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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head comparison results for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core 5 223PTE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records any wins in matched testing. This absence of direct measurement data means the comparison must rely on the broader recorded performance profiles each processor carries in its respective benchmark suite.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a complete set of benchmark scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. Its average benchmark score is 54,762, which places it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 223PTE, in contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in any test category. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile rank sits at 50. The database does not provide any measured performance data for the Intel part, so no numeric comparison of wins or losses can be established.

For context on the AMD processor's standing, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful reference points. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF averages 55,093, which is 0.6% above the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K averages 54,053, putting it 1.3% below the AMD part. The Intel Xeon 6505P averages 53,701, a 2.0% deficit relative to the Ryzen. The Intel Core i7-14700F averages 53,620, trailing by 2.1%. These deltas show the Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in a tightly contested band, effectively trading blows with the top Intel mainstream parts within a 2.1% spread.

In single-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,739 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3,041. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 1,269, and Passmark single-thread shows 4,646. Multithreaded results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737, a Geekbench multi-core score of 22,884, and a 3DMark max-threads score of 13,795. Passmark multithread delivers 56,154.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no comparable recorded scores, so no specific numeric deltas between the two processors can be derived from the database. The data simply shows the AMD part is fully characterized while the Intel part has no measured results to analyze.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen 9 generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. L3 cache represents a major separation. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's large L3 capacity is a defining characteristic relative to the Intel part's more modest shared cache.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Ryzen's base clock is substantially higher, while the boost clocks are close.

Memory support separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and record the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCI Express lane counts differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5.

Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the AMD part: 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD processor's production status is Active, as is the Intel processor's.

The Verdict

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the fully measured and characterized processor in this pairing. Its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 54,762 place it among the higher-performing desktop parts in the database. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 2.1% band of its average score, showing the AMD part is competitive with the top Intel mainstream processors currently recorded.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark results in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 and average score of zero reflect the absence of recorded measurements, not a demonstrated performance level. Without any scores, the database cannot substantiate a performance comparison between the two processors.

From a specification standpoint, the AMD part leads in core count (12 versus 8), thread count (24 versus 16), base clock (4.40 GHz versus 2.30 GHz), boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz), L3 cache (128 MB versus 24 MB), PCI Express lanes (24 versus 16), and process node (4 nm versus 10 nm). The Intel part leads in L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), includes DDR4 support in addition to DDR5, and carries a different integrated graphics solution (UHD Graphics 770 versus Radeon Graphics). The Intel part also has a notably lower TDP at 45 watts compared to the AMD part's 120 watts.

The AMD processor is positioned as a high-core-count desktop part with a large L3 cache and unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor is positioned as a lower-power, more modest-core-count desktop part with a locked multiplier. The database shows the AMD part has an established performance footprint, while the Intel part has no recorded performance data to analyze.

Users selecting between these two processors based strictly on recorded data would find the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D offers the only available benchmark evidence of performance, with strong single-thread and multithread scores across multiple test suites. The Intel Core 5 223PTE would require additional measurements before any data-driven assessment of its performance level can be made.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

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

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Launch MSRP | $599 | $232 |

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

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The AMD part averages 54,762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is 0.6% higher, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% lower, the Intel Xeon 6505P is 2.0% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 2.1% lower.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core 5 223PTE's boost clock of 5.40 GHz.