14784, a 27.5 percent margin. That is the largest multicore gap in any test, and it shows Intel's 10-core, 16-thread configuration scaling better in sustained all-core rendering workloads than AMD's 8-core, 16-thread setup. The Cinebench R15 multicore test flips the result, with AMD at 2458 and Intel at 2055, a 19.6 percent win for AMD. The two Cinebench versions disagree, which suggests the workload intensity and duration matter significantly.

Single-core results are consistently Intel. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2878 versus 1724, a 40.1 percent lead. That is the second-largest delta in the entire table. The PassMark single-thread test confirms the trend with 4006 versus 3692, a 7.8 percent margin. Cinebench R15 single-core is closer, 289 versus 271.5, a 6.1 percent Intel edge. AMD cannot match Intel's single-thread peak in any recorded test.

PassMark integer math goes to AMD, 93342 versus 88117, a 5.9 percent win. The find prime numbers test is the most dramatic result: AMD scores 84, Intel scores 43, giving AMD a 95.3 percent advantage. This test measures a specific integer workload, and AMD's Zen 4 architecture excels there. The physics test is similarly one-sided, with AMD at 1351 and Intel at 702, a 92.5 percent lead. AMD also wins multithread PassMark by 11.8 percent, 26646 versus 23833, and random string sorting by 10.5 percent, 37922 versus 34308.

Data encryption is close but goes to AMD, 18838 versus 17938, a 5 percent edge. Extended instructions favor AMD by 3.3 percent, 22298 versus 21592. Intel takes floating-point math by 16.1 percent, 66402 versus 55739, and data compression by 10.3 percent, 346757 versus 311199. The overall win count is 8 for AMD and 7 for Intel, but the magnitude of Intel's Cinebench R23 multicore and single-core wins is larger than most of AMD's PassMark victories.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but Intel distributes them across more physical cores. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs substantially: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

The socket and platform are completely different. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. The market segments reflect this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001353 (FP7r2) or 100-000001381 (FP7), while Intel's part number is SRQERQ65F.

Memory support differs in range. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capability is different: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are different. AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The die contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel. The die size is 257 mm², and no transistor count is recorded. Cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Intel has a larger L3 cache and more L2 per core, but AMD has a much smaller process node.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. That explains the power envelope difference, with AMD rated at 28 watts versus Intel's 65 watts. AMD's smaller process allows higher clocks at lower power. AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz versus Intel's 4.90 GHz. Intel compensates with more cores and a larger cache pool.

AMD's architecture uses a unified Zen 4 core design across all 8 cores. Intel's Bartlett Lake part uses 10 cores, likely a hybrid arrangement given the 16 threads, though the data does not specify P-core and E-core counts. The cache layout differs per core: AMD uses 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, Intel uses 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core. Intel's per-core cache is larger, but AMD's shared L3 is 16 MB versus Intel's 20 MB.

The Verdict

The data points to two different usage profiles. The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice for Cinebench-style rendering workloads. Its R23 multicore score of 20389 versus 14784 is a 27.5 percent advantage, and its R23 single-core lead of 40.1 percent is decisive for lightly threaded tasks. Floating-point math also favors Intel by 16.1 percent. The 65 watt TDP and desktop socket suggest a system built for sustained all-core work.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins in integer math, encryption, physics, and multithread PassMark tests. The physics advantage is 92.5 percent, and the find prime numbers advantage is 95.3 percent. The multithread PassMark score is 11.8 percent higher. AMD also has a much lower 28 watt TDP and a mobile socket, so it fits in compact or battery-conscious systems. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics is likely stronger than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though the benchmark data does not include GPU tests.

The average benchmark score favors AMD, 39603 versus 37829, a 4.7 percent difference. AMD also sits one percentile point higher in the global CPU ranking, 87th versus 86th. Intel's nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with AMD's Ryzen AI parts, while AMD's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at a 0.4 percent higher score.

For a desktop workstation that prioritizes rendering and single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger pick. For a mobile or low-power system that handles encryption, integer workloads, and physics simulations, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the better match. The benchmark results do not show one processor as universally faster; they show two different strengths. Choose based on the workload, not the brand.