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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE presents a clear divergence in workload focus. The AMD processor is a mobile part, designed for the laptop segment, and its benchmark scores are extensive. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, on the other hand, is a desktop processor with a significantly higher thermal envelope and clock speeds, but the database contains no recorded benchmark scores for it. This means the measurable wins currently belong entirely to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, which has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins in every measured category by default, as its average benchmark score of 29461 is the only recorded score available. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of zero, and its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, while the AMD chip sits at the 81st percentile. This positional data indicates that the AMD processor outperforms a large majority of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel processor has no measured performance data to place it higher.

The use-case split is therefore defined by the absence of data for the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only part in this comparison with verified scores, covering multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded tasks, encryption, compression, and mathematical workloads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is unmeasured, so its wins cannot be quantified from the database.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between the two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architectures. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant, with AMD using a smaller, more modern fabrication process.

Core counts also differ, but the Intel chip has more physical and logical cores. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel chip runs at a much higher base and boost frequency, which is consistent with its desktop-oriented design. The AMD chip has a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 125 watts. This is a 97-watt difference, reflecting the Intel part's higher power budget for sustained desktop performance.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD, but the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is a major difference: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has only 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This sixfold difference in L3 capacity suggests the Intel chip is better positioned for workloads that benefit from large, fast on-die storage.

Memory support is another separator. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses the UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are incompatible, with the AMD chip on AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel chip on Intel Socket 1700. The release dates are also distinct: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 was released on January 14, 2025, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE was released on March 8, 2026. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $319, which is the only price data recorded for either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark field in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct comparison scores for the two processors side by side. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has its own benchmark results, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has none. The measurable outcomes therefore rely on the AMD chip's standalone scores, which set a baseline for what a modern 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor can achieve.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 1712 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 271 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11461 multi-core and 1818 single-core. These results indicate a balanced mobile processor capable of handling both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 19927, a single-thread score of 3875, and a singlethread score of 3875, confirming consistent single-core performance across two recorded entries.

Math and data workloads are also measured. The AMD chip scores 63475 in integer math, 42621 in floating point math, and 62 in find prime numbers. Data compression scores 237484, data encryption scores 11814, and random string sorting scores 25435. Extended instructions score 17003, and physics scores 1089. These numbers provide a full profile of the AMD processor's capabilities, but they cannot be compared to the Intel chip because the Intel chip has no recorded scores.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 offer context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X has an average score of 29447, a delta of 0 percent relative to the Ryzen AI 7 345's average of 29461. The AMD EPYC 9654 has an average score of 29409, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13500HX has an average score of 29270, a delta of 0.7 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average score of 29656, a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning the Ryzen AI 7 345 sits in a dense performance cluster where the differences between rivals are negligible. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no such rival data, so its performance cannot be positioned relative to any other part in the database.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 29461 place it firmly in the upper tier of the database. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a 50th percentile ranking and an average score of zero, which means it has no recorded performance data to support any claims of superiority.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only viable choice. It delivers a complete set of scores across rendering, encryption, compression, and mathematical workloads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, despite its higher core count, higher clock speeds, larger L3 cache, and support for ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, has no measured data to confirm whether those architectural advantages translate into real-world performance. The database cannot verify the Intel chip's capabilities, so any performance expectation for it remains speculative.

The AMD chip's closest rivals are all within 0.7 percent of its average score, meaning it is a competitive mobile processor in its measured class. The Intel chip's absence from the benchmark suite means it cannot be ranked, compared, or recommended based on the available information. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only processor in this comparison with proven performance, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded evidence to challenge it.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 have a higher average benchmark score than the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a thermal design power of 28 watts, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a thermal design power of 125 watts.