AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a one-sided picture. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single recorded head-to-head test, 15 wins to 0 for the AMD Ryzen 5 240. The margins are often substantial, and in several workloads the Intel part is more than twice as fast.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 13,013. That is a 50.8% deficit for the AMD chip. Single-core performance in the same test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 3,734 against AMD's 1,742, a 53.3% difference. These Cinebench results alone indicate a major throughput advantage for the Intel processor in both lightly threaded and fully loaded scenarios.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same direction. In multi-core, Intel leads 2,666 to 2,078, a 22.1% margin. In single-core, Intel leads 376 to 270, a 28.2% margin. The R15 gaps are smaller than the R23 gaps, but the winner is consistent.

PassMark workloads reinforce the pattern. The closest contest is random string sorting, where Intel scores 35,798 against AMD's 32,385, a 9.5% edge. Data encryption is also relatively close: Intel at 18,448, AMD at 15,849, a 14.1% lead. Extended instructions go to Intel by 18.1%, with scores of 24,672 and 20,201 respectively.

The largest PassMark gaps appear in physics and prime number finding. Intel scores 2,493 in physics against AMD's 1,060, a 57.5% difference. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 159 against AMD's 70, a 56% difference. Floating point math also shows a wide split: Intel at 76,468, AMD at 45,301, a 40.8% margin.

Integer math favors Intel by 26.7%, with scores of 99,819 and 73,189. Data compression goes to Intel by 22.7%, 346,623 to 267,963. The multithread PassMark score shows Intel ahead by 27.2%, 31,124 to 22,658. Single-thread PassMark gives Intel a 12.9% lead, 4,219 to 3,675.

The average benchmark scores in the database confirm the overall standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an average score of 33,542, while the Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585. The Intel part also sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 84th percentile for the AMD part. The nearest rivals for each processor reinforce their respective performance tiers: the AMD chip trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-12600HX (delta 0.5%). The Intel Core 5 223PE sits alongside the Intel Core 7 253PE (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon 6357P (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (delta 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (delta -0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has more cores and more threads, which helps explain its multi-threaded dominance.

Clock speeds differ meaningfully. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.90 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part relies more on boost behavior, while the AMD part maintains a higher base frequency.

Cache configurations also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 223PE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has more cache at every level, which contributes to its performance edge in memory-sensitive workloads.

The transistor counts and die sizes are only recorded for the AMD part: 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. No such data exists in the database for the Intel processor.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and show the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities are not identical. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's interface is newer, though AMD offers more total lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes a Radeon 760M. The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database records no head-to-head graphics benchmarks, so any comparison of iGPU performance is not supported by the data.

Socket and packaging separate the two clearly. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile segment processor. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop segment processor. The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD part draws 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data gives the Intel Core 5 223PE a clean sweep. Every benchmark in the head-to-head list, from Cinebench R15 and R23 to the full PassMark suite, lands in Intel's favor. There is no recorded workload where the AMD Ryzen 5 240 comes out ahead.

The biggest wins for Intel are in physics, prime number finding, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and Cinebench R23 single-core. The physics gap of 57.5% and the prime number gap of 56% suggest a strong advantage in computationally heavy integer and simulation-style tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core margin of 50.8% points to a major lead in rendering and heavily threaded production workloads.

The smaller Intel wins are in random string sorting (9.5%), single-thread PassMark (12.9%), data encryption (14.1%), and extended instructions (18.1%). These are still consistent wins, but the margins are narrower than in the compute-heavy tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does show competitive positioning against its own nearest rivals. Its average score of 33,542 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12600HX and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX. Against the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, the delta is 0%. So while the AMD chip loses to the Intel Core 5 223PE in every direct comparison, it belongs in the same performance band as several other mid-range mobile processors.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also has narrow margins against its nearest rivals. It sits just 0.1% above the Intel Core 7 253PE and 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, while trailing the Intel Xeon 6357P by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G by 0.3%. The Intel part's 87th percentile ranking places it slightly above the AMD chip's 84th percentile.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 240 in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 9.5% in random string sorting to 57.5% in physics. The average benchmark score difference is about 21%, with Intel at 40,585 and AMD at 33,542.

The Intel processor should be selected when maximum throughput is the priority. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, larger caches, and higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz support that outcome. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,455 is roughly double the AMD chip's 13,013, which matters for rendering, compilation, and other fully threaded tasks. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,734 versus 1,742 also gives Intel the edge in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 remains viable for its lower 45 watt TDP and mobile form factor. It uses the AMD Socket FP8, which targets laptops and other portable systems. Its 4 nm process at TSMC and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver reasonable performance within a lower power envelope. The Radeon 760M integrated graphics may also suit systems where a discrete GPU is absent, though the database provides no direct graphics comparison with the Intel UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core 5 223PE targets desktop systems via Intel Socket 1700. It carries a launch MSRP of $232. Its higher 65 watt TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support fit a desktop build with more thermal headroom. The ECC memory support adds another option for reliability-focused configurations.

Choose the Intel part for raw performance, desktop use, and the ability to handle the heaviest workloads in the recorded benchmarks. Choose the AMD part for a mobile platform with lower power draw and a competitive position against its own nearest rivals.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 0 wins.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 against 13,013 for the AMD Ryzen 5 240, a 50.8% difference.

Q: What is the single-core difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,734 and AMD scores 1,742, a 53.3% difference. In PassMark single-thread, Intel leads 4,219 to 3,675, a 12.9% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Are these processors for the same type of system?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PE has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |