AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores of its own. This means any direct numerical comparison between the two processors must rely on the AMD part's measured results and the architectural and specification differences recorded in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a substantial set of benchmark measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 29400, while its single-core score is 1807. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 12501 in the 16-thread test, 2001 in the 2-thread test, 3844 in the 4-thread test, 7158 in the 8-thread test, 13447 in the max-thread test, and 1027 in the single-thread test. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 53204, a single-thread score of 3942, integer math at 202883, floating-point math at 121383, data encryption at 41974, data compression at 693741, extended instructions at 51029, physics at 2297, random string sorting at 81775, and find prime numbers at 273.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries whatsoever. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, which is the median position by definition. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. With no measured performance data for the Intel part, the database cannot produce a head-to-head win count; both winsA and winsB are recorded as 0.

What the data does allow is a comparison of the AMD part against its nearest rivals in the database. The Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average benchmark score of 69875. Its closest neighbor is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69996, a difference of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, putting it 0.4 percent ahead of the Ryzen 9 7940HX. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.5 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, trailing by 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within one percent, indicating that the Ryzen 9 7940HX performs in the same performance tier as these desktop processors despite being a mobile part.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear asymmetry: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is fully characterized with 19 benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has none. Any verdict must acknowledge that the Intel processor's performance is entirely unmeasured in the database. The only quantitative signal for the Intel part is its 50th percentile ranking, which is the default median value and carries no performance information.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, the recorded data places it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69875. Its nearest rivals, all desktop processors, sit within 0.7 percent of its average score. The Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29400, which is a strong result for a processor with a 55 watt TDP. Its single-core Cinebench score of 1807 and PassMark single-thread score of 3942 indicate competitive per-thread performance.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, is recorded with a 125 watt TDP, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, which is 0.30 GHz higher than the AMD part's 5.20 GHz boost. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel processor has ECC memory support, which the AMD processor lacks. These specification differences exist, but without benchmark data for the Intel part, the database cannot confirm which processor performs better in any workload.

The data supports a straightforward verdict for the AMD side: the Ryzen 9 7940HX is a measured, high-performance mobile processor that competes closely with desktop chips in the 69000 to 70000 average score range. For the Intel side, the database contains no evidence of performance, so no performance verdict can be derived.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins in any category where measured performance exists. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, running on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process, produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29400. Its PassMark integer math score of 202883 and floating-point math score of 121383 show strong computational throughput. Data compression at 693741 and random string sorting at 81775 indicate efficient memory and cache utilization. The processor's L3 cache of 64 MB and dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s support these results.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark wins recorded because no benchmarks exist for it. Its architectural features, however, include an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, which is higher than the AMD part's 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, making it suitable for error-sensitive workloads, a capability the AMD part does not offer. These are specification-level advantages, not measured performance advantages.

The AMD processor's 94th percentile ranking versus the Intel processor's 50th percentile ranking suggests the AMD part occupies a higher position in the database's CPU hierarchy. However, because the Intel part's percentile is the default median value, this comparison is not meaningful as a performance indicator.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores recorded for the Intel Core 5 223PQE in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals recorded. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 19 benchmark scores, including Cinebench R23, 3DMark, and PassMark tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Dragon Range, part of the 7000 series. It uses a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The processor contains 13,140 million transistors and has a die size of 2x 71 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Radeon 610M.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation. Its architecture field is not specified in the database. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The transistor count and die size are not recorded. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FL1 and has a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor's multiplier is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001486, and the Intel part number is SA4QC.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe lanes | 28 (Gen 5) | 16 (Gen 5) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-01-16 | 2026-03-08 |

| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $319 |

The memory bandwidth advantage belongs to the Intel part at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. The clock speed advantage also belongs to Intel, with a 0.30 GHz higher boost clock and a 1.60 GHz higher base clock. The core and thread advantage belongs to AMD, with double the core and thread counts. The TDP difference is substantial: the Intel part consumes 70 watts more at its rated TDP. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part was released earlier, on 2024-01-16, while the Intel part's release date is 2026-03-08.