AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 15 shared benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core 5 223PE, and the Intel processor wins every single one. There is no test in the head-to-head set where the AMD part takes the lead. The margin is not uniform, however, and the shape of the deltas tells a clear story about where each design has its strengths.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against 11461 for the Ryzen AI 7 345, a 56.7% advantage. That is the single biggest differential in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a similar pattern: 3734 versus 1818, a 51.3% gap. The Intel part also dominates Cinebench R15 multi-core with 2666 versus 1712 (35.8% ahead) and Cinebench R15 single-core with 376 versus 271 (27.9% ahead). These results indicate that the Intel processor is substantially faster in both lightly threaded and fully threaded CPU workloads.

The PassMark suite confirms the trend. In integer math, Intel scores 99819 against 63475, a 36.4% margin. Floating point math shows 76468 versus 42621, a 44.3% advantage. Data encryption favors Intel at 18448 versus 11814, which is 36% ahead. Data compression follows with 346623 versus 237484, a 31.5% lead. Extended instructions land at 24672 versus 17003, a 31.1% gap. Random string sorting is one of the closer tests, with Intel ahead by 28.9% (35798 versus 25435). Find prime numbers is the most lopsided PassMark result: Intel scores 159 versus 62, a 61% lead.

The closest margin anywhere in the head-to-head set is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4219 versus 3875, only 8.2% ahead. That is notable because it shows the two processors are nearly comparable in single-threaded integer work, even though the Intel part still wins. PassMark multithread shows 31124 versus 19927, a 36% gap, and PassMark physics shows 2493 versus 1089, a 56.3% difference. The overall pattern is consistent: Intel wins every workload, with the largest advantages in multi-threaded and floating-point tasks, and the smallest advantage in single-threaded integer performance.

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 by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm Intel process. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies different transistor density and power characteristics, though the recorded data does not include transistor counts or die sizes.

Core counts differ. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread advantage helps explain the multi-threaded benchmark results. Base clocks also differ: the AMD chip starts at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip starts at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks show a similar gap, with the AMD part reaching 4.60 GHz and the Intel part reaching 5.20 GHz. Clock speed alone does not determine performance, but the combination of more cores and higher clocks on the Intel side aligns with its benchmark dominance.

Cache layouts are quite different. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, and both use 1 MB of L2 per core on the AMD side, but the Intel part doubles that to 2 MB per core. L3 cache is the biggest structural difference: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has only 4 MB of L3, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3. That sixfold difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to the Intel part's lead in compression, encryption, and other cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and the recorded memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are different: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Power and platform targets are distinct. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. The Intel Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The market segments reflect this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Release dates also differ, with the AMD part dated 2025-01-14 and the Intel part dated 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every measured category, but the size of the win varies by workload type. The largest margins are in multi-threaded compute: Cinebench R23 multi-core (56.7% ahead), PassMark physics (56.3% ahead), and find prime numbers (61% ahead). These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and cache capacity, all areas where the Intel part has a structural advantage. The Intel processor should be the choice for rendering, physics simulation, prime-number sieving, and other parallel integer workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not win any benchmark, but the closest margins hint at where it is less disadvantaged. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part trails by only 8.2%, the smallest gap in the set. That suggests the Zen 5 core design, despite lower clocks, is competitive in single-threaded integer performance. In random string sorting, the AMD part trails by 28.9%, and in extended instructions by 31.1%, the two smallest PassMark gaps after single-thread. Those workloads may benefit from the AMD part's memory support for LPDDR5X, which is not available on the Intel side.

The AMD processor also has a power profile that the Intel part does not: a 28 watt TDP versus 65 watts, a 37 watt difference. The database does not include power consumption measurements, but the TDP figures indicate that the AMD part is designed for lower-power mobile systems, while the Intel part targets desktop sockets with higher power budgets. For a user constrained by a mobile platform, the AMD part is the only option in this pairing, since the Intel part uses a desktop socket. For a desktop build where power draw is less of a concern, the Intel part offers the performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 26455 versus 11461, a 56.7% lead. In PassMark multithread it scores 31124 versus 19927, a 36% lead.

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

A: The Intel part wins PassMark single-thread with 4219 versus 3875, only 8.2% ahead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is larger: 3734 versus 1818, a 51.3% margin.

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

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not.

Q: What are the platform differences?

A: The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, targets the mobile market, and has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, targets the desktop market, and has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD processor wins?

A: No. In the head-to-head benchmark set, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 15 comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 records zero wins.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 8.2% in PassMark single-thread to 61% in find prime numbers. The Intel part has more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), higher base and boost clocks (2.90 GHz and 5.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and 4.60 GHz), and six times the L3 cache (24 MB versus 4 MB). It also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD part counters with a smaller 4 nm process, a lower 28 watt TDP, LPDDR5X memory support, and a mobile socket, but none of those advantages translate into a benchmark win.

For a desktop user who prioritizes raw performance, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice. It delivers the highest scores in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads and carries a launch MSRP of $232. For a mobile user who needs a low-power processor in an AMD Socket FP8 system, the Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only compatible option in this comparison, but the benchmark data shows it will be slower across the board. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 81st percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 40585, against 29461 for the AMD part, a difference that matches the consistent head-to-head results.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core 5 223PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-14 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

| Part Number | 100-000002122 | SA4QF |