AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D records an average benchmark score of 54762, while the Intel Core 5 223PE records 40585. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel part at the 87th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 223PE does not win any of the 17 tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The largest gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 544 versus 159 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a delta of 242.1%.

Q: How close is the single-thread performance between the two?

A: The single-thread gap is the smallest of all comparisons. In PassMark single thread, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4646 versus 4219 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a delta of 10.1%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PE have an Active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process. These process differences are substantial: the AMD chip integrates 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die design, while the database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor the AMD chip, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to the Intel part's 2.90 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses 2 MB of L2 per core but only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part thus offers far more total cache, particularly at the L3 level.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part provides Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D includes Radeon Graphics, and the Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part is from the 9000 series and released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part carries no series designation and has a release date of 2026-03-08.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D outscores the Intel Core 5 223PE in every measured workload, with an average benchmark score of 54762 versus 40585, a gap of roughly 35%. The AMD chip also places at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, four points above the Intel chip's 87th percentile.

For workloads that stress many cores, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the stronger choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 128 MB of L3 cache, deliver leading results in Cinebench and PassMark multi-thread tests. The Intel Core 5 223PE, with 8 cores and 16 threads and 24 MB of L3, trails by roughly 80% in most multi-core metrics.

For single-thread performance, the AMD chip still leads, but the margin narrows sharply. In PassMark single thread, the delta is only 10.1%. Users who prioritize lightly threaded workloads will find the Intel part competitive, though still behind.

Platform considerations also separate the two. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses Socket AM5, supports DDR5 only, and offers an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and has a locked multiplier. The Intel part runs at a 65 W TDP against the AMD part's 120 W TDP, which may matter for system cooling requirements.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the higher-performing processor across the board, while the Intel Core 5 223PE offers a lower TDP and broader memory compatibility. The choice depends on whether the workload benefits from the AMD part's substantial multi-thread and cache advantages, or whether the Intel part's power envelope and DDR4 support are more relevant to the system design.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $599 | $232 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

The two parts share several specifications. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory buses, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and support ECC memory. Both are desktop parts with Active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons in the database. The margins vary widely by workload, from a modest 10.1% single-thread lead to a dominant 242.1% lead in prime number finding.

Cinebench results show consistent multi-core dominance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 47737 against 26455 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a delta of 80.4%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 20049 versus 11111, also 80.4%. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 4811 versus 2666, a delta of 80.5%. The single-core Cinebench tests show similar proportional gaps: R23 single-core is 6739 versus 3734 (80.5%), R20 single-core is 2830 versus 1568 (80.5%), and R15 single-core is 679 versus 376 (80.6%).

PassMark integer math shows 179727 for the AMD part versus 99819 for the Intel part, a delta of 80.1%. PassMark data encryption shows 33282 versus 18448, a delta of 80.4%. PassMark multi-thread shows 56154 versus 31124, also 80.4%. PassMark data compression shows 685074 versus 346623, a delta of 97.6%.

Some gaps are larger still. PassMark extended instructions shows 55426 versus 24672, a delta of 124.7%. PassMark physics shows 5340 versus 2493, a delta of 114.2%. PassMark random string sorting shows 71864 versus 35798, a delta of 100.7%. PassMark find prime numbers shows 544 versus 159, the largest delta at 242.1%.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark floating point math, where the AMD part scores 119622 against 76468, a delta of 56.4%. The smallest overall margin is in the two PassMark single-thread records, both showing 4646 versus 4219, a delta of 10.1%.

The data shows a processor that leads in every category, with the biggest advantages in integer-heavy and specialized instruction workloads, and the smallest advantage in single-thread performance.