AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two 8-core, 16-thread processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench workload and the majority of PassMark tasks. The Intel Core 5 213PTE counters with 3 wins, all in specific math or physics workloads. The database places the AMD part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39325, while the Intel chip sits at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 32924. That percentile gap of 3 points aligns with the 19.4% difference in average scores, but the story is more nuanced than a single number.

The AMD processor is the clear choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and general productivity. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24565 beats the Intel part's 21751 by 12.9%, and the single-core R23 result of 3468 versus 3070 shows a 13% advantage. The data indicates the AMD chip is the more consistent performer across a broad workload mix, with wins in integer math (4.9%), multithread (11.7%), and random string sorting (39.1%). The Intel part, however, dominates in prime number finding with a 44.6% margin, floating point math with a 17.8% margin, and physics simulation with a 36.8% margin. These are not trivial workloads, so the Intel chip has a defined niche.

For a mobile platform, the AMD processor pairs its performance lead with a 4 nm TSMC process and Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel chip is a desktop part on a 10 nm Intel process with UHD Graphics 730. The data suggests the AMD part suits portable productivity machines, while the Intel chip targets desktop systems where its physics and floating point strengths matter, such as simulation or scientific computing. Neither processor has a universally dominant profile, but the AMD part wins more tests and wins them by larger margins in most cases.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a core and thread count of 8 and 16, respectively, but diverge sharply in fabrication and design. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC node, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die, whereas the database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part. The foundry difference alone explains much of the power and efficiency profile, though both parts carry a 45 W TDP.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB) and larger per-core L2 cache may contribute to its wins in floating point and physics workloads, where data reuse patterns favor bigger caches. The AMD part's smaller cache footprint does not hold it back in most tests, suggesting its memory bandwidth advantage compensates.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part uses DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel support and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but caps at 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. That 12.8 GB/s bandwidth deficit for Intel aligns with its losses in data compression (31.7% behind), data encryption (42.1% behind), and random string sorting (39.1% behind), all of which are memory-latency or bandwidth sensitive. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for reliability-focused builds.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but the AMD part offers more lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates place the AMD part in April 2024 and the Intel part in March 2026, nearly two years apart.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent AMD advantage across every test. In R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 2476 against 2192, a 13% lead. R15 single-core shows 349 versus 309, a 12.9% lead. R20 multi-core delivers 10317 versus 9135 (12.9%), and R20 single-core delivers 1456 versus 1289 (13%). R23 multi-core records 24565 versus 21751 (12.9%), and R23 single-core records 3468 versus 3070 (13%). Every Cinebench delta falls between 12.9% and 13%, indicating a uniform architectural advantage in both single-thread and multi-thread rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reveal a more split profile. The AMD processor wins data compression by 31.7% (343952 versus 261083), data encryption by 42.1% (20487 versus 14413), and extended instructions by 57.5% (25434 versus 16146). The extended instructions margin is the largest in the entire comparison. The AMD part also wins random string sorting by 39.1% (41867 versus 30106), multithread by 11.7% (28572 versus 25590), and integer math by 4.9% (97625 versus 93109). Single-thread performance is nearly tied: AMD scores 3762 versus Intel's 3718, a 1.2% margin.

The Intel processor secures its wins in three specific areas. Prime number finding shows Intel at 157 versus AMD's 87, a 44.6% advantage for Intel. Floating point math records 71722 versus 58965, a 17.8% margin. Physics simulation delivers 2199 versus 1389, a 36.8% margin. These results suggest the Intel architecture handles certain mathematical operations with greater efficiency, despite losing most other tests. The physics result is particularly notable because it is often tied to gaming or simulation performance, though the database does not include gaming benchmarks for either part.

The delta percentages matter for interpretation. A 1.2% single-thread difference is effectively a tie, meaning the two CPUs are interchangeable for lightly threaded tasks. The 57.5% extended instructions gap, however, is massive and indicates the AMD part has a significant advantage in workloads that use advanced instruction sets. The 44.6% prime number gap in Intel's favor is equally large in the opposite direction, showing that workload-specific tuning can flip the outcome entirely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS records an average benchmark score of 39325, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE records 32924, a difference of 19.4% in AMD's favor.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The AMD part leads in every Cinebench single-core test by roughly 13%, with R23 scores of 3468 versus 3070. In PassMark single-thread, the lead shrinks to 1.2% (3762 versus 3718), making the two effectively equal in that specific test.

Q: What workloads favor the Intel Core 5 213PTE?

A: The Intel chip wins prime number finding by 44.6% (157 versus 87), floating point math by 17.8% (71722 versus 58965), and physics simulation by 36.8% (2199 versus 1389).

Q: Does the Intel processor support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports DDR5 only. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD part provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part provides 76.8 GB/s, a 12.8 GB/s difference in AMD's favor.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB on the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Intel also has larger per-core L1 (80 KB versus 64 KB) and L2 (2 MB versus 1 MB) caches.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in rendering, compression, encryption, and general productivity. Its Cinebench sweep across all three versions (R15, R20, R23) and both single and multi-core modes indicates a reliable lead in CPU-bound creative workloads. The data compression win of 31.7% and random string sorting win of 39.1% point to strength in file archiving, database operations, and text processing. The data encryption win of 42.1% matters for security applications, VPNs, and encrypted storage. The extended instructions win of 57.5% suggests the AMD architecture executes newer CPU instruction sets more efficiently, which benefits compilers, codecs, and scientific libraries that use SIMD operations. The multithread win of 11.7% and integer math win of 4.9% round out a broad productivity profile.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in specialized numerical workloads. The prime number finding score of 157 versus 87 (44.6% ahead) indicates exceptional performance in sieve algorithms and related number theory tasks. The floating point math score of 71722 versus 58965 (17.8% ahead) suggests a stronger FPU pipeline or better floating point scheduling. The physics simulation score of 2199 versus 1389 (36.8% ahead) points to advantages in rigid body dynamics, particle systems, or constraint solvers. These three wins cluster around computational science and simulation, not general desktop use. The Intel part also carries the larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB, which may explain its edge in workloads with large working sets that benefit from cache residency.

The single-thread PassMark result (1.2% delta) shows a near tie, so neither chip has a meaningful advantage in basic single-threaded applications like web browsing or office documents. The Cinebench single-core results, however, favor AMD by 13%, which suggests the AMD part handles short, render-like single-thread bursts better. The database's percentile rankings reinforce the split: AMD at 86th percentile versus Intel at 83rd, a modest gap that reflects the AMD part's higher average score and broader win count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every architectural field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename and belongs to the 8000 series, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake with no architecture field listed. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process with no transistor or die size data. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz, a 1.70 GHz gap. Boost clocks are nearly identical: AMD at 5.10 GHz versus Intel at 5.20 GHz, a 0.10 GHz difference in Intel's favor. Both carry a 45 W TDP.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 only, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700. The market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: AMD launched April 2024, Intel launches March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both lack overclocking headroom. The AMD part lists part numbers 100-000001316 (FP7r2) and 100-000001387 (FP7), while the Intel part lists SA4QM.