AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. The database contains 15 measured scores for the AMD part, covering both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries at all. This means every performance comparison in this analysis is derived exclusively from the AMD Ryzen 7 250's measured data, with the Intel part's position inferred from its absence of recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 shows particular strength in multi-threaded content creation workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,676 points and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,302 points place it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25,089 reinforces this pattern, as does the integer math result of 91,565. These figures indicate the processor handles heavily threaded tasks such as rendering and compilation with considerable headroom.

Single-threaded performance is also strong. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,715 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,678 show the Zen 4 architecture delivers competitive per-core throughput. The floating-point math score of 53,285 and the extended instructions score of 21,613 further demonstrate computational breadth across different instruction types.

The data compression score of 300,708 stands out as the highest individual result in the AMD part's benchmark suite, suggesting particular efficiency in data-handling workloads. Random string sorting scores 35,861, while data encryption scores 17,661, both indicating solid memory and cache subsystem performance. The find prime numbers score of 73 is notably low relative to the other PassMark subtests, which is consistent with a processor optimized for broader workload types rather than specialized prime-number calculations.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. The database shows zero head-to-head benchmark entries and zero wins for either part. The Intel processor's 50th percentile position and average benchmark score of 0 confirm that no performance data exists for this SKU at present. Its specifications, however, can be compared structurally: it uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration like the AMD part, with a 2.30 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock, and carries a 45 W TDP.

The Verdict

The data supports only one meaningful choice: the AMD Ryzen 7 250, because it is the only processor with measurable performance. Its 86th percentile ranking across all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 38,221 place it among higher-performing processors in the database. The Intel Core 5 223PTE, with no benchmark results and a 50th percentile default position, cannot be evaluated on measured performance.

The AMD part is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8 platform, built on Zen 4 architecture with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It uses 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, built on the Bartlett Lake platform with a 10 nm Intel process. These are different market segments, so the choice between them depends on platform requirements rather than direct performance equivalence.

For users constrained to an AMD Socket FP8 mobile system, the Ryzen 7 250 delivers measured performance across all recorded benchmarks. For users constrained to an Intel Socket 1700 desktop system, the Core 5 223PTE offers specifications but no verified performance data. The Intel part does support ECC memory and DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which the AMD part does not, but those are feature differences, not performance metrics.

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 250's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38,194 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600HX with 38,261 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14490F with 38,149 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 38,312 and a delta of -0.2%. The AMD part sits within 0.2% of all four rivals, indicating its average benchmark score of 38,221 is essentially tied with a cluster of comparable processors. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no nearest rivals listed, reinforcing its status as an unmeasured part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. There are no direct comparison scores between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This absence of direct measurements means the only quantitative performance analysis possible is based on the AMD part's absolute scores and its percentile position.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,676 and single-core score of 1,715 show a multi-to-single ratio of roughly 8.6 to 1, which is typical for an 8-core, 16-thread processor. The Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern: 2,302 multi-core versus 269 single-core, a ratio of roughly 8.6 to 1. These consistent ratios indicate the processor scales well across its cores without significant thermal or power throttling in the tested configuration.

PassMark results show the processor's strongest showing in data compression at 300,708, followed by integer math at 91,565 and floating-point math at 53,285. The extended instructions score of 21,613 and data encryption score of 17,661 are lower but still substantial. The random string sorting score of 35,861 and the physics score of 1,147 complete the PassMark suite. The single-thread score of 3,678 appears twice in the database, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread", with identical values.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is higher than the AMD part's 5.10 GHz, and its base clock of 2.30 GHz is lower than the AMD part's 3.30 GHz. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared for AMD, and larger per-core L2 cache at 2 MB versus 1 MB. Its L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core for AMD. These structural advantages cannot be quantified in performance terms without benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 223PTE ranks at the 50th percentile, which is the default position for a processor with no recorded benchmark results.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 250 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average score of 38,221 is within 0.2% of four rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38,194, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38,261, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14490F (38,149, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38,312, delta -0.2%).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Both processors use 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB 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 has larger cache allocations at every level.

Memory support diverges significantly. The AMD part supports only DDR5 with dual-channel operation and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel operation and the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 includes the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE includes the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8 platform, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 W.

The AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, and carries the part number 100-000001722. The Intel part was released on March 8, 2026, with a launch MSRP of $232 and part number SA4QL. The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as active in production. The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 4, Hawk Point), while the Intel part's generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The Intel part's architecture field is null in the database, though its codename and generation are specified.