AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 5 223PQE

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a complete set of recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This asymmetry makes a direct score-to-score comparison impossible. The analysis below therefore focuses on the AMD part’s measured performance, its position among rivals, and the architectural and specification differences between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PQE’s average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228. In the older Cinebench R15 test, it records 3551 multi-core and 343 single-core. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 41318 and a single-thread score of 4704. The data shows substantial compute capability across both threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also records 123140 in PassMark integer math, 81998 in floating point math, and 39272 in extended instructions. Data encryption reaches 22856, while data compression scores 474501. Random string sorting produces 49764, and find prime numbers scores 435. PassMark physics testing yields 4171.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s average benchmark score is 58386, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with an average score of 58323 and a delta of 0.1 percent, Intel Xeon w5-2545 with 58504 and a delta of -0.2 percent, Intel Core i9-14900 with 58115 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with 58826 and a delta of -0.7 percent. The recorded deltas indicate the Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits within a narrow performance band, just 0.5 percent ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 and 0.7 percent behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. The data shows a tightly clustered set of flagship-class results, with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D effectively trading places with its nearest rivals by small margins. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no nearest rivals listed and no average score, so no relative positioning exists for that part.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmarks array for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22807, and the single-core score is 2228.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9850X3D compare to the Intel Core i9-14900 in average score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386, which is 0.5 percent higher than the Intel Core i9-14900’s 58115.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database records ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PQE.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s percentile ranking?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 58386.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is recorded as 8,315 million, with a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Intel part. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which indicates a significant generational gap in manufacturing technology between the two designs.

Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, and both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 1 MB per core, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator. The AMD part has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 4x difference in L3 capacity, and the AMD part’s large L3 is the architectural feature most likely to influence cache-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is part of the 9000 series, and its generation is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The Intel Core 5 223PQE’s generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The Intel part does not have a distinct architecture name recorded beyond the Bartlett Lake codename.

Memory support also differs at the architecture level. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both record a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The PCI Express configuration differs: the AMD part uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D includes Radeon Graphics, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. Both processors support ECC memory according to the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a base clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. The boost clock is closer: 5.60 GHz for the AMD part versus 5.50 GHz for the Intel part. The AMD part has a TDP of 120, and the Intel part has a TDP of 125. The socket is different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PQE. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe lane count differs: 24 lanes for AMD, 16 lanes for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked for AMD and locked for Intel. The launch dates differ: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a release date of 2026-01-28, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $499, and the launch MSRP for the Intel part is $319. The AMD part number is 100-000001973, and the Intel part number is SA4QC. Both have the same core count, thread count, L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory bus, memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and ECC support set to true. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two desktop processors with identical core and thread counts but very different positions in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a full set of benchmark scores, an average score of 58386, and a 92nd percentile ranking. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0, with a 50th percentile ranking that reflects its unmeasured status rather than any performance data. The AMD part also carries a larger L3 cache, a smaller process node, a higher base clock, and a higher boost clock. The Intel part offers a higher L2 cache per core, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and a lower launch MSRP.

For workloads where cache capacity matters, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s 96 MB of L3 cache is the standout specification difference. The Intel Core 5 223PQE’s 24 MB of L3 is a quarter of that figure. The AMD part’s 4 nm process versus the Intel part’s 10 nm process points to a denser, more modern implementation. The AMD part also leads in base clock by 0.70 GHz and in boost clock by 0.10 GHz. The Intel part’s advantages are its larger L2 cache per core, its broader memory support (DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only), and its lower launch MSRP of $319 versus $499.

The database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, so no performance verdict can be drawn from measurements for that part. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, by contrast, is fully characterized. Its average score of 58386 places it within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and 0.5 percent ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 in the nearest rivals list. The data indicates the AMD part competes at the top of the desktop CPU field, with a 92nd percentile ranking across all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, with no measured scores, cannot be positioned against those results in the database. Users looking at the recorded data can confirm the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s measured performance across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Users considering the Intel Core 5 223PQE have no benchmark measurements to consult in the database, only its specifications. The AMD part’s higher average score, higher percentile, larger L3 cache, smaller process node, and higher clocks make it the better-characterized and higher-performing option according to the recorded data. The Intel part’s lower launch MSRP, larger L2 cache, and dual-generation memory support are its distinguishing features. The verdict from the data is clear on the performance side: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the measured leader, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE remains an unmeasured entry with some specification advantages.