AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetrical: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a full set of PassMark benchmark results, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database at this time. This makes a direct numerical head-to-head impossible. The Intel Core 5 223PTE shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs, which reflects the absence of measured results rather than a performance estimate.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 170, the data shows an average benchmark score of 43689 and a percentile rank of 88 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43704 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43717 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43431 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43326 (0.8% delta). The Ryzen 7 170 sits effectively level with these parts, within a band of roughly 1% either way. Its strongest individual workload results include a multithread score of 20760, an integer math score of 79738, a floating point math score of 44979, and a data compression score of 265920. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3128, with a physics score of 890 and a find prime numbers score of 49.

Because the Intel part has no measured scores, the database cannot compute wins for either side. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0. The comparison therefore rests on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas. Any statement about the Intel Core 5 223PTE's speed relative to the Ryzen 7 170 would be speculative, so the analysis below focuses on what the recorded data actually supports.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count does not separate them. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part's 6 nm TSMC process is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, which typically allows lower power draw for a given workload. The Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, a 10 watt gap in the same direction.

Cache layouts differ clearly. The Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core and 8 MB more shared L3. The AMD part has a smaller die size listed at 210 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only, on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 170 includes a Radeon 680M, which is a high-end integrated GPU in AMD's mobile lineup. The Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770, Intel's mainstream desktop integrated solution. The Ryzen 7 170 is a mobile-market segment part on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE is a desktop-market segment part on Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 7 170's part number is 100-000000989, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE's part number is SA4QL.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock by 0.90 GHz but a higher boost clock by 0.65 GHz. The Intel part can reach a higher maximum frequency when demand requires it, while the AMD part maintains a higher idle or light-load clock.

Release dates differ by about six months. The Ryzen 7 170 launched on 2025-09-30, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE launched on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as active production parts. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 170.

The Verdict

The data supports only a limited verdict because the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no measured benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a proven performer in the database, sitting at the 88th percentile with an average score of 43689, effectively tied with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which is not a performance figure but a placeholder for missing data.

For a builder choosing between these two, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has the advantage of verified performance across multiple workloads, a lower TDP of 35 watts, and a smaller 6 nm process. The Intel Core 5 223PTE offers a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, more L3 cache at 24 MB, higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5, plus Gen 5 PCIe. These are meaningful architectural advantages on paper, but without benchmark scores the database cannot confirm how they translate into real-world results.

The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $232. Since no MSRP is recorded for the AMD part, no price comparison is possible. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, so platform choice may matter more than raw specifications. The Ryzen 7 170's 88th percentile ranking is strong evidence of capable performance. The Intel Core 5 223PTE's 50th percentile ranking is not evidence of weakness; it is simply an empty field awaiting data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score in the database?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a recorded single-thread score, at 3128. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores recorded, so no comparison is possible.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 170's boost clock of 4.75 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PTE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Only the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has measured results.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins in the database because it has measured performance data and a high percentile ranking. Its 88th percentile placement and average score of 43689 put it in the upper tier of all CPUs. Its low TDP of 35 watts makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile systems on AMD Socket FP7. The Radeon 680M integrated graphics give it a strong GPU option for a mobile part. Its 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more CPU lanes than the Intel part, though at an older PCIe generation.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins on paper in several specification categories. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz is higher, which may benefit lightly threaded workloads if the silicon delivers on that frequency. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache is 8 MB larger than the AMD part's 16 MB. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is higher than the AMD part's 76.8 GB/s, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving platform flexibility. Its 2 MB L2 per core is four times the AMD part's 512 KB per core, and its 80 KB L1 per core is larger as well. The Intel part also has Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, a newer standard than the AMD part's Gen 4. As a desktop part on Socket 1700, it targets a different use case than the AMD mobile chip.

The data does not show which part wins in actual applications because the Intel Core 5 223PTE lacks benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has verified wins in every recorded workload, but those wins are unopposed. Until the Intel part is measured, the database can only present its architectural advantages alongside the AMD part's proven scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 3.20 GHz, Intel Core 5 223PTE at 2.30 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 4.75 GHz, Intel Core 5 223PTE at 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 35 watts, Intel Core 5 223PTE at 45 watts
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 3+ for AMD, no architecture listed for Intel
• Codename: Rembrandt-R for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel
• Process node: 6 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel
• Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel
• Die size: 210 mm² for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD, 80 KB per core for Intel
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD, 24 MB shared for Intel
• Memory support: DDR5 for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s for AMD, 89.6 GB/s for Intel
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel
• Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel
• Release date: 2025-09-30 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded for AMD, $232 for Intel
• Part number: 100-000000989 for AMD, SA4QL for Intel

Both parts have 8 cores, 16 threads, dual-channel memory buses, ECC memory support, locked multipliers, and active production status. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a recorded average benchmark score and percentile, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has neither.