AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the Intel Core 5 211E occupy different tiers in the database, with the AMD part holding a 95th percentile rank versus the Intel part’s 86th. The recorded data shows a dominant performance spread: the AMD processor wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel chip takes two. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is 76212, nearly double the Intel Core 5 211E’s 37829. The verdict from the data is clear: the Ryzen 9 8945HX is the high-performance choice for multi-threaded and single-threaded compute alike, while the Core 5 211E presents a more modest profile suited to lighter workloads or embedded-style tasks.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the processor to select when the workload demands maximum throughput. Its 16 cores and 32 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713, which is 109.5% higher than the Intel part’s 20389. For single-threaded Cinebench R23, the AMD chip scores 6030 versus 2878, a 109.5% advantage. The data positions this processor near the top of the database: its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (average score 76155, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (average score 75779, delta 0.6%). Users who run rendering, compilation, or scientific simulations should favor the Ryzen 9 8945HX based on these measurements.

The Intel Core 5 211E, with 10 cores and 16 threads, is suited for environments where the workload is lighter or where the platform requirements match its desktop Socket 1700. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 places it in a different performance class, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (average score 37904, delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i9-14901E (average score 37911, delta -0.2%). The Intel part does win the Passmark single-thread test with a score of 4006 versus 3907, a 2.5% margin, so for purely single-threaded Passmark workloads it leads. However, the overall benchmark record favors the AMD processor overwhelmingly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Dragon Range, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 13,140 million transistors across a dual-die design with a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a single die of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 20 MB of shared L3. This larger L3 on the AMD side likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy tasks. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe lane counts differ as well, with the AMD processor offering Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) on Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX wins across nearly every benchmark category in the database. In Cinebench tests, both multi-core and single-core, the AMD lead is consistent at approximately 109.5% to 110%. The largest margin comes in Passmark find prime numbers, where AMD scores 262 versus Intel’s 43, a 509.3% delta. Passmark physics shows a 208.8% advantage (2168 versus 702). Passmark extended instructions gives AMD a 130.7% lead (49823 versus 21592), and random string sorting shows a 129.6% delta (78781 versus 34308). Data encryption favors AMD by 127.7% (40836 versus 17938), integer math by 121.5% (195180 versus 88117), and multithread by 115.7% (51405 versus 23833). Floating point math sees a 76.9% delta (117453 versus 66402), and data compression a 95.5% delta (677755 versus 346757).

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only the Passmark single-thread test, scoring 4006 against AMD’s 3907, a 2.5% margin. This appears in the database under both “passmark_single_thread” and “passmark_singlethread”, confirming the same result twice. All other recorded benchmarks go to AMD. The Intel part’s wins are narrow and isolated, while AMD’s wins span from 76.9% to 509.3% higher scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 42713, which is 109.5% higher than the Intel Core 5 211E’s 20389.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E win any benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins the Passmark single-thread test with a score of 4006 versus 3907, a 2.5% advantage. This result appears twice in the database with identical scores.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Passmark find prime numbers, where AMD scores 262 and Intel scores 43, giving AMD a 509.3% delta.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 4305 against Intel’s 2055, a 109.5% delta. Single-core R15 gives AMD 607 versus 289, a 110% delta. R20 multi-core shows 17939 against 8563 (109.5%), and R20 single-core 2532 against 1208 (109.6%). R23 multi-core confirms the trend with 42713 versus 20389 (109.5%), and R23 single-core with 6030 versus 2878 (109.5%). Every Cinebench result favors AMD by roughly 110%, indicating a consistent architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The Passmark suite reveals where the gaps widen. Data compression gives AMD 677755 versus 346757, a 95.5% delta. Data encryption shows 40836 versus 17938, a 127.7% delta. Extended instructions score 49823 against 21592, a 130.7% delta. Find prime numbers is the outlier at 509.3% (262 versus 43). Floating point math shows 117453 against 66402 (76.9%), integer math 195180 against 88117 (121.5%), multithread 51405 against 23833 (115.7%), physics 2168 against 702 (208.8%), and random string sorting 78781 against 34308 (129.6%). The single-thread test is the only Intel win, with 4006 versus 3907, a 2.5% delta.

These numbers indicate that the AMD processor’s advantage is not limited to core-heavy workloads. The single-thread Passmark result for Intel is notable, but the Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, where AMD leads by 109.5% to 110%. The database records 15 wins for AMD and 2 wins for Intel, confirming the overall direction of the data.

Specification Differences

The core specifications diverge clearly. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks favor AMD at 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The thermal design power is 55 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FL1, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Process nodes are 5 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Die size is 2x 71 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. Cache per core: AMD has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2, Intel has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2. L3 cache is 64 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes are 28 for AMD and 16 for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has a release date of 2025-04-22, while Intel’s is 2025-01-12. Both are active production parts, with AMD in the mobile segment and Intel in the desktop segment.