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

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core 5 213PTE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target different market segments and deliver distinctly different performance profiles. The benchmark data in the database shows the AMD part winning 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, with the Intel part taking 3 wins. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS achieves an average benchmark score of 41,963, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE averages 32,924, landing in the 83rd percentile. This represents a 27.4% gap in average score, which is substantial for two processors with identical core and thread counts. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (0.2% behind), and Intel Core 7 251TE (0.8% behind). The Intel Core 5 213PTE sits close to the Intel Core i7-12700 (0.1% behind) and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (0.5% ahead), showing it competes in a different performance tier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of purpose. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the stronger all-round performer, particularly for single-threaded responsiveness and most multi-threaded workloads. Its 15.7% lead across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core tests shows consistent superiority in rendering and productivity tasks. The Intel Core 5 213PTE, by contrast, wins in specialized math and physics workloads: it leads by 42% in PassMark find prime numbers, by 11.5% in floating point math, and by 35% in physics tests. For users running simulation, scientific computing, or physics-heavy applications, the Intel part delivers measurable advantages. However, the AMD processor dominates general computing, data compression, encryption, and integer math, making it the better choice for typical productivity, development, and content creation workloads. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $221, which the database records, but the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD chip is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, so platform compatibility will often dictate the choice before performance is considered.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, and belongs to the 8000 series. It packs 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel’s 10 nm process with the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, but cache layouts differ: 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 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part may contribute to its wins in certain math workloads. Both support ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers, meaning neither is designed for overclocking. The AMD chip uses a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel part starts at a much lower 2.10 GHz base but reaches the same 5.20 GHz boost. This base clock difference explains much of the AMD chip’s single-thread dominance in sustained workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in rendering and general productivity. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25,165 versus 21,751, a 15.7% advantage. The single-core Cinebench R23 result shows 3,552 versus 3,070, also 15.7% ahead. For data compression, the AMD part scores 368,884 versus 261,083, a 41.3% lead, indicating faster archive handling and file operations. Data encryption shows a 51.4% gap (21,820 versus 14,413), which matters for security-sensitive workloads. Extended instructions, which cover AVX and similar SIMD workloads, show the largest AMD win at 71.6% (27,714 versus 16,146). Random string sorting is 48.4% ahead (44,668 versus 30,106), and integer math is 11% ahead (103,390 versus 93,109). The AMD chip also wins multithread performance by 18.7% (30,378 versus 25,590) and single-thread performance by 5.4% (3,920 versus 3,718).

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in three specific areas. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 42% advantage (157 versus 91), which indicates faster prime-number generation, a workload that often benefits from specific instruction patterns. Floating point math is 11.5% ahead (71,722 versus 63,490), covering scientific calculations that rely heavily on FPU throughput. Physics simulation shows a 35% lead (2,199 versus 1,430), which may benefit the Intel part in game physics or particle simulations. These wins are narrow in scope but significant in magnitude, making the Intel chip attractive for specialized compute tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25,165, which is 15.7% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE’s 21,751.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, both have locked multipliers according to the database, so neither supports overclocking.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark physics tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 2,199, which is 35% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS’s 1,430.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows uniform AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 2,536 versus 2,192, a 15.7% lead. The R15 single-core test shows 357 versus 309, also 15.7% ahead. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: 10,569 versus 9,135, a 15.7% gap. R20 single-core shows 1,491 versus 1,289, again 15.7%. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 25,165 versus 21,751, and single-core delivers 3,552 versus 3,070, both exactly 15.7% apart. This consistency across all three Cinebench versions indicates a steady architectural advantage for AMD in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite tells a more varied story. Data compression heavily favors AMD: 368,884 versus 261,083, a 41.3% margin. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 51.4% (21,820 versus 14,413). Extended instructions show the largest gap: AMD leads by 71.6% (27,714 versus 16,146). Integer math gives AMD an 11% win (103,390 versus 93,109). Multithread performance is 18.7% higher on AMD (30,378 versus 25,590). Random string sorting favors AMD by 48.4% (44,668 versus 30,106). Single-thread performance is close, with AMD at 3,920 versus Intel’s 3,718, a 5.4% lead.

The Intel wins are concentrated and large. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 157 versus AMD’s 91, a 42% Intel advantage. Floating point math gives Intel 71,722 versus 63,490, an 11.5% win. Physics shows Intel at 2,199 versus AMD’s 1,430, a 35% margin. These three wins suggest the Intel architecture handles certain specialized instruction sequences more efficiently, even though it trails in most general-purpose workloads. The overall win tally stands at 14 for AMD and 3 for Intel, but the Intel wins are not trivial: a 42% lead in prime number finding and a 35% lead in physics represent substantial advantages for those specific tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip is codenamed Hawk Point and belongs to the 8000 series; the Intel chip is codenamed Bartlett Lake with no series designation recorded. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 4.00 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Both boost to 5.20 GHz. Both have a 45 W TDP. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip is designed for mobile systems, while the Intel chip is a desktop part. Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm²; the database does not record these for Intel. Release dates differ: AMD launched April 15, 2024, Intel launched March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD. The AMD part has two part numbers (100-000001314 for FP7r2 and 100-000001386 for FP7), while the Intel part has one (SA4QM). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.