AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 across all 15 shared benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win a single comparison, and the margins are often substantial. Starting with multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16054 against 11305 for the Intel, a 42% advantage. The gap widens further in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD scores 2457 versus 1139, a 115.7% lead. In PassMark multi-thread, the AMD chip posts 24779 against 13301, an 86.3% edge. These results indicate that the AMD processor carries a significant throughput advantage in heavily threaded rendering and compute tasks.

Single-thread performance also favors AMD, though the margins are somewhat smaller. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2010 versus 1596, a 25.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 220 against 160, a 37.5% gain. The largest single-thread delta appears in PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 3955 versus 1734, a 128.1% difference. That particular result stands out, but the consistent direction is clear: the AMD architecture delivers higher per-core performance in every measured test.

The PassMark suite reveals a pattern of AMD dominance in both memory-sensitive and compute-heavy operations. Data compression scores 294298 for AMD versus 156682 for Intel, a 87.8% advantage. Data encryption shows 14925 against 8963, a 66.5% lead. Extended instructions score 20778 versus 9655, a 115.2% gap. Integer math posts 86227 for AMD versus 42303 for Intel, a 103.8% difference. Floating-point math scores 52971 against 31661, a 67.3% edge. Random string sorting shows 32344 versus 16929, a 91.1% lead. Find prime numbers scores 84 versus 59, a 42.4% advantage. Physics simulation scores 1337 against 977, a 36.8% lead.

The Intel part does appear in the database with a Cinebench R20 score of 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core, but no equivalent AMD R20 result is recorded for a direct comparison. Similarly, the AMD part shows no R20 data in the shared test set. The available head-to-head numbers, however, are unambiguous: AMD wins every single shared test, with the smallest margin being 25.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core and the largest being 128.1% in PassMark single-thread.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice for anyone comparing these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 outperforms the Intel Core 5 221TE in every benchmark where both have recorded results. The average benchmark score for AMD is 37093, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average is 17860, at the 71st percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, all with average scores within 0.2% of AMD's figure. Intel's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core 7 350, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600, with the Intel Core 7 350 scoring 0.5% higher than the Core 5 221TE.

From the data alone, the AMD processor is the stronger part for multi-threaded workloads, single-thread responsiveness, and memory-intensive tasks. The Intel part does have a higher core count at 10 versus 8, but the AMD part matches its 16 threads and compensates with higher boost clock and a more efficient architecture. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $232, which can be stated as a single factual data point, but the benchmark results do not suggest any performance-based reason to prefer it.

The Intel part's only recorded advantages are structural, not performance-based. It uses a desktop socket, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and offers PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The AMD part is a mobile processor on a different socket, supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and uses PCIe Gen 4. For a system builder focused purely on measured performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the clear pick. For someone constrained by platform requirements, the Intel part may still be the only option, but the performance data shows a large compromise.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 16054, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 11305. AMD leads by 42%.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference in PassMark?

A: AMD scores 3955 and Intel scores 1734 in the PassMark single-thread test. AMD holds a 128.1% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any benchmark in the shared test set?

A: No. The database records 15 wins for AMD and 0 wins for Intel across all head-to-head tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression?

A: AMD scores 294298 and Intel scores 156682 in PassMark data compression. AMD leads by 87.8%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093 and sits at the 85th percentile. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average score of 17860 and sits at the 71st percentile.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock differs: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz. Boost clock differs: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W. Socket type differs: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size differs: AMD measures 195 mm², Intel measures 215 mm². L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs: AMD has 8 MB total, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel records 76.8 GB/s. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release date differs: AMD launched later than Intel. Part number differs: AMD uses 100-000001865, Intel uses SRVQS.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is built on Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation using a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, and the Intel part also shows 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache differs as noted above. L3 cache differs significantly, with Intel offering 24 MB shared versus AMD's 8 MB, though the benchmark results do not show this cache advantage translating into performance wins for Intel. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part is unlocked in no way, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part integrates the Radeon 860M graphics, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD architecture is designed for mobile platforms with a lower TDP, while Intel targets desktop platforms with a higher TDP and dual memory type support.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the shared test set. That includes multi-threaded rendering workloads, single-thread responsiveness, data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread throughput, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The margins range from 25.9% to 128.1%, with the largest leads appearing in PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W for Intel, which suggests it can deliver higher performance while consuming less power, though the database does not record direct power consumption measurements.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has no benchmark wins in the data. Its advantages are confined to platform-level specifications: a desktop socket, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, a larger shared L3 cache, and a higher core count. For workloads that specifically require a desktop platform, PCIe Gen 5 devices, or DDR4 memory compatibility, the Intel part may be the only viable option. The launch MSRP of $232 for Intel is recorded, but no performance metric in the database justifies choosing it over AMD based on speed alone. The AMD part, despite being a mobile processor, outperforms Intel across every measured workload, making it the stronger choice for raw computational performance in any context where the platform constraints allow its use.