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

FAQ

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

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PQE use 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What are the release dates for these CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D was released on 2024-01-07, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D belongs to the 5000 series, built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer. It uses a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with 8,850 million transistors on a die size of 74 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache organization differs sharply. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a large 96 MB shared L3 pool. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a smaller 24 MB shared L3 pool. The AMD L3 advantage is 4 times larger in capacity, which directly impacts workloads that reuse data across cores.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 223PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part has more lanes.

Both CPUs are locked (multiplier not unlocked), targeting desktop platforms. The AMD part fits AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part fits Intel Socket 1700. The Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770, whereas the AMD processor has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part runs at higher frequencies across the board, which typically favors single-thread responsiveness.

Thermal design power also differs: the AMD part is rated at 105 W TDP, the Intel part at 125 W TDP. The Intel processor draws more power under load but offers higher clock ceilings.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in scenarios that benefit from large shared cache. The 96 MB L3 pool gives it a structural advantage for data-intensive tasks such as gaming, database queries, and certain scientific workloads where repeated access to a working set fits within cache. Benchmark results in the database show strong multi-thread scores for the AMD part, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11086.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins in scenarios that prioritize raw clock speed and memory bandwidth. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth make it well-suited for latency-sensitive single-thread workloads and applications that stream large data sets. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 also gives it an advantage for systems that need display output without a discrete GPU, such as basic office tasks or media playback.

The AMD part shows its strength in sustained multi-threaded workloads. PassMark multithread score reaches 26318, and 3DMark 16-thread score is 6764. These metrics indicate strong scaling across 16 threads. The Intel part, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance remains undetermined. The comparison therefore relies on architectural specifications rather than direct benchmark data for the Intel side.

For users who prioritize cache-sensitive performance and have existing AM4 platforms, the AMD part delivers proven results. For users who need higher memory bandwidth, newer PCIe Gen 5 support, or integrated graphics, the Intel part offers those features on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. Boost clocks are 4.10 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP is 105 W for AMD and 125 W for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The AMD part has a codename of Vermeer, the Intel part has a codename of Bartlett Lake. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)), the Intel generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 96 MB shared for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD has none, Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

Transistor count and die size are recorded only for AMD: 8,850 million transistors and 74 mm². The Intel part has no recorded values for these fields. Launch MSRP differs: AMD at $249, Intel at $319. Release dates differ: AMD on 2024-01-07, Intel on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The winsA and winsB fields both show zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty.

However, the AMD part has extensive standalone benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22366, single-core score is 3157. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9393 multicore and 1325 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2254 multicore and 318 single-core.

Geekbench results show 11086 multicore and 1849 single-core. 3DMark scores include 6764 for 16 threads, 5357 for 8 threads, 3097 for 4 threads, 1575 for 2 threads, and 804 for single thread. The max-thread score is 6755.

PassMark results show 26318 for multithread, 2970 for single thread, 81257 for integer math, 46492 for floating point math, 21202 for extended instructions, 18788 for data encryption, 307237 for data compression, 31492 for random string sorting, 224 for find prime numbers, and 2686 for physics.

The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 24709 and sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (average score 24728, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (average score 24822, delta -0.5%), the Intel Core i5-12450HX (average score 24576, delta 0.5%), and the Intel Core i5-11600 (average score 24563, delta 0.6%). These deltas indicate the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits within 0.6% of its closest competitors in average score.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is based on the full CPU population but not on any measured performance data for this specific part.

Given the lack of direct comparison data, the largest wins for the AMD part are its multi-threaded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark. The largest wins for the Intel part are its specification-level advantages in boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.10 GHz), memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s), and PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4).

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the choice when measured performance matters. The database records 25 separate benchmark scores for this processor, all indicating strong multi-thread capability. Its 96 MB L3 cache is a structural advantage for cache-sensitive workloads. The 77th percentile ranking and average score of 24709 place it in solid company, with deltas under 0.6% against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE is the choice when specification-level advantages matter more than recorded performance. It offers a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.10 GHz), higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 3.00 GHz), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s), PCIe Gen 5 support, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4.

For users with an existing AM4 platform who want a proven, cache-rich 8-core processor, the data supports the AMD option. For users building on Socket 1700 who need integrated graphics, newer PCIe, and faster memory bandwidth, the Intel option provides those features. The Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores, so its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. The AMD part, by contrast, has a full benchmark profile.

The decision reduces to a trade-off: measured multi-thread performance and cache capacity favor AMD, while clock speed, memory bandwidth, and platform features favor Intel. The absence of Intel benchmark data means any performance claim for the Core 5 223PQE would be speculative. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the only processor in this comparison with recorded evidence of its capabilities.