AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core 5 213PE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but the benchmark data shows they serve different performance profiles. The AMD part wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel part takes 5. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS leads in overall average benchmark score at 41963 versus 35428 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a difference of roughly 18%. The AMD processor also sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 85th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS dominates in content creation and general productivity workloads. In Cinebench tests, which measure both single-core and multi-core rendering performance, the AMD processor wins every single iteration: R15 multicore, R15 singlecore, R20 multicore, R20 singlecore, R23 multicore, and R23 singlecore. The margin is consistent at 12% for multicore and 11.9% to 12% for singlecore across those tests. The AMD chip also wins heavily in PassMark data compression by 23.5%, data encryption by 37.1%, extended instructions by 41.7%, integer math by 12.3%, multithread by 14.9%, and random string sorting by 39.5%. These results indicate the AMD processor is the stronger choice for rendering, encryption, and workloads that rely on integer arithmetic and sorting algorithms.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in a smaller set of tests, but they are distinct in character. It takes PassMark find prime numbers by 20.2%, floating point math by 7.4%, physics by 11.9%, and single-thread by 3.4%. The single-thread result is noteworthy because Intel wins it despite losing all three Cinebench singlecore tests. The PassMark floating point and physics wins suggest the Intel part has an edge in simulation and scientific workloads that depend on floating point throughput. The prime number calculation win indicates a strength in certain algorithmic workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Hawk Point codename. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more cache at every level, with 50% more L3 cache and double the L2 cache per core. Yet the AMD processor still wins most benchmarks, suggesting architecture efficiency and clock speed play a larger role.

Clock speeds are also different. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. The higher base clock on the AMD processor likely contributes to its lead in sustained multi-threaded workloads. Both processors use dual-channel memory, but AMD supports only DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth figure, which helps in data-intensive tasks.

Platform features diverge as well. AMD uses Socket FP7 with 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only) and a 45 W TDP. Intel uses Socket 1700 with 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) and a 65 W TDP. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes. Both support ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 27714 against 19565 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 41.7% advantage. This test measures SIMD and vector instruction throughput, indicating the AMD architecture executes these instructions far more efficiently. The second-largest win is in random string sorting, with AMD at 44668 and Intel at 32027, a 39.5% gap. Data encryption shows AMD at 21820 versus 15916, a 37.1% lead. Data compression shows AMD at 368884 versus 298804, a 23.5% lead. Multithread shows AMD at 30378 versus 26434, a 14.9% lead. Integer math shows AMD at 103390 versus 92089, a 12.3% lead. All six Cinebench tests show AMD ahead by 11.9% to 12%.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins are smaller in relative terms. Its largest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 114 against 91 for AMD, a 20.2% lead. Physics shows Intel at 1624 versus 1430, an 11.9% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 68587 versus 63490, a 7.4% lead. Single-thread shows Intel at 4060 versus 3920, a 3.4% lead. The single-thread result is notable because the Intel part loses Cinebench R23 singlecore by 12% but wins PassMark single-thread by 3.4%. This divergence suggests the two tests measure different aspects of single-core performance.

For context, the AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 with 42055 and -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12850HX with 41779 and 0.4%. The Intel Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T with 35403 and 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF with 35365 and 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600T with 35305 and 0.3%. These rival comparisons place the AMD part in a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. TDP differs: AMD at 45 W, Intel at 65 W. The process node differs: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 10 nm. Socket differs: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is listed as Zen 4, while the Intel architecture field is null. Codename differs: Hawk Point versus Bartlett Lake. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)), while Intel is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Transistor count and die size are recorded for AMD (25,000 million and 178 mm²) but not for Intel. Cache differs at all levels, as detailed above.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 76.8 GB/s. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates differ: AMD on April 15, 2024, Intel on March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors lack an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers differ: AMD has two listed (100-000001314(FP7r2) and 100-000001386(FP7)), Intel has one (SA4QG).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average benchmark score of 41963, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average score of 35428.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468, giving AMD a 12% lead.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 213PE have its largest win?

A: Intel's largest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 114 against AMD's 91, a 20.2% advantage.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a TDP of 45 W, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 5 213PE have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS as the stronger overall performer. It wins 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average benchmark score, and ranks in the 88th percentile versus the Intel part's 85th percentile. In rendering workloads, the AMD processor leads consistently across all Cinebench tests by roughly 12%. In security and data processing tasks, its leads are larger: 37.1% in encryption, 23.5% in compression, and 39.5% in random string sorting. The AMD part also uses less power at 45 W TDP versus 65 W, which is relevant for mobile deployments.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins a narrower set of workloads. Its floating point math score of 68587 exceeds AMD's 63490, and its physics score of 1624 exceeds AMD's 1430. It also wins the PassMark single-thread test at 4060 versus 3920, despite losing Cinebench singlecore tests. For workloads that are predominantly floating point or physics simulation, the Intel part shows a measurable advantage. Its higher L3 cache of 24 MB versus 16 MB and L2 cache of 2 MB per core versus 1 MB may contribute to these wins.

For general productivity, multi-threaded rendering, and data-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the clear choice based on the recorded benchmark results. For floating point simulation and single-thread PassMark scores, the Intel Core 5 213PE holds an edge. The Intel part targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part targets mobile with a 45 W TDP and supports only DDR5. The choice depends on whether the workload favors AMD's broad multi-threaded and integer/encryption strengths or Intel's floating point and physics wins.