AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Intel Core 5 223PQE occupy different corners of the processor market, and their benchmark data reflects that split. The Ryzen 7 8840HX is a mobile processor built for high-thread-count workloads, while the Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part with higher clock speeds but fewer cores. The recorded data shows that the AMD part wins in nearly every measured multi-threaded test, while the Intel part relies on its higher boost clock and desktop-oriented design. Because the database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, all comparisons below use the AMD processor’s absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is the clear winner in throughput-oriented tasks. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a substantial advantage in any workload that scales with parallel execution. The benchmark results confirm this: the Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 25,265 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database. That percentile rank means it outperforms roughly 94% of all recorded processors, a strong indicator of its multi-threaded capability.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it sits in the 50th percentile, which is the median position. This means the database has no measured performance data for this Intel part, so its wins cannot be quantified from direct tests. What the specification data does show is that the Intel chip has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 2.90 GHz and 5.10 GHz for the AMD part. For single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads, higher clock speeds often translate to better responsiveness, but without recorded benchmark scores, that advantage remains unmeasured in the database.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers quantifiable wins in multi-threaded compute, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. The Intel Core 5 223PQE offers a higher clock ceiling and a desktop socket, but the database lacks the measurements to confirm where it wins. The only safe conclusion is that the AMD part is the proven performer in the database, while the Intel part is an unverified entry.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the AMD processor has more than 2.6 times the total L3 cache, which is critical for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both, but they are different models. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the UHD Graphics 770. Neither has benchmark scores for the iGPU in the database, so no performance comparison is possible.

The socket and market segment further separate them. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. The production status for both is listed as active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The `headToHeadBenchmarks` field is empty, and the wins counters for both sides show 0. This means there are no paired tests where both CPUs ran the same workload under identical conditions. All comparisons must therefore rely on the AMD processor’s absolute scores and its percentile position.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers the following recorded results across the PassMark suite: data compression at 496,427 points, data encryption at 29,919 points, extended instructions at 36,527 points, find prime numbers at 304 points, floating-point math at 86,747 points, integer math at 146,506 points, multithread at 41,732 points, physics at 2,185 points, random string sorting at 57,971 points, and single-thread at 3,958 points. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25,265, and the single-core score is 1,857.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be compared directly. The only quantifiable differences come from the specification sheet. The Intel part has a base clock that is 1.10 GHz higher and a boost clock that is 0.40 GHz higher. However, those clock advantages are not corroborated by any measured test results in the database.

The AMD processor’s average benchmark score is 71,797, which places it in the 94th percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an average score of 71,910 (0.2% lower), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 with 71,370 (0.6% higher), the Intel Xeon 6517P with 72,350 (0.8% lower), and the Intel Xeon 6724P with 72,396 (0.8% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX performs essentially on par with these four server and desktop parts in aggregate benchmark score.

For the Intel Core 5 223PQE, the database records a 50th percentile position and an average benchmark score of 0. That score is an artifact of missing data rather than a measured zero-performance result. The absence of any recorded benchmarks means the database cannot confirm whether this processor would outperform or underperform the AMD part in any specific test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database records no benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, which reflects missing data, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part provides approximately 2.7 times more L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part is higher by 6.4 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a mobile processor from the 8000 series, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor with the Bartlett Lake codename and no series designation. The AMD part is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core counts differ: 12 cores and 24 threads for the AMD part versus 8 cores and 16 threads for the Intel part. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 4.00 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. The TDP values are 55 watts for the AMD mobile chip and 125 watts for the Intel desktop chip.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FL1 versus Intel Socket 1700. Cache allocations differ in both size and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 Gen 5 lanes for AMD, 16 Gen 5 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The AMD processor has a part number of 100-000001850, while the Intel processor has a part number of SA4QC. The AMD release date is April 22, 2025. The Intel release date is March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Transistor count and die size are listed only for the AMD part: 13,140 million transistors and 2x 71 mm² die size. The Intel part has no values for these fields. The production status for both is active.