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

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE and Intel Core 5 221TE occupy sharply different positions in the desktop landscape. The database shows the AMD part as a compact, efficient 4-core processor built for modest workloads, while the Intel part is a 10-core, 16-thread processor that dominates in multithreaded applications. For the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, the recorded data contains no benchmark entries, so its performance profile must be inferred from its architecture and specifications. The Intel Core 5 221TE, by contrast, has a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins every measurable category where a comparison can be drawn. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 11305 points, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that the database has not recorded any direct performance results for it. The Intel part also shows strength in single-threaded tasks, with a Passmark single-thread score of 1734 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596.

The use-case split is clear: the Intel Core 5 221TE is suited for workloads that scale across many cores, such as rendering, encoding, and scientific computing. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is more aligned with light desktop use, office productivity, and tasks that benefit from its higher base clock relative to its core count. The Intel part delivers 10 cores and 16 threads, which is 2.5 times the core count and double the thread count of the AMD part, making it the obvious choice for parallel workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with the codename Cezanne. It has a die size of 180 mm² and packs 10,700 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel processor three times the L3 capacity, which can improve performance in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE supports only DDR4 memory, with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but achieves 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD processor offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, a significant upgrade for storage and discrete graphics.

The integrated graphics are also different. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, the Intel part uses Socket 1700. Release dates are close: the Intel part launched on 2025-01-12, and the AMD part on 2025-02-23.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 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 supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP is 35 watts versus 45 watts.

Socket types are AMD Socket AM4 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The AMD part uses Zen 3 architecture with Cezanne codename, while the Intel part uses Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. Process nodes are 7 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for the Intel part. Die sizes are 180 mm² versus 215 mm².

Cache layouts differ: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core versus 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 8 MB versus 24 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is false versus true. PCIe is Gen 3, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part, locked on the Intel part. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel Core 5 221TE. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 11305 points. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 4748 points. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1139 points. Single-core scores are 1596 in R23, 670 in R20, and 160 in R15.

Passmark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 13301, a single-thread score of 1734, integer math at 42303, floating point math at 31661, data compression at 156682, data encryption at 8963, extended instructions at 9655, find prime numbers at 59, physics at 977, and random string sorting at 16929. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 17860, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 221TE are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U with 17898 and -0.2%, the Intel Core 7 350 with 17779 and 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with 17994 and -0.7%. These deltas show that the Intel Core 5 221TE performs within a narrow band around these four rivals, within 0.7 percentage points in either direction.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts are 0 for both parts. This means the database cannot directly compare the two processors on any single benchmark test.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the stronger processor in every measurable category. It has 10 cores versus 4, 16 threads versus 8, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.20 GHz, 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB, 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s, PCIe Gen 5 versus Gen 3, ECC memory support, and a 71st percentile ranking versus a 50th percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 17860 and full Passmark and Cinebench results confirm its position as a capable multithreaded processor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no benchmark results in the database, so its performance cannot be verified against the Intel part. It does have a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, a lower TDP at 35 watts versus 45 watts, and an unlocked multiplier. These features suggest it may be suited for low-power or overclocking scenarios, but the data does not support any performance claims.

The Intel Core 5 221TE, with a launch MSRP of $232, is positioned as a mainstream desktop processor with substantial core count and high boost clocks. It competes closely with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core 7 350, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600, all within 0.7% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, meanwhile, is a smaller, more efficient part that the database has not yet characterized with any benchmark results. For workloads that demand multithreading, the data points to the Intel Core 5 221TE. For tasks that fit within 4 cores and 8 threads, the AMD part may suffice, but the database offers no measured evidence to confirm its capability.