AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average benchmark score of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 440G sits within 0.5% of its closest competitors. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900HX, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe connectivity?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 5 223PE support ECC memory, and both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060. The Intel part leads by 3.8%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Gorgon Point codename and the Ryzen AI 400 generation based on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel foundries, with the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation. The die size for the AMD part is 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The cache structures differ significantly. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a major divergence: the AMD part has 8 MB total, whereas the Intel part has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor uses DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier set to false, meaning it is locked. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier set to true. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers 11 PassMark tests, and the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 11. The largest margin appears in the physics test, where Intel scores 2493 against AMD's 1329, a 46.7% advantage. The floating point math test shows Intel at 76468 versus AMD at 45711, a 40.2% gap. The find prime numbers test gives Intel 159 versus AMD's 90, a 43.4% lead.

The integer math test shows Intel at 99819 against AMD's 71251, a 28.6% margin. The data encryption test has Intel at 18448 versus AMD's 13585, a 26.4% lead. The multithread test records Intel at 31124 and AMD at 23487, a 24.5% difference. The extended instructions test shows Intel at 24672 against AMD's 20648, a 16.3% gap.

The data compression test has Intel at 346623 versus AMD's 292735, a 15.5% margin. The random string sorting test shows Intel at 35798 against AMD's 31106, a 13.1% lead. The single-thread test is the closest contest: Intel scores 4219, AMD scores 4060, with Intel ahead by 3.8%. The singlethread test repeats the same scores and 3.8% delta.

The average benchmark score data reinforces the pattern. AMD's average is 46187, which is higher than Intel's 40585, yet the Intel chip wins every head-to-head PassMark test. This discrepancy comes from the different benchmark suites recorded for each processor. The AMD chip has no Cinebench results in the database, while the Intel chip includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores, which drag its average down relative to its PassMark performance.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 8 cores. Thread counts follow: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz.

Both processors have a TDP of 65. The sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The codenames differ: AMD is Gorgon Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake.

The cache configurations differ. L1 is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 differs substantially: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 only, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe support differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier unlock status differs: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001918, Intel is SA4QF. Release dates differ: AMD is 2026-02-28, Intel is 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for Intel is $232, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every recorded head-to-head PassMark test, so it takes the clear lead in compute-heavy workloads. The physics test shows the largest gap at 46.7%, indicating a strong advantage in simulation and physics calculations. The floating point math test at 40.2% ahead points to advantages in scientific computing, financial modeling, and other FP-heavy tasks. The find prime numbers test at 43.4% ahead suggests better raw integer throughput in certain algorithmic workloads.

The integer math test at 28.6% ahead supports general productivity applications, code compilation, and spreadsheet calculations. The multithread test at 24.5% ahead indicates better parallel performance for rendering, video encoding, and other multi-threaded tasks. The data encryption test at 26.4% ahead shows stronger cryptographic performance. The extended instructions test at 16.3% ahead benefits workloads using SIMD and specialized instruction sets.

The data compression test at 15.5% ahead helps file archiving and database operations. The random string sorting test at 13.1% ahead supports sorting-heavy data processing. Even the single-thread test, the closest margin, favors Intel at 3.8% ahead, giving it an edge in lightly threaded applications and general responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G does not win any head-to-head benchmark, so its strengths come from the aggregate data rather than direct wins. Its average benchmark score of 46187 is 13.8% higher than Intel's 40585, placing it in the 89th percentile versus Intel's 87th. This means the AMD chip sits closer to the top of the overall CPU performance distribution when considering the full benchmark suite recorded for each part. The AMD chip also uses a more advanced 4 nm process, which typically indicates better efficiency characteristics, though no efficiency data is recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split. For users focused on the PassMark head-to-head tests, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger processor. It wins all 11 recorded comparisons, with margins ranging from 3.8% in single-thread work to 46.7% in physics. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 24 MB of L3 cache and a 5.20 GHz boost clock delivers consistently higher scores across encryption, compression, floating point, integer, and multithreaded workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes also gives it a connectivity advantage for high-bandwidth peripherals.

For users who weigh the aggregate benchmark average, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G presents a different picture. Its average score of 46187 sits in the 89th percentile, above the Intel chip's 40585 in the 87th percentile. The AMD chip uses a smaller 4 nm process, includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, and comes with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It also has a slightly earlier release date and a lower recorded die size at 195 mm².

The choice depends on the workload. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the pick for applications that mirror the PassMark head-to-head tests: physics simulation, floating point math, integer-heavy tasks, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the pick for users who prioritize the overall percentile ranking, the efficiency potential of a 4 nm process, or the flexibility of an unlocked multiplier. Both processors run at 65 W TDP and support ECC memory, so platform-level power and reliability considerations are identical. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.