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

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Intel Core 5 221TE occupy different corners of the processor market, yet they are frequently compared in database queries due to their overlapping performance in certain multi-threaded workloads. The data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD part, which wins all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel chip, a 10-core desktop part with a 45 W TDP, counters with higher boost clocks and PCIe Gen 5 support, but the benchmark results consistently favor the 6-core mobile AMD processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 records an average benchmark score of 27932, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, which lands in the 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 3758 against the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734, a delta of 116.7% in favor of AMD. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a smaller but still substantial lead of 12.9% for AMD.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 5 221TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a 45 W TDP. The AMD part is rated for lower power consumption despite its faster benchmark results.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and the Intel Core 5 221TE have an active production status in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their fundamental designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel's own foundry. The Intel chip belongs to the Core 5 generation under Bartlett Lake.

The core configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip achieves higher benchmark scores across the board. The die sizes are comparable, with AMD at 195 mm² and Intel at 215 mm². Both processors use a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, but the L2 cache differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, while Intel gives 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major divergence, with AMD providing 8 MB total and Intel providing 24 MB shared.

Memory support shows another split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interfaces differ by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD featuring Radeon 840M and Intel featuring UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 across all recorded tests. The largest win comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where AMD scores 3758 against Intel's 1734, a delta of 116.7%. This result appears twice in the database, confirming the measurement. The margin is so large that it nearly doubles the Intel score.

Cinebench R15 tests highlight the per-core advantage. In the multicore test, AMD scores 1743 against Intel's 1139, a 53% delta. The single-core test shows an even bigger relative gap: AMD scores 276 against Intel's 160, a 72.5% delta. These results indicate that the AMD architecture delivers significantly more work per clock cycle.

The Cinebench R23 results are closer. In the multicore test, AMD scores 11534 against Intel's 11305, a narrow 2% delta. The single-core test gives AMD a 12.9% lead, with scores of 1802 and 1596 respectively. This suggests that in longer multi-threaded workloads, the Intel chip's additional cores can nearly match the AMD part, but it still cannot close the gap entirely.

PassMark integer math shows a 49.5% delta in favor of AMD, with scores of 63233 and 42303. Floating-point math follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 39662 against Intel's 31661, a 25.3% delta. Data compression gives AMD a 41.4% lead, with scores of 221581 and 156682. Random string sorting shows a 43.7% delta, with AMD scoring 24334 against Intel's 16929.

Extended instructions favor AMD by 62.8%, with scores of 15721 and 9655. Data encryption shows a 25.1% delta, with AMD scoring 11212 against Intel's 8963. The multithread test gives AMD a 44.5% lead, with scores of 19215 and 13301. Prime number finding shows a 25.4% delta, with AMD scoring 74 against Intel's 59. Physics simulation gives AMD an 11% lead, with scores of 1084 and 977.

The database records 15 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and zero wins for the Intel Core 5 221TE in head-to-head comparisons. The average benchmark score places AMD at 27932, which is 56.4% higher than Intel's 17860. AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a delta of 0.1% and the Intel Core i9-10900K with a delta of 0.2%, while Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with a delta of -0.2% and the Intel Core 5 120U with a delta of -0.2%.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Intel Core 5 221TE differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly, with 5.00 GHz versus AMD's 4.80 GHz. The TDP differs by 17 W, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 45 W.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The process nodes differ by generation, with AMD on 4 nm and Intel on 10 nm. The L2 cache differs, with AMD at 1 MB per core and Intel at 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs significantly, with AMD at 8 MB and Intel at 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth favors AMD, with 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. The PCIe generation differs, with AMD on Gen 4 and Intel on Gen 5. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ, with AMD classified as Mobile and Intel classified as Desktop. The release dates are close, with AMD on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages come in single-thread performance, where the 116.7% delta in PassMark and 72.5% delta in Cinebench R15 indicate a substantial per-core efficiency lead. This makes it the stronger choice for workloads that rely on fast response times, such as interactive applications, compilation of small codebases, and lightly threaded productivity tasks. The 53% delta in Cinebench R15 multicore reinforces this strength, showing that the AMD architecture scales well even with fewer cores.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win any head-to-head benchmark, but its specification sheet offers some compensating features. The 10-core configuration and 16 threads provide more parallel hardware resources, which explains the narrow 2% delta in Cinebench R23 multicore. The 24 MB L3 cache is three times larger than AMD's 8 MB, which can benefit certain cache-sensitive workloads even if the benchmark data does not reflect an advantage. The PCIe Gen 5 interface provides newer connectivity for expansion devices, and the DDR4 support offers flexibility for systems with existing memory modules.

The use-case split is therefore based on workload type. The AMD part dominates in all measured tests. The Intel part offers a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, but the benchmark data shows that this does not translate into faster single-thread scores. The Intel part draws more power at 45 W, which is suited for desktop systems with adequate cooling, while the AMD part at 28 W fits more power-conscious designs. The database records the Intel part with a launch MSRP of $232, but the performance delta across all 15 benchmarks places the AMD part in a higher performance tier.