AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core 5 213PE represent two distinct approaches to modern processing, one aimed at high-end mobile performance and the other at desktop efficiency. The database shows a clear performance hierarchy between them, with the AMD part dominating heavily in multi-threaded workloads while the Intel chip counters with superior single-thread results. The recorded data indicates a win split of 10 for the AMD processor and 3 for the Intel processor across the shared benchmark suite.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX establishes its dominance in every metric that scales with core count and parallel execution. Its 16 cores and 32 threads deliver a substantial advantage in workloads such as video rendering, 3D scene compilation, and scientific simulation. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the AMD chip posts a score of 29,400 against 22,468 for the Intel part, a lead of 30.9 percent. This pattern repeats across PassMark's compute-heavy tests: integer math sees the AMD processor score 202,883 versus 92,089, floating point math lands at 121,383 against 68,587, and extended instructions reach 51,029 versus 19,565. Data compression, which often benefits from multiple cores, shows the AMD chip at 693,741 compared to 298,804, a massive 132.2 percent gap.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, wins in the two single-threaded benchmarks where the two are compared directly. In PassMark's single-thread test, the Intel part scores 4,060 against 3,942 for the AMD chip, a modest 2.9 percent advantage. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is more decisive: Intel scores 3,172 versus AMD's 1,807, a 43 percent difference. This suggests the Intel architecture, built on the 10 nm process, extracts higher instructions-per-clock in lightly threaded workloads, which benefits everyday responsiveness, legacy applications, and tasks that cannot utilize more than a few cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their construction. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It integrates 13,140 million transistors across two chiplets, each with a die size of 71 mm². The Intel Core 5 213PE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a total of 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 24 MB of shared L3. This means the AMD processor carries more than twice the last-level cache, which can reduce memory latency in data-heavy workloads. The Intel chip compensates with a larger per-core L2 allocation, which can benefit single-threaded access patterns.

Memory support also separates them. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX supports DDR5 exclusively over a dual-channel bus, yielding 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its maximum bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part additionally supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not, a factor for reliability-sensitive deployments.

The platform ecosystems differ as well. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FL1, a mobile-oriented socket, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes; the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 610M graphics unit, while the Intel chip ships with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip features an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, whereas the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment; the Intel part is a desktop component.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The shared benchmark set reveals a consistent pattern. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with 29,400 points, 30.9 percent ahead of the Intel Core 5 213PE's 22,468. In PassMark's multi-thread test, the AMD chip scores 53,204 versus 26,434, a 101.3 percent lead, meaning it delivers more than double the throughput.

The encryption test shows an even larger gap: AMD scores 41,974 against Intel's 15,916, a 163.7 percent difference. Prime number finding follows with AMD at 273 versus Intel's 114, a 139.5 percent lead. Random string sorting sees AMD at 81,775 against 32,027, a 155.3 percent advantage. Integer math shows AMD at 202,883 versus 92,089, a 120.3 percent lead, while floating point math records AMD at 121,383 versus 68,587, a 77 percent advantage. Extended instructions land at 51,029 for AMD and 19,565 for Intel, a 160.8 percent lead. Physics simulation scores 2,297 for AMD and 1,624 for Intel, a 41.4 percent advantage.

The Intel Core 5 213PE claims victory in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 3,172 against AMD's 1,807, a 43 percent margin. In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4,060 versus AMD's 3,942, a 2.9 percent lead. These two wins, however, are the only instances where the Intel part pulls ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads?

A: In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the AMD processor scores 29,400, which is 30.9 percent higher than the Intel processor's 22,468. In PassMark's multi-thread test, the AMD chip's 53,204 is 101.3 percent higher than Intel's 26,434.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any advantages in single-threaded performance?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 3,172, which is 43 percent higher than the AMD chip's 1,807. In PassMark's single-thread test, the Intel part scores 4,060, a 2.9 percent lead over AMD's 3,942.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2024-01-16 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a high-core-count mobile processor engineered for maximum parallel throughput, while the Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop part optimized for single-thread efficiency with a lower core count. The AMD chip's 64 MB of L3 cache and 5 nm process give it a structural advantage in large data sets and sustained multi-threaded loads. The Intel chip's higher base clock and larger per-core L2 cache support its single-thread wins, though its overall average benchmark score of 35,428 places it far below the AMD processor's 69,875. The percentile rankings reflect this: the AMD chip sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip rests at the 85th percentile.