AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided, as the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 5 221E has a full set of measurements across multiple test suites. The Intel part's results span Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark workloads covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number computation, floating-point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance.

In the Cinebench family, the Intel Core 5 221E posts a multicore score of 2613 in R15, 10891 in R20, and 25933 in R23. Its single-core results follow a similar progression: 368 in R15, 1537 in R20, and 3661 in R23. These numbers represent the only available direct performance data in this head-to-head, so the Intel processor stands as the sole measured performer.

On the PassMark side, the Intel Core 5 221E shows its strongest relative output in data compression with a score of 324285, while integer math reaches 117813 and floating-point math hits 79028. Multithread score is 30510, and single-thread score is 4147 (recorded twice in the database under two test names but with identical values). Extended instructions produce 18216, random string sorting yields 37686, data encryption scores 19205, physics comes in at 2230, and find prime numbers delivers 173.

Since the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmarks, there are zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head table. The comparison is entirely defined by the Intel part's presence in the database, making any direct delta calculation impossible. The Intel Core 5 221E's average benchmark score is 40144, placing it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than a literal performance score of zero.

The Intel Core 5 221E's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its overall standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, a delta of 0.2 percent against the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, also 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3 percent ahead of the Intel chip. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, putting it 0.4 percent ahead. These margins are narrow, all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Intel Core 5 221E performs in a tight cluster with those four processors.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear asymmetry: the Intel Core 5 221E is the only one of the two with any benchmark measurements in the database. Its 87th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile (with no score) means the Intel processor occupies a much higher position in the overall performance distribution. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 40144 places it alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, AMD Ryzen 9 270, and Intel Core i9-13905H, all within 0.4 percent of each other. That grouping indicates the Intel Core 5 221E delivers performance comparable to those four established desktop and mobile processors.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, the absence of recorded scores means the database cannot confirm any performance level. Its 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0 is a placeholder that does not reflect measured capability. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and a 35 W TDP. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz, a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. The core and thread counts favor Intel by a margin of 6 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD part's boost clock trails Intel's by 0.60 GHz.

The percentile gap is substantial: 87 versus 50. That difference places the Intel chip in the upper tier of all tracked CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the median position. The Intel part's nearest rivals all score within 0.4 percent, so the Intel Core 5 221E is effectively tied with them in overall average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no such comparison group because it lacks data.

Given the recorded information, any user choosing between these two processors would see the Intel Core 5 221E as the only option with verified performance metrics. The AMD part's specifications are documented, but its benchmark behavior is unknown in this database. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $232, which can be stated once as a reference point. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Across Cinebench R15 multicore and singlecore, Cinebench R20 multicore and singlecore, Cinebench R23 multicore and singlecore, and the full PassMark suite, the Intel chip provides the only numbers available. Its multicore Cinebench R23 score of 25933 and single-core score of 3661 demonstrate strong performance in both threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark data shows particular strength in data compression at 324285, integer math at 117813, and floating-point math at 79028, suggesting capable handling of computational tasks across multiple domains.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE cannot claim any benchmark-based wins because no scores exist for it. Its specifications, however, indicate a different design point. With 8 cores and 16 threads at a 35 W TDP, the AMD part targets lower power consumption. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is lower than the Intel part's 5.20 GHz, but its base clock of 3.80 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 2.70 GHz. The AMD chip uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD die size is 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel die size is 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

In terms of memory, the Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports only DDR4 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel chip's PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, while the AMD chip uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part has Radeon Graphics 512SP, and the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E scores within 0.4 percent of four rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (0.2 percent behind), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.2 percent behind), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.3 percent ahead), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.4 percent ahead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory and ECC support.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 221E?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no launch MSRP listed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, part of the 5000 series. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, on a 10 nm process from Intel with a die size of 257 mm² and no transistor count recorded. The AMD part is a Ryzen 7 generation part, while the Intel part is a Core 5 generation part.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L2 allocation per core (2 MB versus 512 KB) and larger total L3 (24 MB versus 16 MB) indicate a more generous cache hierarchy for the Intel chip.

Socket and platform compatibility diverge. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part's PCIe implementation is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the CPU, whereas the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Intel part's Gen 5 support offers higher potential bandwidth for attached devices compared to the AMD part's Gen 3.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 221E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth and ECC support give it advantages in memory-heavy workloads and reliability-sensitive environments.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and configuration. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics 512SP, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's process node advantage (7 nm versus 10 nm) and smaller die size suggest lower manufacturing complexity, but the Intel part's larger die accommodates more cores and cache. The Intel part's release date is 2025-01-12, and the AMD part's release date is 2025-02-23, so both are active production parts with the Intel chip launching earlier by roughly a month.