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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record is decisively lopsided. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 221TE, with no benchmark in the database favoring the Intel part. This is not a case of one chip excelling in specific workloads while conceding others; the AMD processor holds the advantage across every measured category, from compression and encryption to floating-point math and single-thread performance.

The most pronounced AMD victories come in single-threaded work and extended instruction execution. In the passmark_single_thread test, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 against Intel's 1734, a 118.3% delta. This is the largest margin on the entire comparison sheet. The extended instructions benchmark shows a 91.2% advantage (18456 versus 9655), indicating that the AMD part handles specialized instruction sets with far greater efficiency. These results point to a processor that is not merely faster in aggregate, but fundamentally more capable per core in demanding, latency-sensitive tasks.

For throughput-oriented workloads, the AMD chip also leads, though by smaller margins. Data compression shows a 63.7% gap (256420 versus 156682), while integer math delivers a 56% advantage (65991 versus 42303). The multithread score of 21054 versus 13301 represents a 58.3% lead, meaning the AMD processor sustains its performance advantage even when all cores are engaged. The physics benchmark, which often reflects real-world simulation and gaming workloads, shows a more modest 14.5% edge (1119 versus 977), suggesting that the Intel part is comparatively less disadvantaged in that specific scenario but still trails.

The only area where the Intel Core 5 221TE approaches competitive footing is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the AMD lead narrows to 30.5% (77 versus 59). Even here, the AMD processor wins, but the smaller delta hints that the Intel architecture retains some competence in this particular algorithmic pattern. Across the remaining categories, the AMD processor's advantage ranges from 35.6% in floating-point math to 61% in random string sorting, all favoring the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture, produced on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a 195 mm² die size. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation under the Gorgon Point codename. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries, with a larger 215 mm² die. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains much of the efficiency and performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part packs 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 4 fewer cores and 4 fewer threads, the AMD processor outperforms the Intel chip in every multithreaded benchmark. This suggests that Zen 5's per-core efficiency more than compensates for the core count deficit. The Intel chip's higher core count does not translate into a benchmark win anywhere in the recorded data.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors share an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core on the AMD side versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is where the gap becomes stark: the AMD processor has 8 MB total, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared. Despite having three times the L3 cache, the Intel processor still loses every benchmark, indicating that raw cache capacity is not the determining factor in these workloads.

Memory support and platform integration show further differences. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ, with AMD featuring the Radeon 840M and Intel featuring UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. This distinction matters for system builders, as the AMD chip targets portable systems, while the Intel chip is designed for desktop motherboards. The TDP ratings reflect this: 28 watts for the AMD part versus 45 watts for the Intel part, with the AMD chip delivering superior performance at lower power consumption.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in passmark_single_thread, which is 118.3% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734. The AMD processor also achieves a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to Intel's 5.00 GHz, indicating that clock speed alone does not determine single-thread performance.

Q: How do the core counts compare, and does the higher core count help Intel?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having 4 fewer cores, the AMD processor wins the multithread benchmark with a score of 21054 versus 13301, a 58.3% advantage. The additional Intel cores do not produce a win in any recorded test.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

A: Both processors use 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB total L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 cache does not translate into benchmark wins.

Q: Which processor supports higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 12.8 GB/s difference favors the AMD processor.

Q: How do the process nodes differ?

A: The AMD processor is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD processor also has a smaller die size of 195 mm² compared to Intel's 215 mm².

Q: What are the power consumption ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD processor delivers higher benchmark scores at 17 watts lower power draw.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. Die size differs by 20 mm², with the AMD part at 195 mm² and the Intel part at 215 mm². The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds favor Intel on the boost side: 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for AMD. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.80 GHz. The TDP ratings differ by 17 watts: 28 watts for AMD versus 45 watts for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part offers 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part offers 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache totals 8 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, and DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and the UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The release dates differ by roughly a year, with the Intel processor released in January 2025 and the AMD processor in January 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single-thread benchmark produces the largest margin in the entire comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785, which is 118.3% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734. This is a doubling of performance in a workload that typically reflects everyday application responsiveness. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz does not compensate for the architectural efficiency of Zen 5, which achieves its 3785 score at a lower 4.80 GHz boost.

The extended instructions benchmark shows the second-largest gap. AMD scores 18456 against Intel's 9655, a 91.2% delta. This test measures performance on specialized instruction sets, and the result indicates that the AMD processor executes these instructions with nearly double the throughput. For workloads that rely on AVX or similar extensions, this is a substantial advantage.

Data compression favors AMD by 63.7%, with scores of 256420 versus 156682. This workload is often memory-bandwidth sensitive, and the AMD processor's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s likely contributes to the margin. Random string sorting shows a 61% advantage for AMD (27252 versus 16929), another memory and cache-intensive task where the AMD architecture excels despite having less L3 cache.

The multithread benchmark shows AMD ahead by 58.3%, scoring 21054 versus 13301. This result is particularly notable because the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD processor has only 6 cores and 12 threads. The per-core efficiency of Zen 5 more than bridges the core count deficit. Integer math follows a similar pattern with a 56% advantage for AMD (65991 versus 42303).

The smaller margins appear in physics and prime number finding. The physics benchmark shows AMD at 1119 versus Intel at 977, a 14.5% delta. This is the closest result in the entire comparison, though AMD still wins. The prime number test shows AMD at 77 versus Intel at 59, a 30.5% delta. Floating-point math shows AMD at 42934 versus Intel at 31661, a 35.6% advantage. Data encryption completes the set with AMD at 12418 versus Intel at 8963, a 38.5% delta.

The aggregate benchmark average reinforces the pattern. The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 41208, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel processor has an average score of 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals by average score are the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41263, while the Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898. The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 operates in a higher performance tier entirely, despite its lower core count and smaller cache.