AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 5 223PE is decisively one-sided. The Intel part wins 14 of the 15 recorded benchmarks, with the AMD processor taking a single narrow victory. The magnitude of the Intel advantage varies widely depending on the workload, ranging from a marginal 0.2% edge for AMD to a dominant 54.1% lead for Intel.

The largest deltas appear in Cinebench testing. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 against the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 14,676, a 44.5% advantage. The single-core gap is even wider in percentage terms: Intel leads 3,734 to 1,715, a 54.1% difference. Cinebench R15 tells a similar story, with Intel ahead by 13.7% in multi-core (2,666 versus 2,302) and 28.5% in single-core (376 versus 269).

PassMark results show consistent Intel superiority across most workloads. Floating point math favors Intel by 30.3%, with scores of 76,468 versus 53,285. Prime number finding shows a 54.1% gap (159 versus 73), and the physics test delivers a 54% delta (2,493 versus 1,147). Multi-thread performance lands at 31,124 for Intel against 25,089 for AMD, a 19.4% lead. Data compression shows a 13.2% gap (346,623 versus 300,708), while extended instructions run 12.4% faster on Intel (24,672 versus 21,613). Integer math is closer at 8.3% (99,819 versus 91,565), and data encryption shows only a 4.3% difference (18,448 versus 17,661).

The single-thread PassMark score puts Intel ahead by 12.8% (4,219 versus 3,678). The only benchmark the AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins is random string sorting, where it scores 35,861 against Intel's 35,798, a 0.2% margin that is effectively a statistical tie.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture. The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average score of 40,585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38,221, sitting at the 86th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% higher), the Intel Xeon 6357P (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (0.3% lower). The AMD Ryzen 7 250's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600HX (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-14490F (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (0.2% lower). Both processors sit in a tightly clustered performance tier, but the Intel part holds a clear edge within that tier.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in nearly every measurable workload. Its 44.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 54.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core represent substantial performance deltas, not marginal differences. The PassMark multi-thread gap of 19.4% and the single-thread gap of 12.8% confirm that the Intel part's advantage is not confined to a single benchmark family.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does hold one win in random string sorting, but the 0.2% margin is negligible. Its 86th percentile ranking versus Intel's 87th percentile shows that both processors belong to the same broad performance class, but the Intel part consistently sits at the upper edge of that class.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also carries an 87th percentile ranking and an average score of 40,585, which is 2,364 points higher than the AMD part's 38,221. For workloads that rely on CPU compute, the data favors Intel. The AMD processor's single benchmark win does not offset the breadth of Intel's victories across rendering, math operations, compression, encryption, and physics simulation. The Intel part is the stronger choice for users who prioritize raw performance across a diverse workload mix.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the 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 and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Both CPUs feature 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core count is identical. Clock speeds differ slightly: the AMD part has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part starts at 2.90 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part aligns with its single-core benchmark lead.

The cache hierarchies differ meaningfully. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PE offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which contributes to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with an identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen 7 250 with the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is designed for the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP8 and a 28 W TDP. The Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700 and a 65 W TDP. The power envelope difference is substantial, with the Intel part rated for more than double the TDP of the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 223PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part supports the newer PCIe standard but with fewer CPU lanes. The AMD part lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Release dates show the AMD part arriving earlier, with a recorded release date of January 2025, while the Intel part is dated March 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 14,676, a 44.5% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 250 win any benchmark?

A: The AMD part wins passmark_random_string_sorting with 35,861 versus 35,798, a 0.2% margin. It loses the other 14 head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE dominates the compute-heavy workload categories. Rendering and content creation workloads benefit from its 44.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 13.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Scientific and mathematical workloads show similarly strong Intel advantages: floating point math runs 30.3% faster, and prime number finding is 54.1% faster. The physics simulation workload favors Intel by 54%. PassMark multi-thread performance sits 19.4% higher on the Intel part.

Data processing tasks also favor Intel. Data compression runs 13.2% faster, integer math is 8.3% faster, and data encryption is 4.3% faster. Extended instruction workloads show a 12.4% Intel lead. Single-threaded performance favors Intel by 12.8% in PassMark and by 54.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel part's higher 5.20 GHz boost clock and larger cache hierarchy likely contribute to these results.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins exactly one benchmark: random string sorting. Its 0.2% margin over the Intel part in that test is the only recorded instance where AMD comes out ahead. The AMD part also carries a significantly lower TDP at 28 W versus 65 W, which positions it for power-constrained mobile environments, and it uses the Radeon 780M integrated graphics with PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. The Intel part offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and a desktop socket.

For users running rendering, physics, encryption, compression, or single-threaded applications, the data points exclusively to the Intel Core 5 223PE. For workloads that happen to align with random string sorting, or for scenarios where the lower 28 W TDP and mobile form factor are priorities, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 holds a niche. The Intel part wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and records a higher average score and percentile ranking.