AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core 5 223PE occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single head-to-head benchmark comparison, 17 out of 17, with margins ranging from 14% to nearly 65%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, while a competent six-core part, is consistently outpaced across all measured workloads, from single-threaded tasks to heavily multithreaded rendering.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking results come from the Cinebench suite, where the Intel Core 5 223PE demonstrates a commanding lead in both single-core and multi-core performance. In Cinebench R23, the Intel part scores 26,455 points in multicore and 3,734 points in singlecore, compared to the AMD's 17,272 and 2,438 respectively. This translates to a 34.7% advantage in multicore performance and a 34.7% edge in single-core performance. The pattern holds across older Cinebench versions: R20 multicore shows a 34.7% lead (11,111 vs 7,254), and R15 multicore shows a 34.7% lead (2,666 vs 1,740). These consistent deltas indicate a fundamental architectural and execution advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel processor widens the gap even further. The largest single margin is in the physics test, where the Core 5 223PE scores 2,493 against the Ryzen's 875, a 64.9% difference. The find prime numbers test shows a similar 64.2% deficit for the AMD (159 vs 57). Floating point math also heavily favors Intel, with a 47.9% lead (76,468 vs 39,817). These results point to significantly higher per-clock execution efficiency and raw compute throughput. In integer math, the Intel part leads by 30.3% (99,819 vs 69,566), and in extended instructions by 26.9% (24,672 vs 18,041).

Even in workloads where the AMD part is relatively stronger, the Intel processor still wins. Data compression shows a 25.3% advantage for Intel (346,623 vs 258,882), data encryption a 14% advantage (18,448 vs 15,873), and random string sorting a 26.8% advantage (35,798 vs 26,188). The multithread PassMark score of 31,124 for Intel versus 20,325 for AMD represents a 34.7% lead. Single-thread performance, often a differentiator for older architectures, is also clearly in Intel's favor: 4,219 versus 3,348, a 20.6% margin.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 5 223PE in multi-core workloads?

A: Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, the Intel Core 5 223PE consistently leads by 34.7%. The PassMark multithread score also shows a 34.7% advantage (31,124 vs 20,325).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT win any benchmark?

A: No. In the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all of them. The AMD processor does not record a single victory.

Q: Is the Intel processor's single-core performance also superior?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel part scores 3,734 versus 2,438 for AMD, a 34.7% lead. The PassMark single thread score shows a 20.6% advantage for Intel (4,219 vs 3,348).

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

A: The largest deficits for the AMD processor are in the PassMark physics test (64.9% behind) and the find prime numbers test (64.2% behind). The smallest gap is in data encryption, where Intel leads by 14%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40,585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT averages 20,733. The Intel part also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 74th percentile for AMD.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on TSMC's 7 nm process and uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Bartlett Lake codename. Transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 pool and bigger per-core L2 allocation contribute to the Intel's performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports only DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a significantly higher maximum bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It does support ECC memory, which is a differentiating feature for certain workstation use cases. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are different. AMD uses the Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part is a desktop segment processor from the 5000 series, released in January 2024. The Intel part is also a desktop processor, released in March 2026.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. The 34.7% leads across the Cinebench suite and the 64.9% lead in PassMark physics indicate a processor that is substantially faster in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded applications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 0 wins and 17 losses, cannot compete on raw performance.

The average benchmark score of 40,585 for Intel versus 20,733 for AMD places the Intel part in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD sits in the 74th percentile. The Intel Core 5 223PE also sits near the top of its immediate competitor group, with a delta of 0.1% against the Intel Core 7 253PE and 0.2% against the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is slightly below its nearest rivals, trailing the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3% and the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.4%.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads compared to the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.90 GHz for Intel versus 3.60 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks favor Intel substantially: 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename, on a 7 nm TSMC process. The Intel architecture is not listed, but its codename is Bartlett Lake, on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD die measures 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors; neither figure is recorded for Intel.

Memory support shows Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR4. Intel's maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD. Intel supports ECC memory, AMD does not. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5 versus Gen 3 for AMD, both with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7 on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel is not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every performance category tracked. It dominates single-threaded workloads, as shown by the 20.6% PassMark single thread lead and the 34.7% Cinebench R23 singlecore lead. It wins heavily in floating point math, integer math, and extended instruction workloads. It is also faster in memory-related tasks like data compression and random string sorting. For users running physics simulations or prime number calculations, the Intel part's 64.9% and 64.2% leads, respectively, represent a massive practical advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has no benchmark wins to point to. Its closest relative performance is in data encryption, where it trails by only 14%, and single-thread performance, where it trails by 20.6%. The AMD processor does offer an unlocked multiplier and a lower launch MSRP, but on measured performance alone, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice across all recorded workloads.