AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211E and AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U take fundamentally different approaches to performance, and the recorded data confirms this. The Intel part holds a decisive advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20389 is the standout result, while the AMD processor has no corresponding benchmark entry in the database for direct comparison. The Intel chip also posts a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8563 and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2055, both confirming strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads.

Single-thread performance tells a similar story for Intel. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2878, R20 singlecore score of 1208, and R15 singlecore score of 289 all indicate robust per-core capability. In PassMark tests, the Intel processor delivers a single-thread score of 4006, a multithread score of 23833, and a physics score of 702. The data shows the Intel part is not merely a multi-core specialist; it sustains competitive single-thread output as well.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 5 211E, by contrast, holds an average benchmark score of 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile versus all CPUs. The nearest rivals for the Intel part are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, just 0.1 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits at 37904, 0.2 percent ahead. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, also 0.2 percent ahead. The Intel Core 5 211E therefore lands within a narrow band of similar-performing embedded processors.

In integer math, the Intel part scores 88117, while floating point math reaches 66402. Data compression hits 346757, and data encryption reaches 17938. Extended instructions score 21592, random string sorting scores 34308, and find prime numbers scores 43. These PassMark results are the only complete benchmark set in the comparison, so the quantitative picture is entirely from the Intel side. The AMD processor has no recorded scores to place against any of these figures.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20389. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211E compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel part averages 37829. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.1 percent behind at 37804, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is 0.2 percent behind at 37762, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 0.2 percent ahead at 37904, and the Intel Core i9-14901E is 0.2 percent ahead at 37911.

Q: What are the memory support options for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U lists 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 211E lists 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 5 211E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 5 211E are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part lists a 257 mm² die with no transistor count recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, but both reach the same 4.90 GHz boost clock. The AMD part runs at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part runs at 65 W.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache at every level.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 760M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel, even though Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 while AMD supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split in positioning. The Intel Core 5 211E is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 37829. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a percentile of 50.

The Intel part is a desktop-class chip with 10 cores, 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, and PCIe Gen 5 support. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 across both single-core and multi-core tests, plus a full PassMark workload set. The recorded data shows strong results in multi-threaded rendering, integer math, floating point math, data compression, and encryption.

The AMD part is a mobile-class chip with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 28 W TDP, and PCIe Gen 4 support. It carries more memory bandwidth and a smaller process node, but without benchmark scores in the database, its measured performance cannot be compared directly. The AMD chip also uses a smaller die at 178 mm² versus 257 mm² for Intel, and it integrates 25,000 million transistors versus no recorded count for Intel.

The processor to choose depends on the workload context. For scenarios requiring established multi-threaded and single-threaded benchmark results, the Intel Core 5 211E has the recorded data to support it. For scenarios where lower TDP, higher memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node matter more, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U offers those attributes, but its performance remains unmeasured in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses the 8000 series naming, while the Intel Core 5 211E has no series designation recorded. AMD lists Zen 4 as the architecture, while Intel lists no architecture field. Codename: Hawk Point for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel. Generation: Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) for AMD, Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, none recorded for Intel. Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel.

Cores: 6 versus 10. Threads: 12 versus 16. Base clock: 3.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz for both. TDP: 28 W versus 65 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: DDR5 for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 760M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: 2024-04-01 for AMD, 2025-01-12 for Intel. Launch MSRP for the Intel part is $221; no MSRP is recorded for AMD. Part number: unknown for AMD, SRQERQ65F for Intel. Multiplier unlocked: false for both.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20389, R20 multicore score of 8563, and R15 multicore score of 2055 demonstrate strong rendering performance. Single-core Cinebench results of 2878, 1208, and 289 in R23, R20, and R15 respectively show capable per-thread output. PassMark results add coverage across integer math at 88117, floating point math at 66402, data compression at 346757, data encryption at 17938, extended instructions at 21592, random string sorting at 34308, physics at 702, and single-thread at 4006.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U wins in specification-level comparisons. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s exceeds the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. Its 4 nm process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm. Its 28 W TDP is lower than Intel's 65 W. Its die size of 178 mm² is smaller than Intel's 257 mm². Its PCIe implementation uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, so AMD offers more lanes but an older standard.

For workloads that depend on measured CPU throughput, the Intel Core 5 211E is the only option in this comparison with recorded evidence. For power-constrained embedded designs where memory bandwidth and process efficiency are the priority, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U presents a lower-power profile, but its actual performance in the database remains unverified. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while no price is recorded for the AMD chip.