AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and Intel Core 5 213PE are positioned at opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD processor, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel part secures two wins, both in the same PassMark single-thread test. This analysis breaks down where each processor leads, the architectural reasons behind the gap, and the specific benchmark results that define the matchup.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX dominates every multi-threaded and compute-heavy workload in the database. Its wins include all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single-core and multi-core variants) and eight of the nine PassMark sub-tests. The largest margins come in data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting, where the AMD part leads by 156.6%, 154.7%, and 146% respectively. These are workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, areas where the Ryzen 9 8945HX has a clear structural advantage.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark single-thread test (and its duplicate entry, passmark_singlethread) with a score of 4060 against 3907 for the AMD chip, a margin of 3.8%. This is the only area where the Intel processor shows superiority. The single-thread result suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the Intel core design, with its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, can edge out the AMD part, even though the AMD chip has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

For workloads that rely on integer math, floating-point math, physics simulation, or prime number finding, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is consistently faster. The data indicates that the AMD processor is the better choice for rendering, scientific computation, and any parallel processing task. The Intel part is competitive only in narrow single-thread scenarios, and even there the margin is slim.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC, built on the Dragon Range codename. It is a 16-core, 32-thread part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The chip has 13,140 million transistors spread across a die size of 2x 71 mm². It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon 610M. The processor uses AMD Socket FL1 and has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process from Intel. It is an 8-core, 16-thread part with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache configuration is different: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a locked multiplier. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

The core count difference is the most significant factor. The AMD processor offers double the cores and threads (16/32 versus 8/16), which directly explains the large multi-core performance gap. The AMD part also has a larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 24 MB) and higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). The Intel part has a higher base clock and a smaller process node advantage for Intel, but the AMD chip compensates with a higher boost clock and more total cache.

The PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part is a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor. The release dates differ as well, with the AMD part released on 2025-04-22 and the Intel part on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 42713 against 22468 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a delta of 90.1%. The single-core R23 test shows a similar margin: 6030 versus 3172, also 90.1%. The same 90.1% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (17939 versus 9436) and single-core (2532 versus 1332). Cinebench R15 shows slightly higher deltas: 90.2% in multi-core (4305 versus 2264) and 90.3% in single-core (607 versus 319). These results indicate that the AMD processor delivers roughly double the performance in Cinebench workloads, both in multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering tasks.

The PassMark suite reveals the breadth of the AMD advantage. In data compression, the AMD chip scores 677755 versus 298804, a delta of 126.8%. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: 40836 versus 15916, a delta of 156.6%. Extended instructions follow with 49823 versus 19565, a delta of 154.7%. Prime number finding has the AMD part at 262 versus 114, a delta of 129.8%. Integer math shows 195180 versus 92089, a delta of 111.9%. Floating-point math has a smaller but still substantial delta of 71.2% (117453 versus 68587). The multithread test shows 51405 versus 26434, a delta of 94.5%. Physics simulation has the smallest delta among the AMD wins: 2168 versus 1624, a delta of 33.5%. Random string sorting shows 78781 versus 32027, a delta of 146%.

The only Intel win is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060 against 3907 for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. The delta is -3.8%, meaning the AMD part trails by that margin. This is a narrow victory, and it does not offset the massive multi-threaded deficits. The average benchmark score reflects the overall gap: the AMD part has an average score of 76212 across all tests, while the Intel part has an average of 35428. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 85th percentile.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the superior processor for almost all workloads. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 33.5% in physics to 156.6% in data encryption. The average benchmark score of 76212 is more than double the Intel part's 35428. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with an average score of 76155 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76492 with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513 with a delta of -0.4%. This places the AMD part in a performance class well above the Intel Core 5 213PE, whose 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, all within a 0.4% delta.

The Intel Core 5 213PE does hold a single-thread advantage in PassMark, and it offers ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility. However, these features do not compensate for the performance deficit in multi-core tasks. For rendering, data processing, scientific computing, or any workload that uses multiple threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the clear choice. The Intel part is only preferable in niche single-thread scenarios where its 3.8% lead matters, and even then the difference is small. The database shows a processor that is in a different performance tier, with the AMD part's 95th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 85th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX leads by 156.6% with a score of 40836 versus 15916.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4060 versus 3907 for the AMD part, a delta of -3.8%.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average of 35428.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 (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 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $221 |