AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core 5 223PQE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target different system types. The AMD part is a mobile processor from the 8000 series, built on a 4 nm process and designed for Socket FP7 laptops. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, built on a 10 nm process and branded under the Core 5 name. The recorded data shows the AMD chip has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Intel chip currently has no recorded scores in the database. This analysis covers the architectural split, specification differences, and what the available performance data indicates.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 5 223PQE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS boosts to 5.20 GHz. Both have a base clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What integrated graphics do these chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 178 mm² and the chip contains 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list a die size or transistor count for the Intel part. This is a major architectural split: a leading-edge mobile node from TSMC versus a larger Intel node for a desktop part.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger L3 pool and a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation. The AMD part relies on its smaller cache hierarchy with a higher transistor density.

Memory support shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports only DDR5 memory, with dual-channel access and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same listed bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation differs as well. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The higher PCIe generation on the Intel side suits desktop expansion, while the AMD mobile chip provides more lanes at a lower generation.

The market segments also differ. The AMD processor is listed as Mobile, with a release date of April 2024. The Intel processor is listed as Desktop, with a release date of March 2026. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, with part numbers for both FP7 and FP7r2. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both chips have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by market. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a mobile chip with a complete benchmark record, an 88th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 41963. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop chip with no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 0. The AMD chip is the only one of the two with direct performance evidence in the database.

For a laptop system, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the relevant choice. It fits Socket FP7, uses 45 W TDP, and has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores. For a desktop system, the Intel Core 5 223PQE is the relevant choice, with Socket 1700, a 125 W TDP, and PCIe Gen 5 support. The data does not support a direct performance comparison because the Intel chip has no benchmark results. The verdict is market-based: mobile workloads point to the AMD chip, desktop builds point to the Intel chip, and the AMD chip is the one with measurable performance data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no series listed and no architecture listed beyond the Bartlett Lake codename. The AMD part uses TSMC as its foundry on a 4 nm process. The Intel part uses Intel as its foundry on a 10 nm process.

Transistor count and die size are only available for the AMD part: 25,000 million transistors and 178 mm². The Intel part has no recorded values for these fields. Cache allocations differ per core and in shared L3. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe support differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. TDP differs substantially: the AMD chip is rated at 45 W, the Intel chip at 125 W. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The market segment differs: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. The socket differs: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ: April 2024 for AMD, March 2026 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319. The AMD part has no launch MSRP. Both parts have 8 cores, 16 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and ECC memory support. The boost clocks differ: 5.20 GHz for AMD, 5.50 GHz for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The Intel chip has an empty benchmark array and no nearest rivals. The AMD chip has a full benchmark record. The comparison here relies on the AMD chip's recorded scores and its nearest rival deltas.

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25165 and a single-core score of 3552. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 10569 and the single-core score is 1491. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2536 and the single-core score is 357. These scores represent the AMD chip's performance profile in the database. The Intel chip has no comparable numbers, so no direct winner can be declared.

The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 41963. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an average score of 42055, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD chip. The Intel Core i7-12850HX has an average score of 41779, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average score of 41650, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD chip sits in a tight cluster with these rivals, within a 0.8% band.

PassMark results for the AMD chip show a multi-thread score of 30378 and a single-thread score of 3920. Integer math scores 103390, floating point math scores 63490, and extended instructions score 27714. Data compression scores 368884, data encryption scores 21820, and random string sorting scores 44668. Physics scores 1430, and find prime numbers scores 91. The AMD chip's percentile ranking is 88, meaning it sits above most recorded CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no scores to compare. Its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile ranking is 50. The database shows no nearest rivals for the Intel chip, which means there is no relative performance context. Any head-to-head analysis must acknowledge that the AMD chip has a complete data set while the Intel chip has none. The biggest wins in this matchup are all on the AMD side by default, but only because the Intel side has no recorded performance data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in any scenario that requires measured performance data. It has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores, an 88th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 41963. The chip wins in mobile computing because it is a 45 W mobile part with a 4 nm TSMC process. It also wins in transistor density, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics give it a stronger integrated GPU option compared to the UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins in expansion capability. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel chip also wins in memory flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a larger cache hierarchy, with 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has a 125 W TDP, which indicates a desktop power envelope and a later release date of March 2026.

In terms of performance classification, the AMD chip ranks in the 88th percentile while the Intel chip ranks in the 50th percentile. The AMD chip also has a defined set of nearest rivals with average scores close to its own, showing it sits in a competitive performance band. The Intel chip has no nearest rivals listed, which limits any claims about its relative performance.

For users selecting a processor based on the available data, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only chip with benchmark evidence. It wins in measured multi-thread and single-thread performance within its own recorded results. The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on paper in clock speed, cache size, PCIe generation, and memory compatibility, but none of those advantages are backed by benchmark scores in the database. The data supports choosing the AMD chip when performance validation matters, and choosing the Intel chip when desktop-specific features like Gen 5 PCIe and dual memory standards are the priority.