AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and Intel Core 5 223PE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, yet they target different segments of the market. The Ryzen 7 8745HX is a mobile part built for high-performance laptops, while the Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor. Their benchmark results show a clear split: the AMD chip dominates data-heavy workloads, while the Intel chip excels in floating-point math and single-thread performance. The data below breaks down where each processor stands, based strictly on recorded measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60104, while the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585. This places the AMD part in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 87th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 31517 against 31124 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a delta of 1.3%. The AMD chip wins this test, though the margin is narrow.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark win for either processor?

A: The largest win belongs to the Intel Core 5 223PE in the PassMark physics test, where it scores 2493 against 1681 for the AMD chip, a delta of 32.6%. The largest AMD win is in random string sorting, with a score of 44494 versus 35798, a delta of 24.3%.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not. This is a notable difference for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PE boosts slightly higher to 5.20 GHz. The base clocks differ more significantly: 3.60 GHz for the AMD part and 2.90 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is higher than the 83.2 GB/s of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its wins are concentrated in workloads that stress data throughput and integer operations. In data compression, it scores 363759 against 346623, a 4.9% advantage. In data encryption, the AMD chip leads by 18.4%, scoring 21840 versus 18448. The extended instructions test shows a 12% lead for AMD, with scores of 27638 and 24672. Random string sorting is another AMD stronghold, with a 24.3% delta in its favor. The integer math test is nearly even, with AMD winning by just 0.5% (100328 versus 99819). The multithread test also goes to AMD by 1.3%.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins 4 benchmarks, and these wins are decisive in their respective categories. The physics test is the standout, with Intel beating AMD by 32.6% (2493 versus 1681). Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily, with a score of 76468 against 61972, a 19% delta. Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 8.1%, with scores of 4219 and 3879. The two chips tie exactly in the find prime numbers test, both scoring 159, though the recorded winner is listed as AMD with a 0% delta.

For workloads that involve heavy data movement, compression, encryption, or sorting, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger choice. For physics simulations, floating-point calculations, and lightly threaded tasks, the Intel Core 5 223PE delivers better results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6,570 million transistors into a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel chip has no transistor count or die size listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This gives AMD more total L3 capacity, while Intel has more per-core L1 and L2.

The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. PCIe support shows AMD with Gen 5 and 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel also has Gen 5 but only 16 lanes (CPU only).

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks are close: 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP differs, with AMD at 55 W and Intel at 65 W.

Memory support separates them: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel part (89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s). ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip.

L1 cache per core is 64 KB on AMD and 80 KB on Intel. L2 cache per core is 1 MB on AMD and 2 MB on Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB shared on AMD and 24 MB shared on Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 28 on AMD versus 16 on Intel, both Gen 5.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 223PE does not. The AMD part is listed as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Starting with the closest contest, the integer math test shows the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX at 100328 versus 99819 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a 0.5% delta. This is effectively a tie. The multithread test is also close, with AMD at 31517 and Intel at 31124, a 1.3% delta.

The AMD chip builds larger leads in other workloads. Data compression shows AMD at 363759 against 346623, a 4.9% win. Data encryption is more decisive, with AMD at 21840 and Intel at 18448, an 18.4% delta. Extended instructions give AMD a 12% win, scoring 27638 versus 24672. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 24.3%, with scores of 44494 and 35798.

The Intel Core 5 223PE takes its biggest win in the physics test, scoring 2493 against 1681 for AMD, a 32.6% delta. Floating-point math also favors Intel, with 76468 versus 61972, a 19% delta. Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 8.1%, with scores of 4219 and 3879. The two chips tie in find prime numbers at 159, though the database records the win for AMD with a 0% delta.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is 60104, which places it near the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60099, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900F (60008, 0.2% delta). The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40585, close to the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Xeon 6357P (40630, -0.1% delta). These nearest-rival comparisons show that each processor sits in a different performance class.

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger choice for data compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and integer math. Its multithread score of 31517 also edges out the Intel chip, making it the better pick for heavily threaded productivity tasks. The 92nd percentile placement reflects its standing among all CPUs.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in physics, floating-point math, and single-thread performance. The 32.6% lead in physics and 19% lead in floating-point math are substantial margins, indicating an advantage in simulation and scientific workloads. The 8.1% single-thread win makes it the better option for lightly threaded applications that depend on one or two cores.

The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier, suited for high-performance laptops. The Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP, ECC memory support, and a $232 launch MSRP. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is DDR5-only.

For users prioritizing data throughput and multi-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX delivers. For users needing floating-point muscle, physics calculations, or maximum single-thread speed, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the better fit. The database shows 7 wins for AMD and 4 for Intel, but the magnitude of Intel's wins in its strongest areas is significant enough to make the choice workload-dependent.