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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE occupy very different positions in the database, and their benchmark records reflect that gap. The AMD part holds a 95th percentile rank among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile spread immediately signals a large performance chasm, and the recorded data confirms it.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,314 points. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so no direct head-to-head score comparison is possible for any test. What the data does show is the AMD processor's absolute performance level: 20,992 in Geekbench multi-core, 2,464 in Geekbench single-core, and 5,463 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Intel part's benchmark array is empty, which means the database contains zero measured results for that SKU.

The AMD processor also posts strong Passmark results. Its multi-thread score is 54,934, with integer math at 200,665 and floating point math at 128,682. Data compression reaches 690,650, random string sorting hits 76,177, and extended instructions score 56,346. Single-thread performance in Passmark is 4,147. The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be compared on any of these metrics because no scores exist for it.

Looking at the AMD part's nearest rivals adds context. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 averages 77,740 across all benchmark runs. That places it 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76,513) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76,492). It sits 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76,212). Against the Intel Core i9-14900K, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 trails by 1.7%, as that Intel flagship averages 79,097. These deltas are small, meaning the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 competes at the top tier of desktop and workstation silicon despite its mobile designation.

Because the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark data, the head-to-head section is necessarily one-sided. The database shows no wins for either part in direct comparisons, but the absence of Intel measurements means the only actionable data comes from the AMD side. The Intel chip's 50th percentile rank and average score of zero confirm that no measured performance profile exists yet in the database.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 compare to the Intel Core i9-14900K?

A: The AMD part averages 77,740 across all benchmarks, which is 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K's average of 79,097.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's best multi-threaded result?

A: The highest multi-threaded result in the database is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,314, with Passmark multi-thread at 54,934 and Geekbench multi-core at 20,992.

Q: What memory configurations do these two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE have a production status of "Active."

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Halo, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference alone, 4 nm versus 10 nm, explains a substantial portion of the efficiency and density gap between the two.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 2x difference in both core and thread counts. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 also runs a dual-die configuration with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core, so Intel's per-core L2 is double. But the shared L3 cache strongly favors AMD: 64 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. The AMD part's total cache pool is substantially larger, which matters for workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support is another major split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part offers nearly 3x the memory bandwidth on paper, which directly impacts integrated graphics performance and memory-intensive compute tasks. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's interface is a generation newer, though the AMD part's integrated graphics and memory bandwidth may offset that advantage in certain workloads.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 carries a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE carries UHD Graphics 770. The database records no graphics benchmark scores for either, so no quantitative comparison is possible.

The market segments differ as well. The AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a 125 W TDP, the AMD part has a 55 W TDP. The AMD part's lower TDP combined with its higher core count and bandwidth emphasizes efficiency, while the Intel part's higher TDP suits desktop power envelopes.

Release dates are recorded for both. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 launched on January 5, 2025. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a release date of March 8, 2026. The Intel part is the newer product by over a year.

The Verdict

The database presents an unambiguous picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a measured, high-performance processor with a 95th percentile rank and an average benchmark score of 77,740. It posts strong results across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, Geekbench, and Passmark suites. Its nearest rivals are all top-tier desktop or workstation chips, and it trades blows with them within a 1.6% to 2% margin. The Intel Core i9-14900K edges it by 1.7%, but the AMD part beats the Threadripper PRO 9945WX, EPYC Embedded 8224P, and Ryzen 9 8945HX by 1.6% to 2%.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no measured performance data in the database. Its 50th percentile rank and zero average benchmark score mean the database cannot validate any performance claim for it. The Intel part does offer a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), PCIe Gen 5 support, and double the L2 cache per core. It also carries a launch MSRP of $319. But without recorded scores, the Intel chip's actual performance remains unquantified.

For users selecting based on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the only part with a verified performance profile. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth position it as a capable mobile processor that competes with desktop-class silicon. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, despite its newer release date and higher clocks, offers no benchmark evidence in the database to support a performance comparison. The data favors the AMD part on every measured metric, and the Intel part's strengths are limited to specifications rather than results.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| 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 |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $319 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |