AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a decisive performance gap between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 221TE, with no wins recorded for the Intel part. The AMD processor posts an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860 and sits in the 71st percentile. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the AMD part scores 22366 versus 11305 for the Intel, a 97.8% advantage. The data indicates that any workload relying on raw compute throughput will favor the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. The Intel Core 5 221TE does have attributes such as a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, integrated UHD Graphics 730, and DDR5 memory support, but benchmark results do not translate those into a performance win. Users prioritizing measured performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads should select the AMD part based on the recorded data alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, compared to 17860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The AMD part also ranks higher in percentile, at 77 versus 71.

Q: How large is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 11305, giving the AMD processor a 97.8% higher score.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data lists 17 benchmark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all 17. The Intel Core 5 221TE records zero wins.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 2970 in PassMark single-thread, versus 1734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 71.3% difference in favor of AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer, using a 7 nm process node from TSMC. It contains 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The AMD processor is part of the 5000 series and uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221TE offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The large L3 cache on the AMD part, combined with its Zen 3 design, contributes to its benchmark dominance.

The AMD processor supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part features dual-channel DDR4 memory, whereas the Intel part supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5. Integrated graphics are present only on the Intel Core 5 221TE via UHD Graphics 730; the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has none.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs as well: the AMD processor is rated at 105 W TDP, and the Intel processor at 45 W TDP.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel part at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a launch MSRP of $249. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part is released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part is released on 2025-01-12. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001503100-100001503WOF; the Intel part number is SRVQS.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 2254 against 1139 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 97.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the AMD part 318 versus 160 for Intel, a 98.8% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9393 for AMD versus 4748 for Intel, a 97.8% margin, and Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1325 versus 670, also 97.8%. Cinebench R23 multi-core repeats the pattern: 22366 for AMD, 11305 for Intel, 97.8% ahead. Cinebench R23 single-core yields 3157 versus 1596, again 97.8%.

PassMark tests reveal the largest deltas. PassMark find prime numbers shows the AMD processor scoring 224 versus 59 for Intel, a 279.7% lead, the biggest margin in the dataset. PassMark physics gives AMD 2686 versus 977 for Intel, a 174.9% difference. PassMark extended instructions shows 21202 versus 9655, a 119.6% lead. PassMark data encryption gives 18788 versus 8963, a 109.6% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows 26318 versus 13301, a 97.9% lead. PassMark integer math gives 81257 versus 42303, a 92.1% margin. PassMark random string sorting shows 31492 versus 16929, an 86% lead. PassMark single-thread gives 2970 versus 1734, a 71.3% difference. PassMark data compression shows 307237 versus 156682, a 96.1% lead. The smallest margin is PassMark floating point math: 46492 versus 31661, a 46.8% advantage for AMD.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win a single comparison in the recorded head-to-head set. Its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and larger core count of 10 do not overcome the AMD part's performance in any measured test.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins every benchmark category in the database. This includes all Cinebench versions tested (R15, R20, R23) for both single-core and multi-core workloads, and all PassMark tests covering data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The largest leads appear in prime number finding and physics, indicating strong integer and simulation workloads. The smallest lead is in floating point math, though it remains substantial at 46.8%.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its advantages are limited to specification fields: a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a lower TDP of 45 W, support for DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and integrated UHD Graphics 730. These attributes do not produce a win in any recorded performance test. For workloads requiring a GPU-less setup, the Intel part includes integrated graphics, while the AMD part does not. For users constrained by power draw, the Intel part has a lower TDP, but performance data does not favor it. Based strictly on the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the processor to select for measured performance, with the Intel Core 5 221TE offering only unmeasured specification advantages.