AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 across all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 221TE does not register a single win in the database’s matched tests. The margins vary widely, from a modest 10.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core to a massive 112.4% advantage in PassMark single-thread.

Starting with the most extreme disparity, the PassMark single-thread test shows the AMD part scoring 3683 against Intel’s 1734, a delta of 112.4%. This is the largest single percentage gap in the entire comparison. The same 112.4% delta appears twice in the database because the PassMark suite records the result under two nearly identical test names, but the underlying score is the same.

Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers the second-largest margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 1915, while the Intel Core 5 221TE manages 1139, a 68.1% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip posts 242.6 versus 160, a 51.6% advantage. These older Cinebench versions tend to be more sensitive to raw clock speed and per-core efficiency, which explains the outsized gaps.

The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 70.3% delta, with AMD scoring 16440 and Intel 9655. This workload benefits heavily from the AMD processor’s newer instruction set implementation. PassMark integer math follows with a 49.1% lead: 63078 for AMD versus 42303 for Intel. PassMark random string sorting shows a 47.5% delta (24970 vs 16929), and PassMark multithread shows 46.7% (19506 vs 13301). PassMark data compression also lands at 46.7%, with AMD at 229796 and Intel at 156682.

Narrower but still clear margins appear in several tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives AMD 12532 against Intel’s 11305, a 10.9% lead. PassMark physics shows 1095 versus 977, a 12.1% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core has AMD at 1915.5 and Intel at 1596, a 20% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows 72 versus 59, a 22% delta. PassMark data encryption gives AMD 11470 and Intel 8963, a 28% gap. PassMark floating point math rounds out the list with 39967 versus 31661, a 26.2% lead.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces the pattern. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 sits at 25981, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile. That is a 45.5% difference in average score, and the percentile gap of 7 points reflects how much further up the overall performance distribution the AMD part sits.

The Verdict

Based strictly on benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the faster processor in every measured workload. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Core 5 221TE pulls ahead. The AMD part wins all 15 head-to-head tests, including both multi-core and single-core categories, as well as specialized workloads like encryption, compression, and extended instruction sets.

The Intel part does have a structural advantage in core count, with 10 cores versus 6, and thread count, with 16 threads versus 12. Yet those additional resources do not translate into benchmark wins. The AMD architecture’s per-core efficiency and higher clock behavior overcome the core deficit in every recorded test.

For users choosing between these two, the database points clearly to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 for any workload represented in these benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 221TE remains a functional processor, but it sits below the AMD part in every single measurement available. The closest rival comparison in the database places the Intel part near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, with a delta of -0.2%, while the AMD part sits near the Intel Core i7-14701TE, with a delta of -0.1%. That positioning shows the AMD processor competing in a higher performance tier altogether.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is a mobile processor using the Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop processor using the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. AMD uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process node from its own foundry. The die sizes also differ: AMD measures 195 mm², Intel measures 215 mm². Despite the smaller die, the AMD chip integrates its memory controller and graphics on the same package as a mobile part.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is substantially larger at 24 MB shared. The Intel chip therefore has three times the L3 capacity, which can help in cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark data does not show that translating into wins.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, but its bandwidth rating is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part also does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does support ECC.

PCI Express generation is another point of difference. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which offers newer signaling technology. The integrated graphics differ too: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop socket. This means the two processors cannot be swapped into the same motherboard. The AMD part is marked for the mobile segment, the Intel part for the desktop segment.

Clock speeds show the AMD part with a 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while the Intel part has a 1.80 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a higher peak boost clock, but the AMD chip has a higher base clock. Thermal design power differs as well: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W. The Intel part consumes more power under load, which aligns with its desktop positioning.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins in every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 12532 versus 11305, a 10.9% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core it scores 1915 versus 1139, a 68.1% lead. In PassMark multithread it scores 19506 versus 13301, a 46.7% lead.

Q: How large is the single-core gap?

A: The single-core gap is substantial. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 3683 against Intel’s 1734, a 112.4% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 1915.5 versus 1596, a 20% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 242.6 versus 160, a 51.6% lead.

Q: Does the Intel processor’s higher core count help it in any test?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads versus the AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads, but it loses all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The extra cores and threads do not produce a win in any recorded workload.

Q: What is the average performance difference between the two?

A: The database shows the AMD processor with an average benchmark score of 25981, while the Intel processor averages 17860. That is a 45.5% difference in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications?

A: The AMD processor has a memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s, supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel processor has a memory bandwidth rating of 76.8 GB/s, supporting DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. There is no workload among the 15 head-to-head tests where the Intel Core 5 221TE comes out ahead. That said, the magnitude of the AMD win varies by workload type, which gives some insight into where each processor is relatively stronger.

The AMD processor shows its largest advantages in single-threaded workloads, particularly PassMark single-thread with a 112.4% delta. This indicates very strong per-core performance, likely driven by the Zen 5 architecture and its efficient instruction pipeline. The AMD part also excels in extended instruction workloads, with a 70.3% lead in PassMark extended instructions, and in integer math, with a 49.1% lead. These are compute-heavy tasks that respond well to modern microarchitecture improvements.

The AMD processor also dominates in data compression and encryption. PassMark data compression shows a 46.7% delta, and data encryption shows a 28% delta. These workloads often benefit from wider execution resources and faster memory bandwidth, both of which the AMD part provides with its 89.6 GB/s rating.

The Intel processor’s relative strengths, while not enough to win any test, appear in the areas where its advantages are least pronounced. The smallest AMD margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 10.9%. This test is more dependent on sustained multi-core throughput, where the Intel part’s 10 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache narrow the gap. The Cinebench R15 multi-core gap of 68.1% is much larger, suggesting that older Cinebench versions favor the AMD part disproportionately.

PassMark physics shows a relatively modest 12.1% delta, with AMD at 1095 and Intel at 977. Physics simulations often use floating point heavily, and the AMD lead in floating point math is 26.2%, so the physics test represents a smaller divergence. The Intel part also comes closest in Cinebench R23 multi-core relative terms, but it still loses by a meaningful margin.

The Intel processor does offer advantages outside raw performance. It supports ECC memory, which is absent on the AMD part. It uses a Gen 5 PCIe interface, newer than the AMD part’s Gen 4. It also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB, which could matter in specific cache-resident workloads not captured by these benchmarks. The Intel part’s desktop socket and higher 45 W TDP indicate a different thermal envelope, suited to desktop builds with adequate cooling.

For users prioritizing the measured benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the clear choice. For users who require ECC memory support or a Gen 5 PCIe interface, the Intel Core 5 221TE offers those specific features, but the performance data shows it trailing in every recorded test.