AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a remarkably one-sided comparison. Across all 17 recorded tests, the Intel Core 5 223PE delivers a higher score than the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The scale of the advantage varies considerably by workload, but the direction is consistent in every single measurement.

The most dramatic gaps appear in floating-point math and prime number finding. In the PassMark floating-point math test, the Intel part scores 76,468 against AMD's 23,649, a 69.1% deficit for the Ryzen. Similarly, the PassMark find prime numbers test shows Intel at 159 versus AMD at 49, a 69.2% gap. These two workloads reward raw computational throughput, and the Intel processor's additional resources show clearly.

Cinebench results tell a similar story across all three versions of the test. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 26,455 while AMD scores 11,198, a 57.7% difference. The same 57.7% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multicore (2,666 vs 1,128) and Cinebench R20 multicore (11,111 vs 4,703). Interestingly, the single-core Cinebench tests show the exact same 57.7% gap: R15 single-core is 376 vs 159, R20 single-core is 1,568 vs 664, and R23 single-core is 3,734 vs 1,581. This consistent percentage across both single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads suggests a fundamental per-core performance difference, not merely a core-count advantage.

The PassMark suite reveals varying margins. Data compression shows Intel at 346,623 versus AMD at 152,017, a 56.1% gap. Data encryption is closer at 18,448 vs 8,607, a 53.3% difference. Extended instructions land at 24,672 vs 11,464, a 53.5% gap. Integer math shows 99,819 vs 37,933, a 62% difference. The multithread test records 31,124 vs 13,585, a 56.4% gap. Physics simulation is particularly lopsided at 2,493 vs 821, a 67.1% deficit.

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark testing. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4,219 against AMD's 3,724, a comparatively modest 11.7% advantage. Random string sorting also shows a smaller gap: 35,798 vs 19,454, a 45.7% difference, which is the second-smallest margin in the entire dataset.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The Intel processor averages 40,585 across all tests, while the AMD processor averages 17,321. That places the Intel part in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for each processor provide context: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12450H and within 0.4% of the Intel Core 7 150U. The Intel Core 5 223PE, meanwhile, sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark victories for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. Every recorded test favors the Intel Core 5 223PE. This makes a use-case split difficult, as the AMD part does not claim a single workload category.

That said, the relative margins suggest where the AMD processor comes closest to competitiveness. The 11.7% single-thread PassMark gap is the smallest difference. In scenarios dominated by single-threaded responsiveness, the Ryzen 3 210 is less far behind. The 45.7% gap in random string sorting also represents a relatively smaller disadvantage, hinting that memory-access patterns in that workload partially mitigate the Intel part's advantages.

The Intel Core 5 223PE dominates across every category measured: rendering (Cinebench), encryption, compression, physics, integer math, floating-point math, and multithreaded throughput. The largest margins appear in physics (67.1%) and floating-point math (69.1%), suggesting the Intel processor's architecture handles compute-heavy scientific or simulation workloads with particular efficiency.

For mobile workloads, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does carry the advantage of being a mobile-class processor with a 28 watt TDP, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop-class part at 65 watts. The database records no power-efficiency benchmark, so any battery-life or thermals comparison would require separate measurements. The performance data alone gives the Intel processor a clean sweep.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors onto a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel processor doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Base clocks are closer, with AMD at 3.00 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and triple the L3 capacity on the Intel part likely contribute to its performance lead in repeated-access workloads.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD includes the Radeon 740M, while Intel ships UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include GPU benchmark scores, so any graphics comparison must remain qualitative. The memory controllers also differ: the AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with identical recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 223PE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generational leap in interconnect bandwidth. ECC memory support also splits the two: the Intel part supports ECC, the AMD part does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks sit at 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.90 GHz for Intel, a minor difference, but boost clocks show a larger separation: 4.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

TDP ratings differ substantially. The AMD mobile part draws 28 watts, while the Intel desktop part draws 65 watts. This reflects their different market segments: AMD's is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, Intel's is a desktop processor on Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The AMD part records 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part records no transistor or die size data. Cache configurations differ in every level: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core; L3 is 8 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support splits: AMD supports only DDR5, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support exists only on the Intel part. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ (Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 730). The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are currently active in production, both have locked multipliers, and both released in different periods: AMD in January 2025, Intel in March 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, exactly double the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two in any single benchmark?

A: The largest recorded margin is 69.2%, in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 159 and AMD scores 49. The floating-point math test shows a nearly identical 69.1% gap (76,468 vs 23,649).

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in all single-core tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4,219 vs 3,724, an 11.7% advantage. Cinebench single-core tests show a larger 57.7% gap across R15, R20, and R23 versions.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does ECC memory support differ between the two?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores and percentiles compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321 and sits in the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the outcome unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with margins ranging from 11.7% in PassMark single-thread to 69.2% in PassMark find prime numbers. The average score difference is substantial: 40,585 versus 17,321, a difference that places the Intel part 16 percentile points higher in the database distribution.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210's closest showing comes in single-threaded PassMark work, where the 11.7% gap suggests it can approach the Intel processor in lightly-threaded responsiveness. Its other notable result is random string sorting, where the 45.7% gap is the second-smallest margin. These workloads aside, the Intel processor leads by more than half in most tests.

The Intel Core 5 223PE suits workloads that demand raw throughput: rendering, physics simulation, floating-point math, integer math, encryption, and compression. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 5.20 GHz boost clock drive these results. The AMD Ryzen 3 210, with its 4 cores, 8 threads, 8 MB of L3, and 4.70 GHz boost, operates in a different performance class despite its more advanced 4 nm manufacturing process.

The AMD part does offer a lower 28 watt TDP and a mobile form factor on Socket FP7, which may appeal to portable system designs. The Intel part requires 65 watts and a desktop Socket 1700 platform. For purely performance-driven decisions, the database supports the Intel Core 5 223PE without qualification. For power-constrained mobile builds, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 remains the only option of the two, as the Intel part is not designed for that segment. The data does not include any power-efficiency or battery-life benchmarks, so the mobile advantage must be inferred from the TDP and socket specifications alone.