AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T target different segments, and the recorded benchmark data draws a clear line between them. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD part claims 12 wins, while the Intel part takes 5. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 39325, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 30468, at the 82nd percentile. The overall performance gap is substantial and consistent in multi-threaded workloads, but the Intel chip demonstrates specific strengths in single-thread and math-oriented tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2476 against 2214, a lead of 11.8%. The same 11.8% margin appears in R15 singlecore (349 vs 312), R20 multicore (10317 vs 9227), R20 singlecore (1456 vs 1302), and R23 multicore (24565 vs 21971). In R23 singlecore, the AMD chip scores 3468 against 3101, again by 11.8%. These consistent deltas indicate a uniform advantage in both lightly and heavily threaded CPU rendering workloads.

The Passmark suite reveals a more varied picture. The AMD chip wins data compression by a large margin: 343952 vs 233998, a 47% advantage. It also leads in data encryption (20487 vs 18289, up 12%), extended instructions (25434 vs 20083, up 26.6%), integer math (97625 vs 59543, up 64%), multithread (28572 vs 25358, up 12.7%), and random string sorting (41867 vs 28774, up 45.5%). These wins indicate a strong general-purpose throughput advantage, especially for workloads that rely on integer arithmetic, compression, and sorting.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins four distinct Passmark tests. Its most striking victory is in find prime numbers: 284 vs 87, which translates to a 69.4% advantage for Intel. It also leads in floating point math (82751 vs 58965, up 28.7%), physics (2053 vs 1389, up 32.3%), and single thread (4348 vs 3762, up 13.5%). The single-thread result appears twice in the data (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both 4348 vs 3762). These wins show that the Intel chip has a different compute profile, favoring floating-point calculations, prime-number generation, and single-threaded responsiveness.

The largest single delta in either direction is the 64% AMD lead in integer math. The second largest is the 47% AMD lead in data compression. On the Intel side, the biggest win is the 69.4% margin in find prime numbers. The data shows that neither chip wins everything; instead, the workload type dictates the winner. For mixed integer and data-processing tasks, the AMD part is far ahead. For floating-point and single-thread tasks, the Intel part is clearly superior.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better choice for multi-threaded, integer-heavy, and data-processing workloads. Its 12 wins out of 17 tests and its 86th percentile ranking support this conclusion. The chip consistently leads in Cinebench multicore tests, data compression, integer math, and multithread benchmarks. Users running compilers, database operations, encryption, sorting, or rendering workloads will see a measurable advantage.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the better choice for single-threaded and floating-point-heavy tasks. Its 13.5% lead in Passmark single thread and 28.7% lead in floating point math are significant. The 69.4% margin in find prime numbers suggests a strong performance in certain algorithmic workloads. The physics test result (32.3% ahead) also points to floating-point simulation tasks. For users prioritizing single-core responsiveness or floating-point arithmetic, the Intel chip delivers.

The average benchmark scores support this split: 39325 for AMD vs 30468 for Intel, a difference of roughly 29% in favor of AMD. The nearest rival data for the AMD chip shows it within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700F, while the Intel chip sits near the Core i9-11980HK (0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (0.3% delta). This indicates that the AMD chip competes at a higher overall performance tier, while the Intel chip aligns with a lower average score range.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325, compared to 30468 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T.

Q: In which test does the Intel chip have its largest win?

A: The Intel chip wins passmark_find_prime_numbers with a score of 284 versus 87, a 69.4% advantage.

Q: How does the AMD chip perform in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD chip scores 24565, which is 11.8% higher than the Intel chip's 21971.

Q: What is the single-thread Passmark result for each chip?

A: The Intel chip scores 4348, which is 13.5% higher than the AMD chip's 3762.

Q: How many tests does each chip win?

A: The AMD chip wins 12 head-to-head tests, while the Intel chip wins 5.

Q: Which chip scores higher in data compression?

A: The AMD chip scores 343952, which is 47% higher than the Intel chip's 233998.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core counts and thread counts. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP values differ: 45 watts for AMD, 65 watts for Intel.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1851 for the Intel chip. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is mobile, the Intel part is desktop. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 780M, the Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip. PCIe versions differ: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel. Both are multiplier-unlocked false. The release dates differ: 2024-04-15 for AMD, 2024-12-31 for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The transistor count is 25,000 million, and the die size is 178 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The transistor count is 17,800 million, and the die size is 243 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The core counts reflect different design philosophies. The AMD chip uses 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading, yielding 16 threads. The Intel chip uses 10 cores without hyperthreading, yielding 10 threads. The AMD chip has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz), while the Intel chip has a lower boost clock (4.90 GHz). The Intel chip has a larger L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB) and a larger die size, but fewer transistors. The AMD chip has a smaller die and more transistors, indicating a denser design on the same foundry.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for both. The memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel chip (102.4 GB/s), and the PCIe generation is newer on the Intel chip (Gen 5). The AMD chip supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in workloads that stress integer math, data compression, encryption, and multithreaded throughput. Its 64% lead in integer math and 47% lead in data compression make it suitable for database operations, file compression, and general data processing. The 12.7% lead in multithread and the 11.8% leads across all Cinebench tests confirm its strength in rendering, video encoding, and other fully parallel tasks. The 26.6% lead in extended instructions also suggests a robust SIMD implementation for vectorized code.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in single-threaded performance, floating-point math, and specific algorithmic tasks. Its 13.5% lead in Passmark single thread makes it responsive for interactive applications and lightly threaded games. The 28.7% lead in floating point math favors scientific simulations, physics calculations, and certain financial models. The 69.4% lead in find prime numbers points to strength in number-theoretic workloads. The 32.3% lead in physics reinforces the floating-point advantage.

The data shows a clear split. For a desktop user running mixed workloads that include rendering, compression, and database tasks, the AMD chip provides a significant throughput advantage. For a user prioritizing single-thread responsiveness or floating-point-heavy simulations, the Intel chip delivers a measurable edge. The overall average score favors the AMD chip by a wide margin, which aligns with its 12 wins versus 5. The choice depends entirely on the dominant workload type.