AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U and Intel Core 5 213PTE are both eight-core, sixteen-thread processors, but the recorded data separates them sharply in platform, process technology, and memory support. The AMD part is a mobile embedded chip built on Zen 4, while the Intel part is a desktop embedded part from the Bartlett Lake family. Benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 213PTE exist in the database; the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark scores, so the comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than direct measured performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 213PTE across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 21751, which places the processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result is 3070. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 9135 and the single-core score is 1289. For Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2192 and the single-core score is 309.

Passmark results further characterize the Intel part. The multithread score is 25590, and the single-thread score is 3718. Integer math scores 93109, floating point math scores 71722, and extended instructions scores 16146. Data compression scores 261083, data encryption scores 14413, and random string sorting scores 30106. Physics scores 2199, and find prime numbers scores 157. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 32924.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is essentially level with the Intel Core i7-12700, which has an average score of 32942, a delta of -0.1 percent. It sits 0.3 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) by 0.5 percent and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089) by 0.5 percent. These tiny deltas indicate that the Core 5 213PTE performs within a narrow band of those four alternatives, neither dominating nor being dominated by any single one.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark entries, there are no head-to-head test scores to compare directly. The wins column shows zero for both processors, confirming that no measured benchmark comparison exists in the database. Any performance assessment between the two must be inferred from specifications, not from recorded test results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part. The process node difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, which typically affects power efficiency and density, though no direct performance numbers confirm this here.

Cache layouts differ clearly. 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 Intel processor holds more cache at every level, which could benefit workloads with high data reuse, but the database gives no benchmark scores for AMD to verify that effect.

Memory support separates the two. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part has a higher listed memory bandwidth, though the Intel part offers flexibility in memory type selection. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, which can support faster peripheral bandwidth, but it has fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either, so relative graphics capability cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

Production status is active for both. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2024-04-01, and the Intel part on 2026-03-08. The AMD processor is classified as mobile market segment, while the Intel processor is desktop. The Intel part has a known part number, SA4QM, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, and its average benchmark score is 0. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PTE compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924. It is 0.1 percent below the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942), 0.3 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), and 0.5 percent below both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089).

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The base clocks differ more: the AMD part runs at 3.30 GHz, and the Intel part at 2.10 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the TDP values for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz; the Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The boost clock favors Intel at 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for AMD. TDP differs: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 45 watts.

Socket compatibility is different. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. The transistor count is 25,000 million for AMD, with no listing for Intel. The die size is 178 mm² for AMD, with no listing for Intel.

Cache specifications differ at every level. 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 differs: AMD is DDR5 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 780M, Intel has UHD Graphics 730. Market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: AMD is 2024-04-01, Intel is 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, stated once here as the recorded value. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel part has a part number, SA4QM; the AMD part number is unknown. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, both support ECC memory, both have a dual-channel memory bus, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The database shows that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is a measured performer with a full set of benchmark scores, sitting in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and closely matching four rival processors within a 0.5 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark data, so its actual performance cannot be compared from measurements. The choice between these two processors depends on platform and power priorities, not on direct test scores.

For a desktop embedded application where benchmark data matters, the Intel Core 5 213PTE offers a complete performance profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and Passmark multithread score of 25590 are concrete figures that place it in a competitive range. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in system design. Its higher TDP of 45 watts suggests it can sustain higher sustained loads, though the database does not measure power draw directly.

For a mobile embedded application with lower power requirements, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a 28 watt TDP, which is lower than the Intel part's 45 watts. It also has a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s and a smaller 4 nm process node, which typically correlates with better power efficiency. However, without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm whether this translates to better performance per watt.

The Intel part has a higher boost clock and more cache at each level, but the AMD part has a higher base clock. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4. The Intel part is newer, with a release date of 2026-03-08, compared to 2024-04-01 for AMD. The database records no benchmark scores for AMD, so the verdict must favor the Intel part in terms of verified performance data, while the AMD part is preferable in terms of lower TDP and higher memory bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every category with recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench scores, across R15, R20, and R23, both multicore and single-core, are all listed in the database. Its Passmark scores cover multithreaded and single-threaded workloads, integer and floating point math, data compression and encryption, physics, and prime number finding. These numbers give system integrators a verified baseline for expected performance. The Intel part also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which broadens the range of acceptable memory modules. Its PCIe Gen 5 capability is a newer interface standard than the AMD part's Gen 4.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U wins on power efficiency as recorded in the TDP field: 28 watts versus 45 watts. It also has a higher memory bandwidth figure at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, and a smaller manufacturing process at 4 nm versus 10 nm. These specification advantages are real but unverified by benchmark results. The AMD part has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that run at base frequency, though the Intel part has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz for peak single-thread performance.

In terms of cache, the Intel part has more L1, L2, and L3 per core or shared, which could favor workloads that are cache-sensitive. The AMD part has a smaller die size and fewer transistors, which may indicate lower manufacturing cost, but the database does not include pricing for AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has none listed, so no cost comparison is possible from the data.

For embedded applications that prioritize low power consumption and high memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is the better fit based on specifications alone. For applications that require verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the only one with measured results. The choice is straightforward: the Intel part is the proven performer, the AMD part is the efficiency candidate with untested performance in the database.