AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the Intel Core 5 221TE taking only two. The margin is not narrow. Across the Cinebench suite, the AMD part leads by 52.8% in every multi-core test and 52.7% to 53.1% in every single-core test. The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core against 11,305 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 52.8% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD processor records 2,438 versus 1,596, again a 52.8% lead.

The largest single delta appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Ryzen 5 5600GT posts 3,348, while the Intel Core 5 221TE manages 1,734, a 93.1% difference. That near-doubling of single-thread performance is the standout data point in the comparison. PassMark extended instructions show an 86.9% lead for AMD (18,041 versus 9,655). PassMark data encryption shows a 77.1% lead (15,873 versus 8,963). PassMark data compression shows a 65.2% lead (258,882 versus 156,682). PassMark integer math shows a 64.4% lead (69,566 versus 42,303). PassMark random string sorting shows a 54.7% lead (26,188 versus 16,929). PassMark multi-thread shows a 52.8% lead (20,325 versus 13,301). PassMark floating-point math shows a 25.8% lead (39,817 versus 31,661).

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins only two tests, and both are narrow. It edges ahead in PassMark find prime numbers, 59 versus 57, a 3.4% difference. It also leads in PassMark physics, 977 versus 875, a 10.4% advantage. These two wins do little to offset the scale of the AMD dominance elsewhere. The data shows a processor that is consistently faster in rendering, encryption, compression, sorting, and general arithmetic workloads.

The overall averages reflect the same pattern. The Ryzen 5 5600GT holds an average benchmark score of 20,733 and sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17,860, placing it at the 71st percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-12490F at 20,802 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20,821 (0.4% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 (0.4% behind). The Intel Core 5 221TE sits closer to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17,891 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17,898 (0.2% behind). The performance class gap between the two compared parts is substantial.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE wins two: PassMark find prime numbers and PassMark physics.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark single-thread testing, where the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 3,348 versus 1,734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 93.1% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leads by 52.8% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 17,272 versus 11,305 for the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any meaningful workload?

A: The Intel part wins PassMark physics with 977 versus 875, a 10.4% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers with 59 versus 57, a 3.4% lead. These are the only two tests where it comes out ahead.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17,860.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT sits at the 74th percentile. The Intel Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear choice for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT. It leads in every Cinebench test, every PassMark math and data test except two, and it holds a 93.1% single-thread advantage. The 74th percentile placement versus 71st percentile confirms the AMD part operates in a higher performance tier. The Intel Core 5 221TE only justifies selection in scenarios centered on physics calculations or prime number finding, where its 10.4% and 3.4% leads appear. Outside those narrow cases, the recorded data consistently favors the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does offer features the AMD part lacks, such as ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5, but the performance data does not show those features translating into benchmark wins. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT also has a launch MSRP of $140, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. For any user prioritizing raw compute results, the AMD processor is the stronger option based on the measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD processor carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel processor carries a 45 W TDP.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs: the AMD part records 51.2 GB/s, the Intel part records 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD chip but is supported on the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 7, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-12. The AMD part number is 100-000001488; the Intel part number is SRVQS.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, part of the 5000 series. It uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel, on a 215 mm² die. No transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore carries more total cache at every level.

The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread design from the Zen 3 generation. The Intel part is a 10-core, 16-thread design from the Bartlett Lake generation. The AMD processor's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for the Intel part helps explain its dominant single-thread results. The Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, but the recorded benchmarks do not show that translating into wins. The AMD part also uses a dual-channel memory bus, as does the Intel part, but the Intel part supports a wider memory standard range with DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the clear winner in single-threaded and multi-threaded compute workloads. Its 93.1% lead in PassMark single-thread, 86.9% lead in extended instructions, and 52.8% lead across all Cinebench multi-core tests make it the stronger choice for rendering, encoding, and general productivity. The data also shows large leads in data encryption (77.1%), data compression (65.2%), and integer math (64.4%), which points to strong performance in database work, file archiving, and cryptographic operations. The AMD part's 25.8% lead in floating-point math covers scientific and simulation workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins only in PassMark physics and PassMark find prime numbers. The physics result of 977 versus 875 suggests an advantage in physics simulation or collision detection workloads. The prime number finding result of 59 versus 57 is minimal, a 3.4% difference, and likely reflects a specific integer workload pattern. Beyond those two tests, the Intel part does not show a single benchmark win.

The Intel part does offer hardware advantages in platform features: ECC memory support, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache, and a lower 45 W TDP. Users who require ECC memory or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity may prefer the Intel platform despite its benchmark deficits. However, for pure performance as measured by the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins the overwhelming majority of comparisons, and its 74th percentile ranking versus 71st percentile for the Intel part confirms the performance gap. The Intel Core 5 221TE is the choice only for the narrow physics and prime number workloads, or for platform features that the benchmark suite does not measure.