AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PE shows a clear overall winner, but the AMD part secures a few notable victories in specific workloads. The Intel Core 5 223PE takes 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 3.

The Intel processor's most decisive win comes in PassMark floating point math, where it scores 76,468 against the AMD part's 46,492, a 39.2% advantage. This is the largest delta in any single test. In PassMark single-thread performance, the Intel chip posts 4,219 versus 2,970 for the AMD, a 29.6% lead. That gap repeats in the second single-thread record, also 29.6%.

Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel part consistently outperforms by a narrow but uniform margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 2,666 versus 2,254, a 15.5% difference. The single-core R15 result shows 376 versus 318, a 15.4% edge. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 11,111 against 9,393, again 15.5%. The R20 single-core test shows 1,568 versus 1,325, a 15.5% gap. Cinebench R23 multicore records 26,455 versus 22,366, and the single-core run posts 3,734 versus 3,157, both at 15.5%.

PassMark integer math favors Intel by 18.6%, with scores of 99,819 versus 81,257. Extended instructions show a 14.1% lead for Intel, 24,672 versus 21,202. Data compression goes to Intel at 346,623 versus 307,237, an 11.4% gap. Random string sorting favors Intel by 12%, with 35,798 versus 31,492. The PassMark multithread score gives Intel 31,124 versus 26,318, a 15.4% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins three tests. The largest AMD victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 224 against 159, a 40.9% lead. PassMark physics shows AMD ahead at 2,686 versus 2,493, a 7.7% margin. Data encryption is close, with AMD scoring 18,788 versus 18,448, a 1.8% edge.

The aggregate benchmark scores confirm the overall picture. The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40,585, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D averages 24,709. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part lands at the 77th percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger processor for the majority of measured workloads. Its wins span rendering, integer math, floating point, compression, sorting, and single-thread tasks. The 15.5% Cinebench lead across all three versions shows a consistent advantage in multi-threaded rendering, while the 29.6% single-thread PassMark gap points to a substantial edge in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds specific advantages in three areas: prime number finding (40.9% ahead), physics simulation (7.7% ahead), and data encryption (1.8% ahead). These wins suggest the AMD part handles certain algorithmic workloads more efficiently, particularly those that benefit from its large cache hierarchy.

For users prioritizing the Cinebench family of tests, rendering tasks, or general productivity that scales with integer and floating point throughput, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice based on recorded scores. For workloads resembling prime number searches or physics calculations, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D delivers superior results.

Neither processor is universally faster. The Intel part's overall average score is roughly 64% higher than the AMD part, but the AMD part's wins in three specific tests show that workload characteristics matter. The Intel Core 5 223PE also reaches the 87th percentile versus 77th for the AMD part, placing it higher in the global CPU ranking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins 14 of the 17 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 3.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core 5 223PE leads by 39.2% with a score of 76,468 versus 46,492.

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D have its biggest advantage?

A: The AMD part's biggest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 224 versus 159, a 40.9% lead.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455, which is 15.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 22,366.

Q: What are the overall percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits at the 77th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4,219, which is 29.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 2,970.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part's boost clock is substantially higher.

Thermal design power differs significantly: the AMD part is rated at 105 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports DDR4, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel side at 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD processor has no integrated graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $249, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001503100-100001503WOF, while the Intel part's part number is SA4QF.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 8,850 million transistors and a die size of 74 mm². Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache is much smaller than the AMD part's 96 MB.

The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series and is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 3, Vermeer). The Intel part is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Both are desktop processors with active production status.

The AMD release date is listed as January 7, 2024, while the Intel release date is listed as March 8, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE dominates in rendering workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests where it leads by 15.5% across every variant. It also wins in floating point math by 39.2%, integer math by 18.6%, and extended instructions by 14.1%. Data compression and random string sorting favor Intel by 11.4% and 12%, respectively. Single-thread performance is a strong point for Intel, with a 29.6% lead in PassMark single-thread tests.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in prime number finding by a wide 40.9% margin, indicating an advantage in workloads that stress prime-number computation. It also wins in physics simulation by 7.7%, which suggests better performance in certain physics-based calculations. Data encryption shows a narrow AMD edge at 1.8%.

The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.10 GHz likely contributes to its single-thread and floating point advantages. The AMD part's 96 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Intel part may explain its edge in prime number finding and physics workloads, which can benefit from larger caches.

The Intel processor also supports DDR5 memory and reaches 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part with DDR4. This bandwidth advantage may factor into the Intel part's wins in compression and sorting workloads.

For users running Cinebench-style rendering, general productivity, or heavy math workloads, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For specialized tasks involving prime numbers, physics simulation, or encryption, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds the advantage.