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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single head-to-head test in the database. Out of 17 recorded comparisons, the Intel processor takes 17 victories, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT records zero wins. This is not a close contest with trade-offs across different workload types; the Intel part dominates across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction tests alike.

The closest margin comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel part leads by 10.1%. The largest gaps appear in floating point math and physics simulations, where the Intel processor holds a 47% advantage in both cases. Between those extremes, the Intel part maintains a consistent lead of roughly 25% to 30% across most other workloads.

For use-case segmentation, the data points to the Intel Core 5 223PE as the stronger choice for essentially every measured scenario. The Ryzen 5 5600XT does not carve out any niche where it outperforms its rival. The Intel processor's single-thread lead of 17.8% in PassMark single-thread tests carries into everyday responsiveness, while its multi-thread lead of 28.4% in PassMark multithread extends to heavily parallel workloads. The 47% advantage in floating point math suggests particularly strong performance in scientific and engineering computations that rely on FPU throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 5600XT provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor the Intel part: the AMD processor runs at 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, while the Intel processor runs at 2.90 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Despite the lower base clock, the Intel chip's higher boost ceiling and additional cores help explain its benchmark dominance.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core L2 cache is notable, though its shared L3 is smaller than the AMD chip's.

Memory support differs in scope. The Ryzen 5 5600XT supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The recorded memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part, a substantial difference that likely contributes to the Intel chip's performance edge in memory-sensitive workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, whereas the AMD part has no integrated graphics. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a remarkably consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against the Ryzen 5 5600XT's 1887, a 29.2% lead. Single-core in R15 shows the same delta: 376 versus 266, again 29.2%. This consistency repeats in Cinebench R20, where the Intel part scores 11111 multi-core and 1568 single-core, against the AMD part's 7864 and 1110, both at 29.2% deltas. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: 26455 versus 18724 multi-core, and 3734 versus 2643 single-core, both at 29.2%.

The PassMark suite reveals varied margins across different operations. Data compression shows the Intel part at 346623 against 257118, a 25.8% lead. Data encryption is closer: 18448 versus 15944, a 13.6% lead. Extended instructions show a 29.3% gap, with the Intel part scoring 24672 against 17450. Find prime numbers is the tightest race at 10.1%, with scores of 159 and 143.

The two largest margins appear in floating point math and physics. In floating point math, the Intel part scores 76468 against 40537, a 47% advantage. In physics, the Intel part scores 2493 against 1322, also a 47% lead. These results indicate the Intel processor's FPU and simulation throughput are substantially stronger than the AMD chip's.

Integer math shows a 28.8% gap: 99819 versus 71063. Multithread performance shows a 28.4% gap: 31124 versus 22283. Random string sorting shows a 25.4% gap: 35798 versus 26693. Single-thread tests show a 17.8% gap: 4219 versus 3469, recorded twice in the database under slightly different test names.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 3734 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 2643. The Intel part leads by 29.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in floating point math performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 76468 in PassMark floating point math, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 40537. The Intel part holds a 47% advantage.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part also supports DDR5 in addition to DDR4, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR4.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the overall percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT ranks at the 81st percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT in every measured benchmark category. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 40585 stands well above the AMD part's 28940, and its 87th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 81st percentile reflects the same gap.

Users whose workloads involve floating point math, physics simulations, or heavily parallel processing will see the largest relative gains from the Intel part, given the 47% advantages in those specific tests. Users focused on single-thread responsiveness will also benefit, though the 17.8% single-thread lead is smaller in relative terms. The Intel part's support for DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity provides additional platform-level advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT does retain some distinguishing attributes: an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a smaller 74 mm² die, and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It also uses the 7 nm TSMC process, which may offer different power characteristics. However, the benchmark data does not show any workload where those attributes translate into a performance win. For any application represented in the database, the Intel Core 5 223PE delivers the higher score.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Vermeer | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,150 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 74 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

| Release date | 2024-10-30 | 2026-03-08 |