AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part provides more parallelism on paper, and its benchmark results confirm that advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts to 4.20 GHz. The Intel chip also has a lower base clock at 1.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz for the AMD part, indicating a different operating strategy.

Q: How do their cache configurations differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has significantly more total cache.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports only DDR4, while the Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also reports higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD chip.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but the database records no direct graphics benchmark for either.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221TE rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17860. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.2% faster).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and carries a transistor count of 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

The core layouts diverge substantially. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part is designed to scale much higher under boost, while the AMD part runs at a higher sustained base frequency.

Cache organization also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G provides 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 221TE provides 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has three times the L3 capacity, which helps in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity is another split. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, a much newer standard. The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier disabled, while the AMD chip has its multiplier unlocked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and the Intel Core 5 221TE. However, the Intel Core 5 221TE has a substantial set of measured results, and its position among rivals provides context for how the AMD part would compare.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a single-core score of 1596. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. These are strong results for a 45 W desktop processor, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so its measured performance cannot be directly compared. Its 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs suggests it sits near the middle of the distribution, while the Intel chip sits well above that mark.

The Intel part also shows strength in PassMark workloads. It records 42303 in integer math, 31661 in floating point math, and 9655 in extended instructions. Data compression scores 156682, while data encryption scores 8963. Random string sorting reaches 16929, and find prime numbers scores 59. The multithread score is 13301, with a single-thread score of 1734.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 221TE reinforce its competitive position. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, just 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, which is 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, putting it 0.7% ahead. All four rivals are within a narrow band around the Intel chip's 17860 average score.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded average benchmark score, no rivals listed, and no wins in any head-to-head comparison. The database treats it as an active product with a 50th percentile ranking, but without measured scores, its performance claims rest on architecture and specifications alone.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 5 221TE as the stronger performer in measured workloads. It holds a 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded scores, meaning the database contains no evidence of competitive performance for the AMD part.

The Intel chip's core advantage is clear from its specifications and benchmark results. With 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, it outmatches the AMD part's 4 cores, 8 threads, and 4.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip also has 24 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD chip, and it supports DDR5 memory with ECC, neither of which the AMD part offers.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G does carry some structural advantages. It runs on the newer 7 nm process at TSMC, has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz, and offers an unlocked multiplier. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the Intel part's 45 W TDP, which suggests the AMD chip leans on sustained frequency rather than core count.

For workloads that scale with cores and cache, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only one of the two with measured evidence of strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and PassMark multithread score of 13301 confirm it can handle demanding parallel tasks. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be validated against those numbers.

The Intel part also aligns with a broader ecosystem. It uses PCIe Gen 5, supports ECC memory, and works with both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part is limited to PCIe Gen 3 and DDR4. For users prioritizing modern platform features, the Intel chip has the documented edge.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G remains a viable option for those who need a simple 4-core desktop processor on the AM4 platform with an unlocked multiplier and Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. But the database contains no benchmark evidence that it can match the Intel Core 5 221TE in raw performance. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 221TE is the better-documented and higher-performing processor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 5305G | Intel Core 5 221TE |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $232 |

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel Core 5 221TE has more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, more cache, wider memory support, ECC capability, and newer PCIe. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a higher base clock, a smaller die, a lower-power process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The database records a launch MSRP of $232 for the Intel part and none for the AMD part.