AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data for these two processors is lopsided because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a full suite of 17 results. This means the use-case split is defined entirely by the Intel part's demonstrated strengths, while the AMD part's capabilities must be inferred from its architecture and specifications alone.

The Intel Core 5 213PE shows its most decisive advantages in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,468 points, Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9,436, and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,264 all reflect a processor designed for sustained parallel computation. The PassMark multithread score of 26,434 reinforces this pattern, as does the PassMark integer math score of 92,089 and floating point math score of 68,587. These results indicate the Intel part is well suited for rendering, scientific computing, and other workloads that scale with core count.

The single-threaded results for the Intel part are also strong. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,172, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,332, and a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 319 point to solid per-core performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,060 confirms that the 5.20 GHz boost clock delivers tangible results in latency-sensitive applications. Data compression and encryption workloads show similar competence, with PassMark scores of 298,804 and 15,916 respectively.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U, lacking any benchmark entries, has zero recorded wins in this comparison. Its 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs, however, indicates it sits at the median of the database, whereas the Intel part's 85th percentile places it well above the majority of recorded processors. The database records zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in head-to-head tests, as no such tests exist. The practical conclusion is that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the only part here with measured performance data, and it wins every category by default.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and represent different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The thermal design power is 28 watts, placing it in the efficient mobile segment. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts, more than double the AMD part, reflecting its desktop market segment. Cache is larger across the board: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part does not list transistor count or die size in the database.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly lower bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U carries the Radeon 760M, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The release dates are also far apart, with the AMD part launching in April 2024 and the Intel part in March 2026.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture for anyone choosing between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the only part with measured benchmark results, and those results are strong. Its 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, average benchmark score of 35,428, and nearest rivals all scoring within 0.4% of it (Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403, Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35,365, Intel Core i5-13600T at 35,305, and Intel Core i7-12700K at 35,287) place it in the upper tier of desktop processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U, with no benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking, cannot be positioned against the Intel part from measured data. Its lower 28-watt TDP and mobile market segment suggest it targets embedded or power-constrained systems, while the Intel part's 65-watt TDP and desktop segment target conventional desktop workloads. The Intel part offers more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), and more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB).

For workloads that benefit from multicore performance, the Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,468 and PassMark multithread score of 26,434 are the only recorded data points available. The AMD part cannot be compared on those terms because no such data exists. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the better-documented and higher-performing processor, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U remains an unmeasured quantity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35,428, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has a score of 0 because it has no recorded benchmarks.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U ranks in the 50th percentile against all CPUs, and the Intel Core 5 213PE ranks in the 85th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has zero benchmark results across all tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 17 recorded scores. Consequently, the biggest wins in either direction cannot be measured directly, as there is no common test with results for both parts.

For the Intel Core 5 213PE, the largest recorded scores come from the PassMark suite. The data compression score of 298,804 is the highest single value in its benchmark set, followed by integer math at 92,089 and floating point math at 68,587. These indicate strong arithmetic throughput. The Cinebench scores are also substantial: 22,468 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 9,436 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 2,264 in Cinebench R15 multicore. The single-core Cinebench results are 3,172, 1,332, and 319 for R23, R20, and R15 respectively.

The PassMark multithread score of 26,434 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,060 provide context for the processor's overall performance envelope. Extended instructions score 19,565, data encryption scores 15,916, random string sorting scores 32,027, physics scores 1,624, and find prime numbers scores 114. Each of these numbers represents a measured capability of the Intel part, and none has a corresponding AMD figure.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 213PE are all Intel parts, and the deltas are minimal. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403, which is 0.1% higher than the Core 5 213PE. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287, a 0.4% difference. These narrow margins indicate the Core 5 213PE performs essentially on par with these established desktop processors.

Specification Differences

The specification table for these two parts shows several key differences. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename without a listed architecture name. The process nodes differ: 4 nm at TSMC for the AMD part, 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part, 8 cores and 16 threads for the Intel part. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for the AMD part and 2.70 GHz for the Intel part, while boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively. The TDP is 28 watts for the AMD part and 65 watts for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The transistor count of 25,000 million and die size of 178 mm² apply only to the AMD part, as the Intel part has no such data recorded.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations and lane counts also differ: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the AMD part, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part.

Integrated graphics are different: Radeon 760M for the AMD part, UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel part. The sockets are AMD Socket FP8 and Intel Socket 1700. The market segments are Mobile for the AMD part and Desktop for the Intel part. The AMD part launched in April 2024, the Intel part in March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no listed MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.