AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The benchmark data records a decisive outcome in this comparison. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with victories ranging from a modest 14.9% margin in single-threaded work to a commanding 64.8% advantage in prime number finding. The AMD part records zero wins across all 15 compared benchmarks, while the Intel part secures all 15. The average benchmark scores reinforce this gap: the Intel Core 5 223PE posts an average of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26936. The Intel processor also ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the 79th percentile for the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the Intel Core 5 223PE comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 159 against the AMD's 56, a delta of 64.8%. This indicates a substantial advantage in integer-heavy, iterative computation. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a 60% deficit for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with scores of 10590 versus 26455. The PassMark physics test is similarly lopsided, showing a 60.9% gap (2493 versus 976), which points to a major difference in sustained multi-threaded throughput.

In floating point math, the Intel part scores 76468 compared to 39362, a 48.5% lead. The data encryption test shows a 43% advantage for Intel (18448 versus 10519), and the multithreaded PassMark score is 41.8% higher for Intel (31124 versus 18115). Integer math follows the same pattern, with Intel at 99819 and AMD at 58332, a 41.6% difference. Data compression shows Intel ahead by 37.7% (346623 versus 215812). Extended instructions favor Intel by 35.9% (24672 versus 15826). Random string sorting is 34.4% higher for Intel (35798 versus 23488).

The Cinebench R15 tests show smaller but still significant gaps. Multicore R15 favors Intel 2666 versus 1723, a 35.4% difference. Single-core R15 favors Intel 376 versus 254, a 32.4% gap. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel at 3734 versus AMD's 1806, a 51.6% lead. The tightest contest is the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 4219 and AMD scores 3591, a 14.9% advantage. Even in its closest loss, the AMD processor trails by nearly 15%, which confirms that the Intel part is faster in every measured workload category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock for AMD is 2.00 GHz, while Intel starts higher at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks also favor Intel, with 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for AMD. The thermal design power is markedly different: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 watts, which explains the performance gap but also indicates different power envelopes.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of total L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, a significantly larger pool for frequently accessed data. Memory support also diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both are recorded with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

The socket and platform targets are completely different. AMD uses the FP8 socket, which is a mobile platform, while Intel uses Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform. The AMD part is explicitly listed in the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is listed in the desktop segment. PCIe support differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in every benchmark category measured, with average scores 50.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (40585 versus 26936). The Intel part also ranks higher in the database percentile, sitting at 87 versus 79 for AMD. The Intel processor wins all 15 head-to-head tests, and the smallest margin of victory is 14.9% in single-thread performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is not competitive on raw performance against this Intel part. Its 28 watt TDP and 4 nm TSMC process suggest a focus on efficiency and mobile deployment, but the benchmark results show that the Intel desktop part, with its 65 watt TDP and 10 nm Intel process, delivers far higher throughput across the board. The Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, produce results that the AMD part cannot match.

For workloads that demand maximum compute, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice based on the data. The AMD part might be preferable in scenarios where the 28 watt power envelope and mobile socket are required, but the database does not include power efficiency benchmarks, so no quantitative claim can be made in that direction. On pure performance, the Intel part wins every test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD has 6, Intel has 8
• Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 16
• Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.90 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.60 GHz, Intel at 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts
• Socket: AMD FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: AMD Zen 5 versus Intel not listed (Bartlett Lake codename)
• Process node: AMD 4 nm (TSMC) versus Intel 10 nm (Intel foundry)
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 4 MB total, Intel 24 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 840M, Intel UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release date: AMD 2026-01-04, Intel 2026-03-08
• Launch MSRP: Intel $232, AMD not listed

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average of 26936.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any test?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 159 against the AMD's 56, a 64.8% difference.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The recorded data shows 15 wins for the Intel Core 5 223PE and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4219 versus AMD's 3591, a 14.9% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 51.6% (3734 versus 1806).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every measured workload. Its largest advantages appear in prime number finding (64.8% ahead), Cinebench R23 multicore (60% ahead), and PassMark physics (60.9% ahead), which indicates a strong position for multi-threaded compute tasks, scientific calculations, and physics simulation. The Intel part also leads in floating point math by 48.5%, making it the better option for numerical analysis and modeling workloads. Data encryption shows a 43% advantage, which matters for security-related processing. Integer math is 41.6% ahead, and multithreaded general workloads are 41.8% ahead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not record a single win, but its profile suggests a different role. It has a 28 watt TDP, which is less than half the Intel part's 65 watt TDP, and it uses a mobile socket (FP8) with a 4 nm process. The database shows it is positioned in the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is desktop. For scenarios constrained by power or requiring a mobile platform, the AMD part would be the only option of the two, even though its benchmark scores are lower. Its integrated graphics, Radeon 840M, differ from Intel's UHD Graphics 730, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded in this data, so no comparative claim can be made there.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also offers a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 4 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, which makes it the stronger choice for high-bandwidth peripherals and memory-intensive applications. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel part does not, and both support ECC. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel processor dominating all recorded tests.