AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a strikingly one-sided comparison. Across all 15 head-to-head benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 takes the win. The margins, however, vary dramatically depending on the workload. The largest single victory comes in PassMark's single-thread test, where the AMD posts a score of 3875 against Intel's 1734, a delta of 123.5%. This is not a marginal edge; it is a near-doubling of the Intel part's result. The same pattern emerges in Cinebench R15 single-core, where AMD leads 271 to 160, a 69.4% advantage. These results indicate a fundamental difference in per-thread execution capability.

Multi-threaded results tell a more nuanced story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 11461 versus the Intel Core 5 221TE's 11305, a modest 1.4% lead. The gap widens considerably in Cinebench R15 multicore, where AMD scores 1712 against Intel's 1139, a 50.3% delta. PassMark's multithread test shows AMD at 19927 and Intel at 13301, a 49.8% difference. The data suggests that the AMD processor's advantage grows in older rendering workloads and in synthetic multithread tests, while the newer Cinebench R23 variant brings the two much closer together.

Integer and floating-point math heavily favor AMD. PassMark integer math shows 63475 for AMD versus 42303 for Intel, a 50% delta. Floating-point math records 42621 for AMD and 31661 for Intel, a 34.6% edge. The extended instructions test delivers the second-largest margin of the entire comparison: AMD scores 17003, Intel scores 9655, a 76.1% delta. Data compression follows suit with AMD at 237484 and Intel at 156682, a 51.6% lead. Encryption work also goes to AMD, 11814 versus 8963, a 31.8% advantage.

The smallest margins appear in prime number finding, where AMD scores 62 and Intel scores 59, a 5.1% delta. Random string sorting shows AMD at 25435 and Intel at 16929, a 50.2% gap. Physics simulation records 1089 for AMD and 977 for Intel, an 11.5% lead. In every recorded test, AMD holds the higher score. The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win a single head-to-head comparison in this dataset.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 asserts dominance across every benchmark category in the database. The most pronounced victories appear in single-threaded and extended instruction workloads. The 123.5% lead in PassMark single-thread, combined with the 69.4% edge in Cinebench R15 single-core, positions the AMD part as clearly superior for tasks that depend on rapid per-core execution. The 76.1% margin in extended instructions suggests a strong advantage in workloads that leverage advanced CPU instruction sets, such as encryption algorithms or multimedia codecs.

Math-heavy applications also favor AMD decisively. The 50% gap in integer math and 34.6% gap in floating-point math indicate that computational workloads, from financial modeling to scientific simulations, will complete faster on the AMD processor. Data compression, a task sensitive to both memory bandwidth and core efficiency, shows AMD ahead by 51.6%. The AMD part also leads in data encryption by 31.8%, which matters for database operations and secure file transfers.

The Intel Core 5 221TE finds no winning category in this dataset. Its closest performance comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it trails by only 1.4%. That result suggests that in specific modern rendering workloads, the Intel chip can nearly match the AMD part despite losing elsewhere. The prime number test also shows a narrow 5.1% gap, indicating near-parity in that particular integer sequence workload. However, these close calls do not translate into a single recorded win.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, instruction-heavy processing, or math throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the clear choice based on the data. The Intel part's best case is a competitive showing in one rendering benchmark, but it never takes the lead.

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 outperforming the Intel Core 5 221TE in every recorded test. The AMD part holds a higher average benchmark score of 29461, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, sitting in the 71st percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447 and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270, both within a 0.7% delta. The Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898, all within a 0.7% delta. This places the two processors in entirely different performance tiers.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 delivers its largest advantages in single-thread performance, extended instructions, and math throughput. Users running software that depends on those characteristics will see the most benefit. The Intel Core 5 221TE offers its only near-competitive result in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it trails by 1.4%. That single benchmark aside, the Intel part trails by double-digit percentages in almost every other test.

The data indicates a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the stronger processor across the board, with a 64.9% higher average benchmark score. The Intel Core 5 221TE remains a functional processor, but its recorded performance places it closer to older desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT rather than competing with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. Buyers choosing between these two specific models should expect the AMD part to deliver substantially higher performance in nearly all measured workloads, with the only near-exception being modern multicore rendering.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark tests recorded in the database. The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win any.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark's single-thread test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 3875 versus the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734, a 123.5% delta.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Intel Core 5 221TE comes close to the AMD part?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 11305 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's 11461, a narrow 1.4% gap. The prime number test also shows a small 5.1% delta.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461, while the Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860. The AMD part sits in the 81st percentile, and the Intel part sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447 and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270. The Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Despite the higher boost clock, the Intel part loses every benchmark test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor wins all multicore benchmarks in the dataset. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part holds a large L3 advantage, yet that does not translate into benchmark wins.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part offers higher memory bandwidth, which may contribute to its wins in data compression and encryption tests.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides a newer and wider PCIe interface, but this does not appear in the CPU benchmark results.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses a Radeon 840M. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. ECC memory support is only available on the Intel processor, which could matter for workstation reliability, though it does not affect the recorded performance scores.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but the AMD part still wins every benchmark.

Thermal design power differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part delivers higher performance while drawing a lower thermal envelope, based on the recorded TDP figures.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile processor, and the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 was released on January 14, 2025. The Intel Core 5 221TE was released on January 12, 2025, two days earlier.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part has part number 100-000002122, and the Intel part has part number SRVQS. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as active in production.

The Intel processor supports ECC memory, which the AMD processor does not. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel processor does not. The Intel processor supports DDR4 memory, which the AMD processor does not. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5.