AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 5 223PTE

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Core 5 223PTE are two desktop processors aimed at different segments of the market. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 chip built on TSMC's 7 nm process, while the Intel part is an 8-core, 16-thread Bartlett Lake chip built on Intel's 10 nm process. The database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD processor, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile by default. This analysis relies solely on the recorded specifications and the available benchmark data for the AMD part, comparing it against the Intel part's known architectural traits.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in any scenario where the available benchmark data is the deciding factor. Its recorded scores cover multi-threaded rendering, single-thread performance, and a range of PassMark workloads including integer math, floating point math, data compression, and encryption. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has zero benchmark entries in the database, so it cannot claim a single measured win in any recorded test. The AMD chip's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it sits above the median, while the Intel chip's default 50th percentile reflects the absence of measurement data rather than a performance verdict.

In practical terms, the AMD part is suited to workloads that benefit from its 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks across six Zen 3 cores. The Intel part, with its 2.30 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, is likely to favor lightly threaded tasks where its higher boost ceiling can be reached, though no benchmark confirms this. The AMD chip's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics position it for systems without a discrete GPU, while the Intel chip's UHD Graphics 770 serves a similar role. The AMD processor's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, a feature the Intel chip lacks, which could shift performance in user-controlled scenarios.

The Intel part wins on paper in core count, thread count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, PCIe generation, and ECC support. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads. Its 24 MB shared L3 cache exceeds the AMD chip's 16 MB L3. The Intel chip supports DDR5 memory alongside DDR4, while the AMD chip only supports DDR4, and the Intel part's memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. These are specification advantages, not benchmark wins, since the database holds no measured results for the Intel processor.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The memory controller supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7. The processor is part of the 5000 series and uses AMD Socket AM4.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. It does not list an architecture name or a transistor count or die size in the database. Its cache layout is different: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

The two chips differ in generation labels as well. The AMD part is listed as "Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne))" while the Intel part is listed as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)". The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. The AMD chip was released in January 2024, while the Intel chip was released in March 2026. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001489, and the Intel chip's part number is SA4QL.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a full suite of scores, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has none. Therefore, a direct comparison of measured performance is impossible. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 26,748, which places it among rivals including the AMD EPYC 9554 (average score 26,743, delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-12700H (average score 26,717, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (average score 26,849, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-11900K (average score 26,639, delta 0.4%). These deltas are within a fraction of a percent, indicating the AMD chip performs essentially on par with those four processors in aggregate.

The AMD chip's individual scores provide context for what it can deliver. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15,848 in multi-core and 2,237 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6,656 multi-core and 939 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,597 multi-core and 225 single-core. PassMark results include 243,904 in data compression, 14,754 in data encryption, 17,027 in extended instructions, 54 in find prime numbers, 36,694 in floating point math, 64,218 in integer math, 19,000 in multithread, 840 in physics, and 24,583 in random string sorting. Single-thread PassMark scores are 3,066 for both the single_thread and singlethread tests.

Since the Intel chip has no scores, the biggest "win" for the Intel side is its 5.40 GHz boost clock, which is 1.00 GHz higher than the AMD chip's 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel chip also has two more cores and four more threads, which could matter in multi-threaded workloads if the architecture scales efficiently. However, without benchmark data, these remain theoretical advantages. The AMD chip's 3.60 GHz base clock is 1.30 GHz higher than the Intel chip's 2.30 GHz base, suggesting the AMD part may hold a per-core advantage at lower load levels, though this is not measured.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 5 223PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

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

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001489 | SA4QL |

The TDP difference is notable: the Intel chip is rated at 45 W, which is 20 W lower than the AMD chip's 65 W rating, despite the Intel chip having more cores and a higher boost clock. The Intel chip's memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s higher than the AMD chip's. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. The Intel chip's PCIe Gen 5 interface is two generations newer than the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 3. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. The release dates differ by over two years, with the AMD chip launching in January 2024 and the Intel chip in March 2026. The launch MSRP for the AMD chip is $125 and for the Intel chip is $232.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, a difference of 38.4 GB/s in favor of the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. Its percentile rank is set to 50 by default, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a full set of recorded scores and a percentile rank of 79.