AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 5 223PE, which takes 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS counters with three wins, all in specialized workloads where its architecture pulls ahead.

Starting with the rendering tests, the Intel part leads consistently across the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 in multi-core against the AMD's 24,565, a 7.1% advantage. The single-core gap is identical at 7.1%, with the Intel part posting 3,734 versus 3,468. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20: 11,111 against 10,317 in multi-core, and 1,568 versus 1,456 in single-core. Cinebench R15 shows the same 7.1% to 7.2% margins, with the Intel part scoring 2,666 multi-core and 376 single-core against the AMD's 2,476 and 349.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel chip stretches its lead further. The largest delta appears in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 2,493 against the AMD's 1,389, a 44.3% advantage. Prime number finding shows a similar blowout: 159 for Intel versus 87 for AMD, a 45.3% gap. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily, 76,468 versus 58,965, a 22.9% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows an 8.2% edge for Intel (31,124 versus 28,572), while single-thread lands at 4,219 versus 3,762, a 10.8% margin. Integer math is closer, 99,819 versus 97,625, a 2.2% win for Intel. Data compression is nearly even, with Intel ahead just 0.8% (346,623 versus 343,952).

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins its three matchups by narrower or wider margins depending on the task. Data encryption is its strongest result: 20,487 versus 18,448, an 11.1% win. Random string sorting delivers a 17% advantage (41,867 versus 35,798). Extended instructions are close, with AMD leading 25,434 versus 24,672, a 3.1% margin. These three wins show the AMD part handling cryptographic and sorting workloads with more efficiency, but they do not offset the breadth of Intel's victories.

The aggregate benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning. The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585 across the database's full benchmark set, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39,325. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the AMD's 86th percentile. The nearest rival data places the Intel part alongside the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% higher average) and the Intel Xeon 6357P (0.1% lower), while the AMD part trades places with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (0.7% higher) and the Intel Core i7-13700F (0.8% lower).

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger performer in the majority of tested workloads. It wins every Cinebench test, all three major PassMark math tests, both single-thread tests, and the multi-thread aggregate. Its average benchmark score of 40,585 exceeds the AMD's 39,325, and its 87th percentile ranking edges out the AMD's 86th. A user prioritizing raw compute throughput, particularly in rendering, physics simulation, and floating point workloads, would find the Intel part delivering higher recorded scores across the board.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS retains clear advantages in three specific areas: data encryption (11.1% ahead), random string sorting (17% ahead), and extended instructions (3.1% ahead). These are not trivial margins. The encryption and sorting wins suggest the AMD architecture handles certain data-processing patterns with greater speed. A workload mix heavy on those tasks would see the AMD part pull ahead. That said, the Intel part wins 14 of 17 comparisons, including every generational rendering test, so the overall balance of evidence favors Intel for general-purpose performance.

From a platform perspective, the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7 with a 45 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $232. The data does not support a single universal recommendation; it supports a workload-dependent choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2, plus the larger L3 pool, likely contribute to the Intel part's lead in latency-sensitive single-threaded tests.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. Despite the lower base clock, the Intel part reaches a higher boost frequency, which aligns with its single-thread benchmark wins.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD part carries a Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so any comparison of iGPU performance falls outside the recorded data. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop.

Production status for both is Active. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585 across the database's benchmark set, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39,325. The Intel part also holds the 87th percentile of all CPUs compared to the AMD's 86th.

Q: How large is the Intel part's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 against the AMD's 24,565, a 7.1% advantage. The same 7.1% delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core (3,734 versus 3,468).

Q: In which benchmarks does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS win?

A: The AMD part wins three tests: PassMark data encryption (20,487 versus 18,448, an 11.1% lead), PassMark random string sorting (41,867 versus 35,798, a 17% lead), and PassMark extended instructions (25,434 versus 24,672, a 3.1% lead).

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two chips?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 159 against the AMD's 87, a 45.3% lead. PassMark physics is close behind at 2,493 versus 1,389, a 44.3% advantage for Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core 5 223PE support ECC memory. Both also use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though the AMD part supports DDR5 only while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3, while the Intel part has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core with 24 MB shared L3.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in rendering and general compute. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, goes to Intel with consistent 7.1% to 7.2% margins. The PassMark physics result (44.3% lead), prime number finding (45.3% lead), and floating point math (22.9% lead) show the Intel architecture dominating math-heavy and simulation workloads. PassMark multi-thread (8.2% lead) and single-thread (10.8% lead) confirm the Intel part's overall throughput advantage. Integer math is closer at 2.2%, and data compression is nearly tied at 0.8%, but both still favor Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in three specialized areas. Data encryption shows an 11.1% lead, which points to the AMD chip handling cryptographic workloads with greater speed. Random string sorting delivers a 17% lead, indicating faster handling of sorting algorithms. Extended instructions are 3.1% ahead, suggesting the AMD part executes certain instruction-set extensions more efficiently. These are the only recorded wins for the AMD part, but they are meaningful for workloads built around encryption, sorting, and extended instruction sets.

The platform context matters. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and Radeon 780M integrated graphics, suited to systems where power draw and the mobile form factor are primary constraints. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP and UHD Graphics 730, suited to desktop builds. The Intel part supports Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part also accepts DDR4. The recorded benchmark data does not include graphics or power efficiency tests, so those comparisons rest solely on the specifications listed in the database.