AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 outperforms the Intel Core 5 221TE in every single recorded test, with a perfect sweep of 15 wins to 0. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 32662 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip’s average of 17860 sits in the 71st percentile. This is not a close contest; it is a generational and architectural chasm.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins all measured categories, but the magnitude of its victories varies significantly depending on the workload type. Its most dominant wins come in single-threaded and extended instruction tasks. In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD chip scores 3862 against Intel’s 1734, a delta of 122.7%. This indicates a massive per-core performance advantage that benefits lightly threaded applications such as legacy software, UI rendering, and everyday response times.

The AMD processor also shows overwhelming strength in integer-heavy and extended instruction workloads. It scores 77414 in PassMark integer math versus 42303 for Intel, a 83% advantage. In extended instructions, the AMD chip scores 18029 against 9655, a 86.7% delta. These results indicate the Zen 5 architecture handles complex computational tasks, including encryption and multimedia encoding, with far greater efficiency.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win any benchmark outright, but its relative standing in Cinebench R23 multicore offers its closest comparison. There, Intel scores 11305 versus AMD’s 13794, a 22% deficit. This shows that while Intel struggles with single-threaded and specialized instructions, its larger core count (10 cores versus 8) helps it remain within striking distance in purely multithreaded rendering workloads. However, the AMD part still leads, meaning the Intel chip cannot claim a single use case where it is superior based on the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different design strategies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². It is part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation under the Strix Point codename. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with a die size of 215 mm². The process node disparity (4 nm versus 10 nm) explains much of the performance gap: the AMD chip’s smaller process allows for tighter transistor packing and lower power draw at higher clock speeds.

Core configurations differ. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD part wins all multithreaded tests, indicating that its Zen 5 cores are individually more capable than Intel’s. Cache hierarchies also differ: AMD provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache, while Intel provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a much larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on Intel does not translate into benchmark wins, suggesting that AMD’s memory access patterns and prefetching are more efficient.

Memory support and connectivity differ. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities favor Intel, which offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is mobile-oriented with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip is desktop-oriented with a 45 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is substantially faster in single-threaded tasks. It scores 1958 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus Intel’s 1596, and 3862 in PassMark single-thread versus Intel’s 1734, a 122.7% delta.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE have any advantage in core count?

A: Yes, the Intel chip has 10 cores versus 8 on the AMD chip, and both have 16 threads. However, the AMD chip still wins all multithreaded benchmarks, including Cinebench R23 multicore with a 22% lead.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 W. The AMD chip delivers higher performance while using a lower power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Are the processors on the same socket or platform?

A: No. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. They are not interchangeable.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 221TE ranks in the 71st percentile. The AMD chip’s average benchmark score is 32662 versus 17860 for Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, while Intel’s is 1.80 GHz. Both boost to 5.00 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 W, while the Intel TDP is 45 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. The codenames differ as Strix Point versus Bartlett Lake. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs significantly: AMD provides 8 MB, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD provides 89.6 GB/s, while Intel provides 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe support differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. The release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD chip has no recorded MSRP. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001571, Intel is SRVQS. The die sizes differ: AMD is 233 mm², Intel is 215 mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 occurs in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3862 versus Intel’s 1734, a 122.7% advantage. This is the most decisive result in the entire dataset. The second-largest win is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 18029 versus 9655, an 86.7% delta. This indicates the AMD chip’s superior handling of advanced vector and cryptographic instructions.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 2023 against Intel’s 1139, a 77.6% delta. The R15 single-core test shows AMD at 271 versus 160, a 69.4% delta. In PassMark integer math, AMD scores 77414 against 42303, an 83% delta. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 22125 versus 13301, a 66.3% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows AMD at 28390 versus 16929, a 67.7% delta. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 256603 versus 156682, a 63.8% delta.

The smallest win for AMD is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 13794 versus 11305, a 22% delta. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows AMD at 1958 versus 1596, a 22.7% delta. PassMark data encryption shows AMD at 13264 versus 8963, a 48% delta. PassMark floating point math shows AMD at 46996 versus 31661, a 48.4% delta. PassMark find prime numbers shows AMD at 76 versus 59, a 28.8% delta. PassMark physics shows AMD at 1257 versus 977, a 28.7% delta.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives a clear answer: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the superior processor in every measurable way. It wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, holds an 83rd percentile ranking versus Intel’s 71st, and achieves an average score of 32662 versus 17860. The AMD chip delivers higher single-thread performance by over 100%, higher multithread performance by at least 22%, and does so with a lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W.

The Intel Core 5 221TE offers a larger core count (10 versus 8), a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support, but none of these translate into benchmark victories. Its only comparative strength is the closer margin in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it trails by 22%. The Intel chip’s 10 nm process and older Bartlett Lake architecture cannot overcome the efficiency and IPC of AMD’s Zen 5 on 4 nm.

For any workload represented in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the correct choice. The Intel chip’s higher power envelope and desktop orientation do not compensate for its performance deficits. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Core 5 221TE leads. The AMD part’s perfect sweep, combined with its mobile form factor and lower TDP, makes it the definitive winner in this comparison.