AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits the two processors almost cleanly along workload type. Intel Core 5 211E wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U takes 4 wins. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count.

Intel's largest victories come in floating point and data compression. The PassMark floating point math test shows Intel at 66402 against AMD's 50746, a 23.6% advantage. Data compression swings even harder: Intel scores 346757 versus 272664, a 21.4% lead. Extended instructions follow the same pattern, with Intel at 21592 and AMD at 19132, an 11.4% gap. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, 4006 to 3641, a 9.1% edge, and data encryption shows Intel ahead by 8.3% (17938 versus 16441). Random string sorting goes to Intel by a smaller 3.5% margin, 34308 versus 33109.

AMD's wins are concentrated in specific compute patterns rather than broad categories. The largest is prime number finding, where AMD scores 76 against Intel's 43, a 76.7% advantage. Physics simulation follows with AMD at 1174 versus Intel at 702, a 67.2% lead. Integer math is nearly tied, AMD at 88339 and Intel at 88117, a 0.3% edge for AMD. Multithread performance is similarly close, AMD at 23850 versus Intel at 23833, a 0.1% margin.

The Cinebench suite is remarkably tight across all six runs. Intel wins every Cinebench test, but by only 0.3% to 0.7%. R23 multi-core shows Intel at 20389 versus AMD at 20254, a 0.7% gap. R23 single-core is 2878 versus 2859, also 0.7%. R20 multi-core and single-core both show Intel ahead by 0.7% (8563 versus 8506, and 1208 versus 1200). R15 multi-core is 2055 versus 2041, and R15 single-core is 289 versus 288, both within a point or two.

The overall average benchmark score reflects Intel's broader edge: 37829 for Intel versus 32233 for AMD. Intel's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 86, compared to AMD's 83. Intel's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (-0.2%), and Intel Core i9-14901E (-0.2%). AMD's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11900 (0%), Intel Core i5-14400F (-0.1%), Intel Core i7-12800H (0.3%), and Intel Core i5-14400 (0.4%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: Intel Core 5 211E leads by 9.1% in PassMark single-thread (4006 versus 3641). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap narrows to 0.7% (2878 versus 2859).

Q: How large is the multi-core performance difference?

A: The Cinebench multi-core tests show Intel ahead by just 0.7% across R15, R20, and R23. PassMark multithread shows AMD marginally ahead at 23850 versus 23833, a 0.1% edge.

Q: Where does AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U win by the largest margin?

A: Prime number finding, with a 76.7% advantage (76 versus 43). Physics simulation is second at 67.2% (1174 versus 702).

Q: Does Intel win every benchmark?

A: No. AMD wins PassMark find prime numbers, integer math, multithread, and physics. Intel wins 13 of 17 tests, including all Cinebench runs and PassMark floating point, compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-thread.

Q: How do the two compare in overall database ranking?

A: Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37829. AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is at the 83rd percentile with 32233.

Q: Are the Cinebench results close enough to be considered equivalent?

A: Yes. Every Cinebench comparison is within 0.7%. The largest gap, R23 multi-core, is 135 points on a 20000-point scale, which is under 1%.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 5 211E dominates throughput-oriented tasks that scale with cache and memory bandwidth. Data compression shows the biggest split, with Intel at 346757 versus AMD at 272664. Floating point math, extended instruction throughput, and encryption all favor Intel by double-digit percentages. Single-thread responsiveness also belongs to Intel, as the 9.1% PassMark single-thread lead confirms. For rendering workloads measured by Cinebench, Intel holds a consistent but narrow lead across all three versions.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins where integer and physics-style workloads dominate. The 76.7% lead in prime number finding suggests strong integer division and branch handling. Physics simulation at 67.2% ahead indicates the AMD part handles constraint solving and collision calculations more efficiently. Integer math and multithread scores are effectively tied with Intel, so AMD's wins in those categories are marginal. The Ryzen part also holds a slight edge in overall multithread throughput, 23850 versus 23833.

The pattern suggests Intel's 10-core design with larger L3 cache and higher single-thread throughput handles compression, encryption, and floating point better. AMD's 8-core Zen 4 design with lower TDP competes closely in rendering and wins decisively in physics and prime computation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel Core 5 211E uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 3.30 GHz versus Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, AMD at 5.10 GHz versus Intel at 4.90 GHz. Thermal design power is a major split, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W.

Cache configurations differ across all three levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel buses.

Platform differences are substantial. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD pairs with Radeon 780M, Intel with UHD Graphics 730. Market segments differ as well, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel as Desktop.

Architecture Differences

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel and a 257 mm² die size. Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

The manufacturing approach explains part of the performance profile. AMD's smaller 4 nm process and larger transistor count on a smaller die allow a 28 W TDP while still boosting to 5.10 GHz. Intel's larger 10 nm process and 257 mm² die require 65 W to reach 4.90 GHz. The process node difference also explains why AMD can offer higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s despite lower power.

Cache architecture diverges in size and organization. Intel allocates more L1 (80 KB per core), more L2 (2 MB per core), and more L3 (20 MB shared). AMD's smaller per-core caches (64 KB L1, 1 MB L2) and 16 MB L3 still deliver competitive Cinebench scores, suggesting the Zen 4 memory hierarchy compensates through efficiency. Intel's larger L3 likely contributes to its data compression lead, as compression workloads benefit from larger working sets in cache.

Release timing differs by roughly nine months. AMD launched on 2024-04-15, while Intel launched on 2025-01-12. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. Intel's launch MSRP is $221; AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. The part numbers also differ: AMD lists 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7), while Intel lists SRQERQ65F.

The Verdict

The data supports Intel Core 5 211E for compute-heavy desktop workloads that involve compression, encryption, floating point math, and single-thread responsiveness. Its 21.4% lead in data compression and 23.6% lead in floating point math are the largest performance advantages recorded. The 9.1% single-thread lead makes it the stronger choice for applications that depend on per-core speed. Intel also holds the higher overall average benchmark score, 37829 versus 32233, and the higher percentile ranking, 86 versus 83.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the better match for physics simulation and prime number computation, with leads of 67.2% and 76.7% respectively. It also matches Intel in multithread performance within 0.1% and integer math within 0.3%, despite a 37 W lower TDP and a smaller process node. For mobile or power-constrained environments, the 28 W TDP versus 65 W is a decisive difference. The AMD part delivers near-parity in Cinebench rendering, with all six tests within 0.7% of Intel.

The choice depends on the workload profile. Intel wins the majority of recorded tests and holds the higher average score. AMD wins the physics and prime number tests by huge margins and ties in multithread and integer math. Cinebench rendering is a statistical dead heat. The database shows a clear trade-off: Intel for floating point and single-thread throughput, AMD for physics, integer, and power efficiency.