AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE target completely different sockets, power envelopes, and market segments. The data positions the Ryzen 5 40 as a mobile processor with a 15 TDP, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE is a desktop chip with a 45 TDP. The benchmark database shows the Ryzen 5 40 holding a 70th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile. However, the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning direct performance comparisons rely entirely on architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The Ryzen 5 40 should be selected by users who need an efficient mobile processor with an active production status and a compact 100 mm² die size. Its Zen 2 architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process delivers a measured average benchmark score of 15882. The Intel Core 5 223PTE, in contrast, uses a 10 nm Intel process, a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache, and a significantly higher 5.40 boost clock. Users who prioritize raw single-thread capability, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and ECC memory support should look to the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 40 offers no ECC memory support and only PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE carries a launch MSRP of $232. The Ryzen 5 40 has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel chip also comes with a specific part number (SA4QL), while the AMD part number is listed as unknown. Production status for both is active, but the release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 40 was released in September 2025, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE followed in March 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 wins in efficiency and portability. Its 15 TDP is one-third of the Intel chip's 45 TDP. The AMD part uses LPDDR5 memory, which is designed for low-power mobile operation, and its 6 nm process node from TSMC is denser than Intel's 10 nm node. The Ryzen 5 40 has measured benchmark scores across 15 tests, including Cinebench R15 and R23, PassMark integer and floating point math, data compression, and encryption. Its average benchmark score of 15882 places it in the 70th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 75F3 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 9354P (0.4% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9334 (0.4% higher). These rival comparisons show the Ryzen 5 40 performing within a narrow band of server and mobile processors, which indicates consistent throughput across varied workloads.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins in raw specification headroom. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the Ryzen 5 40's 4 cores and 8 threads. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is 1.10 GHz higher than the AMD part's 4.30 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, six times larger than the AMD's 4 MB. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part only supports LPDDR5. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes gives the Intel chip vastly more expansion bandwidth than the AMD's Gen 3 with 4 lanes. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU is present on the Intel chip, while the AMD uses the Radeon 610M.

The L1 cache per core is 80 KB on the Intel part versus 64 KB on the AMD. The L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Intel versus 512 KB on the AMD. The Intel chip has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, while the AMD has a 4 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, slightly higher than the AMD's 88.0 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the codename Mendocino. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation built around Zen 2 (Mendocino), while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation built around Bartlett Lake.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is six times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets that can stay resident in cache. The AMD's smaller cache is consistent with its mobile, low-power positioning.

Memory support splits the two parts. The AMD uses LPDDR5 only, which is soldered low-power memory typical of thin-and-light laptops. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving desktop builders flexibility in memory selection. Both have dual-channel memory buses. The Intel's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is marginally higher than the AMD's 88.0 GB/s. ECC memory support is present only on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs by two generations. The AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This is a major architectural gap: the Intel part offers four times the lane count and two generations newer signaling, which translates to substantially higher available I/O bandwidth for GPUs, NVMe storage, and expansion cards. The AMD's 4 lanes are adequate for a mobile processor with integrated graphics.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel uses the UHD Graphics 770. No benchmark scores for either iGPU are recorded in the database. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a part number of SA4QL, while the AMD part number is unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a TDP of 15. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The Intel part lists ECC memory support as true. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a recorded average benchmark score of 15882. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 40 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE. The Intel part has an empty benchmarks array, and the head-to-head comparison list is also empty. Therefore, the recorded data only supports specification-based analysis rather than measured performance deltas.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40's measured scores provide a performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 4841 in multicore and 1150 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 790 in multicore and 165.5 in single-core. PassMark results show 31598 in integer math, 15194 in floating point math, 9341 in multithread, 2477 in single-thread, 141533 in data compression, 6646 in data encryption, 6437 in extended instructions, 20 in find prime numbers, 432 in physics, and 15124 in random string sorting.

These scores place the Ryzen 5 40 at the 70th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 75F3 (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 9354P (0.4% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9334 (0.4% higher). The tight clustering of these deltas, all within 0.4%, indicates that the Ryzen 5 40 delivers performance comparable to enterprise-class server processors and a higher-tier mobile chip, despite its modest 4-core configuration.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no measured scores, so its performance can only be inferred from its architectural specification. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache suggests strong multicore throughput, but the database does not confirm this. The 50th percentile ranking is recorded, but without benchmark data, this percentile likely reflects its specification position rather than measured results.

The biggest advantage for the AMD part in the recorded data is its verified performance across 15 distinct workloads, with an average score of 15882. The biggest advantage for the Intel part is its specification sheet: double the cores, double the threads, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and ECC memory support. These are structural differences that will matter more in desktop workloads than the mobile-oriented AMD chip.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 40 | Intel Core 5 223PTE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Not listed |

| Codename | Mendocino | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | Not listed |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $232 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | SA4QL |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 70 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 15882 | 0 |

| Nearest Rivals | EPYC 75F3, Core Ultra 5 134U, EPYC 9354P, EPYC 9334 | None recorded |