AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Core 5 223PTE are desktop processors with different design targets. The Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part from the 9000 series, built on Granite Ridge for AMD Socket AM5. The Core 5 223PTE is an 8-core, 16-thread Bartlett Lake part for Intel Socket 1700. The database holds a set of benchmark scores for the AMD processor and no benchmark scores for the Intel processor, so the comparison relies on measured AMD results and specification-level differences.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 5.40 GHz. The base clocks are 4.40 GHz and 2.30 GHz, respectively.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both list ECC memory support, dual-channel memory, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What benchmark data exists for these two processors?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has recorded scores in 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests, with an average benchmark score of 57498. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: Its average score of 57498 is 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9015, 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-14900, and 1.4% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M.

Q: What are the socket and process node differences?

A: The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 and a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and a 10 nm Intel process.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 9 9900X belongs to AMD's 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Core 5 223PTE is a Bartlett Lake part from Intel, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not assign a microarchitecture name to the Intel processor.

Cache layouts differ between the two. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part then uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory and I/O support also differ. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. On PCIe, the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is the only part in this pairing with benchmark results. Its average benchmark score of 57498 places it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no measured results, so its advantages are specification-based rather than performance-based.

The AMD part leads in core count (12 vs 8), thread count (24 vs 16), base clock (4.40 GHz vs 2.30 GHz), boost clock (5.60 GHz vs 5.40 GHz), L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB), PCIe lanes (24 vs 16), and process node (4 nm vs 10 nm). It also has an unlocked multiplier and the only recorded benchmark scores in the pairing.

The Intel part leads in TDP (45 W vs 120 W), L2 cache per core (2 MB vs 1 MB), memory flexibility (DDR4 and DDR5 vs DDR5 only), and integrated graphics selection with UHD Graphics 770 instead of Radeon Graphics. Its locked multiplier and Intel Socket 1700 define its platform position.

For workloads that require measured multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part is the one with data supporting it. For low-power builds or systems that need DDR4 compatibility, the Intel part's 45 W TDP and dual memory support are the differentiators.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core 5 223PTE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not listed |

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Release date | 2024-08-14 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $499 | $232 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the recorded win counts are 0 for both parts. There are no measured matchups between the Ryzen 9 9900X and the Core 5 223PTE. The only benchmark scores available belong to the AMD part.

The AMD results are substantial. Cinebench R23 multicore is 32172 and single-core is 2253. Cinebench R15 multicore is 5008 and single-core is 353. Geekbench multicore is 22174 and single-core is 3010. In 3DMark, the max-thread score is 13929, the 16-thread score is 12552, the 8-thread score is 9114, the 4-thread score is 4886, the 2-thread score is 2519, and the single-thread score is 1286.

PassMark results for the AMD part include multithread 54643, single-thread 4672, integer math 181056, floating point math 120083, random string sorting 72013, extended instructions 55243, data encryption 33421, data compression 683579, physics 3381, and find prime numbers 436.

These scores give the AMD part an average benchmark score of 57498 and a 92nd percentile rank. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 9015 at 57555, the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399, the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323. The delta values are 0.1% below the EPYC 9015, 0.2% above the EPYC 7313, 1.1% below the Core i9-14900, and 1.4% below the Xeon Platinum 8260M.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database, so there is no measured Intel result to place against the AMD numbers. The direct head-to-head records are empty, and the only comparable data points are the specification fields listed above.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X for performance-focused desktop builds. It is the only part in this pairing with measured benchmark evidence, and it combines 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and a 92nd percentile average score. The Core 5 223PTE offers 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, a 45 W TDP, and DDR4/DDR5 support.

For a builder choosing strictly from the data, the Intel part is the specification-level choice when low power draw or DDR4 compatibility is the main constraint. The AMD part is the choice when measured throughput is the priority. Since the Intel part has no benchmark scores, any performance expectation for it must come from its listed specifications rather than from recorded results.