AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits the two processors into clearly defined roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS takes 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins only 4. The AMD part dominates threaded workloads, encryption, extended instruction sets, and physics simulation. The Intel part counters with wins in floating-point math, data compression, and single-threaded PassMark tests.

For multi-core rendering, the AMD processor is decisively ahead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 24565 points for the AMD chip against 20389 for the Intel chip, a 20.5% margin. The same pattern holds across the entire Cinebench suite, with the AMD part winning R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core runs by roughly 20.5% each time. This is a consistent, generation-wide advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The AMD chip also wins the PassMark multithread test with 28572 points versus 23833, a 19.9% gap. Integer math goes to AMD at 97625 versus 88117, a 10.8% margin. Random string sorting, a memory-latency sensitive workload, favors AMD at 41867 versus 34308, a 22% lead. Data encryption shows a 14.2% AMD advantage at 20487 versus 17938. Extended instructions, which exercise AVX and similar paths, show AMD ahead by 17.8% at 25434 versus 21592. The largest single margin is in prime number finding, where AMD scores 87 against 43, a 102.3% difference. Physics simulation also heavily favors AMD at 1389 versus 702, a 97.9% lead.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in fewer but distinct areas. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 66402 versus 58965, an 11.2% advantage. Data compression is essentially a tie in percentage terms, with Intel at 346757 versus 343952, a 0.8% edge. The PassMark single-thread score favors Intel at 4006 versus 3762, a 6.1% lead. That single-thread result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core results, where AMD wins all three versions. The two test suites measure different aspects of single-core behavior, and the data shows Intel holding an advantage in the PassMark implementation.

The overall database average score places AMD at 39325 and Intel at 37829. Both parts sit at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same performance tier despite the AMD chip winning most direct comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. AMD uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Hawk Point codename. Intel uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The transistor counts reflect this: AMD integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel does not report transistor count but uses a larger 257 mm² die.

Core configurations differ in a way that does not translate into a thread advantage. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both therefore present the same thread count to the operating system, but the AMD part achieves its threads with fewer physical cores. The Intel part relies on a wider core count to reach the same thread pool.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its PassMark single-thread and floating-point wins.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The AMD chip has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock. Power targets also differ, with AMD rated at 45 W TDP and Intel at 65 W TDP. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs in scope. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access 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 favors Intel on generation but AMD on lane count: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates place AMD in April 2024 and Intel in January 2025. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The manufacturing process gap is the clearest architectural separator. A 4 nm TSMC process versus a 10 nm Intel process gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage that shows up in its 45 W TDP and its multicore benchmark leads. The Intel part compensates with more cores, more cache, and higher memory flexibility.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite is uniformly in AMD's favor. R15 multicore: AMD 2476, Intel 2055, 20.5% AMD. R15 singlecore: AMD 349, Intel 289, 20.8% AMD. R20 multicore: AMD 10317, Intel 8563, 20.5% AMD. R20 singlecore: AMD 1456, Intel 1208, 20.5% AMD. R23 multicore: AMD 24565, Intel 20389, 20.5% AMD. R23 singlecore: AMD 3468, Intel 2878, 20.5% AMD. The consistency of the 20.5% delta across five of six tests suggests a fixed performance gap between the two designs under Cinebench's rendering workload.

PassMark results are more varied. The AMD chip wins multithread at 28572 versus 23833, a 19.9% margin. It wins integer math at 97625 versus 88117, a 10.8% margin. It wins random string sorting at 41867 versus 34308, a 22% margin. It wins encryption at 20487 versus 17938, a 14.2% margin. It wins extended instructions at 25434 versus 21592, a 17.8% margin. Prime number finding shows the largest delta at 102.3%, with AMD at 87 and Intel at 43. Physics is nearly as lopsided at 97.9%, with AMD at 1389 and Intel at 702.

The Intel wins are concentrated in specific PassMark subtests. Floating-point math shows Intel at 66402 versus AMD at 58965, an 11.2% Intel advantage. Data compression shows Intel at 346757 versus 343952, a 0.8% edge. The single-thread PassMark test shows Intel at 4006 versus 3762, a 6.1% lead. That single-thread PassMark win is the only benchmark where the Intel part beats AMD by a margin larger than a rounding error, aside from the near-tie in compression.

The data indicates that AMD wins the majority of compute-heavy workloads, especially those that scale with thread count or exercise integer and encryption paths. Intel wins in floating-point throughput and in the specific single-thread measurement used by PassMark. The physics test is particularly telling: AMD at 1389 is nearly double Intel at 702, suggesting a fundamental difference in how the two architectures handle the physics simulation workload.

The Verdict

The database records place the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E in overall average score, 39325 versus 37829. Both sit at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, so neither is a low performer, but the AMD chip wins 13 of 17 direct comparisons. For multi-core rendering, the AMD part is the clear pick: all three Cinebench multicore tests show a 20.5% advantage. For encryption, integer math, physics, and prime number work, the AMD chip is also ahead, often by double-digit margins.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice only where its specific strengths matter. Floating-point math favors Intel by 11.2%. The PassMark single-thread test favors Intel by 6.1%. Data compression is a statistical tie at 0.8%. Anyone selecting the Intel part would be doing so for those narrow workloads, not for general-purpose throughput.

The architectural data explains the split. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, Zen 4 architecture, and a 45 W TDP to deliver strong multicore results. Intel uses a 10 nm process, 10 cores, and a 65 W TDP to deliver competitive single-thread PassMark scores and floating-point throughput. The Intel part also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD supports DDR5 only, which matters for platforms with existing DDR4 infrastructure. The Intel part has a 20 MB L3 cache versus 16 MB on the AMD part, and 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB, which likely feeds its floating-point and single-thread wins.

For a desktop platform where floating-point math is the dominant workload, the Intel Core 5 211E has a measurable edge. For everything else in the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins. The AMD part also achieves this at a lower 45 W TDP, which is relevant for thermal-constrained systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 37829.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD chip scores 24565, which is 20.5% higher than the Intel chip's 20389.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E win any benchmark by a significant margin?

A: Yes, the Intel chip wins floating-point math with 66402 versus 58965, an 11.2% advantage, and the PassMark single-thread test with 4006 versus 3762, a 6.1% lead.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in prime number finding, where the AMD chip scores 87 versus the Intel chip's 43, a 102.3% difference. Physics simulation is close behind at 97.9%, with AMD at 1389 and Intel at 702.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, so both present 16 threads to the system.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not reported |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not reported |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not reported | $221 |