AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 5 223PE, which takes 13 of the 15 recorded benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS manages only 2 wins, and both are narrow. The largest single margin in the entire set belongs to Intel in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 5 223PE scores 3734 against 1724 for the AMD part, a delta of 116.6%. That is more than double the score and represents the most striking gap in the comparison.

Multi-core rendering follows a similar pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip records 26455 points versus 14784 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, a lead of 78.9%. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a smaller but still clear advantage: 2666 for Intel against 2458 for AMD, a delta of 8.5%. The R15 single-core result is also an Intel win at 376 versus 271.5, a 38.5% margin. These Cinebench results indicate that the Intel part holds a substantial edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded CPU rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reinforce the Intel advantage in computational tasks. In floating-point math, the Core 5 223PE scores 76468 against 55739, a lead of 37.2%. Prime number finding shows 159 versus 84, a delta of 89.3%. Physics simulation results are similarly lopsided: 2493 versus 1351, a 84.5% margin. Extended instructions favor Intel by 10.6% (24672 versus 22298). Integer math is closer, with Intel ahead 99819 versus 93342, a 6.9% edge. Multi-thread performance in PassMark shows Intel at 31124 versus 26646, a 16.8% lead. Single-thread PassMark scores put Intel at 4219 versus 3692, a 14.3% advantage.

Data compression leans Intel: 346623 versus 311199, an 11.4% margin. Random string sorting is one of the two AMD wins, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scoring 37922 against 35798, a delta of -5.6% from Intel's perspective. The other AMD win is data encryption: 18838 versus 18448, a -2.1% delta. Both AMD victories are modest in scale, and neither approaches the magnitude of Intel's larger wins.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects the overall balance. The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS sits at 39603. Both parts occupy the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they are positioned at the same overall performance tier despite the Intel part winning most individual comparisons.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides additional context. The Intel Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon 6357P (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (delta 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (delta -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (delta 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (delta 0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 4245P (delta 1%). These tight clusters indicate that both chips are competitive within their respective peer groups, even though the head-to-head comparison heavily favors Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger performer in almost every measured workload. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, including all Cinebench tests, all core math workloads, compression, physics, and both single-thread and multi-thread PassMark metrics. The only areas where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS comes out ahead are data encryption and random string sorting, and in both cases the margin is small. Buyers prioritizing raw compute performance across rendering, math, physics, and general multi-threaded tasks should select the Intel part based on these results.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is not without merit, but its wins are narrow and specialized. Data encryption and random string sorting are the only two benchmarks where it leads, and the deltas are -2.1% and -5.6% respectively. For users whose workloads are dominated by these specific operations, the AMD chip offers a marginal advantage. However, the scale of Intel's victories in other tests, particularly the 116.6% single-core Cinebench R23 margin and the 78.9% multi-core Cinebench R23 margin, makes the overall recommendation straightforward. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the better choice for general-purpose performance, content creation, and compute-heavy applications.

Both processors share the same 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, so neither is a weak option in absolute terms. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 40585 versus 39603 for AMD translates to a roughly 2.5% overall average advantage, but the distribution of wins is far from even. The AMD part's specialization in two narrow areas does not offset its losses in the majority of tests. From the data alone, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the recommended pick for users who want the broadest performance coverage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The Intel Core 5 223PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, under the Bartlett Lake codename. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses TSMC's 4 nm process with the Hawk Point codename and is based on the Zen 4 architecture. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 4 nm, and the foundries differ as well. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Cache configurations also differ. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel chip a larger cache footprint at every level, which likely contributes to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel pairs the Core 5 223PE with UHD Graphics 730, while AMD includes the Radeon 780M. The database does not provide benchmark scores for the integrated GPUs, so no direct comparison can be made on graphics performance. The memory support also differs: the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational split. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This means Intel offers a newer PCIe generation with fewer lanes, while AMD offers an older generation with more lanes. The market segments also differ: Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700, while AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP7.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical at 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ: the Intel Core 5 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS runs at 3.30 GHz. The boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 5.20 GHz and AMD at 5.10 GHz. The TDP difference is notable: Intel is rated at 65 W, while AMD is rated at 28 W. This reflects their different market segments, desktop versus mobile.

Memory support differs as noted, with Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5 while AMD supports DDR5 only. The cache hierarchy differs at every level, with Intel holding the advantage in L1, L2, and L3 capacities. The process node and foundry differ, with Intel on 10 nm at Intel and AMD on 4 nm at TSMC. The transistor count and die size are recorded only for AMD: 25,000 million transistors and 178 mm². The PCIe configuration differs: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel, Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for Intel, Radeon 780M for AMD. The release dates differ, with AMD launching on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SA4QF, while the AMD part has two recorded part numbers: 100-000001353(FP7r2) and 100-000001381(FP7).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the comparison?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 3734 versus 1724 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, a delta of 116.6%.

Q: In which benchmarks does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS outperform the Intel chip?

A: The AMD part wins in PassMark data encryption (18838 versus 18448, a -2.1% delta) and PassMark random string sorting (37922 versus 35798, a -5.6% delta).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE is rated at 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is rated at 28 W.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603. Both are in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear winner for rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 78.9% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 116.6% lead. Users running CPU-based rendering, whether in Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar applications, will see substantial performance gains with the Intel part. The same applies to physics simulations, where Intel leads by 84.5%, and floating-point math, where Intel leads by 37.2%. Prime number finding, a proxy for certain integer-heavy algorithms, favors Intel by 89.3%. General multi-threaded productivity tasks, as measured by PassMark multi-thread, favor Intel by 16.8%. Data compression workloads also favor Intel, with an 11.4% margin. Single-thread responsiveness, measured by PassMark single-thread, favors Intel by 14.3%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a narrow but real advantage in two specific areas. Data encryption shows a 2.1% lead for AMD, making it the better choice for workloads that are heavily dependent on encryption and decryption operations. Random string sorting shows a 5.6% lead for AMD, indicating an advantage in sorting algorithms that operate on large sets of strings. These are specialized workloads, and the margins are small, but they are consistent enough to note.

The TDP difference matters for system design. The Intel part draws 65 W, while the AMD part draws 28 W. The Intel chip is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the AMD chip is a mobile processor on Socket FP7. For a desktop system with adequate cooling and power delivery, the Intel Core 5 223PE offers superior performance in nearly every category. For a mobile or low-power system where the 28 W TDP is a constraint, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only viable option of the two, and its narrower performance profile is the trade-off. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it flexibility for older platforms, while the AMD part is limited to DDR5. Users building a new desktop system with a focus on compute performance should choose the Intel Core 5 223PE. Users who need a mobile processor with modest power requirements and whose workloads involve encryption or string sorting may prefer the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.