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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 5 211TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U boosts up to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE reaches a maximum of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1722 points. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so a direct comparison cannot be made from the data.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 5 211TE represent two fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series, built around Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. The Intel part is a Core 5 processor from the Bartlett Lake family. These architectural differences manifest in process technology, core design, and feature support.

The manufacturing process is a major divider. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. This translates into a significant difference in transistor density. The AMD chip packs 25,000 million transistors into a die size of 178 mm². The Intel processor, with no transistor count listed, has a larger die at 215 mm². The smaller process node typically allows for better power efficiency and higher density, though the Intel chip compensates with more physical cores.

Core configuration differences are substantial. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses 6 cores with 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading typical of Zen 4 designs. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with different core types, though the database does not specify the exact mix. The base clocks differ sharply: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz base, while Intel runs at a lower 1.70 GHz base. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD reaching 4.90 GHz and Intel reaching 4.80 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has larger cache allocations at every level, which can benefit workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support diverges in capability. AMD supports DDR5 exclusively with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which is important for embedded and reliability-focused applications.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers higher bandwidth per lane, while AMD offers more total lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both chips. AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either iGPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be quantified here.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211TE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no recorded benchmarks in the database. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the data shows the Intel processor's performance across multiple tests, but no AMD scores are available for direct comparison.

The Intel part's overall standing is reflected in its percentile and rival comparisons. It sits at the 69th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15370. Its nearest rivals in the database are AMD EPYC 7543, AMD EPYC 7702P, AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, and Intel Core i3-1315U. The Core 5 211TE trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%. These deltas are all within a narrow band, placing the Core 5 211TE in a competitive cluster around the 15,000 to 15,700 average score range.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel processor scores 12201 in multi-core and 1722 in single-core. The multi-core result indicates strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads. The single-core score of 1722 is a solid figure for a processor with a 4.80 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 5124 multi-core and 723 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 1229 multi-core and 173 single-core. These Cinebench results show consistent performance across the different benchmark versions.

PassMark tests reveal specific workload characteristics. The Intel chip scores 133434 in data compression, 7231 in data encryption, and 8615 in extended instructions. In the PassMark find prime numbers test, it scores 72. Floating point math scores 26150, while integer math scores 33991. The multithread score is 11685, and the physics score is 1278. Random string sorting scores 14838. The single-thread score is 1408.

The PassMark data shows that the Intel Core 5 211TE is strongest in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. The floating point math score is also strong but lower than integer math. The find prime numbers score of 72 is notably low, suggesting weaker performance in that specific workload. The physics score of 1278 is moderate. These results indicate a processor that handles compression and integer workloads with relative ease, while prime number calculations lag.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 5 211TE:

• Cores: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 10 cores
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 16 threads
• Base clock: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz, Intel runs at 1.70 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.90 GHz, Intel reaches 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel is rated at 45 watts
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 4, Intel's architecture is not listed in the database
• Codename: AMD is Hawk Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel
• Transistors: AMD has 25,000 million, Intel has no listed count
• Die size: AMD measures 178 mm², Intel measures 215 mm²
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core, Intel has 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared, Intel has 20 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has 76.8 GB/s
• PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop
• Release date: AMD released 2024-04-01, Intel released 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: AMD has no listed MSRP, Intel has a launch MSRP of $221
• Part number: AMD is unknown, Intel is SRQDL

The Verdict

The data in the database provides a clear picture for one processor and no direct data for the other. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has zero recorded benchmark scores, zero wins in head-to-head comparisons, and a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 0. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 15370, and a 69th percentile ranking.

For anyone choosing between these two processors strictly on the basis of recorded database measurements, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the only one with performance evidence. The Intel chip demonstrates competitive standing against server-class AMD EPYC parts, sitting within 2% of the AMD EPYC 7543, AMD EPYC 7702P, AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, and Intel Core i3-1315U. This places it in a well-established performance tier.

The AMD processor's 50th percentile ranking, with no benchmarks to support it, means its actual performance position cannot be verified from the data. The Intel processor's 69th percentile ranking, backed by multiple Cinebench and PassMark scores, provides concrete evidence of its capabilities.

The specification sheet favors the Intel chip on core count, cache size, and PCIe generation. The AMD chip counters with higher clocks, lower TDP, higher memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node. But without benchmark data for the AMD part, these specifications cannot be translated into measured performance. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 211TE has demonstrated performance, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has none recorded.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 211TE wins in every measurable benchmark category because it has scores and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U does not. The Intel chip shows particular strength in integer math with a PassMark score of 33991, data compression with 133434, and random string sorting with 14838. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 indicates solid multi-threaded throughput, while the single-core score of 1722 shows competent single-thread performance.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U cannot be assigned wins in any benchmark category from the database, as no scores exist. However, its specifications suggest potential advantages in specific scenarios that the data cannot confirm. The lower TDP of 28 watts versus 45 watts suggests it could be more power-efficient in embedded applications. The higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s could benefit memory-intensive workloads. The higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 1.70 GHz could help in lightly threaded tasks that do not scale with core count.

The Intel processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache versus the AMD's 16 MB, combined with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, gives it a structural advantage in cache-sensitive workloads. The Intel chip's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes offers newer interconnect technology, while AMD's PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes offers more lanes. The Intel part's desktop market segment and Socket 1700 compatibility position it for desktop embedded applications, while AMD's mobile segment and FP8 socket target mobile embedded scenarios.

The database shows the Intel Core 5 211TE as the measured performer. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U remains an unmeasured quantity, with its wins limited to specification advantages that lack benchmark confirmation.