AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 5 223PE across all 17 shared benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G does not claim a single head-to-head victory, with the Intel part winning every workload category by margins ranging from 7.8% to 48.9%.

The widest gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 76,468 versus AMD's 39,074, a deficit of 48.9% for the Ryzen part. The AMD processor's 39,074 result is less than half of the Intel chip's output in this test, indicating a substantial advantage for the Intel architecture in floating-point intensive workloads. PassMark physics shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2,493 and AMD at 1,318, a 47.1% difference. The AMD chip trails by a smaller but still significant 45.3% in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 87 against Intel's 159.

Cinebench results consistently show Intel ahead by roughly 30.6% across all versions and thread counts. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 26,455 against AMD's 18,368, while in single-core the Intel part delivers 3,734 versus 2,593. The same 30.6% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,666 vs 1,851), R15 single-core (376 vs 261), R20 multi-core (11,111 vs 7,714), and R23 single-core (3,734 vs 2,593). Cinebench R20 single-core shows a marginally smaller gap of 30.5%, with Intel at 1,568 and AMD at 1,089. This consistent percentage across different Cinebench versions suggests a uniform performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer math favors Intel by 36.8%, with scores of 99,819 and 63,123 respectively. The AMD chip's result in integer math, 63,123, is the closest the Ryzen part comes to Intel in any multi-threaded workload, yet it still represents a substantial shortfall. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 346,623 versus AMD at 250,197, a 27.8% advantage. Data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and multithreaded tests all follow the same trend, with deltas of 22.9%, 22.6%, 17.9%, and 30.6% respectively.

The narrowest margin in the entire comparison appears in PassMark single-threaded performance, where Intel scores 4,219 and AMD scores 3,891, a 7.8% difference. This indicates that while the Intel chip leads in every measured category, its single-thread advantage is far less pronounced than its multi-thread lead. The PassMark multithread score shows Intel at 31,124 versus AMD at 21,610, again a 30.6% gap. The consistency of the 30.6% figure across Cinebench and PassMark multithreaded tests points to a broad architectural efficiency difference rather than a benchmark-specific artifact.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's average benchmark score sits at 20,425, placing it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9454P with an average score of 20,422 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20,454 with a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at 20,468 with a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core 5 223PE, by contrast, posts an average benchmark score of 40,585, ranking at the 87th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40,557 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40,630 (delta -0.1%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40,518 (delta 0.2%). The average score of the Intel part is nearly double that of the AMD part, 40,585 versus 20,425, a difference that aligns with the roughly 30% to 49% deltas observed in individual workloads.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger processor in every measured workload. Its 87th percentile ranking versus the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's 74th percentile places it clearly above in the database's overall performance distribution. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 40,585 is approximately double the AMD chip's 20,425, and no workload category shows the AMD part closing the gap below 7.8%.

Buyers prioritizing raw compute performance should select the Intel Core 5 223PE based on these measurements. The Intel part delivers superior results in multi-threaded rendering, mathematical operations, compression, encryption, and physics simulations. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G remains a viable option only for scenarios where its specific platform attributes outweigh the substantial performance deficit, such as systems built around AMD Socket AM5 or those requiring its integrated Radeon 740M graphics. The data does not support choosing the AMD part on performance grounds alone, as it trails in all 17 head-to-head comparisons.

The Intel Core 5 223PE's nearest rival in the database, the Intel Core 7 253PE, shows a delta of only 0.1%, meaning the 223PE sits at parity with a higher-tier sibling. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, by contrast, sits within 0.3% of processors like the AMD EPYC 7713 and within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600. These proximity rankings suggest the AMD part competes with older or server-oriented silicon while the Intel part competes at the top of its segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G records zero wins.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 76,468 against the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's 39,074, a difference of 48.9%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in PassMark single-thread with 4,219 versus 3,891, a 7.8% advantage. This is the smallest margin in any shared test.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has an average benchmark score of 20,425 and sits at the 74th percentile. The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40,585 and sits at the 87th percentile.

Q: Which processors are the nearest rivals to each of these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9454P (20,422, delta 0%), Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20,454, delta -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (20,468, delta -0.2%). The Intel Core 5 223PE's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557, delta 0.1%), Intel Xeon 6357P (40,630, delta -0.1%), and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, delta 0.2%).

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's 18,368, a 30.6% difference. In single-core, Intel scores 3,734 versus 2,593, also a 30.6% difference.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 3.50 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. Both have a 65 TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support diverges significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part has higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities also differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 5 8500G with a Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segment classification places the AMD part as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. Production status is Active for both. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001491, while the Intel part uses SA4QF. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part's transistor count is listed at 20,900 million with a die size of 137 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus has more cache at every level, which aligns with its higher core count and performance results.

The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) in the database. The Intel part is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) with no series designation. Release dates differ, with the AMD part dated 2024-01-07 and the Intel part dated 2026-03-08. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a launch MSRP of $179, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232.