AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Intel Core 5 223PQE occupy different corners of the processor market, one designed for mobile efficiency and the other for desktop performance. The Ryzen 5 220 is a 6-core, 12-thread part built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, while the Core 5 223PQE is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip on Intel’s 10 nm node. The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between them, so the analysis relies on the individual benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 220 and the architectural and specification differences documented for both. The Ryzen 5 220 has extensive benchmark data, while the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database, which shapes the comparison heavily.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Intel Core 5 223PQE also supports DDR4, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports only DDR5.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses Radeon 740M graphics. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE sits at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. This is a mobile-oriented chip, evidenced by its AMD Socket FP8 and 28-watt TDP. The transistor count is listed at 20,900 million, with a die size of 137 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 125-watt TDP. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel chip, which limits direct physical comparisons.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Ryzen 5 220 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 223PQE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel part has more cache at every level, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access the same data. The memory controller also differs: the AMD chip supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, also at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD processor but present on the Intel processor, a feature relevant for certain professional or server-like environments.

PCIe connectivity separates them further. The Ryzen 5 220 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 223PQE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel part provides higher potential bandwidth for storage and discrete graphics, though the lane count difference is modest. The integrated graphics solutions are from different vendors: AMD’s Radeon 740M versus Intel’s UHD Graphics 770. The release dates are far apart, with the Ryzen 5 220 appearing in early January 2025 and the Core 5 223PQE in early March 2026, indicating the Intel part is a later addition to the database.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports distinct strengths for each processor, though benchmark results only exist for the AMD part. The Ryzen 5 220 delivers strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench tests, scoring 15,502 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 6,510 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Its single-core scores are also respectable, with 2,188 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 918 in Cinebench R20 single-core. Geekbench results show 7,974 in multicore and 2,027 in single-core. These numbers, combined with the 75th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 22,289, indicate a capable mobile processor that handles productivity and content creation tasks well within a low power envelope.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its wins must be inferred from specifications. It has more cores and threads (8 and 16 versus 6 and 12), higher base and boost clocks (4.00 GHz and 5.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz and 4.90 GHz), and more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB). These factors suggest advantages in heavily threaded workloads and tasks sensitive to clock speed, such as gaming or certain simulation workloads. The higher TDP of 125 watts implies sustained performance potential, as the chip can draw more power to maintain boost clocks under load. The support for PCIe Gen 5 also positions it for newer high-bandwidth peripherals.

Conversely, the Ryzen 5 220 wins on efficiency. Its 28-watt TDP is dramatically lower, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermal management are priorities. The 4 nm process from TSMC likely contributes to this efficiency, though the database does not provide direct power consumption measurements beyond TDP. The AMD chip also has a higher percentile ranking (75th versus 50th), which reflects its overall standing among all CPUs in the database, even with no direct comparison to the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The specification table highlights several clear contrasts. Core count differs: 6 for the AMD chip versus 8 for the Intel chip. Threads follow suit at 12 versus 16. Base clock speeds are 3.20 GHz for the Ryzen 5 220 and 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. The TDP gap is substantial: 28 watts versus 125 watts. Socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for mobile versus Intel Socket 1700 for desktop. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Foundries differ, with TSMC for AMD and Intel for its own chips.

Cache sizes vary as described earlier: L1 per core is 64 KB versus 80 KB, L2 per core is 1 MB versus 2 MB, and L3 shared is 16 MB versus 24 MB. Memory support shows the Intel part supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part only supports DDR5. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both, despite the different memory types. ECC memory support is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Ryzen 5 220 has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319. The multiplier is locked on both, and neither has a listed series name.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has zero benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. The only available benchmark data belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 220, which has a comprehensive set of scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. For example, Cinebench R15 multicore shows 1,562, and single-core shows 220. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 6,510, and single-core shows 918. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 15,502, and single-core shows 2,188. Geekbench multicore shows 7,974, and single-core shows 2,027.

Passmark tests for the Ryzen 5 220 include data compression at 212,739, data encryption at 12,493, extended instructions at 15,512, find prime numbers at 65, floating point math at 35,500, integer math at 57,987, multithread at 18,582, physics at 983, random string sorting at 25,433, and single thread at 3,646. The average benchmark score is 22,289, and it sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-10700K with an average score of 22,230 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i5-13500H with 22,468 and a delta of -0.8 percent, the Intel Core i7-1270P with 22,502 and a delta of -0.9 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X with 21,992 and a delta of 1.4 percent. These deltas show the Ryzen 5 220 performing within about one percent of those rivals, roughly tied with the i7-10700K and slightly behind the i5-13500H and i7-1270P.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no scores, no exact wins can be attributed to it. The analysis must rely on the specification advantages it holds, such as higher clocks, more cores, and more cache. Those specifications do not translate into measured benchmark results in the database, so any claims about its performance are speculative. The Ryzen 5 220, by contrast, has a full set of measurements that place it in the upper quartile of all CPUs.

The Verdict

The data presents an uneven comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is a measured performer with a broad set of benchmark scores, a 75th percentile ranking, and an average score of 22,289. It is clearly a capable mobile processor, delivering strong multi-threaded results in Cinebench and Geekbench while operating at a 28-watt TDP. Its nearest rivals include desktop and mobile parts from Intel and AMD, and it trades blows with them within a narrow margin. For a user selecting a mobile processor, the recorded data shows this chip performs at a high level relative to the broader CPU landscape.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE lacks any benchmark data, so the database cannot confirm its performance. Its specifications suggest a high-performance desktop part with 8 cores, 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and 24 MB of L3 cache. The 125-watt TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support point toward a design that prioritizes raw throughput over efficiency. However, without scores, the database offers no evidence of how it compares to the Ryzen 5 220 or any other processor. The 50th percentile ranking is the only positional data available, and that places it below the AMD chip in the overall distribution.

The choice between these two depends entirely on the intended use case, as inferred from the specifications. For mobile computing, the Ryzen 5 220 is the only option with measured data, and its low TDP makes it suitable for battery-powered devices. For desktop builds where power draw is less of a concern, the Core 5 223PQE offers additional cores, higher clocks, and newer PCIe support, but the database provides no measured scores to validate its performance. The launch MSRP of $319 for the Intel part is the only price information available, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Ryzen 5 220 has proven benchmark performance, while the Core 5 223PQE remains unproven in the database.