AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 5 223PQE: a 16-core mobile flagship against an 8-core desktop part. The data in the database shows two processors with different market intents, and the benchmark results indicate a decisive advantage for the AMD chip in every recorded workload, though the Intel part holds its own in specific architectural metrics.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split in suitability. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81,103. The Intel Core 5 223PQE sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, as no benchmark results are recorded for it. For workloads measured by the database, the Ryzen 9 8940HX is the only part with verified performance data.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers 16 cores and 32 threads, which is double the core count and thread count of the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 reflects that scale. The Intel part, with 8 cores and 16 threads, has no recorded scores to compare. Users needing multi-threaded throughput, such as compilation or rendering, should choose the AMD part based on the database records.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE does hold advantages in clock speed and platform features. Its base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceed the AMD's 2.40 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR5 without ECC. For users requiring ECC memory in a desktop platform, the Intel part is the only option in this comparison.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a mobile processor (Socket FL1, 55 W TDP) with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor (Socket 1700, 125 W TDP) with a locked multiplier. The data indicates the AMD part is for high-core-count mobile workstations, while the Intel part targets desktop systems with specific memory and reliability requirements.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process by Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has nearly three times the total L3 capacity (64 MB versus 24 MB), while the Intel chip offers larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support splits the pair. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access and a higher recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity favors the AMD chip. The Ryzen 9 8940HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD part released on 2025-04-22, and the Intel part released on 2026-03-08. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores. All performance comparisons must rely on the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX's recorded results and its nearest rivals in the database.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its single-core score in the same test is 1,917. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 5,355, and the single-core score is 292.

PassMark results for the AMD part cover a range of workloads. Integer math scores 189,221, floating-point math scores 113,921, and extended instructions score 47,802. Data compression scores 650,984, and data encryption scores 39,318. Find prime numbers scores 251, and random string sorting scores 75,381. The multithread score is 49,731, physics score is 2,104, and single-thread score is 3,874.

The nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX in the database are all Intel or AMD processors with similar average scores. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X has an average score of 81,115 with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average score of 81,127 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average score of 80,762 with a delta of 0.4%. The Intel Xeon 638 has an average score of 80,723 with a delta of 0.5%.

These deltas show the Ryzen 9 8940HX is statistically tied with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Core i9-14900KS, and within half a percent of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and Intel Xeon 638. The recorded data indicates the AMD chip competes at the level of workstation-class Intel Xeons and flagship desktop Core i9 parts, despite being a mobile processor.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Core 5 223PQE:

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Dragon Range)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-04-22 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $319 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001849 | SA4QC |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a mobile processor. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

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

A: No. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile ranking is 50.