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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. There is no single workload category where the Intel part posts a victory. The AMD processor dominates across single-threaded, multi-threaded, encryption, compression, and math-oriented tests.

For single-core responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS leads by 106.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3552 against 1722. That margin repeats across every Cinebench single-core iteration, with R15 at 357 versus 173 (106.4% delta) and R20 at 1491 versus 723 (106.2% delta). This indicates a substantial clock-for-clock advantage, not just a core-count benefit.

Multi-threaded workloads show the same pattern. The AMD chip scores 25165 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 12201 for the Intel, a 106.3% delta. The R15 and R20 multi-core tests mirror that gap at 2536 versus 1229 and 10569 versus 5124 respectively. Even the PassMark multi-thread score, where the AMD part reaches 30378 against 11685, shows a 160% advantage.

The largest deltas appear in specialized instruction workloads. PassMark extended instructions show a 221.7% lead for AMD, with 27714 versus 8615. Integer math follows at 204.2% (103390 versus 33991), and data encryption at 201.8% (21820 versus 7231). Random string sorting also lands near the top at 201% (44668 versus 14838). These are not marginal differences; they indicate a fundamentally higher performance ceiling.

The closest contest appears in PassMark physics, where AMD leads by only 11.9% (1430 versus 1278). This suggests the Intel part retains some competitiveness in physics simulation, but it remains a loss nonetheless. Every other benchmark shows at least a 26.4% gap, with the smallest being PassMark find prime numbers at 26.4% (91 versus 72).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with a 215 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer physical cores, the AMD processor matches thread count and still outperforms across the board. Cache hierarchies also diverge: AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, plus 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Intel has larger per-core caches and more total L3, yet the AMD design wins on measured performance.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. AMD lists a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock. Intel lists a 1.70 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 0.5 GHz higher boost ceiling and a much higher base clock, which helps explain its single-core dominance.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe standard but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD includes the Radeon 780M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The database records no integrated graphics benchmarks, so performance remains unquantified here.

Market segments diverge: AMD targets mobile with Socket FP7, while Intel targets desktop with Socket 1700. Both carry 45 W TDP and both are production-active. The AMD part released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite establishes the fundamental performance gap. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165, more than double the Intel Core 5 211TE's 12201, a 106.3% delta. Single-core R23 follows the same pattern: 3552 versus 1722, also 106.3%. The R20 and R15 tests show identical deltas of about 106%, confirming consistency across Cinebench versions.

PassMark tests reveal where the AMD advantage grows largest. Extended instructions show the widest gap at 221.7%, with AMD scoring 27714 against Intel's 8615. Integer math follows at 204.2%, where AMD posts 103390 versus 33991. Data encryption lands at 201.8% (21820 versus 7231), and random string sorting at 201% (44668 versus 14838). These tests exercise specific instruction paths, and the Zen 4 architecture handles them far more efficiently.

Data compression shows a 176.5% delta, with AMD at 368884 versus Intel's 133434. Floating point math delivers a 142.8% delta, with AMD at 63490 versus 26150. The single-thread PassMark score shows a 178.4% delta, with AMD at 3920 versus Intel's 1408. Multi-thread PassMark shows a 160% delta, with AMD at 30378 versus 11685.

The narrowest margin appears in PassMark physics, where AMD leads 1430 to 1278, an 11.9% delta. Find prime numbers shows a 26.4% delta, with AMD at 91 versus Intel's 72. Even these smaller gaps favor AMD, but they indicate workload types where the Intel part can reduce the deficit.

The overall average benchmark score places AMD at 41963, while Intel sits at 15370. AMD occupies the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 69th percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (-0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-12850HX (0.4% delta), and Intel Core 7 251TE (0.8% delta). Intel's nearest rivals include AMD EPYC 7543 (-0.7% delta), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (-2% delta), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% delta).

FAQ

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

A: No. The head-to-head data records 17 wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and 0 wins for the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 3552 versus 1722 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 106.3% delta.

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

A: PassMark extended instructions shows the largest gap at 221.7%, with AMD scoring 27714 versus Intel's 8615.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap?

A: PassMark physics shows the smallest gap at 11.9%, with AMD scoring 1430 versus Intel's 1278.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 5 211TE list ECC memory support as true.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the superior processor in every measured category. Its 88th percentile ranking versus Intel's 69th percentile, combined with an average benchmark score of 41963 against 15370, establishes a clear hierarchy. The AMD part also outperforms its own nearest rivals by up to 0.8% (Intel Core 7 251TE) and trails only the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 by 0.2%, placing it in a strong competitive tier.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits near server-class EPYC parts and mobile low-power chips in its rival list. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, beats it by 2%, while the Intel Core i3-1315U trails by 2.3%. This positioning suggests the Intel part serves a different performance bracket entirely.

For users selecting between these two, the AMD processor delivers more than double the multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 and nearly triple the integer math throughput. Its higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), larger memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and newer process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) all align with the measured results. The Intel part counters with more cores, more cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support, but those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins.

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets mobile platforms, while the Intel Core 5 211TE targets desktop. That platform difference matters for system builders. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. But within the measured data, the AMD processor wins every comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Intel Core 5 211TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 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 | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |