AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear and one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 221TE. There are no recorded workloads in the database where the Intel part comes out ahead. This is not a close contest with trade-offs; it is a systematic performance advantage for the AMD processor across every measured category.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers its largest advantages in workloads that stress instruction-level parallelism and single-thread efficiency. The extended instructions test shows a 152% advantage, and the single-thread test shows a 130.4% advantage. These results indicate that the AMD core architecture extracts substantially more work per clock cycle in computationally dense code paths. The Intel Core 5 221TE, despite having a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz on the AMD part, falls far behind in single-threaded throughput.

The AMD processor also dominates in memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads. Data compression shows an 87.4% advantage, and random string sorting shows an 84% advantage. These workloads frequently depend on how quickly data can be moved and reordered. The AMD part's 128.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, compared to 76.8 GB/s on the Intel part, aligns with these results.

In multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 records 24244 in the PassMark multithread test against 13301 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, an 82.3% advantage. This result is notable because the Intel processor actually has more cores (10 versus 6) and more threads (16 versus 12). The AMD processor's higher per-core efficiency and faster memory subsystem overcome the core-count deficit.

The closest result in the entire comparison is the physics test, where the AMD part leads by only 14.6%. Physics simulations often stress memory latency and cache hierarchies. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB, compared to 16 MB on the AMD part, may narrow the gap in this specific workload, but it does not close it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a TSMC 4 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on an Intel 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part's 4 nm process allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency per unit of work.

Core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor maintains a commanding lead in every benchmark, which points to a large architectural efficiency gap between Zen 5 and the Bartlett Lake design.

Cache layouts also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD part uses 1 MB per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the Intel part has a clear specification advantage: 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared. Yet the benchmark data shows this larger L3 cache does not translate into a performance win in any recorded test.

Memory support is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has 66.7% more memory bandwidth, which directly benefits memory-intensive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Both processors support ECC memory. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, but this does not appear in the benchmark results.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD part includes Radeon 8040S graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The Intel part has a larger die size at 215 mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single advantage in the comparison appears in the extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24333 against 9655 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a delta of 152%. This test typically exercises SIMD-style workloads and advanced instruction set extensions. The margin indicates the Zen 5 architecture executes these instruction patterns far more efficiently.

Single-thread performance shows the second-largest gap. The AMD part scores 3995 in both the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, against 1734 for the Intel part. The delta is 130.4%. This is a decisive result for any workload that depends on per-core responsiveness, such as lightly threaded applications or latency-sensitive tasks. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz does not compensate for the architectural disadvantage.

Integer math shows an 88.6% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 79789 against 42303. Data compression shows an 87.4% advantage, with scores of 293595 against 156682. Random string sorting shows an 84% advantage, with scores of 31153 against 16929. These three results cluster closely together, suggesting a common underlying cause: the combination of higher memory bandwidth and more efficient core execution.

Multithread performance shows an 82.3% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 24244 against 13301. This is particularly telling given the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads against the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor delivers more aggregate throughput despite having fewer hardware threads.

Floating-point math shows a 67.7% advantage, with scores of 53084 against 31661. Data encryption shows a 61.8% advantage, with scores of 14502 against 8963. Prime number finding shows a 27.1% advantage, with scores of 75 against 59. The physics test shows the smallest margin at 14.6%, with scores of 1120 against 977. Even in this closest result, the AMD part remains clearly ahead.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has an average benchmark score of 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average score of 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48201 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (a 0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 at 47918 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at 47908 (a 0.5% difference). The Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (a 0.2% difference), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (a 0.2% difference), the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 (a 0.7% difference).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE have more cores than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380?

A: Yes. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 128.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is classified as a Mobile processor. The Intel Core 5 221TE is classified as a Desktop processor.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 130.4% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE's score of 1734.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 5 221TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

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

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | Not specified | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8040S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $232 |

| Part number | 100-000001425 | SRVQS |