AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clearly distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 223PE takes 4. The AMD part dominates in heavily multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads, while the Intel part shows its strength in single-core and lightly threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 posts an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513 (1.6% behind) and the Intel Core i9-14900K at 79097 (1.7% ahead). The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40585, sitting in the 87th percentile, with its closest competitor being the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.1% ahead). The gap between the two parts in average score is substantial, roughly 91.6% in favor of the AMD processor.

For workloads that scale with core count, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the clear choice. Its 16 cores and 32 threads deliver massive advantages in Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark integer math, floating-point math, and data compression. The AMD part also leads in PassMark physics, random string sorting, extended instructions, find prime numbers, and data encryption. These are all tasks where the additional cores and threads translate directly into higher throughput.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in two key areas: single-core performance and Cinebench R15 single-core. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the AMD part's 5.10 GHz, and the recorded PassMark single-thread score of 4219 edges out the AMD's 4147. The Intel part's advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core is particularly pronounced, scoring 3734 against the AMD's 2044, a 45.3% lead. This makes the Intel part better suited for lightly threaded applications that depend on high clock speeds.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also holds a smaller single-thread advantage in PassMark, posting 4219 versus 4147, a 1.7% difference. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 376 against the AMD's 316, a 16% lead. These wins indicate the Intel processor is competitive for everyday responsiveness and single-threaded legacy applications, but the AMD part's overwhelming multi-core advantage makes it the stronger overall performer in the database's aggregate metrics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Strix Halo. It belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation and targets the mobile segment. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process and targets the desktop segment.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The AMD part's base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part starts at 2.90 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 pool supports its multi-threaded workload advantage, while the Intel part's larger per-core L2 helps its single-thread performance.

Memory support shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part's memory bandwidth is roughly 2.9 times higher, which contributes to its data-heavy workload wins. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are incompatible, with the AMD part on AMD Socket FP11 and the Intel part on Intel Socket 1700.

Release dates and market positioning differ. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part followed on 2026-03-08. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001099 and has a TDP of 55, while the Intel part has part number SA4QF and a TDP of 65. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 56346 against the Intel's 24672, a 128.4% advantage. This is followed by PassMark random string sorting, with the AMD part at 76177 versus 35798, a 112.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the AMD part at 5463 against 2666, a 104.9% advantage. PassMark integer math has the AMD part at 200665 versus 99819, a 101% lead.

Data compression favors the AMD part heavily. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 690650 against the Intel's 346623, a 99.3% difference. Data encryption shows 35455 versus 18448, a 92.2% lead. Find prime numbers has the AMD part at 303 against 159, a 90.6% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows 54934 versus 31124, a 76.5% lead. Floating-point math has the AMD part at 128682 against 76468, a 68.3% margin. PassMark physics shows 3481 versus 2493, a 39.6% lead.

Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the AMD part a 33.5% win, scoring 35314 against the Intel's 26455. This is a significant margin but smaller than the R15 multi-core gap, suggesting the R23 workload scales somewhat differently.

The Intel Core 5 223PE's largest win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3734 against the AMD's 2044, a 45.3% advantage. This is the most pronounced single-core result in the comparison. Cinebench R15 single-core shows the Intel part at 376 versus 316, a 16% lead. PassMark single-thread (and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry) shows the Intel part at 4219 against 4147, a 1.7% advantage.

The pattern is consistent: the AMD part wins every multi-threaded and data-intensive test by large margins, while the Intel part wins single-core tests by varying margins, from a small 1.7% in PassMark to a substantial 45.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part's 11 wins versus the Intel's 4 wins reflect this split.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins all recorded multi-core tests. It leads by 104.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 33.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 76.5% in PassMark multi-thread.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all recorded single-core tests. It leads by 45.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core, 16% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 1.7% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part provides double the core count and double the thread count.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part offers approximately 2.9 times the bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.90 GHz.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part's smaller process node contributes to its lower TDP of 55 versus the Intel part's 65.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core 5 223PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5 (Strix Halo)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $232 |

| Part Number | 100-000001099 | SA4QF |

The two processors share several features: both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, both support ECC memory, both have locked multipliers, and both are currently marked as active in production status. The AMD part's larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth support its multi-threaded strengths, while the Intel part's higher boost clock and larger per-core L2 cache support its single-core wins.