AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance split between the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Core 5 213PE. Across the fifteen head-to-head tests, the AMD processor wins eleven, while the Intel chip takes four. The margins in the AMD wins are often enormous, while the Intel victories are narrow.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 5355 against the Intel Core 5 213PE's 2264, a lead of 136.5 percent. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows a similar pattern: 32521 for AMD versus 22468 for Intel, a 44.7 percent advantage. These are the two most commonly cited multi-threaded rendering workloads, and the AMD part dominates both.

The gap continues in PassMark's suite. In data compression, AMD scores 650984 versus Intel's 298804, a 117.9 percent difference. Data encryption shows AMD at 39318 against Intel's 15916, a 147 percent lead. Extended instructions favor AMD at 47802 to 19565, a 144.3 percent margin. Integer math goes to AMD 189221 to 92089, a 105.5 percent gap. Floating point math sees AMD at 113921 and Intel at 68587, a 66.1 percent advantage. Random string sorting favors AMD 75381 to 32027, a 135.4 percent lead. Prime number finding gives AMD 251 to Intel's 114, a 120.2 percent margin. The PassMark multi-thread score sits at 49731 for AMD and 26434 for Intel, an 88.1 percent difference.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins the single-threaded tests, but by smaller margins. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 319 against AMD's 292, an 8.5 percent lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3172 versus AMD's 1917, a 39.6 percent advantage. PassMark single-thread gives Intel 4060 against AMD's 3874, a 4.6 percent lead. The Intel part also wins PassMark physics with 1624 to AMD's 2104? No, that is incorrect. The physics test actually goes to AMD, 2104 to 1624, a 29.6 percent margin. The Intel wins are limited to the two Cinebench single-core tests and the two PassMark single-thread entries.

Looking at the broader database context, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81103. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115, the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 81127, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723. The deltas between these are minimal, ranging from 0 to 0.5 percent. This places the AMD part in the company of top-tier desktop and workstation processors.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, by contrast, sits at the 85th percentile with an average score of 35428. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287. The deltas here are also small, between 0.1 and 0.4 percent. This places the Intel part in the mid-range desktop segment, roughly on par with older Core i7 and i5 models.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins every multi-threaded workload in the head-to-head comparison. This includes rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, integer and floating point math, prime number calculation, random string sorting, and the PassMark multi-thread aggregate. The smallest multi-thread victory is in physics at 29.6 percent, while the largest is in data encryption at 147 percent. The AMD part also takes the PassMark multithread score by 88.1 percent. These results indicate that the AMD chip delivers roughly double the throughput in many parallel workloads, and sometimes nearly two and a half times.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins the single-threaded tests. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 is 39.6 percent higher than the AMD's 1917, which is the largest Intel margin. The Cinebench R15 single-core win is 319 to 292, an 8.5 percent edge. The PassMark single-thread result is 4060 to 3874, a 4.6 percent lead. These results indicate that the Intel part has a clear advantage in lightly threaded tasks, but the magnitude is far smaller than the AMD's multi-thread dominance.

The use-case split is straightforward. Applications that scale across many cores, such as video rendering, 3D scene compilation, batch file compression, database operations, and scientific computation, will favor the AMD part heavily. Applications that rely primarily on one or two threads, such as older games, certain legacy productivity tools, or lightly threaded scripting tasks, will favor the Intel part, but the lead is modest.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX belongs to the 8000 series, uses the Zen 4 architecture, and carries the codename Dragon Range. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC and integrates 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The thermal design power is 55 watts. It uses AMD Socket FL1 and is classified as a mobile processor.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor.

The cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD's larger L3 is likely a factor in its multi-threaded dominance, as it provides more shared data capacity for the 32 threads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its bandwidth is rated at 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part does support ECC memory. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part was released in April 2025, and the Intel part in March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of roles. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the stronger processor for any workload that can use more than a few threads. Its multi-threaded margins range from roughly 30 percent to nearly 150 percent over the Intel part, and its overall database average score is more than double the Intel's. The AMD chip sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, alongside workstation-class Xeon and flagship Core i9 parts. For rendering, data processing, encryption, compression, and any parallel compute task, the AMD part is the superior choice.

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the better option for single-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is nearly 40 percent higher, and its PassMark single-thread score is about 4.6 percent higher. The database places it at the 85th percentile, alongside mid-range Core i7 and i5 desktop parts. For applications that are heavily single-threaded and cannot scale, the Intel part provides a modest but real advantage.

The market segments also differ. The AMD chip is a mobile processor with a 55 watt TDP, designed for high-performance laptops. The Intel chip is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP and an unlocked price point of $221 at launch. The Intel part supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, which may matter for certain workstation builds. The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes and a larger L3 cache.

Given the recorded data, a user who prioritizes multi-threaded throughput should select the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX. A user who prioritizes single-thread performance and needs ECC memory or DDR4 compatibility should select the Intel Core 5 213PE. The overall average benchmark score of 81103 for AMD versus 35428 for Intel indicates that the AMD part is in a higher performance class, but the Intel part has niche strengths.

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 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX leads by 147 percent, scoring 39318 versus 15916.

Q: Which processor wins single-threaded benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all recorded single-threaded tests: Cinebench R15 single-core by 8.5 percent, Cinebench R23 single-core by 39.6 percent, and PassMark single-thread by 4.6 percent.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not.

Q: What are the market segments of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 5 213PE is classified as a desktop processor.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has an average benchmark score of 81103, placing it at the 95th percentile. The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it at the 85th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not specified |

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

| 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 | April 2025 | March 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $221 |