AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H are two mobile processors with very different design philosophies, yet their benchmark results show a surprisingly close contest in some areas and wide gulfs in others. The recorded data shows the AMD part wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel chip takes 6. However, the margins of victory tell a more complex story than the raw win count.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite is nearly a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD processor wins by a consistent margin of 2.4% in five of them. The multicore results show 2476 versus 2418 in R15, 10317 versus 10076 in R20, and 24565 versus 23991 in R23. Single-core results follow the same pattern with 349 versus 341 in R15, 1456 versus 1422 in R20, and 3468 versus 3387 in R23. This uniformity suggests a stable architectural advantage in rendering workloads, not a test-specific anomaly.

The Passmark suite paints a more divided picture. The AMD processor dominates integer math with a score of 97625, which is 57.3% higher than the Intel chip's 62070. This is the largest margin of victory for either processor in any test. Data compression also favors AMD heavily, with 343952 versus 280340, a 22.7% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 21.7% with scores of 41867 against 34402. Extended instructions show a narrower 3.6% edge for AMD at 25434 versus 24542.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H posts its most dramatic wins in completely different categories. Floating point math goes to Intel by a massive 28.5% margin, scoring 82415 against AMD's 58965. Prime number finding is even more lopsided, with Intel scoring 299 versus AMD's 87, a 70.9% difference. Physics simulation favors Intel by 48.2% with scores of 2682 against 1389. Single-thread performance in Passmark goes to Intel by 6.3% at 4013 versus 3762. Data encryption is a narrow Intel win at 21291 versus 20487, a 3.8% edge.

The multithread score is essentially a tie. The AMD processor scores 28572 and the Intel processor scores 28545, a 0.1% difference. This near-parity in overall multithread performance, despite radically different core configurations, is one of the most revealing data points in the comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node, with the codename Hawk Point. It belongs to the 8000 series and has a 45 watt TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm Intel process node, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, and has a 25 watt TDP.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Intel processor relies on its additional cores for throughput, but both deliver the same thread count. The AMD processor runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a much lower base clock of 1.90 GHz but boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger per-core cache allocation reflects its hybrid core design. The transistor count and die size for the Intel processor are not recorded in the database, while the AMD processor lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration with 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip's higher memory bandwidth, a 28.6% advantage, may contribute to its floating point and physics wins. ECC memory is supported by the AMD processor but not the Intel one. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 4 and 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Intel processor was released on 2026-01-04, while the AMD processor was released on 2024-04-15. Both are active production parts and are not multiplier unlocked. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the clear winner in integer-heavy and compression-heavy workloads. The 57.3% advantage in integer math suggests strong general-purpose computing performance, and the 22.7% lead in data compression points to efficient handling of data storage and retrieval tasks. The 21.7% edge in random string sorting reinforces this pattern. For users running database operations, file archiving, or code compilation, the benchmark data consistently favors the AMD chip.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H takes a different set of workloads. The 48.2% lead in physics simulation and the 28.5% lead in floating point math indicate strong numerical computation capabilities. The 70.9% margin in prime number finding is particularly striking, suggesting a highly efficient implementation for that specific algorithm. The 6.3% single-thread advantage in Passmark, despite lower clock speeds, points to better per-clock instruction efficiency in certain workloads. Data encryption also favors Intel by 3.8%.

Rendering workloads are close but favor AMD. Every Cinebench test, both single-core and multicore, shows the AMD processor ahead by roughly 2.4%. This consistency makes the AMD chip the safer choice for 3D rendering, though the margin is not large. The multithread Passmark score being effectively tied at 0.1% means that for broadly parallel workloads without specific instruction patterns, the two processors deliver nearly identical results.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better processor for general productivity, data compression, integer calculations, and rendering tasks. Its 11 benchmark wins, including all six Cinebench tests and the major Passmark productivity categories, make it the more versatile performer. The 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 84th percentile, supports this assessment.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has specific strengths in floating point, physics, and prime number calculations, as well as a narrow single-thread Passmark advantage. Its 25 watt TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 45 watt TDP, which could matter for system design, and its higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s provides more headroom for memory-intensive tasks. However, the Intel processor's average benchmark score of 34485 trails the AMD processor's 39325, a 12.3% overall difference.

For workloads that match the Intel processor's strengths, such as scientific computing with heavy floating point use or physics simulation, the Intel chip is the better choice. For everything else, the AMD processor's consistent edge across a wider range of tests makes it the stronger all-around selection. The near-tie in multithread performance means neither processor has a decisive advantage in general parallel workloads, but the AMD chip's dominance in integer math and data compression gives it the broader appeal.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores. Both processors have 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 23991. The AMD processor wins by 2.4%.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325, compared to 34485 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Core Ultra Series 3 |

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part Number | 100-000001316 (FP7r2), 100-000001387 (FP7) | SA4RD |