AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 5 223PE represent two very different approaches to modern processing, one aimed at mobile efficiency and the other at desktop performance. The recorded data shows a clear performance gap, with the Intel part winning all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. However, the AMD chip’s strengths lie in its power profile and platform integration, making the choice between them a matter of use case rather than a simple specification comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE is the outright winner in every measured performance category. The data shows its most significant advantages in compute-heavy workloads. In the passmark_physics test, the Intel part scores 2493 against the AMD’s 806, a 67.7% advantage that indicates substantially stronger simulation and physics processing capabilities. Similarly, the passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows the Intel chip at 159 versus 47 for the AMD, a 70.4% lead that reflects superior integer and algorithmic throughput. These results position the Intel Core 5 223PE as the dominant choice for CPU-bound tasks like rendering, scientific computation, and heavy multitasking.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not win any benchmark category, but its design targets a different set of priorities. With a 35W TDP, it draws significantly less power than the Intel’s 65W TDP, making it the appropriate choice for thin-and-light laptops and other power-sensitive mobile platforms. Its integrated Radeon 660M graphics provide a more capable GPU solution than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which matters for systems without a discrete graphics card. The AMD chip also uses the FP7 socket, a mobile platform, whereas the Intel part uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform. This distinction means the AMD chip is not competing for the same physical systems; it is built for a different form factor entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, fabricated on a 6nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10nm process by Intel’s own foundry. This process difference is notable: the AMD chip’s 6nm node is denser and generally more power-efficient, while the Intel chip’s 10nm node is an older design but paired with a higher power envelope.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also features a larger cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel processor more than double the L2 cache per core and 50% more L3 cache overall, which directly contributes to its higher scores in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part additionally supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Gen 5 interface offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though with fewer total lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous. In passmark_multithread, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 31124 against the AMD’s 17492, a 43.8% lead. This is the most telling overall performance metric, as it reflects the combined effect of more cores, more threads, and larger caches. The Intel chip’s advantage in passmark_integer_math is 37.7% (99819 versus 62151), and in passmark_floating_point_math it is 54.1% (76468 versus 35118). These arithmetic workloads show that the Intel chip is not just scaling with more cores but also delivering higher per-core efficiency.

The single-thread results favor the Intel chip as well. In passmark_single_thread, the Intel part scores 4219 against the AMD’s 3155, a 25.2% advantage. This is despite the AMD chip having a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz, compared to the Intel chip’s 2.90 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel chip’s higher boost clock clearly translates into stronger single-core performance, which is critical for lightly threaded applications and general responsiveness.

The largest deltas appear in specialized tests. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows a 70.4% gap (159 versus 47), and passmark_physics shows a 67.7% gap (2493 versus 806). These results indicate that the Intel architecture handles algorithmic and physics workloads with far greater efficiency. Even in data compression, where cache size matters most, the Intel chip leads by 39% (346623 versus 211289). The smallest gap is in data encryption at 27.2% (18448 versus 13425), but that still represents a substantial win for the Intel part.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall picture. The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 34881. The Intel chip sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits in the 84th percentile. The Intel chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (-0.1% delta), placing it in strong company. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 (-0.2% delta), showing it performs near the top of its own peer group.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.90 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.55 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. The TDP figures are 35W for AMD and 65W for Intel, a significant power envelope difference.

The cache configurations are distinct. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has a clear capacity advantage at every level.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel chip. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different. AMD uses Radeon 660M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: AMD is a mobile part, Intel is a desktop part. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes are 6nm for AMD and 10nm for Intel. The release dates are September 30, 2025 for AMD and March 8, 2026 for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219 in passmark_single_thread, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 3155, a 25.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 31124 in passmark_multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17492. The Intel chip leads by 43.8%.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD chip has 64 KB L1, 512 KB L2, and 16 MB shared L3 per core. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1, 2 MB L2, and 24 MB shared L3 per core, giving it a larger cache at every level.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35W, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65W.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 34881. The Intel chip also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip’s 84th percentile.