AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 221TE. There is no benchmark category in the database where the Intel part takes a victory. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score of 46187 places it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, sitting at the 71st percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G’s closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (0.3% behind). This places the 440G in the company of high-end desktop and mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 221TE, by contrast, competes near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.2% behind the Intel part), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 (0.5% ahead of the 221TE). The performance gap between these two processors is not marginal; it spans the entire middle of the desktop performance spectrum.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records a single-thread score of 4060, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 1734. The AMD part leads by 134.1% in this test.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 23487 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 13301. The AMD processor leads by 76.6%.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46187, and the Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 5 221TE both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Despite this, the AMD part wins all benchmark comparisons in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-thread advantage in the database appears in the PassMark single-thread test. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 against the Intel Core 5 221TE’s 1734, a delta of 134.1%. This is the largest percentage win recorded for either processor in any shared test. The same margin repeats in the duplicate singlethread test listing, confirming the result.

The extended instructions test shows the second-largest gap. AMD scores 20648, Intel scores 9655, and the delta is 113.9%. This workload exercises SIMD and other instruction-set extensions, and the Zen 5 based AMD part demonstrates a decisive advantage. Data compression shows an 86.8% lead (292735 versus 156682), and random string sorting shows an 83.7% lead (31106 versus 16929). These results indicate that the AMD processor handles memory-heavy and branch-heavy workloads substantially faster.

The multithread test shows a 76.6% lead for AMD (23487 versus 13301). Integer math follows at 68.4% (71251 versus 42303). Prime number finding shows a 52.5% lead (90 versus 59), data encryption shows 51.6% (13585 versus 8963), and floating point math shows 44.4% (45711 versus 31661). The physics test has the smallest margin in the set at 36% (1329 versus 977), but it is still a clear AMD victory.

The Intel Core 5 221TE’s Cinebench results exist in the database but have no direct AMD counterpart in the shared head-to-head list. The Intel part scores 1139 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 160 in R15 single core, 4748 in R20 multicore, 670 in R20 single core, 11305 in R23 multicore, and 1596 in R23 single core. These numbers provide context for the Intel part’s absolute capability, but they do not change the head-to-head outcome, where AMD wins every shared PassMark test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count and thread count. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores and threads, the AMD part wins all multithreaded benchmarks in the database, which indicates that per-core efficiency and IPC more than compensate for the core count deficit.

Base clocks differ slightly. The AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz base, while the Intel part runs at 1.80 GHz base. Boost clocks differ in the opposite direction: Intel reaches 5.00 GHz, while AMD reaches 4.80 GHz. TDP ratings also differ, with the AMD part rated at 65 W and the Intel part at 45 W.

Cache configurations are notably different. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: the AMD part has 8 MB, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. The Intel processor’s larger L3 cache does not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 89.6 GB/s, versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G includes a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part’s launch MSRP is not recorded in the database; the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm node, which typically allows higher transistor density and better power efficiency per unit of work.

The core architecture differs at the instruction level. The AMD part’s Zen 5 / Zen 5c combination produces a single-thread score of 4060, which is more than double the Intel part’s 1734. This suggests substantially higher IPC on the AMD side despite the Intel part’s higher 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel part’s advantage in raw clock speed (5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) does not overcome the AMD part’s architectural efficiency.

The cache hierarchy reflects different design philosophies. The Intel part has more L2 per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB) and a much larger shared L3 (24 MB versus 8 MB). The AMD part compensates with faster memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) and a smaller, more efficient process node. The database’s benchmark results show that the AMD configuration wins across every shared test, including those that typically benefit from large caches like data compression and random string sorting.

The release dates differ by about a year. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a release date of 2025-01-12, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a release date of 2026-02-28. Both processors are listed as active in production. The AMD part’s generation designation, Ryzen AI 400, and its Gorgon Point codename indicate a newer architecture family than the Intel Bartlett Lake part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G outperforms the Intel Core 5 221TE in every shared test in the database, with deltas ranging from 36% in physics to 134.1% in single-thread performance. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 46187 places it near the Intel Core i9-13900HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 235, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, all of which sit within 0.5% of its score. The Intel Core 5 221TE’s average of 17860 places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, which are substantially lower-performing processors.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does have some specification advantages. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a larger 24 MB L3 cache, DDR4 support for older platforms, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a lower 45 W TDP. It also has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. However, none of these advantages produce a benchmark win in the recorded data. The AMD part wins on raw performance, memory bandwidth, process node, and every measured workload.

A builder prioritizing maximum performance from the database’s measurements should select the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. Its 89th percentile ranking and rival proximity to high-end processors like the Intel Core i9-13900HX confirm its position. A builder constrained to the Intel Socket 1700 platform, requiring DDR4 memory support, or needing PCIe Gen 5 lanes might consider the Intel Core 5 221TE, but the performance trade-off is severe: the AMD part leads by over 130% in single-thread and over 76% in multithread workloads. The data supports only one choice for performance-oriented builds.