AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the base and boost clocks compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for these CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a TDP of 35 watts, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both include integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE features a Radeon 740M, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD part is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2, part of the 8000 series generation. It uses a 4 nm process node manufactured by TSMC, containing 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. Notably, the Intel architecture field is not specified in the database, so direct microarchitectural comparison is limited to the available data.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 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 223PTE has larger per-core allocations: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel processor a total of 16 MB more L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit within the shared cache pool.

The memory controllers also differ. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for reliability-sensitive deployments.

PCI Express support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 223PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This means the Intel chip offers both a newer PCIe generation and two additional CPU-attached lanes, which can matter for high-throughput storage or add-in cards.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, indicating overclocking capability. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a locked multiplier, so the boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the maximum achievable without external clock adjustments. The socket types differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ, with the AMD processor classified as Mobile and the Intel processor classified as Desktop, despite both being active production parts.

The AMD chip has a release date of April 15, 2024, while the Intel chip has a release date of March 8, 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE has an empty benchmark array. Consequently, direct numerical comparison of compute performance is not possible from the recorded data. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, however, has a substantial set of benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 27,712.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's benchmark results are extensive. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,808 in multi-core and 255 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7,534 multi-core and 1,063 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,940 multi-core and 2,532 single-core. PassMark results include 246,397 for data compression, 14,197 for data encryption, 17,962 for extended instructions, 79 for finding prime numbers, 39,065 for floating point math, 62,666 for integer math, 21,135 for multithread, 1,150 for physics, 29,501 for random string sorting, and 3,914 for single-thread performance.

The AMD processor holds a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide context: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average score of 27,636 with a delta of +0.3%, meaning the 8500GE is 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average score of 27,799 with a delta of -0.3%, meaning the 8500GE trails it by 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have average scores of 27,578 with deltas of +0.5%, meaning the 8500GE is 0.5% ahead of each.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50. With no recorded benchmarks and no nearest rivals, there is no measured performance data to compare against the AMD part's scores. The percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits at the median position in the database, but this is not corroborated by any actual benchmark entries.

Specification Differences

The table below summarizes the fields where the two processors differ, based solely on the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core 5 223PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | April 15, 2024 | March 8, 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $232 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | SA4QL |

The two CPUs also differ in their benchmark availability. The AMD part has 17 recorded benchmark entries, while the Intel part has none. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 27,712 and a percentile rank of 79, while the Intel part has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in the domain of measured compute performance, as it is the only processor with actual benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,940 and single-core score of 2,532 indicate strong all-around throughput. Its PassMark multithread score of 21,135 and single-thread score of 3,914 reinforce this picture. For any workload that can be quantified, the AMD part has demonstrable results, while the Intel part has no recorded measurements to contest them.

The AMD processor also wins on power efficiency, with a TDP of 35 watts compared to the Intel part's 45 watts. This 10-watt difference favors the AMD chip in thermally constrained environments. The AMD part also has the smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which contributes to its lower power draw.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins on raw specification counts. It has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, giving it a 33% advantage in core count and thread count. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz exceeds the AMD part's 5.00 GHz, though its base clock of 2.30 GHz is lower than the AMD part's 3.40 GHz. The Intel part also has more L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB, and more L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB.

The Intel processor wins on memory bandwidth with 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s, a difference of 6.4 GB/s. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing platform flexibility that the AMD part lacks with its DDR5-only support. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a newer generation and two more lanes than the AMD part's Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

The Intel part is classified as a Desktop processor, while the AMD part is classified as Mobile. This suggests different intended deployment scenarios, with the Intel chip aimed at desktop builds and the AMD chip at mobile or compact systems.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, which permits overclocking. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, limiting frequency adjustments. This gives the AMD chip an advantage for users who seek manual tuning.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a release date of March 8, 2026, which is later than the AMD part's April 15, 2024 release. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, while no MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE leads in measured performance, power efficiency, and overclocking flexibility. The Intel Core 5 223PTE leads in core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, PCIe generation, and memory type flexibility, though its actual performance remains unmeasured in the database.