AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 5 221TE. The AMD processor holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 39325, compared to 17860 for the Intel part, a gap of roughly 120%. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from raw compute throughput, multi-threaded rendering, or encryption. The Intel Core 5 221TE, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, remains a functional desktop processor, but the recorded data shows it trailing in every measured category. Users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, multi-core rendering, or data processing should select the AMD part. The Intel chip is only preferable in scenarios where its specific platform attributes, such as Socket 1700 compatibility or DDR4 memory support, are required.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 only, running dual-channel with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP7, targeting the mobile market segment. The part is actively in production and was released on April 15, 2024.

The Intel Core 5 221TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel and has a die size of 215 mm². The chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Cache is larger in some respects: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the market segment is desktop. It launched January 12, 2025 with a launch MSRP of $232. The part also supports ECC memory, as does the AMD chip.

The process node difference is significant. The AMD chip uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication, while the Intel chip uses 10 nm Intel fabrication. The Intel part compensates with more cores (10 versus 8) and more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), but the benchmark results show that these advantages do not translate into performance wins. The AMD chip has a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz and a much higher base clock by 2.00 GHz. PCIe support differs too: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip also has a higher memory bandwidth figure, 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a uniform sweep. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 2476 against 1139 for Intel, a 117.4% advantage. Single-core R15 shows 349 versus 160, a 118.1% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 10317 versus 4748, a 117.3% delta, and R20 single-core shows 1456 versus 670, also 117.3%. Cinebench R23 multicore records 24565 versus 11305, again 117.3%, while R23 single-core is 3468 versus 1596, matching the same 117.3% gap.

The Passmark suite tells a similar story. Data compression shows 343952 versus 156682, a 119.5% win for AMD. Data encryption delivers 20487 versus 8963, a 128.6% advantage. Extended instructions show the largest gap: 25434 versus 9655, a 163.4% lead. Integer math scores 97625 versus 42303, a 130.8% delta. Floating-point math is 58965 versus 31661, an 86.2% edge. Multithread performance records 28572 versus 13301, a 114.8% lead. Physics tests show 1389 versus 977, a 42.2% difference, the smallest margin. Random string sorting is 41867 versus 16929, a 147.3% gap. Single-thread Passmark scores are 3762 versus 1734, a 117% lead. Find prime numbers shows 87 versus 59, a 47.5% advantage.

The smallest wins for AMD come in physics (42.2%) and prime number finding (47.5%). The largest wins are in extended instructions (163.4%), random string sorting (147.3%), and integer math (130.8%). Across all Cinebench tests, the delta is consistently around 117%, indicating a stable architectural advantage. The Passmark encryption test shows a larger 128.6% delta, and integer math is even higher at 130.8%. These numbers indicate the AMD chip is not just faster, but disproportionately stronger in specific compute-heavy workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores. Both support 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip scores 3468 versus 1596 for Intel, a 117.3% advantage. Passmark single-thread shows 3762 versus 1734, a 117% lead.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The Passmark extended instructions test shows the largest gap, with AMD scoring 25434 versus 9655, a 163.4% advantage.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: Yes, both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD chip was released on April 15, 2024, and the Intel chip on January 12, 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by any Intel victories. The AMD chip is especially dominant in extended instruction workloads, where its 163.4% lead suggests a strong SIMD or cryptographic instruction advantage. Integer math shows a 130.8% delta, making the AMD part well suited for general computation, database operations, and compiled code. Data encryption shows a 128.6% lead, so the AMD chip is the better choice for security-related tasks, VPN endpoints, or encrypted storage workloads. Random string sorting, at 147.3% ahead, indicates a substantial edge in text processing, log parsing, or sorting-heavy analytics.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win any test, but its smaller deficits in certain areas are notable. The physics test shows only a 42.2% gap, the narrowest margin in the entire set. Find prime numbers also shows a relatively small 47.5% delta. These are the two workloads where the Intel chip comes closest to the AMD part, though it still loses. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB) and higher core count (10 versus 8) may help in cache-sensitive or highly parallel scenarios, but the recorded data does not show any such benefit materializing in the benchmark suite.

For mobile or space-constrained systems, the AMD part is the obvious pick: it uses an FP7 socket, targets the mobile segment, and delivers higher performance across the board. The Intel chip targets the desktop segment with Socket 1700, and its support for DDR4 memory could make it easier to integrate into existing platforms that use older memory standards. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD chip does not. However, for pure compute performance, the database shows no scenario where the Intel chip comes out ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the faster processor in every measured category, and the Intel Core 5 221TE is only relevant for users who need its specific platform features, such as DDR4 compatibility or PCIe Gen 5 lanes, rather than raw benchmark performance.