AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor achieves the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX records an average benchmark score of 69,875, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 37,829. The AMD part sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 86th percentile.

Q: What is the closest rival to each processor according to the database?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an average score of 69,996, a delta of -0.2%. For the Intel Core 5 211E, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37,804, a delta of 0.1%.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2,878 versus 1,807 for the AMD, a 37.2% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel part leads by a much smaller margin: 4,006 versus 3,942, a 1.6% advantage.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29,400 versus 20,389 for the Intel Core 5 211E, a 44.2% advantage. In PassMark multi-thread, the AMD part scores 53,204 versus 23,833, a 123.2% advantage.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX does not. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the socket and platform differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses AMD Socket FL1 and is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor. The AMD part has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors aimed at different segments. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile part from the 7000 series, built on Zen 4 (Dragon Range) at 5 nm, with a 55 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 211E is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop part from the Bartlett Lake family, built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 65 W TDP and a launch MSRP of $221.

For workloads that scale with core count and thread count, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX dominates. It wins 10 of the 13 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with advantages ranging from 44.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core to 534.9% in PassMark find prime numbers. The largest deltas appear in integer math (130.2%), multi-thread (123.2%), and data encryption (134%), suggesting the AMD part is substantially stronger in heavily threaded compute tasks.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in single-core tests. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,878 is 37.2% higher than the AMD's 1,807, and its PassMark single-thread score of 4,006 is 1.6% higher than the AMD's 3,942. For applications that depend primarily on single-thread performance, the Intel part is the better choice.

The production status of both processors is listed as Active. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD part lacks, and it is a desktop part, while the AMD part is mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 273 versus 43, a 534.9% advantage. This is an extreme outlier in the data and indicates a very large gap in this specific workload.

In PassMark extended instructions, the AMD part scores 51,029 versus 21,592, a 136.3% advantage. In PassMark random string sorting, the AMD part scores 81,775 versus 34,308, a 138.4% advantage. In PassMark data encryption, the AMD part scores 41,974 versus 17,938, a 134% advantage. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 202,883 versus 88,117, a 130.2% advantage.

The PassMark multi-thread result shows a 123.2% advantage for the AMD part: 53,204 versus 23,833. The PassMark physics test shows a 227.2% advantage for the AMD part: 2,297 versus 702. The PassMark data compression result shows a 100.1% advantage for the AMD part: 693,741 versus 346,757. The PassMark floating point math result shows an 82.8% advantage for the AMD part: 121,383 versus 66,402.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows a 44.2% advantage for the AMD part: 29,400 versus 20,389. This is the smallest multi-core win for the AMD part in the head-to-head list, but it is still substantial.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins two benchmark entries: PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, both scoring 4,006 versus 3,942, a 1.6% advantage. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a 37.2% advantage: 2,878 versus 1,807. This is the largest win for the Intel part in the entire comparison.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 W.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ by roughly a year: the AMD part was released on 2024-01-16, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Dragon Range, using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, using a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has 13,140 million transistors and a die size of 2x 71 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor count listed and a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has no listed 3D V-Cache.

The generation field lists the AMD part as Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Dragon Range)), while the Intel part is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The AMD part belongs to the 7000 series, while the Intel part has no series listed. The AMD part has the part number 100-000001486, while the Intel part has the part number SRQERQ65F.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins in every multi-threaded workload in the comparison. The data shows a 44.2% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 123.2% advantage in PassMark multi-thread, and a 130.2% advantage in integer math. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache gives it a clear edge in compression, encryption, physics, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The 534.9% advantage in find prime numbers is the largest in the dataset, indicating an extreme gap in that specific workload.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in single-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 37.2% higher, and its PassMark single-thread score is 1.6% higher. The higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and the larger L1 cache of 80 KB per core likely contribute to this result. For single-thread-focused applications, the Intel part is the stronger option in the recorded data.

The Intel part also offers features that the AMD part lacks: ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility in addition to DDR5, a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700), and a locked multiplier. The AMD part offers more PCIe Gen 5 lanes (28 versus 16), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), and an unlocked multiplier.

The segment split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP and 16 cores, suited for heavy threaded workloads in a mobile form factor. The Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and 10 cores, suited for single-thread performance and ECC-capable systems. The database shows 10 wins for the AMD part and 3 wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head benchmark list.