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

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the clear performance leader in this comparison, winning all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The data shows a dominant overall average benchmark score of 39,603 for the AMD part versus 15,370 for the Intel, placing the AMD chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel’s 69th percentile. While the two processors share the same 16-thread count, their architectural approaches and performance profiles diverge sharply, with the AMD part leading by margins ranging from a negligible 0.1% in single-core Cinebench R23 to a massive 174.6% in PassMark integer math.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows an almost entirely one-sided distribution of wins. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS claims victory in every single recorded test, making the use-case split straightforward: the AMD processor is the correct choice for essentially any workload represented in the database.

The largest advantages for the AMD chip appear in integer-heavy and encryption workloads. In PassMark integer math, the AMD scores 93,342 against the Intel’s 33,991, a 174.6% advantage. Data encryption shows a 160.5% lead (18,838 vs 7,231), and extended instructions show a 158.8% lead (22,298 vs 8,615). These results indicate the AMD part is substantially stronger in computational throughput tasks, compression, and cryptographic operations.

The AMD processor also dominates in broader multi-threaded tests. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 100% advantage (2,458 vs 1,229), and PassMark multi-thread shows a 128% advantage (26,646 vs 11,685). The Intel chip’s closest competitive showing is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it trails by only 0.1% (1,722 vs 1,724), and in PassMark physics, where the gap narrows to 5.7% (1,278 vs 1,351). Outside of those two near-misses, the Intel Core 5 211TE has no benchmark category where it leads or even comes close to matching the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part’s transistor count is not recorded, though its die size is larger at 215 mm².

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives Intel a two-core advantage in raw core count, but the AMD chip’s clock speeds are substantially higher: 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost versus Intel’s 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD part also carries a much lower 28 W TDP compared to the Intel’s 45 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Despite the Intel part’s larger per-core and total cache allocations, the benchmark results show the AMD chip’s higher clocks and more efficient architecture translate into better real-world performance.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. Connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 780M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 730.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the superior processor across every benchmark category in this comparison. It wins all 15 head-to-head tests, holds an average benchmark score that is more than 2.5 times higher than the Intel Core 5 211TE, and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel’s 69th percentile.

The AMD part’s nearest rivals in the database, based on average score, are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.7% behind), and the AMD EPYC 4245P (1% ahead). This clustering shows the 8840HS is positioned among strong performers in the database’s overall rankings. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, finds its nearest rivals in very different territory: the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% behind). Those rivals are all lower-tier server or mobile parts, which contextualizes the Intel chip’s much lower average score.

The Intel part’s only near-parity results are in single-core workloads: Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 0.1% gap, and PassMark physics shows a 5.7% gap. In every other test, the AMD processor leads by double-digit percentages, often by triple digits. For workloads involving integer math, encryption, compression, floating-point math, or multi-threaded rendering, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only defensible pick based on this data.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins none.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39,603, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15,370.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Intel Core 5 211TE comes close to the AMD chip?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel scores 1,722 versus the AMD’s 1,724, a 0.1% gap. In PassMark physics, the Intel scores 1,278 versus 1,351, a 5.7% gap.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory technologies does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 93,342 against the Intel’s 33,991, a 174.6% advantage. This is the most lopsided result in the dataset and indicates a fundamental throughput advantage in basic arithmetic operations.

PassMark single-thread shows a 162.2% lead for the AMD chip, with scores of 3,692 versus 1,408. This result is particularly notable because single-thread performance often reflects architectural efficiency more directly than multi-thread scores. The AMD chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock versus Intel’s 4.80 GHz boost clock contributes to this gap, but the 162.2% margin suggests the Zen 4 architecture delivers far more work per clock in this test.

Data encryption shows a 160.5% lead (18,838 vs 7,231), and extended instructions show a 158.8% lead (22,298 vs 8,615). Random string sorting follows at 155.6% (37,922 vs 14,838). Data compression shows a 133.2% lead (311,199 vs 133,434). PassMark multi-thread shows a 128% lead (26,646 vs 11,685), and floating-point math shows a 113.2% lead (55,739 vs 26,150).

Cinebench results are mixed in magnitude. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 100% lead (2,458 vs 1,229), while Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a smaller but still decisive 21.2% lead (14,784 vs 12,201). Single-core results are much closer: Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 56.9% lead (271.5 vs 173), while Cinebench R23 single-core shows just a 0.1% lead (1,724 vs 1,722). PassMark physics shows a 5.7% lead (1,351 vs 1,278), and find prime numbers shows a 16.7% lead (84 vs 72).

The pattern across all 15 tests is consistent: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS leads in every category, with the smallest margins appearing in single-core and physics workloads and the largest margins appearing in integer math, encryption, and single-thread throughput.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores. Both have 16 threads. Clock speeds differ substantially: the AMD chip runs at 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, while the Intel chip runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. TDP differs by 17 W: 28 W for AMD, 45 W for Intel.

The process nodes are different generations: TSMC 4 nm for AMD versus Intel 10 nm for Intel. The AMD chip has a 178 mm² die size with 25,000 million transistors; the Intel chip has a 215 mm² die size with no recorded transistor count. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ per core and in total. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, the Intel part as Desktop. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are active in production and have locked multipliers. The AMD part released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part released on 2025-01-12.