AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a comprehensive victory for the Intel Core 5 221E across every single benchmark in the comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win a single head-to-head test, with the Intel part taking all 15 recorded wins. The average benchmark scores reinforce this gap: the Intel Core 5 221E posts an average score of 40144, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails at 26936.

The largest single margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 221E scores 25933 against the AMD's 10590, a delta of -59.2%. This is the widest gap in the entire benchmark set and indicates a massive multi-threaded workload advantage. PassMark find prime numbers tells a similar story, with the Intel part scoring 173 versus 56, a -67.6% delta. The Intel chip also leads in PassMark physics by a -56.2% margin, scoring 2230 to the AMD's 976.

Single-threaded performance also favors Intel, though by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 3661 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 1806, a -50.7% delta. The PassMark single-thread test shows a more modest gap: 4147 versus 3591, a -13.4% delta. This pattern repeats in PassMark extended instructions, where the Intel part leads by -13.1%, scoring 18216 to 15826. These results indicate that while Intel holds a clear single-thread advantage, the gap narrows in certain integer-heavy workloads.

Memory and compression tasks follow the same trend. PassMark data compression sees the Intel Core 5 221E score 324285 versus the AMD's 215812, a -33.4% delta. PassMark integer math shows a -50.5% delta, with scores of 117813 and 58332 respectively. Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily: 79028 versus 39362, a -50.2% delta. Data encryption results show a -45.2% delta, with the Intel part scoring 19205 to the AMD's 10519. Random string sorting completes the sweep with a -37.7% delta, 37686 versus 23488.

Cinebench R15 results mirror the newer Cinebench R23 data. In R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 2613 against 1723, a -34.1% delta. R15 single-core shows 368 versus 254, a -31% delta. The Intel part also records a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10891 and a single-core score of 1537, though the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no corresponding R20 entries in the database for direct comparison.

The percentile data places the Intel Core 5 221E in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits in the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals for each part confirm their respective performance classes. The Intel chip's closest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with a 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also at 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at -0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H at -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1370P at 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-9900K at -0.6%. These rival relationships show that the Intel Core 5 221E competes with higher-tier desktop and mobile processors, while the AMD part aligns with mid-range offerings.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 win any benchmark against the Intel Core 5 221E?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head benchmarks, and the Intel Core 5 221E wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has zero wins.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 5 221E leads by a -67.6% delta, scoring 173 versus the AMD's 56. The second-largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at -59.2%.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E leads in all single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3661 versus 1806, a -50.7% delta. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4147 versus 3591, a -13.4% delta.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936. This difference aligns with their percentile rankings of 87 and 79, respectively.

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the production status of each part?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 5 221E are listed as Active in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process node difference is significant, with AMD's smaller node potentially offering efficiency advantages, though the recorded benchmark data does not directly measure power efficiency.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 24 MB of shared L3. This larger cache allocation likely contributes to the Intel part's performance lead in cache-sensitive workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221E has a die size of 257 mm², while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded die size. Both support dual-channel memory with identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 221E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel part both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part includes a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so no direct comparison of integrated GPU performance is possible from the recorded data.

Clock speeds show the Intel part running higher in both base and boost. The Intel Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The thermal design power also differs, with the Intel part rated at 65 watts and the AMD part at 28 watts, reflecting their different market segments.

Socket compatibility further separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. The Intel Core 5 221E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The market segment field confirms this: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop. Release dates differ, with the AMD part dated 2026-01-04 and the Intel part dated 2025-01-12.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a decisive result. The Intel Core 5 221E outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 in every recorded test, with margins ranging from -13.1% in PassMark extended instructions to -67.6% in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 40144 is substantially higher than the AMD part's 26936, and its 87th percentile ranking versus 79th confirms the gap.

The Intel Core 5 221E is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with 24 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver Cinebench R23 multi-core performance of 25933, which is more than double the AMD's 10590. The Intel part also leads in single-thread performance, though by a smaller margin, making it the stronger option across both categories.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's advantages lie outside the benchmark suite. Its 28-watt TDP and 4 nm process node suggest a more power-efficient design, and its mobile platform designation with AMD Socket FP8 targets portable systems. The Intel Core 5 221E's 65-watt TDP and desktop Socket 1700 platform indicate a different use case.

Nearest rival data places each processor in its respective class. The Intel Core 5 221E's closest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, both desktop and high-end mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, indicating a lower performance tier.

For users selecting between these two, the choice depends on platform and power requirements. The Intel Core 5 221E delivers superior performance across every measurable benchmark. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers a lower power envelope and mobile form factor. The database does not include power efficiency benchmarks, so a direct efficiency comparison is not possible. Based on the recorded scores, the Intel Core 5 221E is the higher-performing processor, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 serves a different market segment with its mobile socket and lower TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Cores and Threads: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock Speeds: The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Thermal Design Power: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is rated at 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 221E is rated at 65 watts.

Socket: The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process Node and Foundry: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Codename and Generation: The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation.

Cache: The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory Support: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe: The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated Graphics: The AMD part includes Radeon 840M. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

Market Segment: The AMD part is a Mobile processor. The Intel part is a Desktop processor.

Die Size: The Intel part measures 257 mm². The AMD part has no recorded die size.

Release Date: The AMD part is dated 2026-01-04. The Intel part is dated 2025-01-12.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 5 221E has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part Number: The AMD part is 100-000001935. The Intel part is SRQDVQ659.