AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a remarkably one-sided comparison. Across all 15 head-to-head benchmark entries, the Intel Core 5 223PE takes the win, leaving the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 without a single victory. The margins, however, vary widely depending on the workload type.

The most dramatic separation appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 26,455 against AMD's 16,014.5, a 39.5% deficit for the Ryzen part. Single-core performance shows an even larger relative gap in Cinebench R23: Intel's 3,734 beats AMD's 1,958 by 47.6%. The Cinebench R15 results tell a similar story but with smaller margins: Intel leads by 21.8% in single-core (376 versus 294) and by 7.1% in multi-core (2,666 versus 2,477).

PassMark physics testing reveals another substantial divide. Intel's 2,493 score is 45.9% ahead of AMD's 1,349. Prime number finding follows closely, with Intel at 159 versus AMD's 80, a 49.7% advantage. Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily: 76,468 versus 53,230, a 30.4% gap.

Other PassMark subtests show more moderate Intel leads. Integer math: 99,819 versus 85,651, a 14.2% difference. Data compression: 346,623 versus 304,089, a 12.3% edge. Data encryption: 18,448 versus 15,244, a 17.4% margin. Extended instructions: 24,672 versus 21,678, a 12.1% gap. Random string sorting sees Intel ahead by 7.1% (35,798 versus 33,266). The smallest measured difference is in single-threaded PassMark performance, where Intel's 4,219 beats AMD's 3,834 by 9.1%.

The aggregate benchmark average confirms the overall picture. Intel's average score stands at 40,585, while AMD's lands at 34,222. That places Intel in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to AMD's 84th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel's Bartlett Lake part relies on a 10 nm node from Intel's own fabs. That process gap does not translate into a performance advantage for AMD in the recorded benchmarks, which raises questions about clock speed and architectural efficiency trade-offs.

Both chips feature 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count parity is not a factor. The base clocks differ notably: Intel starts at 2.90 GHz, AMD at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks also favor Intel, 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. These frequency advantages likely explain part of Intel's consistent lead, especially in single-threaded workloads.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, matching Intel's per-core L2, but Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows an even larger disparity: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The larger L3 pool on Intel could contribute to its stronger showing in data compression and encryption tasks, which often benefit from larger working sets in cache.

AMD's architecture draws on Zen 5 cores in a hybrid arrangement, with the codename Krackan Point and the Ryzen AI 300 generation. Intel's Bartlett Lake uses a different design, but the database lists no specific architecture name for it. The process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) suggests AMD should have an efficiency advantage, yet the performance data does not reflect that at the measured power levels.

Power envelopes differ substantially. AMD's TDP is 28 watts, while Intel's is 65 watts. That 37-watt gap means Intel draws considerably more power to achieve its higher scores. The socket types also differ: AMD uses FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support varies too: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel adds ECC memory support, which AMD lacks.

PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD packs Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Intel's die size is not recorded, but AMD's is 195 mm².

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows Intel winning every category, but the margins reveal where each processor has its relative strengths. Intel's biggest advantages come in single-core performance and math-heavy workloads. The 47.6% Cinebench R23 single-core lead and 49.7% prime number finding advantage suggest Intel's cores execute simple, latency-sensitive instructions much faster. Physics simulation, which often relies on single-threaded physics calculations, shows a 45.9% gap in Intel's favor.

AMD, despite losing all tests, shows the smallest deficits in tasks that might benefit from its architecture. Random string sorting sees only a 7.1% gap, the narrowest margin in the entire comparison. Cinebench R15 multi-core also sits at 7.1%, indicating AMD's multi-threaded scaling keeps it closer in some older workloads. Data compression (12.3% gap) and extended instructions (12.1% gap) are also relatively close, suggesting AMD's Zen 5 cores handle certain parallel data operations reasonably well.

The pattern implies a split: Intel dominates in bursty, single-threaded, and mathematically intensive tasks, while AMD comes closer in sustained multi-threaded workloads that do not stress individual cores as hard. That said, Intel still wins those closer contests, so AMD's relative strength is only comparative, not absolute.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion for most use cases. The Intel Core 5 223PE delivers superior performance in every measured benchmark, with an average score 18.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. Its 87th percentile ranking versus AMD's 84th percentile reinforces that advantage. Users who prioritize raw compute performance, especially in single-threaded or math-heavy applications, should look to Intel based on these measurements.

The AMD part's case rests on efficiency rather than speed. Its 28-watt TDP, compared to Intel's 65-watt envelope, means it delivers its scores with substantially lower power draw. For mobile platforms where battery life and thermal limits matter, that efficiency could offset the performance deficit. The Radeon 860M integrated graphics also likely offer stronger GPU performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks to confirm this.

The launch MSRP for Intel is $232, which the database records as a single data point without further pricing analysis. AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455, which is 39.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 16,014.5.

Q: How do the single-threaded PassMark scores compare?

A: Intel scores 4,219, AMD scores 3,834, giving Intel a 9.1% lead in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests.

Q: What is the power consumption difference between the two?

A: AMD has a TDP of 28 watts, while Intel has a TDP of 65 watts, a difference of 37 watts.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

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

A: AMD has 8 MB of L3 cache, while Intel has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB shared |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

| Part Number | 100-000001601 | SA4QF |