AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors stand at zero. Direct score comparisons must therefore be inferred from the available benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 260, which carries a full suite of recorded measurements, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries at all.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 260, the recorded data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,211.5 and a single-core score of 1,770.5. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2,747.5 and the single-core score is 276.5. These figures indicate a processor with substantial multi-threaded throughput for a mobile part. The PassMark multi-thread score is 28,078, while the single-thread score is 3,736. The floating point math score sits at 59,462, integer math at 96,737, and extended instructions at 26,544. Data compression reaches 351,517, data encryption 20,267, random string sorting 42,383, and physics 1,218. The find prime numbers score is 77.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its nearest rivals array is empty. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which places it at the median of the database distribution, but this percentile is not supported by any individual benchmark measurement. The AMD Ryzen 7 260, by contrast, holds an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 43,717.

Because the Intel Core 5 223PQE lacks recorded scores, no exact deltas can be calculated between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 does have nearest rival data, however. Its average score of 43,717 sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 170 (43,689), 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (43,431), and 0.9% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (43,326). The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, with an average score of 43,704, a 0% delta. These figures show the Ryzen 7 260 clustering tightly with a group of high-performing mobile and desktop parts, all within roughly 1% of one another.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Ryzen 7 260 delivers measurable results across every recorded test, while the Intel part contributes only its specification sheet. For any user consulting the database for performance scores, the AMD processor is the only one of the two with empirical backing.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear asymmetry. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a complete benchmark profile, an 88th percentile ranking, and an average score of 43,717. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmark array, a zero average score, and a 50th percentile ranking. Based strictly on the recorded data, the Ryzen 7 260 is the processor with demonstrated performance, while the Intel part offers no measured results to support a comparison.

The Ryzen 7 260 belongs to the mobile segment, uses the AMD Socket FP8, and is built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, built on a 10 nm Intel process. These are different platforms serving different physical use cases. The Ryzen 7 260 targets laptops and other mobile systems with a 45 W TDP. The Core 5 223PQE targets desktop systems with a 125 W TDP.

For anyone choosing between these two based on the database, the Ryzen 7 260 is the only option with performance measurements. The Intel part cannot be evaluated on benchmark merit because none exist. The percentile ranking of 50 for the Intel part, with no supporting scores, does not carry the same evidentiary weight as the Ryzen 7 260's 88th percentile backed by 15 individual test results.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE does have a launch MSRP of $319, which can be stated once as a specification, but no pricing analysis follows from the data. The Ryzen 7 260 has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 wins on every benchmark category for which the database has records, solely because the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded scores. The Ryzen 7 260's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,211.5 and single-core score of 1,770.5 represent its strongest multi-threaded and single-threaded showings in the Cinebench suite. The PassMark integer math score of 96,737 is the highest of its PassMark results, followed by floating point math at 59,462 and extended instructions at 26,544.

Data compression at 351,517 is the single largest score in the entire Ryzen 7 260 benchmark set, indicating strong performance in compression workloads. Random string sorting at 42,383 and data encryption at 20,267 round out the throughput-oriented tests. The physics score of 1,218 and find prime numbers score of 77 are the lowest recorded values, suggesting these specific workloads are not where the processor excels relative to its other results.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE, lacking any benchmark data, cannot be assigned wins in any category. Its specification sheet suggests a desktop-oriented part with a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the Ryzen 7 260's 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, but clock speeds alone do not constitute benchmark wins in the database. The database records no measured output for the Intel part, so every performance category defaults to the AMD processor by default of having data.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of zero. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 15 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 223PQE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

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

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE are identical in this specification.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has an average benchmark score of 43,717. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of zero.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use entirely different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, belonging to the Ryzen 7 generation. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the codename Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The AMD part does not list a separate architecture field beyond Zen 4, while the Intel part lists its architecture field as null, with Bartlett Lake serving as the codename.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE 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 holds an advantage in every cache level, though no benchmark data exists to show what impact this has on performance.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

PCI Express connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE is fabricated by Intel itself. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001724, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QC.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 and Intel Core 5 223PQE differ across several specification fields. The base clocks are 3.80 GHz for the AMD part and 4.00 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for the AMD part and 5.50 GHz for the Intel part. The Intel part runs at a higher clock speed in both metrics.

The TDP figures show a large gap. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a TDP of 45 W, indicating a mobile-class power envelope. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 W, indicating a desktop-class power envelope. This difference aligns with their market segments: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, making them identical in core count. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part. The PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. The AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm², while the Intel part has neither recorded. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of none in the database, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319.

The production status for both processors is Active. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, no nearest rivals, and a 50th percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 15 benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 43,717, four nearest rivals, and an 88th percentile ranking.