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

FAQ

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX records an average benchmark score of 76,212, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records an average benchmark score of 15,370. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 69th percentile.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 42,713 against 12,201 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a lead of 250.1%. The gap is similar in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where AMD scores 17,939 versus 5,124, also a 250.1% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211TE win any benchmark category?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX wins every single test. The Intel Core 5 211TE records zero wins in the comparison.

Q: What are the memory support differences between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly lower bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor also has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 1.70 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the manufacturing process for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses a die size of 2x 71 mm², while the Intel chip uses a single 215 mm² die.

The Verdict

The data presents a decisive outcome. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded benchmark. Out of 17 head-to-head tests, AMD wins all 17, with Intel winning none. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 76,212 for AMD versus 15,370 for Intel, a factor of roughly five. The AMD processor also sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for Intel.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the choice is clear. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX delivers 250.1% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core scores and 339.9% higher PassMark multi-thread scores. This processor is designed for heavy parallel workloads, with 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries a 55 TDP, which is higher than the Intel part's 45 TDP, reflecting its higher sustained performance envelope.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, fits a different role. It is a desktop part with 10 cores and 16 threads, a lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $221, but pricing considerations aside, the benchmark results show it lagging far behind in raw compute. For workloads like single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD part still leads by 177.5% in PassMark single-thread tests. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Intel chip closes the gap.

The verdict from the database is unambiguous: for any compute-heavy task, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the stronger processor. The Intel Core 5 211TE remains a functional desktop CPU, but its performance class is far below the AMD flagship mobile chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent pattern. In every Cinebench iteration, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX leads by roughly 250%. Cinebench R15 multi-core: 4,305 versus 1,229, a 250.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core: 607 versus 173, a 250.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core: 17,939 versus 5,124, a 250.1% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core: 2,532 versus 723, a 250.2% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 42,713 versus 12,201, a 250.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core: 6,030 versus 1,722, a 250.2% lead. These numbers indicate that the AMD processor is roughly 3.5 times faster across both single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests.

The PassMark suite shows even larger relative gaps in several tests. Data encryption: AMD scores 40,836 versus 7,231, a 464.7% lead. Extended instructions: AMD scores 49,823 versus 8,615, a 478.3% lead. Integer math: AMD scores 195,180 versus 33,991, a 474.2% lead. Random string sorting: AMD scores 78,781 versus 14,838, a 430.9% lead. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, indicating that the AMD architecture handles integer-heavy and encryption-heavy workloads with exceptional efficiency relative to the Intel part.

Data compression shows a 407.9% lead for AMD: 677,755 versus 133,434. Floating point math shows a 349.2% lead: 117,453 versus 26,150. PassMark multi-thread shows a 339.9% lead: 51,405 versus 11,685. Find prime numbers shows a 263.9% lead: 262 versus 72. Physics simulation shows the smallest margin, but still a 69.6% lead for AMD: 2,168 versus 1,278. PassMark single-thread shows a 177.5% lead: 3,907 versus 1,408.

The single-thread gap is notable. It confirms that AMD's advantage is not only about core count. The Zen 4 architecture delivers higher per-core performance as well. The 5.40 GHz boost clock on the AMD part, combined with a larger L3 cache of 64 MB, contributes to this sustained lead in single-threaded tests.

The smallest relative difference is in PassMark physics, where AMD leads by 69.6%. This suggests that the physics simulation workload is less dependent on raw core count and more sensitive to other factors, but even here AMD holds a clear advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 cache is three times larger in total, which partially explains its advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs. AMD offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part provides more PCIe lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from this data.

Socket and form factor differ. AMD uses Socket FL1 and is classified as a mobile processor. Intel uses Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Release dates also differ: AMD launched on 2025-04-22, while Intel launched on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is built on Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors and a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake architecture, part of the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². Intel does not list a transistor count in the database.

The AMD part uses a chiplet design indicated by the 2x 71 mm² die size, which suggests multiple dies on the package. The Intel part uses a monolithic die at 215 mm². The AMD process node is smaller, which typically allows higher clock speeds and better power efficiency per transistor, though the AMD part draws a higher TDP of 55 watts versus 45 watts for Intel.

The cache hierarchy differs in structure. AMD provides 64 MB of L3 cache, which is shared across the 16 cores. Intel provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache across 10 cores. Per-core L1 and L2 are slightly larger on Intel (80 KB and 1.25 MB per core) versus AMD (64 KB and 1 MB per core), but the total cache capacity heavily favors AMD.

The AMD architecture supports DDR5 memory only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. This gives Intel more flexibility for system builders with existing DDR4 memory, but the higher bandwidth of AMD's DDR5-only configuration (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) offers a performance advantage in memory-bound tasks.

ECC memory support is exclusive to Intel. This is relevant for certain workstation or server use cases where data integrity is critical. AMD does not support ECC in this configuration.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel part is locked. This is a meaningful difference for users who plan to adjust clock speeds manually.

The AMD part is mobile, using Socket FL1, while Intel is desktop, using Socket 1700. This means the AMD part is intended for laptops or compact mobile workstations, while the Intel part is intended for desktop motherboards.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX wins in every recorded benchmark. The database shows 17 wins for AMD and 0 wins for Intel. Therefore, the use-case split is straightforward: AMD dominates all tested workloads.

For multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, and 3D simulation, the AMD part shows the largest advantages. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 42,713 versus 12,201 is a 250.1% lead. PassMark multi-thread at 51,405 versus 11,685 is a 339.9% lead. Physics simulation at 2,168 versus 1,278 is a 69.6% lead. These workloads benefit directly from the 16 cores and 32 threads, as well as the 64 MB L3 cache.

For integer-heavy and encryption-heavy tasks, AMD shows even larger margins. Integer math at 195,180 versus 33,991 is a 474.2% lead. Data encryption at 40,836 versus 7,231 is a 464.7% lead. Extended instructions at 49,823 versus 8,615 is a 478.3% lead. Random string sorting at 78,781 versus 14,838 is a 430.9% lead. These results indicate that the Zen 4 architecture handles these operations with far greater throughput.

For data compression and floating point workloads, AMD leads by 407.9% and 349.2%, respectively. Data compression scores 677,755 versus 133,434, and floating point math scores 117,453 versus 26,150. These are common in scientific computing, financial modeling, and database operations.

For single-threaded workloads, AMD leads by 177.5% in PassMark single-thread (3,907 versus 1,408) and by 250.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core (6,030 versus 1,722). This means even applications that do not scale well across cores will run faster on the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, with zero wins, does not have a single benchmark category where it outperforms. Its advantages are not in performance but in platform characteristics: ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, and a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts. For users who require ECC memory or who already own DDR4 modules, the Intel part may be the only option. For users who prioritize raw compute performance, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the clear choice across all recorded benchmarks.