AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data for these two processors reveals a clear asymmetry in workload strengths. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no individual benchmark scores in the database, which means every measured performance data point comes from the Intel Core 5 221TE. The Intel part delivers a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results, providing a full picture of its capabilities. The AMD processor's percentile rank of 50 places it at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile, indicating a higher overall standing among recorded processors.

Because the head-to-head benchmark comparison array is empty, the wins analysis relies on the Intel processor's absolute scores and its nearest rival comparisons. The Intel Core 5 221TE achieves an average benchmark score of 17860, which is nearly identical to its closest recorded rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, which scores 17891, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel part also edges out the Intel Core 7 350 by 0.5%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 by 0.7% and the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.2%. These narrow margins indicate that the Intel Core 5 221TE operates in a tightly contested performance band.

The workload-specific scores for the Intel Core 5 221TE show where it excels. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it records 11305 points, while single-core reaches 1596. The Cinebench R20 results show 4748 multicore and 670 single-core, and Cinebench R15 shows 1139 multicore and 160 single-core. PassMark workloads reveal particular strengths: data compression scores 156682, data encryption reaches 8963, extended instructions hit 9655, and floating point math achieves 31661. Integer math delivers 42303, multithread performance records 13301, physics scores 977, and random string sorting reaches 16929. Single-thread performance is recorded at 1734.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, lacking benchmark entries, cannot be placed in any workload category with measured results. The database shows its percentile ranking only, which at 50 indicates a median position. The Intel part's 71st percentile ranking, combined with its average score of 17860, suggests that the recorded data favors the Intel processor in overall standing. The absence of AMD benchmark scores means no direct win count can be assigned; the Intel Core 5 221TE carries all measurable performance evidence in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, belongs to the 8000 series and Ryzen Embedded generation, and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The transistor counts differ drastically: AMD integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel lists no transistor count in the database but has a die size of 215 mm².

Core configurations present a notable contrast. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 5.00 GHz. Cache layouts also differ. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has both a larger per-core cache allocation and a larger total L3 pool.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCI Express capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part thus provides a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and positioning. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is classified as a mobile segment part, while the Intel processor is classified as desktop. Sockets reflect this: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates also differ, with AMD launching on 2024-04-01 and Intel on 2025-01-12. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a listed part number of SRVQS and a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part lists no part number and no launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable benchmark results, and its 71st percentile ranking with an average score of 17860 places it above the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, which sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded average score. For any workload where benchmark scores are the deciding factor, the Intel processor delivers all the available evidence of performance.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS offers architectural advantages that are documented in the specification fields but not in performance measurements. Its Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process, higher base clock of 3.80 GHz, higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and larger memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s all point to a design with strong theoretical capabilities. The Intel part counters with more cores (10 versus 8), a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), support for both DDR4 and DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

From the data alone, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the processor with demonstrated performance results. Its nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 0.7% of several established processors, including the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600, while slightly exceeding the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD processor's lack of recorded benchmarks means the database cannot confirm any performance claim for it. The verdict, strictly from the recorded data, is that the Intel Core 5 221TE holds the measurable performance advantage, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS remains a specification-defined alternative with no confirmed benchmark standing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE ranks at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 221TE's average benchmark score compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898 (-0.2%), the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779 (+0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994 (-0.7%).

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so the comparison must rely on the Intel Core 5 221TE's individual scores and its nearest rival data. The Intel processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11305 represents its strongest multi-threaded result in the Cinebench suite. The R20 multicore score of 4748 and R15 multicore score of 1139 show consistent scaling across Cinebench versions. Single-core results are similarly consistent: R23 single-core at 1596, R20 single-core at 670, and R15 single-core at 160.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 221TE highlight specific workload characteristics. Data compression at 156682 is the highest single score in the entire recorded set, indicating strong performance in compression-type tasks. Floating point math at 31661 and integer math at 42303 show balanced arithmetic capabilities. Random string sorting reaches 16929, extended instructions achieve 9655, and data encryption records 8963. The multithread score of 13301 and physics score of 977 round out the workload profile. Single-thread performance is recorded twice in the database, both at 1734, confirming consistency.

The nearest rival comparisons provide context for the Intel processor's standing. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, the Intel Core 5 221TE trails by only 0.2%, a margin of 31 points. Against the Intel Core 5 120U, it also trails by 0.2%, a margin of 38 points. Against the Intel Core 7 350, it leads by 0.5%, a margin of 81 points. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, it trails by 0.7%, a margin of 134 points. These deltas show that the Intel Core 5 221TE performs within a narrow band around its rivals, with no dramatic swings in either direction.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no benchmark scores recorded, so no head-to-head wins can be attributed to it. The Intel Core 5 221TE therefore holds all measurable performance data in this comparison. Its percentile ranking of 71, average score of 17860, and complete Cinebench and PassMark results provide the only empirical basis for evaluating either processor. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking is the sole performance-related data point recorded for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields as recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS belongs to the 8000 series with a Zen 4 architecture and Hawk Point codename, while the Intel Core 5 221TE belongs to the Core 5 generation with a Bartlett Lake codename and no listed architecture. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Transistor count is listed only for AMD at 25,000 million, while Intel has no listed count. Die sizes are 178 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cores and threads differ: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. Both have a TDP of 45. Cache configurations differ across all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 for AMD and Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. Release dates are 2024-04-01 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232 and part number SRVQS; the AMD part lists no launch MSRP or part number. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.