AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a full set of benchmark scores recorded, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries at all. This absence of comparative data means direct score-by-score comparisons are impossible. What can be analyzed is the AMD part's absolute performance profile and how it positions against the nearest rivals in the database, then contrasted with the Intel part's architectural specifications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7840 and a single-core score of 1812. In Cinebench R15, it records 1191 multi-core and 199.9 single-core. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 12797, with a single-thread score of 3515. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 18811, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1355U with an average score of 18730, a delta of 0.4 percent; the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697, a delta of 0.6 percent; the Intel Core i5-12400 at 18683, a delta of 0.7 percent; and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979, a delta of -0.9 percent. The Ryzen AI 5 330 sits within one percent of all four rivals, indicating a tightly clustered performance band.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmarks, a zero average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 reflects the lack of data rather than measured performance. Therefore, any head-to-head discussion must rely on architectural and specification contrasts rather than empirical benchmark deltas.

Where Each One Wins

For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, the recorded data shows strengths in specific computational workloads. Its PassMark integer math score is 37771, floating point math is 26196, and extended instructions score is 11124. Data compression reaches 152012, while data encryption hits 7251. Random string sorting records 16188, and find prime numbers scores 42. Physics processing scores 705. These numbers indicate a processor capable of handling integer-heavy tasks, floating-point calculations, and encryption workloads with measurable efficiency. The single-thread score of 3515 further confirms solid per-core performance for lighter, latency-sensitive tasks.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be assigned wins in any benchmark category because no scores exist. Its specification sheet, however, suggests design priorities: 8 cores and 16 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and a 125 watt TDP. These figures point toward a multi-threaded workload orientation, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm performance outcomes. The AMD part, by contrast, has verified scores that place it in the 73rd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all CPUs in the database.

The use-case split is therefore asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 demonstrably wins in every recorded benchmark category because it has recorded benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins only in theoretical capacity based on core count and clock speeds, but the database does not validate those expectations with measured results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses a Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point 2 codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its TDP is 28 watts. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 total. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. It uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics is Radeon 820M. It fits AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile market segment.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its TDP is 125 watts. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770. It fits Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, with the AMD part using TSMC fabrication and the Intel part using Intel's own foundry. Core and thread counts differ by a factor of two, with Intel offering 8 cores and 16 threads against AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor Intel substantially, with a 2.00 GHz higher base clock and a 1.00 GHz higher boost clock. L3 cache favors Intel heavily at 24 MB versus 4 MB, while L2 per core also doubles on the Intel side. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. PCIe generation favors Intel with Gen 5 versus Gen 4, and lane count also favors Intel at 16 versus 14. Memory support differs: AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part's integrated GPU is Radeon 820M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Market segments differ as well: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the only one of the two with verified benchmark performance. Its 73rd percentile ranking and average score of 18811 place it within one percent of established desktop and mobile processors like the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Core i7-1355U. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has zero recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile placeholder, and no rival comparisons. Any claim of superiority for the Intel part would lack empirical backing from the database.

The AMD part's strengths are measurable: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 7840 and single-core at 1812, PassMark multi-thread at 12797, and a single-thread score of 3515. These figures confirm a balanced processor for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. Its 28 watt TDP and mobile socket designation indicate efficiency-focused design, while the Intel part's 125 watt TDP and desktop socket suggest a power-hungry, performance-oriented configuration.

The Intel part's specifications are impressive on paper: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost, 24 MB L3, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC support. However, the database contains no measurements to validate how those specifications translate into actual performance. The AMD part, despite fewer cores and lower clocks, delivers verified scores that rival processors with higher nominal specifications. The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the processor with proven performance, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE remains unverified.

Selecting between the two depends entirely on whether verified performance or unverified specifications matter more. The AMD part has demonstrated results. The Intel part has none. The database's verdict is therefore weighted toward AMD.

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330's average benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark score is 18811, which places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists zero benchmarks for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, with an average score of 0 and no nearest rivals.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 boosts to 4.50 GHz, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point 2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 820M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-07-15 | 2026-03-08 |