AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct performance profiles. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 8 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS takes 7. The most decisive victories belong to Intel, but AMD's wins are more numerous across the broader PassMark workload set.

Intel's largest advantage appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 5 213PE scores 22468 against AMD's 14784, a 34.2% lead. The single-core gap is even more pronounced in percentage terms: Intel leads Cinebench R23 single-core by 45.6% (3172 versus 1724) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 14.9% (319 versus 271.5). These are substantial margins that define the comparison's overall shape.

AMD counters with its own clear wins. Data encryption shows an 18.4% advantage (18838 versus 15916), and random string sorting matches that 18.4% delta (37922 versus 32027). Extended instructions go AMD's way by 14% (22298 versus 19565). Data compression is closer at 4.1% (311199 versus 298804). Integer math is nearly even, with AMD ahead by just 1.4% (93342 versus 92089). The PassMark multi-thread test also favors AMD narrowly at 0.8% (26646 versus 26434).

The remaining Intel wins are spread across different workload types. Floating point math goes to Intel by 18.7% (68587 versus 55739). Physics simulation favors Intel by 16.8% (1624 versus 1351). Find prime numbers shows Intel ahead by 26.3% (114 versus 84). PassMark single-thread performance gives Intel a 9.1% edge (4060 versus 3692).

The average benchmark scores reflect these mixed results. AMD's average sits at 39603, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 35428, which lands in the 85th percentile. The gap in averages is 11.8% in AMD's favor. However, the head-to-head deltas show that Intel's biggest wins are significantly larger than AMD's biggest wins. The database's nearest-rival comparisons reinforce this: AMD's closest neighbor is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at -0.4% delta, while Intel's closest neighbor is the Core i7-13700T at 0.1%.

Where Each One Wins

The workload split is clear from the recorded tests. Intel dominates rendering and single-thread-sensitive applications. Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core are both Intel territory, with the 34.2% and 45.6% deltas respectively. The R15 single-core result corroborates that pattern. Physics simulation, which often responds to high-frequency cores, also favors Intel by 16.8%. Floating point math and prime number searches complete Intel's workload cluster, with 18.7% and 26.3% leads.

AMD's wins cluster around memory and data-oriented tasks. Data encryption and random string sorting both show 18.4% advantages, indicating strong memory subsystem behavior. Extended instructions give AMD a 14% lead. Data compression, which relies on both memory bandwidth and instruction efficiency, goes to AMD by 4.1%. Integer math is effectively a tie but still registers as an AMD win at 1.4%. The PassMark multi-thread score, which aggregates many operations, goes to AMD by a marginal 0.8%.

The pattern suggests Intel's architecture favors workloads with high instruction-level parallelism and single-thread throughput, while AMD's design handles data movement and encryption workloads more efficiently. The Cinebench results are particularly striking: Intel's multi-core score exceeds AMD's by roughly half again, despite both processors having 8 cores and 16 threads. The single-core Cinebench R23 delta of 45.6% is the largest single gap in the entire comparison, indicating a major difference in per-thread performance as measured by that specific workload.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice for Cinebench-style rendering workloads and single-thread performance. Its 34.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 45.6% lead in single-core are decisive margins that no other test reverses. For floating point math, physics simulation, and prime number searches, Intel also holds clear advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the better choice for encryption, compression, string sorting, and extended instruction workloads. Its 18.4% wins in data encryption and random string sorting are the largest AMD advantages in the comparison. The average benchmark score also favors AMD at 39603 versus 35428, a difference of roughly 11.8%. The percentile ranking puts AMD at 87 versus Intel's 85.

The market segments reinforce this interpretation. AMD's part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while Intel's is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part's higher power envelope likely contributes to its rendering and single-thread results. AMD achieves its wins within a much lower power allocation, which matters for systems where thermal limits are a constraint. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiating factor.

For users prioritizing rendering performance and peak single-thread speed, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the data-backed choice. For users prioritizing encryption, compression, and aggregate PassMark performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS delivers better results per the recorded benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603, compared to 35428 for the Intel Core 5 213PE. AMD also ranks in the 87th percentile versus Intel's 85th.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark advantage in the comparison?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE leads Cinebench R23 single-core by 45.6% (3172 versus 1724). Intel also leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 34.2% (22468 versus 14784).

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 18838 in PassMark data encryption, an 18.4% advantage over the Intel Core 5 213PE's 15916.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. However, their architectures differ: AMD uses Zen 4 (Hawk Point) with a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE leads in every single-thread test: Cinebench R15 single-core by 14.9%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 45.6%, and PassMark single-thread by 9.1%.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP. AMD achieves its benchmark results at less than half the TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches. AMD's Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel's Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger cache hierarchy likely contributes to its single-thread and rendering advantages, particularly the 45.6% Cinebench R23 single-core delta.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's narrower but newer PCIe connection trades lane count for per-lane bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. AMD includes the Radeon 780M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The production status for both is Active. AMD's release date is 2024-04-15, and Intel's is 2026-03-08. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221. AMD has a part number of 100-000001353 (FP7r2) and 100-000001381 (FP7), while Intel uses SA4QG.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Base clock: AMD 3.30 GHz versus Intel 2.70 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz versus Intel 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W versus Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Transistors: 25,000 million versus not recorded
• Die size: 178 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared versus 24 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Release date: 2024-04-15 versus 2026-03-08
• Part number: 100-000001353 (FP7r2), 100-000001381 (FP7) versus SA4QG

Both processors share 8 cores, 16 threads, dual-channel memory buses, ECC support, Active production status, and locked multipliers. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz, but AMD has a higher base clock by 0.60 GHz. Intel's TDP is more than double AMD's, which explains the power-to-performance tradeoff visible in the benchmark results. AMD's smaller process node and lower TDP allow it to compete in data-oriented workloads while consuming far less power, even though Intel wins the rendering and single-thread tests.