AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous: in every recorded head-to-head test, the Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 170. Across eleven comparisons, the Intel part records eleven wins, leaving the AMD processor without a single victory. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 223PE is 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 posts a higher average of 43689, a discrepancy driven by the AMD part’s standing in its own nearest-rival group rather than by direct comparison data. The Intel processor’s percentile rank among all CPUs is 87, versus 88 for the AMD part, indicating that despite the Intel part’s dominance in this pairing, the AMD chip belongs to a slightly higher overall performance tier when measured against the entire database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has no benchmark wins in this comparison. Every recorded test, from data compression to single-threaded execution, goes to the Intel Core 5 223PE. The Intel part’s largest advantages appear in prime number finding, physics simulation, and floating-point math, where its scores are more than double those of the AMD chip in some cases. The AMD Ryzen 7 170’s only distinguishing feature in the data is its higher average benchmark score relative to its own nearest rivals, which places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the Intel part’s 87th percentile. That percentile gap, however, does not translate into any direct win here.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins across every workload category represented in the benchmark set. Its multithreaded score of 31124 exceeds the AMD part’s 20760 by a substantial margin, and its single-thread score of 4219 tops the AMD chip’s 3128. The Intel part also leads in data compression (346623 versus 265920), encryption (18448 versus 16078), and extended instructions (24672 versus 18107). For workloads that stress integer math, floating-point math, physics, and random string sorting, the Intel processor consistently posts higher figures. The AMD Ryzen 7 170’s role in this comparison is therefore limited to that of the baseline, the reference point against which the Intel part’s superiority is measured.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4219, which is 25.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s score of 3128.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 31124 in the PassMark multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 20760. The Intel part leads by 33.3%.

Q: What is the difference in data compression performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 346623 in PassMark data compression, versus 265920 for the AMD Ryzen 7 170. That is a 23.3% advantage for the Intel processor.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core 5 223PE list ECC memory support as a feature.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a shared L3 cache of 24 MB, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a shared L3 cache of 16 MB.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 223PE’s largest victory comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 159 against the AMD part’s 49, a delta of 69.2%. That test measures a specific workload, but the gap indicates a fundamental difference in raw integer throughput. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 2493 versus 890, a 64.3% lead. Floating-point math also favors the Intel chip heavily, with a score of 76468 versus 44979, a 41.2% advantage.

The multithread test, which often serves as a proxy for overall CPU throughput, gives the Intel Core 5 223PE a score of 31124, 33.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s 20760. Single-thread performance is closer in percentage terms but still clearly favors Intel, with the Intel part scoring 4219 versus 3128, a 25.9% gap. Data encryption shows a smaller margin, with the Intel part at 18448 and the AMD part at 16078, a 12.8% difference. Extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting all show Intel leads in the 20% to 27% range, with respective scores of 24672 versus 18107, 99819 versus 79738, and 35798 versus 27804. The narrowest margin in the entire set is data encryption at 12.8%, while the widest is find prime numbers at 69.2%. No recorded test shows the AMD Ryzen 7 170 ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. The boost clocks reverse this order, with the Intel part reaching 5.20 GHz and the AMD part topping out at 4.75 GHz. The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 watts, whereas the Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs, with the Intel part rated at 89.6 GB/s against the AMD part’s 76.8 GB/s. PCIe support is different as well, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 680M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part’s die size is listed as 210 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is clean. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part is based on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no specific architecture listed beyond the Core 5 generation. The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part’s larger per-core L2 cache and shared L3 cache likely contribute to its benchmark advantages in memory-sensitive workloads. The AMD part’s integrated graphics are the Radeon 680M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both parts have 8 cores and 16 threads, and both support ECC memory, but their underlying designs target different market segments: the AMD part is marked as Mobile, while the Intel part is marked as Desktop.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no room for ambiguity. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in every benchmark category measured. Its single-thread score of 4219 and multithread score of 31124 are both clearly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s 3128 and 20760, respectively. The Intel part’s advantages extend to data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting. The AMD Ryzen 7 170, despite its higher average benchmark score of 43689 and its 88th percentile ranking, cannot claim a single win in this direct comparison.

The AMD part’s lower TDP of 35 watts versus the Intel part’s 65 watts suggests a power efficiency advantage, but the benchmark data does not include any efficiency metrics, so that remains a specification observation rather than a measured outcome. The AMD part’s mobile market segment and its 6 nm process node also indicate a different design target. The Intel part, with its desktop segment, higher boost clock, larger caches, and faster memory bandwidth, delivers the superior performance in every test. For users selecting between these two based on the benchmark results, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice. The AMD Ryzen 7 170’s only comparative strengths in the data are its higher average score relative to its own nearest rivals and its one-point percentile lead, both of which are context-dependent and do not alter the outcome of this head-to-head. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $232, which is the only pricing information in the database for either product.