AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. No single test favors the AMD part. The smallest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Intel chip leads by 7.3% (3909 vs. 4219). The largest gaps occur in PassMark physics and floating-point math, with the Intel part ahead by 50.4% (2493 vs. 1237) and 48.7% (76468 vs. 39233), respectively.

Cinebench results follow a consistent pattern. Across R15, R20, and R23, the Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE by roughly 30% in both multi-core and single-core runs. For instance, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 26455 for Intel versus 18395 for AMD, a delta of -30.5%. Single-core R23 similarly shows 3734 against 2597, a -30.4% gap. The uniformity of these deltas across all three Cinebench versions suggests a fixed architectural advantage rather than workload-specific spikes.

PassMark integer math shows a 36.8% lead for Intel (99819 vs. 63045). Data compression and encryption also favor the Intel part, with deltas of -28.3% (346623 vs. 248675) and -23.2% (18448 vs. 14163). Extended instructions, which often reflect SIMD throughput, show a 27% advantage for Intel (24672 vs. 17999). Prime number finding, a test sensitive to branch prediction and latency, reveals the largest relative deficit for AMD: 159 for Intel versus 83 for AMD, a -47.8% delta.

The multithreaded PassMark score, which aggregates parallel workloads, gives Intel 31124 versus AMD 21502, a 30.9% lead. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-heavy operation, shows the closest multi-core result: 35798 for Intel versus 31240 for AMD, a 12.7% delta. The data confirms that the Intel part wins every category, but the size of the advantage varies from single-digit percentages in lightly threaded tests to near double in physics and floating-point math.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every recorded benchmark, so the differentiation lies in the magnitude and nature of its advantages. The largest leads appear in floating-point math (48.7%), physics (50.4%), and prime number finding (47.8%). These tests stress raw compute throughput, branch handling, and numerical precision. The Intel part also leads strongly in integer math (36.8%) and multithreaded workloads (30.9%). For users running heavy numerical simulations, physics engines, or integer-heavy data processing, the Intel chip provides roughly a third to half again as much performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE shows its smallest deficits in single-threaded PassMark (7.3%), random string sorting (12.7%), and data encryption (23.2%). These workloads are less dependent on raw core count and more sensitive to memory subsystem behavior and per-thread efficiency. The AMD part still loses, but the margin is narrower. In single-core Cinebench tests, the gap is consistently around 30%, meaning the AMD chip trails significantly even in lightly threaded scenarios.

Given that the Intel part wins all 17 tests, there is no benchmark category where the AMD processor can claim a victory. The closest relative performance for AMD appears in memory-latency-sensitive sorting and in single-thread PassMark, but even there the Intel chip holds a clear edge. The data does not support any use case where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE outperforms the Intel Core 5 223PE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054. The Intel part also ranks in the 87th percentile versus all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip's 80th percentile.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 2493 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's 1237, a delta of -50.4%. PassMark floating-point math shows a nearly identical margin at -48.7%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 18395. The Intel part leads by 30.5%.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins?

A: No. The recorded data shows the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD part has zero wins in the comparison.

Q: What is the smallest performance difference between the two?

A: The smallest difference is in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's 3909, a delta of -7.3%.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to its own nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of its nearest rivals. It scores 40585 on average, versus 40557 for the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% delta), 40630 for the Intel Xeon 6357P (-0.1%), 40518 for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (0.2%), and 40718 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (-0.3%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: AMD boosts to 5.00 GHz, Intel to 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 35 W, the Intel part at 65 W.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support also diverges: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth figures differ: AMD lists 83.2 GB/s, Intel lists 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segments also differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop.

Release dates are far apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE launched on 2024-04-15, while the Intel Core 5 223PE launched on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001185, the Intel part number is SA4QF.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die; Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ per core and in shared pools. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel part, combined with a larger shared L3, likely contributes to its lead in latency-sensitive tests like prime number finding and random string sorting.

The manufacturing process difference is significant: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. Despite the smaller process node, the AMD part draws less power (35 W vs. 65 W) but also delivers lower benchmark scores across the board. The Intel part's higher TDP and larger process node correlate with its performance advantage, particularly in multi-core and floating-point workloads.

The AMD chip uses Zen 4 architecture specifically from the Phoenix2 die, which typically combines Zen 4 cores with a smaller integrated GPU. The Intel chip uses Bartlett Lake, a newer codename in the database. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and Ryzen 5 generation; the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation with no series designation. The AMD chip's generation field also references Zen 4 (Phoenix), while Intel's generation field references Bartlett Lake directly.

Neither processor features 3D V-Cache, and both list no total L3 beyond the shared pool. Both support ECC memory, but only Intel supports DDR4 alongside DDR5. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides twice the generation bandwidth and two additional lanes over the AMD part's Gen 4 with 14 lanes. These architectural differences align with the benchmark results: the Intel part wins all 17 tests, with its largest margins in compute-heavy and memory-sensitive workloads.