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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which takes 12 of the 13 shared benchmark comparisons. The most dramatic gap appears in passmark_extended_instructions, where the AMD chip scores 51029 against 16146 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a 216% advantage. This suggests the AMD processor handles advanced instruction sets, such as AVX workloads, with considerably more throughput. A similar pattern emerges in passmark_data_encryption, where the AMD part records 41974 versus 14413, a 191.2% lead, indicating a substantial edge in cryptographic operations and data protection tasks.

The gap narrows somewhat in passmark_data_compression, but the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX still dominates with 693741 compared to 261083, a 165.7% margin. Random string sorting follows the same trajectory: 81775 for AMD versus 30106 for Intel, a 171.6% delta. These results point to a processor that excels in memory-heavy, pointer-chasing workloads where large caches and many threads matter. The integer math test reinforces the pattern, with AMD scoring 202883 against 93109, a 117.9% difference, while floating point math shows a 69.2% lead at 121383 versus 71722.

Multithreaded performance tells a similar story. In passmark_multithread, the AMD processor scores 53204, more than double the Intel part's 25590, a 107.9% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore confirms the trend but with a smaller margin: AMD scores 29400, Intel scores 21751, a 35.2% difference. The physics test is the closest contest in the entire set, with AMD at 2297 and Intel at 2199, a mere 4.5% edge for the AMD chip. This near-tie suggests that in short, physics-based calculations the two processors behave similarly despite their architectural differences.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE claims a single notable victory in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3070 against 1807 for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, a 41.1% advantage. That is a significant margin and indicates that Intel's design delivers markedly higher performance per thread in this specific rendering test. However, in passmark_single_thread, the AMD part actually wins by a small margin, 3942 versus 3718, a 6% lead. The contradiction between these two single-thread results is curious. The Cinebench test may rely on different instruction paths or clock behavior than the PassMark suite, and the data alone does not explain the discrepancy. What is clear is that the AMD processor's single-thread advantage in PassMark is modest, while Intel's single-thread win in Cinebench R23 is overwhelming.

Prime number finding shows a 73.9% lead for AMD (273 versus 157), a workload that typically stresses integer division and branch prediction. Extended instructions, encryption, compression, and sorting all favor AMD by large margins, reinforcing the interpretation that the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is built for heavy parallel throughput. The Intel part, by contrast, demonstrates that its strength lies in lightly threaded scenarios where its per-core architecture can shine, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core result.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 69875, which lands it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69996 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (-0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (+0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (+0.7%). The Intel Core 5 213PTE, with an average score of 32924, sits in the 83rd percentile, near the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (+0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (-0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (-0.5%). The delta between the two processors in average score is about 112%, with the AMD part holding a commanding overall position.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins 12 of 13 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only one, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in multithreaded workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29400 versus 21751 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a 35.2% advantage. In passmark_multithread, the lead grows to 107.9% (53204 versus 25590).

Q: Where does the Intel processor beat the AMD processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 3070, which is 41.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX's 1807. This is the only test where Intel finishes ahead.

Q: Do the two processors have similar single-thread performance?

A: The data is mixed. In passmark_single_thread, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX leads by 6% (3942 versus 3718). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 213PTE leads by 41.1%. The results depend heavily on the benchmark.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data security workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 41974 in passmark_data_encryption, a 191.2% advantage over the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 14413. In extended instructions, the AMD part leads by 216% (51029 versus 16146).

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE ranks in the 83rd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is built on TSMC's 5 nm process and belongs to the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. It is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE, by contrast, uses Intel's 10 nm process and the Bartlett Lake codename, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. Both processors boost to identical peak frequencies, but the AMD part starts from a higher base clock.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part therefore has more total L3 cache, which helps explain its strong showing in data compression and random string sorting, workloads that benefit from large on-die storage. The Intel part has a larger L2 per core, but its total cache footprint is smaller.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX supports DDR5 memory only, on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part offers slightly higher theoretical memory bandwidth, while the Intel part provides flexibility for older memory types. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel processor does.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives the AMD processor more expansion headroom for multiple storage devices or GPUs. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX includes a Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor uses socket FL1, the Intel part uses socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD processor is marked as a mobile segment part, while the Intel processor is marked as desktop segment. The AMD part's process node is 5 nm with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in intended use. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is the stronger processor for nearly every multithreaded and data-intensive task in the benchmark set. Its 35.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, 107.9% lead in passmark_multithread, and 165.7% lead in data compression make it the obvious choice for rendering, encoding, compression, encryption, and any workload that scales across cores. The 94th percentile ranking reinforces its position among the top processors in the database.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is not without merit. Its 41.1% win in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates that in certain lightly threaded applications, it can outperform the AMD part by a wide margin. The 83rd percentile ranking, however, places it well below the AMD processor in overall performance. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, its ECC capability, and its lower 45 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 55 W TDP may appeal to specific desktop use cases, but the benchmark data does not show any workload besides Cinebench R23 single-core where it takes the lead.

For users who prioritize raw multi-core throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers the better results across almost the entire test suite. For users who value single-core rendering performance and memory flexibility, the Intel Core 5 213PTE has a specific, narrow advantage. The recorded data does not support a broader claim for the Intel part beyond that single test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.40 GHz for AMD, 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. TDP differs, with the AMD part rated at 55 W and the Intel part at 45 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FL1, the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, the Intel part on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD part has 64 MB of L3 cache, the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3. L1 and L2 per core also differ: 64 KB and 1 MB for AMD, 80 KB and 2 MB for Intel. Memory support shows the AMD part limited to DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is absent on the AMD part and present on the Intel part. PCIe lanes differ: 28 for AMD, 16 for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001486, the Intel part number is SA4QM. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins in every category except one. Its largest margins appear in extended instructions (216%), data encryption (191.2%), random string sorting (171.6%), data compression (165.7%), and integer math (117.9%). These are compute-heavy, parallel-friendly workloads that take advantage of the AMD processor's 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The passmark_multithread score of 53204, more than double the Intel part's 25590, confirms that the AMD processor is the superior choice for heavily threaded applications such as video rendering, scientific computing, and database operations. The physics test is the closest result, with a 4.5% edge for AMD, indicating that even in shorter, less parallel tasks the AMD part holds a slight advantage.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins exactly one benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core. The 3070 score versus 1807 gives it a 41.1% margin, which is the largest single-test victory in either direction in the entire head-to-head set. This suggests that for applications that rely on a single thread and are sensitive to per-core performance, such as certain legacy software or lightly threaded games, the Intel part can deliver substantially better results. The Intel processor also offers ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it broader memory compatibility. Its lower TDP of 45 W compared to 55 W may also matter in power-constrained desktop systems.

In passmark_single_thread, the AMD part wins by 6%, so the Intel single-thread advantage is not universal across all tests. The data suggests that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is best suited to scenarios where single-core rendering performance is the priority and where memory flexibility or ECC support is required. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is the better choice for multithreaded throughput, data-heavy workloads, and applications that can use more than eight cores. The benchmark results do not show any other area where the Intel part leads.