AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE and the Intel Core 5 221E presents a stark asymmetry in available data. The Intel Core 5 221E holds a comprehensive benchmark record, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence of data means the Intel processor is the only one with measurable performance claims in this comparison, earning it the 87th percentile among all CPUs versus the AMD part's 50th percentile placement.

The Intel Core 5 221E positions itself as a high-throughput desktop processor. Its recorded average benchmark score of 40144 places it in a tight cluster with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, which scores 40081 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (also 0.2% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE, with its 50th percentile ranking, sits in the middle of the overall CPU distribution, but without benchmark data, its exact position relative to the Intel part cannot be quantified from the records.

For users choosing between these two, the Intel Core 5 221E is the only option with demonstrated performance in the database. The AMD part offers a specific architectural profile, but its performance characteristics remain unmeasured. The Intel processor also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $232, which can be stated once as its launch MSRP. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 5 221E wins every measurable category because it is the only part with benchmarks. Its multi-core performance is substantial: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 25933, Cinebench R20 multi-core hits 10891, and Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2613. Single-core results follow with Cinebench R23 at 3661, R20 at 1537, and R15 at 368.

PassMark results reinforce the Intel part's strength in parallel workloads. The multi-thread score is 30510, while integer math posts 117813 and floating point math records 79028. Data compression reaches 324285, data encryption hits 19205, and extended instructions score 18216. Random string sorting reaches 37686, physics scores 2230, and prime number finding records 173.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has no wins in the database because no benchmark results exist for it. Its architecture suggests it could compete in certain areas, but the data does not support any specific claims. The Intel part wins by default across all tested workloads, from single-threaded tasks to heavily threaded rendering and math operations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. AMD builds the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Intel fabricates the Core 5 221E on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a larger die at 257 mm². The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel's part uses the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part offers 14 cores and 20 threads. This higher core count likely explains the Intel part's heavy multi-thread benchmark advantage, though the AMD part's Zen 5 architecture could offer stronger per-core efficiency. Clock speeds favor Intel on paper: the Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz with a 2.70 GHz base, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base. The Intel part runs at 65 W TDP versus 35 W for AMD.

Cache layouts differ in L2 and L3 capacity. Both use 80 KB L1 per core. Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3, while AMD offers 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. The larger Intel L3 cache could benefit workloads with repetitive data access. Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU, versus AMD's Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets are incompatible, with AMD on Socket AM5 and Intel on Socket 1700. The AMD part is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked for both. Release dates show Intel launched on 2025-01-12, while AMD arrived later on 2026-03-01.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE's 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE and the Intel Core 5 221E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E ranks in the 87th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: Both processors have a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though AMD supports only DDR5 while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE's 8 MB L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning no direct comparison scores exist between these two specific processors. However, the Intel Core 5 221E's standalone benchmark results provide a clear picture of its performance envelope. The most striking result is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933, which reflects the benefit of its 14 cores and 20 threads. Single-core performance in Cinebench R23 reaches 3661, showing strong per-thread capability as well.

PassMark integer math delivers 117813, while floating point math records 79028, indicating balanced arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 324285 is notably high, suggesting strong memory and cache utilization. The multi-thread PassMark score of 30510 aligns with the core-heavy design. Physics simulation scores 2230, and extended instructions reach 18216.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database offer context. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, a 0.2% delta from the Intel's 40144 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, also a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.4% higher. These deltas are small, placing the Core 5 221E in a competitive mid-to-high tier.

Without AMD benchmark data, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE cannot be placed against these numbers. The database shows no wins for either processor in a direct comparison, as the head-to-head array is empty. The Intel part's individual scores stand as the only measurable performance evidence in this pairing.

Specification Differences

The specification table highlights where these two processors diverge. Core count differs: 6 cores for AMD versus 14 for Intel. Threads differ similarly: 12 versus 20. Base clocks show Intel at 2.70 GHz against AMD's 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 35 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

Process node differs: 4 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel at its own foundry. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 12 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Sockets: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Gorgon Point for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel. Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD, Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel. Release dates: 2026-03-01 for AMD, 2025-01-12 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both have locked multipliers, both support ECC, both are dual-channel, and both have 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.