AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not currently contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. There are no paired test scores, no per-test win counts, and no comparative deltas in the measurement set. This means a conventional side-by-side numerical comparison cannot be constructed from direct testing data. However, the database does include a full benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 240 across multiple test suites, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The Intel part shows a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs, but its average benchmark score is listed as 0, which indicates that no completed measurements exist in the database for this processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 240, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 84 and an average benchmark score of 33542, based on a full set of recorded results.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 240, the recorded Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2078, and the single-core score is 270. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 13013, while single-core reaches 1742. PassMark results for the Ryzen 5 240 include a multithread score of 22658, a single-thread score of 3675, integer math at 73189, floating-point math at 45301, extended instructions at 20201, data encryption at 15849, data compression at 267963, find prime numbers at 70, random string sorting at 32385, and physics at 1060. These figures place the Ryzen 5 240 in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33542.

Because the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section must rely on the relative positioning data available for the Ryzen 5 240. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 240 include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33537 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS with 33667 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX with 33668 and a delta of -0.4 percent, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX with 33375 and a delta of 0.5 percent. This means the Ryzen 5 240 is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, sits 0.4 percent behind both the Ryzen 7 8840HS and the Ryzen 5 7645HX, and runs 0.5 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600HX. These are small deltas, all within roughly half a percent of one another, which indicates that the Ryzen 5 240 occupies a very tightly contested performance band. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, with no average score and no nearest rivals, cannot be positioned within this same comparative framework.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The Ryzen 5 240 contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The AMD chip integrates 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip integrates 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Ryzen 5 240 runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PQE runs at 4.00 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. The Intel part therefore has a higher boost ceiling by 0.50 GHz, while the AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.30 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. That gives the Intel part more L1 per core, double the L2 per core, and 8 MB more shared L3. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache recorded. Memory support also differs: the Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both record the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Intel Core 5 223PQE but not on the AMD Ryzen 5 240.

PCIe capabilities are different. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation and fewer CPU lanes, while the AMD part has an older generation and more lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 240 carries the Radeon 760M, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE carries the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8 with a 45 W TDP. The Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 125 W TDP. That TDP difference is substantial and reflects the different market segments. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation with Hawk Point branding, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation with Bartlett Lake branding. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not, and the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part is limited to DDR5.

The release dates differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a release date of 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08. Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001727, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QC. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, which can be stated once as the launch MSRP. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 boosts to 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does the database contain any direct benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a full benchmark profile.

The Verdict

The data in the database clearly separates these two processors into different market segments, and it does so before any benchmark comparison is attempted. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with a 45 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 125 W TDP. The Intel part targets desktop systems with a higher core count of 8 versus 6, more threads at 16 versus 12, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, more L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB, more shared L3 at 24 MB versus 16 MB, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, plus ECC memory support. The AMD part counters with a smaller 4 nm process versus 10 nm, a higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16, and a much lower TDP of 45 W versus 125 W.

The benchmark data, however, only covers the AMD side. The Ryzen 5 240 sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 33542. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5 percent of that score, which indicates that the Ryzen 5 240 delivers performance in a very narrow competitive band. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database, so its measured performance cannot be verified from the recorded data. The percentile rank of 50 for the Intel part appears without any supporting benchmark measurements, and the average score of 0 confirms that no completed tests exist.

From the recorded data alone, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only one of the two with a measurable performance profile. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part with more cores, more threads, more cache, a higher boost clock, and ECC support, but none of those architectural advantages are backed by benchmark results in the database. The AMD part demonstrates a high percentile ranking and a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The Intel part remains unmeasured. The verdict from the data is that the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a validated performance record, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE does not. Any comparison of their actual compute performance cannot be made from the database, since only the AMD processor has recorded results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores. The AMD part has 12 threads, while the Intel part has 16 threads. Base clock is 4.30 GHz for the AMD part and 4.00 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clock is 5.00 GHz for the AMD part and 5.50 GHz for the Intel part. TDP is 45 W for the AMD part and 125 W for the Intel part. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture under Hawk Point, while the Intel part uses Bartlett Lake. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for the AMD part and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache differs per core and in shared L3. L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Production status is Active for both. Release date is 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2026-03-08 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are 100-000001727 for AMD and SA4QC for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node at TSMC versus the 10 nm node at Intel for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The AMD part also wins on base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, on PCIe lane count at 20 CPU lanes versus 16, and on power efficiency as indicated by the 45 W TDP versus 125 W. The AMD part is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, giving it an advantage in measurable performance data. It holds the 84th percentile rank among all CPUs, while the Intel part holds the 50th percentile rank but with no supporting benchmark scores. The AMD part also has a higher average benchmark score of 33542, while the Intel part records 0.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on core count with 8 cores versus 6, on thread count with 16 versus 12, and on boost clock with 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. It wins on cache capacity at every level, with 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB, and 24 MB shared L3 versus 16 MB. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, a newer generation than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part also has a later release date of 2026-03-08 compared to 2025-01-05 for the AMD part, and it carries a launch MSRP of $319.

In terms of benchmark-based wins, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has all of the recorded wins because it is the only one of the two with benchmark scores. Its performance profile spans Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore and single-core tests, plus a full PassMark suite covering multithread, single-thread, integer math, floating-point math, extended instructions, data encryption, data compression, find prime numbers, random string sorting, and physics. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. The use-case split is therefore asymmetrical: the AMD part is the validated mobile performer with a complete benchmark record, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with architectural advantages on paper and no measured performance data in the database.