AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and the Intel Core 5 223PE represent two distinct approaches to processor design, one aimed at high-efficiency mobile computing and the other at desktop performance. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split: the AMD part wins the majority of the head-to-head tests, but the Intel part secures the most significant victories in specific, heavily used workloads. The overall average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 56306, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor averages 40585, sitting in the 87th percentile. This 38.7% gap in average scores establishes the AMD processor as the more capable all-around unit, yet the Intel processor's individual test wins cannot be ignored.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the head-to-head comparison is the Cinebench R23 multicore test. Here, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470's 19095, a 27.8% difference in favor of Intel. This is the largest delta in the entire dataset and indicates that the Intel processor sustains higher multi-threaded throughput in this specific rendering workload. The Cinebench R15 multicore test tells a different story, with the AMD processor winning 3234 to 2666, a 21.3% advantage. This reversal between the two Cinebench versions suggests that the workload scaling differs significantly between the architectures, likely due to power delivery and thermal behavior under sustained load.

Single-core performance is consistently dominated by the Intel processor. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3734 versus AMD's 2054, a massive 45% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a smaller but still decisive 16.8% advantage for Intel (376 vs 313). The PassMark single-thread test also goes to Intel, with scores of 4219 and 4050, a 4% difference. These results indicate that the Intel Core 5 223PE has a substantial per-thread performance advantage, likely from higher clock speeds sustained on fewer active cores.

The PassMark suite reveals the AMD processor's strength in data processing and cryptographic workloads. The AMD part wins the data compression test with 461195 versus 346623, a 33.1% lead. Data encryption also favors AMD, scoring 22929 against 18448, a 24.3% margin. The extended instructions test shows AMD ahead by 33% (32803 vs 24672). Integer math is another AMD victory, 127573 to 99819, a 27.8% advantage. Floating-point math is closer, with AMD winning by 4.6% (80023 vs 76468). The random string sorting test shows AMD's largest single win at 36.4% (48824 vs 35798).

The Intel processor wins the remaining tests. The PassMark physics test goes to Intel, 2493 to 1915, a 23.2% margin. The find prime numbers test also favors Intel, 159 to 136, a 14.5% difference. In the PassMark multithread test, AMD wins 36402 to 31124, a 17% advantage. The final tally has the AMD processor winning 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, with Intel winning 7. However, the magnitudes of the Intel wins in single-core and R23 multicore are larger than most of AMD's wins, which explains the mixed picture.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to distinct use-case strengths. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice for workloads that depend heavily on single-threaded performance. The 45% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 4% lead in PassMark single-thread directly translate to faster response in applications that are poorly threaded or that rely on a primary execution thread. The Intel processor also wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test, which is a specific rendering workload that appears to scale well with the Intel architecture's combination of high clocks and moderate core count. The physics test win (23.2%) reinforces the idea that the Intel processor handles short, high-frequency bursts of work better.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 excels in throughput-oriented tasks that can utilize its higher core and thread count. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in the PassMark multithread test (17% lead) and in integer math (27.8% lead). The data compression and encryption wins (33.1% and 24.3%) indicate strong performance in archival, database, and security applications. The extended instructions win (33%) suggests better support for SIMD-heavy code paths. The random string sorting win (36.4%) points to efficiency in memory-heavy sorting algorithms.

For mixed workloads that combine integer math, data movement, and floating-point operations, the AMD processor's balanced wins across the PassMark suite give it a higher average benchmark score. The Intel processor's wins are concentrated in a few specific tests, while the AMD processor spreads its advantages across a wider range of tests. This suggests the AMD part is more versatile for general productivity software, while the Intel part is better for specific professional applications that favor high single-core clocks and the R23 rendering path.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different foundations. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture, specifically the Gorgon Point codename, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. This process difference is significant, as the 4 nm node allows for higher transistor density and lower power consumption per transistor, which contributes to the AMD processor's 28 W TDP versus the Intel processor's 65 W TDP.

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 50% increase in core count and 50% increase in thread count is the primary driver behind the AMD processor's wins in the PassMark multithread and integer math tests. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD part, while the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD processor and 2.90 GHz for the Intel processor. The boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. The higher base clock on the Intel part explains its single-core advantages, as it can run at a higher frequency without requiring boost activation. Both processors have a dual-channel memory bus and support a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor uses the UHD Graphics 730. The PCIe interface also differs, with the AMD processor using Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD processor uses a 233 mm² die size, while the Intel processor's die size is not recorded. The AMD processor is a mobile part on the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all three single-core tests. It leads by 45% in Cinebench R23 single-core (3734 vs 2054), by 16.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (376 vs 313), and by 4% in PassMark single-thread (4219 vs 4050).

Q: Which processor is better for multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins the PassMark multithread test by 17% (36402 vs 31124) and the Cinebench R15 multicore test by 21.3% (3234 vs 2666). The Intel processor wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test by 27.8% (26455 vs 19095), so the result depends on the specific rendering workload.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in data compression?

A: The AMD processor scores 461195 in the PassMark data compression test, which is 33.1% higher than the Intel processor's 346623.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz. Both processors have a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Manufacturer: AMD vs Intel
• Cores: 12 vs 8
• Threads: 24 vs 16
• Base Clock: 2.00 GHz vs 2.90 GHz
• TDP: 28 W vs 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 vs Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point vs Bartlett Lake
• Process Node: 4 nm vs 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC vs Intel
• Die Size: 233 mm² vs not recorded
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core vs 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 16 MB vs 24 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR5, LPDDR5X vs DDR4, DDR5
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 Lanes vs Gen 5, 16 Lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 890M vs UHD Graphics 730
• Market Segment: Mobile vs Desktop
• Release Date: 2026-01-04 vs 2026-03-08
• Part Number: 100-000001937 vs SA4QF
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded vs $232

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the higher-performing processor overall, with a 92nd percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 56306. The Intel Core 5 223PE, ranked in the 87th percentile with an average score of 40585, is the weaker all-around performer. The AMD processor wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, including the PassMark multithread, integer math, data compression, data encryption, and extended instructions tests. This makes it the better choice for general productivity, data processing, encryption, and any workload that can take advantage of its 12 cores and 24 threads.

The Intel Core 5 223PE should be selected for workloads where single-threaded performance is the primary constraint. Its 45% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and its wins in the physics and prime number tests indicate a clear advantage in applications that depend on a single fast core. The Intel processor also wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test by 27.8%, which is relevant for users running that specific rendering benchmark. Its higher 2.90 GHz base clock and 24 MB of L3 cache contribute to these wins.

For a mobile platform, the AMD processor's 28 W TDP and Radeon 890M graphics make it suitable for thin-and-light systems. The Intel processor's 65 W TDP and desktop socket indicate it is intended for stationary systems where power draw is less of a concern. The choice between the two comes down to the application mix: the AMD processor for balanced multi-threaded throughput, the Intel processor for peak single-thread and specific rendering performance.