AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison pits the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D against the Intel Core 5 223PQE, and the two processors occupy very different positions in the performance landscape. The AMD part, with its 85th percentile ranking across all CPUs, delivers a substantial average benchmark score of 37018, placing it among capable desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, shows a 50th percentile ranking with no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning its practical performance cannot be verified from the available data. For users seeking a processor with proven, measurable performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D stands as the only option with substantive benchmark evidence. The Intel part offers higher clock rates and more cores on paper, but without benchmark results, those specifications carry no verified performance weight. The AMD processor is the clear choice for anyone requiring immediate, documented performance data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node with a die size of 74 mm². It houses 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its cache hierarchy features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool is the defining feature of the X3D line, designed to reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. Both processors offer ECC memory support and use dual-channel memory buses, though the Intel part has a higher rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s compared to 51.2 GB/s for AMD.

Connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, whereas the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The AMD socket is AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor's TDP is 105, while the Intel processor's TDP is 125.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, however, has a full suite of PassMark tests recorded. Its multi-thread score is 20363, and its single-thread score is 2941. In specific workloads, the AMD part scores 60033 in integer math, 34511 in floating point math, 15925 in extended instructions, and 13967 in data encryption. Its data compression score is 230392, and random string sorting yields 23675. The physics score is 2282, and the find prime numbers score is 170.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries in the database, so no direct score comparisons can be made. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 37018 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112). The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093), which trails the 5500X3D by 0.2%. These tight margins indicate the 5500X3D sits in a well-populated performance band where small differences separate competitors.

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 5500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 24 MB for the Intel Core 5 223PQE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 51.2 GB/s.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D wins in every measurable performance category because it is the only processor with recorded benchmark data. Its 96 MB shared L3 cache gives it a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from large, fast on-die storage, such as data compression, where it scores 230392. Its multi-thread score of 20363 and single-thread score of 2941 provide a baseline for general productivity and lightly threaded applications. The 85th percentile ranking across all CPUs confirms the AMD part sits above the median in the broader processor population.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on paper specifications that the database records. It has a higher base clock (4.00 GHz vs. 3.00 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs. 4.00 GHz), more cores (8 vs. 6), more threads (16 vs. 12), and a higher TDP (125 vs. 105). It also supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, has a higher memory bandwidth rating, and includes integrated graphics. These specifications suggest potential advantages in multi-threaded throughput and memory-intensive workloads, but the absence of benchmark scores means those advantages remain unverified.

For users who prioritize documented performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the only choice with evidence. For users who require integrated graphics or DDR5 memory support, the Intel Core 5 223PQE offers those features, though its actual performance cannot be assessed from the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 12, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 16.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 3.00 GHz, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 4.00 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 4.00 GHz, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 5.50 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 105, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 125.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses AMD Socket AM4, Intel Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses Zen 3 (Vermeer), Intel Core 5 223PQE uses Bartlett Lake.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 7 nm (TSMC), Intel Core 5 223PQE is 10 nm (Intel).
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 64 KB per core, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 512 KB per core, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 96 MB shared, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D supports DDR4, Intel Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 51.2 GB/s, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 89.6 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Core 5 223PQE is Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has none, Intel Core 5 223PQE has UHD Graphics 770.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D was released on 2025-06-04, Intel Core 5 223PQE on 2026-03-08.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 100-000001504, Intel Core 5 223PQE is SA4QC.
• Percentile: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 85th percentile, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 50th percentile.
• Average Benchmark Score: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 37018, Intel Core 5 223PQE is 0.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319; AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no recorded launch MSRP.