AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U reaches 5.10 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock at 2.10 GHz compared to the AMD chip's 3.30 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE records an average benchmark score of 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233. Both processors sit at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE leads across all Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 21751 versus 20254 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, a 7.4% advantage.

Q: Are there workloads where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is faster?

A: Yes. The AMD chip wins in PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. Its largest win is in extended instructions, where it scores 19132 versus 16146 for Intel, a 15.6% edge.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U support ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear winner in raw compute throughput. It takes 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons in the database, and its wins are concentrated in the workloads that stress the CPU's arithmetic and physics capabilities. The most dramatic result is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 157 against AMD's 76, a 106.6% margin. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 71722 versus 50746, a 41.3% lead. The Intel part wins PassMark physics by 87.3%, scoring 2199 against 1174, and it wins integer math by 5.4% with a score of 93109 versus 88339.

In every Cinebench generation recorded, R15, R20, and R23, the Intel chip wins both single-core and multi-core by 7.3% to 7.4%. The consistency of that margin across rendering workloads suggests a structural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. PassMark multithread and single-thread also go to Intel, with 7.3% and 2.1% leads respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U counters in four specific PassMark subtests. Data encryption is its second-largest win: 16441 versus 14413, a 12.3% edge. Extended instructions show the biggest AMD advantage at 15.6%, with a score of 19132 versus 16146. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 9.1%, scoring 33109 against 30106, and data compression goes to AMD by 4.2%, 272664 versus 261083. These are all memory-touching or cryptographic workloads, which points to the AMD chip's memory bandwidth and instruction set efficiency in those specific tasks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Hawk Point codename with Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile part with 8 cores and 16 threads. Both chips have identical core and thread counts, so the performance differences come from the underlying design choices.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel gives each core double the L2 capacity and 50% more L3 overall, which helps explain its lead in prime number finding and physics workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD records a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. That bandwidth advantage likely contributes to AMD's wins in data compression and encryption, which are often memory-bound.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are also different: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon 780M. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Intel starts lower but boosts higher.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The Intel part is rated at 45 W, while the AMD part is rated at 28 W. The AMD chip delivers most of its performance at a lower power envelope, which matters for mobile use.

Sockets are incompatible. Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket FP7. The AMD part has two part numbers recorded: 100-000001317 for FP7r2 and 100-000001377 for FP7.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by both. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the head-to-head data is PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 157, which is more than double the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 76. That 106.6% delta is the largest margin in either direction across all recorded tests. It suggests the Intel core's L2 and L3 capacity gives it a decisive edge in this latency-sensitive workload.

PassMark physics shows a similar pattern. Intel scores 2199 against AMD's 1174, an 87.3% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel by 41.3%, with scores of 71722 and 50746. These three tests form a cluster where Intel's advantage is overwhelming, all above 40%.

The Cinebench suite is consistent but less dramatic. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21751 and AMD scores 20254, a 7.4% margin. The same 7.4% delta appears in R20 multi-core (9135 versus 8506) and R15 multi-core (2192 versus 2041). Single-core results follow the same pattern: R23 single-core is 3070 versus 2859, R20 single-core is 1289 versus 1200, and R15 single-core is 309 versus 288, all at 7.3% to 7.4%.

PassMark integer math is closer. Intel wins 93109 to 88339, a 5.4% margin. PassMark single-thread goes to Intel by 2.1%, 3718 versus 3641. PassMark multithread goes to Intel by 7.3%, 25590 versus 23850.

AMD's wins are narrower in count but meaningful in specific domains. Extended instructions show the largest AMD advantage at 15.6%, with scores of 19132 and 16146. Data encryption goes to AMD by 12.3%, 16441 versus 14413. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 9.1%, 33109 versus 30106. Data compression is the closest AMD win at 4.2%, 272664 versus 261083.

The overall picture from the recorded benchmarks is clear: the Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates general compute and rendering workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U holds advantages in encryption, compression, and extended instruction tasks. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 32924 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-12700 and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's average of 32233 sits effectively level with the Intel Core i9-11900 at a 0% delta and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-14400. Both chips land at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, but the Intel part does so with a higher absolute average score.