AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS records an average benchmark score of 41963, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 37829. The AMD part sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel part at the 86th percentile.

Q: How large is the AMD chip's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 23.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E's 20389. The same 23.4% delta appears in R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 211E wins PassMark floating point math with a score of 66402 versus 63490, a 4.4% advantage. It also wins PassMark single-thread tests with 4006 versus 3920, a 2.1% edge.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite two fewer cores, the AMD chip wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E carries a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 257 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD on a smaller geometry.

Cache organization differs as well. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel's per-core cache is larger in all three levels, though the AMD part holds a different performance profile.

Memory support shows a split. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, with a 45 TDP. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a 65 TDP. Clock speeds also diverge: the AMD chip has a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the Intel chip has a 2.70 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock. The AMD part is locked, as is the Intel part, with no unlocked multiplier on either.

Release timing places the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in April 2024, while the Intel Core 5 211E arrived in January 2025. Both are listed as active production parts. The AMD processor's part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Intel processor's part number is SRQERQ65F.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS as the stronger overall performer. It holds a 10.9% advantage in average benchmark score (41963 versus 37829) and wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD chip leads the Intel Core 5 211E by 23.4% across every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core test. In PassMark multithread, the AMD part scores 30378 against 23833, a 27.5% win.

The Intel Core 5 211E does hold two meaningful wins. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4006 beats the AMD chip's 3920 by 2.1%, and its floating point math score of 66402 beats 63490 by 4.4%. Those are narrow margins. The AMD part counters with very large wins in prime number finding (91 versus 43, a 111.6% delta) and physics (1430 versus 702, a 103.7% delta).

For workloads that rely on Cinebench-style rendering or multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is clearly ahead. For integer math, data compression, encryption, and extended instructions, AMD also holds comfortable leads. The Intel part's edge in floating point and single-thread PassMark is real but small. The data suggests the AMD processor is the better choice for compute-heavy tasks, with the Intel processor only preferable where its specific floating point advantage matters more than the broad performance lead of the AMD chip.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2536 against Intel's 2055, a 23.4% delta. R15 single-core shows 357 versus 289, also 23.5%. R20 multi-core is 10569 versus 8563, and R20 single-core is 1491 versus 1208, both at 23.4%. R23 multi-core is 25165 versus 20389, and R23 single-core is 3552 versus 2878, both at 23.4%. The consistency of the delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform per-thread advantage for the AMD architecture.

PassMark results show a wider spread. Data compression goes to AMD at 368884 versus 346757, a 6.4% win. Data encryption favors AMD at 21820 versus 17938, a 21.6% win. Extended instructions go to AMD at 27714 versus 21592, a 28.4% win. The prime number test is the largest gap: AMD scores 91, Intel scores 43, a 111.6% delta. Integer math favors AMD at 103390 versus 88117, a 17.3% win. Multithread goes to AMD at 30378 versus 23833, a 27.5% win. Physics heavily favors AMD at 1430 versus 702, a 103.7% win. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 44668 versus 34308, a 30.2% win.

The Intel Core 5 211E takes three wins. Floating point math is the clearest: Intel scores 66402 against AMD's 63490, a 4.4% advantage. The two PassMark single-thread entries both list Intel at 4006 against AMD's 3920, a 2.1% delta. These are the only categories where Intel leads, and both margins are modest compared to the double-digit leads AMD holds in most tests.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in rendering workloads. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, multi-core and single-core, lands with AMD at a 23.4% or 23.5% margin. The AMD chip also wins in multithreaded PassMark by 27.5%, physics by 103.7%, and prime number finding by 111.6%. Data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, data compression, and random string sorting all favor AMD with deltas ranging from 6.4% to 30.2%. For general compute, cryptographic workloads, sorting tasks, and physics simulation, the AMD processor is the stronger option.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in floating point math. Its 66402 score beats AMD's 63490, a 4.4% difference. It also wins the PassMark single-thread test category with 4006 versus 3920, a 2.1% edge. Those are the only benchmark categories where Intel comes out ahead. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, while AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility that AMD does not match. The Intel chip is a desktop processor with a higher TDP of 65, while the AMD chip is a mobile processor at 45 TDP.

The overall win count is decisive: 14 benchmark wins for AMD, 3 for Intel. The Intel wins are narrow, while the AMD wins are frequently large. The data shows AMD as the performance leader across most measured categories, with Intel holding a specific floating point advantage and a slight single-thread PassMark edge.