AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Intel Core 3 201E represent two very different approaches to processing power, one a mobile-first design and the other a desktop entry point. The recorded data shows a complete sweep in benchmark results, with the AMD processor winning all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The margin of victory is substantial across nearly every workload, though the gap narrows considerably in single-threaded tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS come in data-focused workloads. The PassMark random string sorting test shows the AMD part scoring 41867 against 17783 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 135.4%. Data encryption favors the AMD chip by 129.4%, with scores of 20487 versus 8931, while extended instructions show a 130.5% advantage at 25434 against 11035. Integer math also heavily favors the AMD processor, with a 122.4% delta based on scores of 97625 and 43894.

Cinebench multi-core results follow a consistent pattern. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS posts 2476 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, compared to 1271 for the Intel part, a 94.8% advantage. The R20 multi-core test shows the same 94.8% delta at 10317 versus 5297, and R23 multi-core also lands at 94.8% with 24565 against 12613. The consistency of these deltas indicates the performance gap scales predictably across rendering generations.

Single-core performance tells a different story. The AMD chip wins every single-threaded test, but the margins are much tighter. PassMark single-thread shows 3762 for the AMD processor against 3482 for Intel, a modest 8% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core has a 94.8% delta, but that reflects scores of 3468 and 1780. The single-thread PassMark result is the closest contest in the entire comparison, suggesting the Intel architecture is more competitive when only one core is active.

Data compression shows a 109.5% delta, with the AMD chip scoring 343952 against 164160. Floating point math favors AMD by 77.3% at 58965 versus 33260. The multithread PassMark test shows a 92.5% delta at 28572 versus 14839. Prime number finding shows a 52.6% delta with scores of 87 and 57. The physics test is the smallest multi-core margin at 21.7%, with scores of 1389 and 1141.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS sits at 39325, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD processor ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 73rd percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, exactly half of each.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS posts a PassMark single-thread score of 3762, compared to 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E. The delta is 8%, the smallest margin in any recorded test.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS as the stronger processor in every measured workload. The 17-0 sweep in head-to-head benchmarks leaves no ambiguity about raw performance. Multi-core workloads show a near-doubling of performance in most tests, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 24565 versus 12613. The AMD chip also holds a 13-point percentile advantage, sitting at 86 versus 73.

The Intel Core 3 201E is not without its own strengths. The single-thread PassMark score of 3482 is within 8% of the AMD part, which is a respectable showing. The desktop form factor and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it flexibility in platform choices. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $134.

For workloads that rely heavily on multi-threaded performance, rendering, or data processing, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is clearly the superior choice based on the recorded benchmark data. For users who need a desktop processor with modest single-threaded performance and platform flexibility, the Intel Core 3 201E remains competitive in the narrowest of margins.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS doubles the Intel Core 3 201E in core count, with 8 cores and 16 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close, with the AMD part at 3.80 GHz and the Intel part at 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks show a 0.30 GHz gap, with the AMD chip at 5.10 GHz and the Intel chip at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is rated at 45 W, while the Intel Core 3 201E is rated at 60 W. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor.

Cache layouts differ in capacity and distribution. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support diverges on the standards side. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors the AMD chip at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The PCIe configuration also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS integrates a Radeon 780M GPU, while the Intel Core 3 201E integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has a die size of 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel chip has a die size of 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 3 generation.

The transistor density difference is substantial given the same approximate die sizes. The AMD chip packs 25,000 million transistors into 178 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count in its 163 mm² die. The process node advantage for AMD (4 nm versus 10 nm) helps explain the transistor density and the 15 W lower TDP.

Cache architecture also differs between the two. The AMD part uses 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The larger per-core caches on the Intel side do not translate into benchmark wins, as the AMD part still wins all 17 recorded tests. The AMD chip has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 12 MB.

Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache variant recorded in the database, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part lists two part numbers, one for FP7r2 and one for FP7 sockets, while the Intel part has a single part number.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split comes from the size of the margins. Multi-threaded productivity workloads are the strongest territory for the AMD chip. The 135.4% delta in random string sorting and 129.4% delta in data encryption make it the clear choice for data manipulation tasks. The 122.4% delta in integer math and 109.5% delta in data compression reinforce this pattern.

Rendering and content creation workloads heavily favor the AMD processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24565 against 12613 represents a 94.8% advantage. All three Cinebench versions, R15, R20, and R23, show the same 94.8% delta in multi-core tests. The extended instructions test shows a 130.5% delta, indicating the AMD chip handles specialized instruction sets more efficiently.

The Intel Core 3 201E comes closest in single-threaded workloads. The 8% delta in PassMark single-thread performance is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison. The physics test shows a 21.7% delta, which is the smallest multi-core margin. For workloads that depend primarily on single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part is less disadvantaged.

The overall average benchmark scores summarize the split. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39325, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603 and ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P at 39215. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, placing it alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039. The 73rd percentile ranking for the Intel part against the 86th for the AMD part shows the broader positioning gap.