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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data available for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 5 221E has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. The Intel part therefore wins every measured category by default, but the nature of those wins varies by workload type.

In multi-threaded rendering, the Intel Core 5 221E posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933. Its Cinebench R20 multicore result is 10891, and its Cinebench R15 multicore result is 2613. These scores reflect a processor with substantial parallel throughput. The single-core results are more modest by comparison: Cinebench R23 singlecore at 3661, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 1537, and Cinebench R15 singlecore at 368. The ratio between multicore and singlecore performance in R23 is roughly 7 to 1, which indicates strong scaling across the core count.

Passmark results split the workload types further. Integer math scores 117813, floating point math scores 79028, and extended instructions score 18216. Data compression is exceptionally strong at 324285, while data encryption scores 19205. Random string sorting reaches 37686, and the find prime numbers test scores only 173, a relatively low figure that suggests this workload does not favor the architecture. The multithread score is 30510, and the single thread score is 4147. Physics processing scores 2230.

The AMD part, lacking recorded benchmarks, cannot be placed in any workload category with measured data. The database shows its percentile ranking at 50 for all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 87th percentile. The Intel processor's average benchmark score is 40144. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081, a 0.2 percent difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048, also a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Intel part, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.4 percent higher. These margins place the Core 5 221E in a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Its process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Its process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The difference in process geometry is substantial, with the AMD part using a smaller node.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. This gives the Intel processor a 6 core and 4 thread advantage. The base clock of the AMD part is 2.00 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part holds a higher clock at both ends of the range.

Cache layouts are organized differently. Both parts list 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD part has 8 MB, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. The Intel processor offers three times the L3 capacity. The memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both show 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on both.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation and more lanes. Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses a Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both parts are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001914, and the Intel part has a part number of SRQDVQ659. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2026-03-01, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12, making the Intel part earlier by over a year.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, a 0.10 GHz higher figure.

Q: What are the L3 cache capacities?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 221E has benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no recorded benchmark results.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G ranks at the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221E ranks at the 87th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: AMD has 8, Intel has 14. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 20. Base clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz, Intel is 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: AMD is 5.10 GHz, Intel is 5.20 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake. Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI PRO 400 with Zen 5 and Zen 5c, Intel is Core 5 with Bartlett Lake. Process node: AMD is 4 nm, Intel is 10 nm. Foundry: AMD is TSMC, Intel is Intel. Die size: AMD is 195 mm², Intel is 257 mm². L2 cache per core: AMD is 1 MB, Intel is 2 MB. L3 cache: AMD is 8 MB, Intel is 24 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Release date: AMD is 2026-03-01, Intel is 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, stated once here, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Fields that match include L1 cache per core at 80 KB, TDP at 65, memory bus at dual-channel, memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, ECC support enabled on both, and both have locked multipliers. Both parts are active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list is empty. No direct comparison scores exist between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G and the Intel Core 5 221E. The only path to understanding the Intel part's position is through its own benchmark suite and its nearest rival comparisons. The AMD part has no scores at all, so there is no direct numeric comparison to make in this section.

The Intel Core 5 221E demonstrates its strongest showing in data compression, where the Passmark score reaches 324285. This is its highest recorded result by a wide margin. Integer math follows at 117813, floating point math at 79028, and random string sorting at 37686. The multithread score of 30510 is substantial. In contrast, the find prime numbers test returns only 173, which is the weakest result in the suite. The encryption score of 19205 and extended instructions score of 18216 sit in the middle range.

The Cinebench results confirm the pattern. The R23 multicore score of 25933 is roughly seven times the R23 singlecore score of 3661. The R20 multicore score of 10891 is also about seven times its singlecore score of 1537. The R15 multicore score of 2613 is also about seven times its singlecore score of 368. This consistent ratio across three Cinebench versions indicates stable scaling behavior.

The nearest rival data places the Intel part within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, just 0.2 percent below the Intel part's 40144. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, also 0.2 percent below. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3 percent above. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, which is 0.4 percent above. These four rivals bracket the Intel part within a spread of roughly 0.7 percent total. The Intel part sits between the two AMD Ryzen parts on the low side and the Ryzen 9 270 and Core i9-13905H on the high side.

The percentile data reinforces this positioning. The Intel part at the 87th percentile is well above the AMD part at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score of 40144 for the Intel part gives it a clear quantitative anchor, while the AMD part's average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 221E is a fully measured part with a complete benchmark profile. It delivers strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23 at 25933, substantial data compression throughput at 324285 in Passmark, and a high percentile ranking at 87. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, sit within 0.2 percent of its average score, indicating it performs at a competitive level in its class.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G has no recorded benchmark scores. Its percentile ranking of 50 is the only quantitative signal available, and it places the part in the middle of the field. The architecture does offer advantages on paper. The 4 nm process node from TSMC is smaller than the Intel 10 nm node. The die size of 195 mm² is smaller than 257 mm². The Radeon 860M integrated graphics differ from the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part also uses the newer AM5 socket and supports LPDDR5X memory. These are architectural distinctions, but they are not backed by measured performance in the database.

For workloads where multi-threaded rendering, data compression, and general math throughput matter, the Intel Core 5 221E has recorded evidence of strong results. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933 and the Passmark integer math score of 117813 support this. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Passmark single thread score of 4147 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3661.

For the AMD part, the lack of benchmarks means no workload can be assigned to it with confidence. The database records no wins for it in any category. The Intel part records wins across all available tests by virtue of having data. The verdict is therefore dictated by data availability. Any buyer choosing between these two parts based on recorded performance would select the Intel Core 5 221E. Its numbers are present, its percentile is high, and its rival deltas are minimal. The AMD part remains an unmeasured quantity.