AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX across all 15 shared benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not win a single test in the head-to-head comparison.

The largest margins appear in the PassMark suite. In integer math, the AMD scores 189221 against 33991 for the Intel, a 456.7% advantage. Extended instructions show a similar gap: 47802 versus 8615, a 454.9% delta. Data encryption delivers 39318 against 7231, a 443.7% lead. Random string sorting favors the AMD by 408%, with scores of 75381 and 14838. Data compression shows 650984 versus 133434, a 387.9% difference.

Multithreaded workloads also heavily favor the AMD. PassMark multithread scores 49731 versus 11685, a 325.6% advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 32521 against 12201, a 166.5% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore delivers 5355 versus 1229, a 335.7% lead. Floating point math follows the pattern: 113921 for AMD, 26150 for Intel, a 335.6% difference. Prime number finding scores 251 versus 72, a 248.6% edge.

Single-thread performance tells a different story in terms of margin size. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 1917 for AMD against 1722 for Intel, an 11.3% advantage. Cinebench R15 singlecore delivers 292 versus 173, a 68.8% delta. PassMark singlethread scores 3874 versus 1408, a 175.1% gap. Physics scores 2104 against 1278, a 64.6% lead.

The average benchmark score reflects this dominance. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX sits at 81103, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15370. The AMD places in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel sits in the 69th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD packs 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds favor the AMD: base clock of 2.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, and boost clock of 5.30 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power runs 55 watts for the AMD and 45 watts for the Intel.

Cache hierarchies take different shapes. The AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. The Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The AMD die size is listed as 2x 71 mm² with 13,140 million transistors. The Intel die size is 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

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

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Radeon 610M on the AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel. The AMD uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001849, and the Intel part number is SRQDL. The AMD release date is 2025-04-22, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-12. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Market segments differ: the AMD is mobile, and the Intel is desktop.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins every test in the shared benchmark set. The data shows no workload category where the Intel Core 5 211TE takes a lead.

For heavily parallel workloads, the AMD is the clear choice. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB L3 cache drives massive advantages in compression, encryption, integer math, and multithreaded rendering. The 325.6% multithread delta and 456.7% integer math lead indicate the AMD handles throughput-oriented tasks at a different performance class entirely.

For lightly threaded workloads, the AMD still wins, but the margin narrows. The Cinebench R23 singlecore delta of 11.3% shows that the Intel's architecture keeps single-thread performance reasonably close. The PassMark singlethread gap of 175.1% is larger, but that test combines several sub-measures. The physics test, which often reflects real-world gaming and simulation behavior, shows a 64.6% AMD lead.

The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer ECC memory support, a feature absent on the AMD. That makes the Intel viable in specific reliability-focused desktop builds. The Intel also supports DDR4 memory, which can be relevant for existing platforms. However, from a pure performance standpoint, the data records zero wins for the Intel.

The AMD's 95th percentile placement versus the Intel's 69th percentile places them in different performance tiers. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (0% delta), Intel Core i9-14900KS (0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (0.4% ahead), and Intel Xeon 638 (0.5% ahead). The Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% behind), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% ahead), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% behind), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% ahead).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD scores 1917, and the Intel scores 1722. The AMD leads by 11.3%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported on the Intel. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts to 5.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX records 81103, and the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15370.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 10 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.30 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 71 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 20 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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-04-22 | 2025-01-12 |

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice for raw performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins all 15 shared benchmarks, with leads ranging from 11.3% in Cinebench R23 singlecore to 456.7% in PassMark integer math. The 16-core, 32-thread design with 64 MB L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock delivers a performance class that the Intel Core 5 211TE cannot approach in any recorded workload.

The Intel Core 5 211TE holds specific niche advantages. ECC memory support makes it suitable for error-checking workloads. DDR4 compatibility allows use with existing memory. The 45 W TDP draws less power than the AMD's 55 W. The locked multiplier and smaller thread count, however, limit its flexibility.

The percentile data frames the decision clearly. The AMD sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, alongside workstation-class parts like the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Core i9-14949KS, both within 0% delta. The Intel sits at the 69th percentile, competing with mid-range mobile and desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U and Intel Core i3-1315U.

For mobile users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the only choice between these two. For desktop builders who prioritize ECC support, DDR4 compatibility, and lower power draw, the Intel Core 5 211TE has a defined role. Performance data, however, records no workload where the Intel wins.