AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 5 221TE provides a full set of benchmark scores, while the database holds no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U. This asymmetry means the comparison is based on the Intel part’s measured results and the architectural specifications of the AMD part, rather than direct head-to-head testing. The Intel Core 5 221TE achieves an average benchmark score of 17,860 across its test suite, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17,891 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17,898 (also -0.2%), the Intel Core 7 350 at 17,779 (a delta of +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994 (a delta of -0.7%). These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating the 221TE sits in a densely packed performance tier where the differences between rivals are minimal.

Looking at the Intel part’s individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,305 stands out as the strongest multi-threaded result, while the single-core score of 1,596 in the same test shows a more modest performance level. The Cinebench R20 results show 4,748 for multi-core and 670 for single-core, and the older Cinebench R15 yields 1,139 for multi-core and 160 for single-core. In the Passmark suite, the data compression test delivers a score of 156,682, which is the highest single result among the recorded benchmarks, while data encryption scores 8,963, extended instructions score 9,655, and find prime numbers scores 59. Floating point math reaches 31,661, integer math reaches 42,303, and the multi-thread test scores 13,301. Physics scores 977, random string sorting scores 16,929, and the single-thread test scores 1,734.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot show direct wins for either processor. However, the specification data allows for a comparative analysis of expected performance. The AMD part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors have identical thread counts, which suggests similar multi-threaded scheduling capacity, but the core count difference means the Intel part relies on more physical cores to achieve the same thread count. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD part’s higher base clock, 1.50 GHz above the Intel part, indicates a stronger sustained frequency floor, while the boost clocks are nearly identical, with a 0.10 GHz advantage for the AMD part.

The Intel part’s benchmark scores, when compared to its nearest rivals, show that it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.2%, trails the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.2%, leads the Intel Core 7 350 by 0.5%, and trails the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 by 0.7%. These deltas are small enough that real-world workload differences would likely dominate any perceived performance gaps. The 71st percentile ranking places the 221TE above the median processor in the database, but the average score of 17,860 is not an outlier in either direction.

For the AMD part, the absence of benchmark data means the percentile of 50 and average score of 0 are placeholders, not meaningful measurements. The database simply lacks recorded results for this processor, so any conclusion about its performance must be inferred from its architectural specifications rather than from empirical tests. The Intel part, by contrast, has a complete set of measurements that show a balanced profile, with strong multi-threaded results in Cinebench R23 and Passmark multi-thread, and moderate single-thread scores that place it in line with its rivals.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database records no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile is 50, but these are default placeholders rather than measured results.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 221TE’s average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17,860 and falls in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221TE compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE trails the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by a margin of 0.2%. The Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17,891, while the 221TE has 17,860.

Q: Which processor has more cores, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U or the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has more cores, with 10 cores compared to the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U’s 8 cores. Both processors have 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part’s bandwidth is higher by 12.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 221TE is $232.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in every category where recorded benchmark data exists, simply because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no measured scores. The Intel part’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,305 and Passmark multi-thread score of 13,301 demonstrate solid multi-threaded capability, while the single-core scores of 1,596 in Cinebench R23 and 1,734 in Passmark single-thread indicate a competent single-threaded showing. The data compression score of 156,682 is particularly strong, suggesting the 221TE handles compression workloads well relative to its other measured tasks.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, the wins are speculative and based on specifications. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 1.50 GHz, which likely gives it an advantage in sustained workloads that cannot rely on boost frequencies. The AMD part also has a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part, which could favor memory-intensive tasks. The AMD part’s process node is 4 nm from TSMC, whereas the Intel part uses a 10 nm node from Intel’s own foundry, so the AMD part should have an efficiency advantage per clock, although the Intel part has a higher TDP of 45 watts versus 28 watts for the AMD part.

The Intel part’s 10 cores versus the AMD part’s 8 cores gives it a raw core-count advantage, but the AMD part’s higher base clock could offset that in lightly threaded or frequency-bound workloads. The Intel part’s larger L3 cache of 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared for the AMD part suggests better cache performance for certain workloads, while the AMD part’s smaller die size of 178 mm² versus 215 mm² for the Intel part indicates a more compact design.

In practical terms, the Intel Core 5 221TE has the advantage in all measured benchmark categories because the database contains no competing scores for the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U would likely win in scenarios where its higher base clock, higher memory bandwidth, and smaller process node translate into better performance, but these are projections, not recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ significantly, with the AMD part at 3.30 GHz and the Intel part at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD part at 5.10 GHz and the Intel part at 5.00 GHz. The TDP values differ, with the AMD part rated at 28 watts and the Intel part at 45 watts.

The sockets are different, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ, with the AMD part at 4 nm from TSMC and the Intel part at 10 nm from Intel. The die sizes also differ, with the AMD part at 178 mm² and the Intel part at 215 mm². The transistor count for the AMD part is 25,000 million, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel part larger per-core caches and a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support differs, with the AMD part supporting only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but memory bandwidth differs, with the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s and the Intel part at 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 780M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part as Desktop. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2024-04-01 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. The Intel part has a part number of SRVQS, while the AMD part’s part number is unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is built on the Zen 4 architecture, with the code name Hawk Point, and belongs to the 8000 series. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4, Hawk Point). The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The architecture uses a per-core cache hierarchy with 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M, and the memory interface is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

The Intel Core 5 221TE is built on the Bartlett Lake code name, with its generation listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The architecture field is null, but the process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel, with no recorded transistor count and a die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730, and the memory interface is dual-channel with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, providing a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Key architectural differences include the process node, where the AMD part’s 4 nm TSMC process is smaller than the Intel part’s 10 nm Intel process. This gives the AMD part a potential density and efficiency advantage. The AMD part’s transistor count of 25,000 million is recorded, while the Intel part’s count is absent from the database. The die sizes differ, with the AMD part at 178 mm² and the Intel part at 215 mm², indicating the Intel part is physically larger. The cache architectures differ in size, with the Intel part having larger per-core L1 and L2 caches and a larger L3 cache overall. The memory support differs, with the Intel part offering DDR4 compatibility in addition to DDR5, which could matter for system flexibility. The PCIe generation differs, with the Intel part supporting Gen 5 versus the AMD part’s Gen 4, but the AMD part offers more lanes at 20 versus 16 for the Intel part.

The integrated graphics differ substantially, with the AMD part using the Radeon 780M, which is a more capable GPU solution, and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730, which is a basic integrated solution. The market segments also differ, with the AMD part positioned for mobile and the Intel part for desktop, which explains the TDP difference of 28 watts versus 45 watts. The release dates are about nine months apart, with the AMD part coming first. The Intel part has a known launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no listed MSRP. The Intel part’s part number is SRVQS, while the AMD part’s is unknown. Neither processor allows multiplier unlocking.