AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 holds a commanding position in the recorded benchmark data, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores listed in the database. The AMD processor achieves an average benchmark score of 90541, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Intel Core 5 223PQE sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded average score, indicating that the database currently has no performance measurements for this part.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392, the strongest results appear in the PassMark multithread test, where it scores 45231. Single-thread performance reaches 3927, reflecting a capable per-core design. The integer math workload delivers 152414, while floating point math posts 99548. Data compression scores 554760, and data encryption reaches 27784. Extended instruction workloads produce 45666, and random string sorting completes at 59487. The find prime numbers test returns 320, and the physics test finishes at 2887.

The nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for the AMD processor. The Intel Xeon 654 averages 90717, which is 0.2 percent lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX averages 91199, a 0.7 percent advantage over the Ryzen AI Max+ 392. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X averages 88172, putting it 2.7 percent behind. The Intel Xeon 6736P averages 87864, trailing by 3.0 percent. These deltas show that the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 sits in a tight competitive band near the top of the database, with the nearest rival gap spanning less than 3 percentage points in either direction.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries, so no direct head-to-head comparisons can be drawn from measured results. The database records no wins for either processor in formal head-to-head tests, as those benchmark sets are empty. The analysis must therefore rely on the AMD processor's substantial benchmark presence and the Intel processor's specification profile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in manufacturing and design. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation, with no architecture designation recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds show a different tradeoff. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part runs at a 4.00 GHz base and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel chip carries a higher thermal design power of 125 watts compared to 55 watts for the AMD chip.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core but reduces shared L3 to 24 MB. The AMD chip thus has substantially more aggregate L3 capacity.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory through a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part ships with the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part ships with UHD Graphics 770.

Socket compatibility is distinct. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets desktop. Release dates are close: the AMD processor launched on January 5, 2026, and the Intel processor launched on March 8, 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports a clear split based on availability of measurements. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in every benchmark category in the database because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. Its 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of processors tracked, and its average score of 90541 places it within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, its closest measured rival.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be assigned wins in any benchmark category because no scores exist. Its 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, but without recorded workload results, the database cannot verify its performance in any specific test. The Intel part does hold advantages in its specification profile: a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB, PCIe Gen 5 support, and a desktop market position with DDR4 and DDR5 memory support.

For workloads that favor high memory bandwidth, the AMD processor has a decisive edge. Its 256.0 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration dwarfs the 89.6 GB/s dual-channel setup of the Intel part. For workloads that favor higher clock speeds and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part presents a stronger theoretical profile, though no benchmark data confirms this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90541. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX by 0.7 percent, trails the Intel Xeon 654 by 0.2 percent, leads the Intel Xeon w7-2575X by 2.7 percent, and leads the Intel Xeon 6736P by 3.0 percent.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus at 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 12 (AMD) versus 8 (Intel)
• Threads: 24 (AMD) versus 16 (Intel)
• Base Clock: 3.20 GHz (AMD) versus 4.00 GHz (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 5.00 GHz (AMD) versus 5.50 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 55 watts (AMD) versus 125 watts (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP11 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Codename: Strix Halo (AMD) versus Bartlett Lake (Intel)
• Generation: Ryzen AI Max (AMD) versus Core 5 (Intel)
• Process Node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Die Size: 2x 70.6 mm² (AMD) versus not recorded (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 2 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: 64 MB shared (AMD) versus 24 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory Support: LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory Bus: Quad-channel (AMD) versus Dual-channel (Intel)
• Memory Bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s (AMD) versus 89.6 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 8060S (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 770 (Intel)
• Market Segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release Date: 2026-01-05 (AMD) versus 2026-03-08 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded (AMD) versus $319 (Intel)
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 96 (AMD) versus 50 (Intel)
• Average Benchmark Score: 90541 (AMD) versus 0 (Intel)
• Nearest Rivals: Four listed (AMD) versus none listed (Intel)

The L1 cache is identical: 80 KB per core for both. Both processors have locked multipliers and active production status.

The Verdict

The database presents an uneven comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has a full set of benchmark measurements, a 96th percentile ranking, and an average score of 90541 that places it within a narrow margin of several high-end server and workstation processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, leads by only 0.7 percent, while the Intel Xeon 654 trails by 0.2 percent. These margins confirm that the AMD part performs at the upper tier of the database.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark results, a 50th percentile ranking, and no nearest rivals. Its specifications show a higher base clock and boost clock than the AMD part, a larger L2 cache per core, and PCIe Gen 5 support. Its dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is far below the AMD part's 256.0 GB/s, and its 125 watt TDP is more than double the AMD part's 55 watts.

For users selecting on measured performance, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the only option with verified scores. For users selecting on clock speed, PCIe generation, or desktop platform compatibility, the Intel Core 5 223PQE offers those features in its specification sheet, but the database cannot confirm how they translate into workload results. The data favors the AMD processor on every recorded benchmark, and the Intel processor's strengths remain unverified.