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

The benchmark data presents a clear performance hierarchy between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 5 221TE. The AMD processor secures a decisive victory in the majority of tests, winning 12 out of 15 head-to-head comparisons. Its most dramatic advantage appears in single-threaded workloads, where it more than doubles the Intel chip's score. However, the Intel Core 5 221TE is not without merit, as it claims victory in multi-core rendering tests and a couple of narrowly contested workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the database is the PassMark single-thread test. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591, which is 107.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734. This is not a marginal difference; it is a complete dominance in single-core capability. The Cinebench R15 single-core test corroborates this, with AMD leading 254 to 160, a 58.8% advantage.

The AMD processor also shows strong wins in multi-threaded integer and floating-point math. In PassMark integer math, it scores 58332 against Intel's 42303, a 37.9% lead. Floating-point math shows a 24.3% advantage, with scores of 39362 versus 31661. Data compression is another significant win: AMD scores 215812, which is 37.7% higher than Intel's 156682. Random string sorting follows the same pattern, with AMD ahead by 38.7% (23488 versus 16929).

The AMD chip's advantage extends to encryption and extended instructions. PassMark data encryption shows a 17.4% lead (10519 versus 8963), while extended instructions tests reveal a massive 63.9% gap (15826 versus 9655). The PassMark multithread score also favors AMD, 18115 versus 13301, a 36.2% difference.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does win some tests, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 11305 against AMD's 10590, a 6.3% advantage. This is the most substantial Intel win. The other two Intel victories are very narrow: PassMark find prime numbers (59 versus 56, a 5.1% lead) and PassMark physics (977 versus 976, a 0.1% lead). These latter wins are effectively statistical ties.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test is a notable anomaly relative to the R23 result. Here, AMD wins decisively with 1723 versus 1139, a 51.3% lead. The reversal in Cinebench R23 suggests workload-specific scaling differences between the two architectures.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture, specifically from the Gorgon Point codename and Ryzen AI 400 generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. In contrast, the Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD chip is also a larger die at 215 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded tests, which points to a higher instructions-per-clock efficiency from the Zen 5 architecture.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major difference: AMD has 4 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip does not translate into benchmark wins in most tests.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus, achieving 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, at 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. For PCIe, the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The release dates also differ: the Intel processor was released in January 2025, while the AMD processor arrived in January 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the superior processor for almost all computing tasks measured. Its wins are concentrated in single-threaded performance, which is critical for everyday responsiveness, application launches, and lightly threaded software. The 107.1% lead in PassMark single-thread and 58.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core show a clear advantage in this area.

The AMD chip also dominates in data-heavy operations. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and floating-point math all show leads between 17.4% and 63.9%. These workloads are common in content creation, scientific computing, and general productivity. The multithread score, despite the Intel chip having more cores, still favors AMD by 36.2%.

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which suggests it can handle heavily threaded rendering workloads better than the AMD chip in that specific benchmark. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide raw parallelism that can be utilized in Cinebench R23. The Intel chip also shows a very slight edge in prime number finding and physics calculations, though these differences are below 5.1% and are unlikely to be noticeable in real-world usage.

For users who prioritize single-threaded speed and general compute performance, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on the data. For workloads that scale heavily with core count, such as certain rendering tasks, the Intel processor demonstrates an advantage in at least one major benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591, which is 107.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE's 1734.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any multi-core benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 11305, which is 6.3% higher than the AMD's 10590. It also narrowly wins PassMark find prime numbers (59 versus 56) and physics (977 versus 976).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 221TE wins 3.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. The boost clock is 4.60 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD processor uses the Zen 5 architecture from the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

The socket is AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The die size is 215 mm² for Intel, with no die size listed for AMD. The AMD part number is 100-000001935, while the Intel part number is SRVQS. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD processor has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous in its verdict. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 outperforms the Intel Core 5 221TE in the vast majority of measured workloads. The AMD chip's single-thread advantage is massive, at 107.1% in PassMark, and it also leads substantially in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, and overall multithread scores. The 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head benchmarks confirm its dominance.

The Intel Core 5 221TE is a viable alternative only for specific multi-core rendering workloads, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core win. Its higher core count of 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 24 MB L3 cache, gives it an edge in that particular test. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and supports PCIe Gen 5, which may be relevant for certain platform requirements.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall gap: the AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel processor has an average score of 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, with scores within 0.3% of its own. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, with scores within 0.2% of its own.

For systems where single-threaded speed, data processing, and overall compute efficiency are priorities, the data clearly selects the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. For workloads that specifically rely on Cinebench R23-style multi-core rendering and where the Intel platform's PCIe Gen 5 support is required, the Intel Core 5 221TE holds a narrow advantage.