AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. No benchmark in the database favors the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. The margins vary widely across workloads, from a modest 10.3% lead in random string sorting to a dominant 53.7% advantage in physics simulation.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. The Intel part leads by 24.5% in every Cinebench test, whether single-core or multi-core. In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 multi-core against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 19982, and 3734 single-core against 2821. The identical 24.5% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform performance gap rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark results reveal where the Intel chip stretches its lead furthest. The physics test shows the largest divergence: Intel scores 2493, AMD scores 1154, a 53.7% advantage. Prime number finding also heavily favors Intel, with a score of 159 versus 78, a 50.9% gap. Floating point math sees Intel ahead by 40.8% (76468 versus 45265). These results point to strong computational throughput in the Intel part.

Smaller leads appear in memory-adjacent and single-thread tasks. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by just 10.3% (35798 versus 32114). Single-thread PassMark scores place Intel at 4219 versus 3732, an 11.5% edge. Data encryption shows a 14.1% gap (18448 versus 15843). The narrowest margins in the entire comparison are still double-digit percentage wins for Intel.

Mid-range gaps round out the picture. Data compression favors Intel by 24.7% (346623 versus 260925). Extended instructions show a 22.5% gap (24672 versus 19130). Integer math sits at exactly 25% (99819 versus 74875). Multi-thread PassMark has Intel ahead by 26.8% (31124 versus 22795). The database records zero wins for the AMD processor in any of the 17 measured tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The transistor counts differ dramatically: AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel's database entry records no transistor count or die size.

Core configurations favor Intel in total thread count. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock behavior is split: AMD has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, but Intel has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip carries a 65 W TDP against AMD's 28 W TDP, a substantial power envelope difference.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity and organization. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 24 MB shared L3. Both the larger per-core caches and the larger shared L3 in the Intel design contribute to its throughput advantages in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory and platform support show both similarities and differences. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. AMD's integrated graphics is the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning and sockets diverge. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7 and targets the mobile segment. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The AMD part launched on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part carries a 2026-03-08 release date. Both are listed as active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 3734 against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 2821, a 24.5% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows a smaller 11.5% gap, with Intel at 4219 and AMD at 3732.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and the Intel Core 5 223PE have ECC memory support enabled in the database. Both also support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB shared L3 on the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. Intel also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Q: What are the market segments for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is classified as a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core 5 223PE is classified as a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How does the Intel part rank against other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40585. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U sits at the 81st percentile with an average score of 30254.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for raw performance. The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in all 17 benchmark comparisons, with average benchmark score 40585 against AMD's 30254. The Intel part ranks at the 87th percentile versus the 81st percentile for AMD. Even the closest measured test, random string sorting, favors Intel by 10.3%. The largest measured test, PassMark physics, favors Intel by 53.7%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U retains advantages in specific platform characteristics. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, has a 28 W TDP, and targets the mobile socket FP7. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm Intel process, carries a 65 W TDP, and targets desktop Socket 1700. For users constrained by mobile platform requirements or power envelope, the AMD part remains viable. For users selecting purely on benchmark performance, the Intel part wins every recorded comparison.

The Intel chip also holds percentile superiority: 87th percentile versus 81st percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 7 253PE with a 0.1% higher average score, the Intel Xeon 6357P with a 0.1% lower score, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G with a 0.3% lower score. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 0.1% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 0.4% lower. The Intel part competes in a higher performance bracket entirely.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $232 |

| Part number | 100-000001318 (FP7r2), 100-000001378 (FP7) | SA4QF |