AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core 5 221TE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded benchmarks show a decisive performance gap between them. The AMD part, a mobile-focused 8-core chip built on Zen 5, dominates the Intel desktop chip across every single measured workload. The Intel Core 5 221TE, a 10-core Bartlett Lake processor, counters with a higher TDP, more cache, and ECC memory support, but the data indicates it cannot match the AMD part's raw speed. This analysis breaks down where each processor wins, what the architectural differences mean, and what the head-to-head results reveal.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins every benchmark in the database. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, it takes all 15, leaving the Intel Core 5 221TE with zero wins. This is not a close contest. The AMD chip's largest advantages appear in compute-heavy tasks: it delivers 102.5% higher integer math scores, 124.5% higher extended instruction scores, and 94.1% higher data compression scores. In single-threaded work, the AMD processor leads by 121.1% on Passmark's single-thread test, indicating much stronger per-core performance. The Intel part, meanwhile, has no category where it outperforms the AMD chip. Even in areas where a higher core count might help, like multi-threaded rendering, the AMD processor leads by 41.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided. For any workload that relies on processor speed, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the clear choice. The Intel Core 5 221TE does offer ECC memory support, which the AMD chip does not, and it runs on a desktop socket with a 45 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 28 W. That makes the Intel part more suitable for always-on or reliability-focused desktop systems, but not for performance. The data shows the AMD chip is faster in every measured task, so the Intel processor only wins on compatibility and platform features, not on benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core 5 221TE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm Intel process and a larger 215 mm² die. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but the same 5.00 GHz boost. Its cache is more generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The AMD part uses a smaller process node, which typically allows for higher efficiency and lower power draw. Its 28 W TDP is significantly lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP. The Intel chip compensates with more cores and more cache, but the benchmark data shows that these advantages do not translate into faster performance. The AMD processor also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but with a lower 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Another major difference lies in the integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Radeon 860M graphics, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from this data. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. The AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, the Intel chip on 2025-01-12, so they are near-contemporaries.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average score of 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses 10 cores. Both have 16 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, the Intel chip has a base clock of 1.80 GHz. Both have a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 W, the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, the Intel chip on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², the Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, the Intel chip has 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, the Intel chip does. PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are different, with the AMD chip featuring Radeon 860M and the Intel chip featuring UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is a mobile part, the Intel chip is a desktop part. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent pattern of AMD dominance. The largest single win comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 2477 against the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1139, a 117.5% delta. The AMD chip also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 83.8%, scoring 294 versus 160. In Cinebench R23, the AMD chip scores 16014.5 in multi-core against 11305, a 41.7% advantage, and 1958 in single-core against 1596, a 22.7% advantage.

Passmark tests further emphasize the gap. The AMD chip leads by 124.5% in extended instructions (21678 versus 9655) and by 121.1% in single-thread tests (3834 versus 1734). In integer math, the AMD chip scores 85651 against 42303, a 102.5% delta. Data compression shows a 94.1% advantage for the AMD chip (304089 versus 156682), and random string sorting shows a 96.5% delta (33266 versus 16929). Floating point math favors the AMD chip by 68.1% (53230 versus 31661), and encryption by 70.1% (15244 versus 8963). The multi-thread Passmark test shows an 87.5% delta (24935 versus 13301), and physics shows a 38.1% delta (1349 versus 977). Prime number finding shows a 35.6% delta (80 versus 59). All 15 benchmarks favor the AMD chip, with no Intel wins.

These numbers indicate that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 offers roughly double the performance of the Intel Core 5 221TE in many workloads. The Intel chip's higher core count and larger cache do not help it close the gap. The AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture and 4 nm process appear to provide a decisive per-core and multi-thread advantage.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the faster processor in every measured benchmark, with an average score of 34222 versus the Intel Core 5 221TE's 17860. The AMD chip sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 71st percentile. For any user prioritizing performance, the AMD chip is the clear choice based on recorded results.

The Intel Core 5 221TE still has a role. It is a desktop part with ECC memory support, a feature the AMD chip lacks, and it offers 24 MB of L3 cache and 10 cores. Its 45 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility make it suitable for certain desktop builds. The Intel chip also has a launch MSRP of $232, which may be relevant to buyers, but the database does not include pricing for the AMD chip. For workloads that require ECC memory or a specific desktop platform, the Intel chip is the only option of the two. For raw speed, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins outright, and the margin is not close.