AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE. However, the available benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 provides a clear picture of its performance tier, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,064 and a single-core score of 5,091. In Cinebench R20, it scores 15,146 multi-core and 2,138 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 3,635 multi-core and 513 single-core. These results place the Ryzen AI Max 390 in the 91st percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

PassMark results for the AMD chip are equally substantial. The multi-thread score is 41,737, while single-thread performance registers at 4,028. Integer math scores 146,519, floating-point math reaches 90,594, and extended instructions hit 38,716. Data compression scores 487,145, data encryption 25,097, and random string sorting 53,113. Prime number finding scores 316, and physics simulation scores 2,761.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is 56,273. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 with an average score of 56,306, which places the Ryzen AI Max 390 just 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i9-14900HX averages 56,004, putting the AMD chip 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX averages 56,555, meaning the Ryzen AI Max 390 trails by 0.5%. The Intel Core 7 253PQE averages 55,919, with the AMD part leading by 0.6%.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance. The data indicates the AMD part occupies a high-performance tier, while the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, though that percentile reflects its specification profile rather than tested results.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a high-performance mobile processor with a substantial benchmark footprint. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 56,273 place it in the upper tier of the database. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores recorded, so its performance cannot be quantified from the available data.

For users selecting between these two parts, the choice depends on the workload context. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a mobile chip with 12 cores and 24 threads, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and a 55 W TDP. It uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration suits memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Its launch MSRP is $232. It carries PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.40 GHz, but the AMD chip has a higher base clock by 0.90 GHz. The AMD part has 4 more cores and 8 more threads. The AMD chip also has 64 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Intel part. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD chip.

Given the absence of Intel benchmark data, the verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the only part in this comparison with measured performance records. Its scores indicate strong multi-core and single-core capability. The Intel Core 5 223PTE remains unquantified in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core. The AMD chip has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 24 MB of shared L3.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD chip's TDP is 55 W, while the Intel chip's TDP is 45 W.

Memory support is a major divergence. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip integrates Radeon 8050S graphics, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part number is 100-000001423, and the Intel part number is SA4QL. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Release dates differ by over a year. The AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PTE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins in core count, thread count, base clock, L3 cache size, memory bandwidth, and process node. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a multi-threading advantage over the Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads. The 64 MB L3 cache is more than double the Intel chip's 24 MB. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 89.6 GB/s gives the AMD part a clear edge in memory-intensive workloads.

The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, which benefits sustained workloads. The 4 nm TSMC process is more advanced than the 10 nm Intel process, potentially offering better power efficiency per transistor. The AMD chip's Radeon 8050S integrated graphics may also deliver different graphics capabilities than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data compares them directly.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins in boost clock, L2 cache per core, PCIe generation, and TDP. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD chip's 5.00 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded, burst-oriented tasks. The 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB gives the Intel chip a per-core cache advantage. PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes offers double the bandwidth of the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 4. The 45 W TDP is 10 W lower than the AMD chip's 55 W, indicating a lower thermal envelope.

The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering broader compatibility with existing memory modules. The AMD chip is limited to LPDDR5X. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP11, so platform considerations will guide which processor fits a given build.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's benchmark data shows strong multi-core and single-core performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,064 and PassMark multi-thread score of 41,737 indicate robust parallel processing. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no measured results, so its performance profile remains undefined in the database. Users needing a mobile processor with proven high-end benchmarks should look to the AMD part. Users building a desktop system with PCIe Gen 5 support and a lower TDP may consider the Intel part, but its performance is unverified by recorded scores.