AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 records an average benchmark score of 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the multithread benchmark?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 31124 in PassMark multithread, which is 22.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's score of 24244.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads with a PassMark single-thread score of 4219, which is 5.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's score of 3995.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark data in the database shows a complete sweep in favor of the Intel Core 5 223PE across all 11 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 does not register a single winning benchmark in this comparison. This outcome aligns with the configuration differences: the Intel part pairs 8 cores and 16 threads against the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads, and the Intel part carries a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz.

The largest margins for the Intel Core 5 223PE appear in computational workloads that scale with core count and clock speed. In the physics test, the Intel processor scores 2493 against 1120, a 55.1% advantage. Prime number finding shows a 52.8% lead with Intel at 159 versus AMD at 75. Floating-point math follows with a 30.6% gap, Intel scoring 76468 versus 53084.

Smaller but still consistent wins belong to the Intel part in memory-heavy tasks. Data encryption shows a 21.4% lead, integer math a 20.1% lead, and random string sorting a 13% lead. The narrowest margin is in extended instructions, where Intel leads by just 1.4%, scoring 24672 versus 24333. The single-thread tests produce the second smallest gap at 5.3%, indicating that the AMD processor's Zen 5 architecture remains competitive on a per-core basis, but the Intel part's higher frequency and additional cores tip every measured workload in its favor.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences inform the power envelope: the AMD part has a TDP of 55, while the Intel part is rated at 65.

Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache also differs: AMD has 16 MB shared, while Intel has 24 MB shared. The Intel processor therefore holds a cache capacity advantage at both the L2 and L3 levels, which contributes to its performance in data-heavy operations.

The memory architecture diverges significantly. AMD supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD processor's higher memory bandwidth suits integrated graphics workloads, while the Intel part's lower bandwidth is paired with a different integrated graphics solution. AMD uses the Radeon 8040S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD targets the mobile market segment, while Intel targets the desktop segment. Both processors are currently active in production and have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and Intel Core 5 223PE differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Although the Intel base clock is lower, its boost clock is higher, and it brings two additional cores and four additional threads to the comparison.

Power ratings diverge: AMD is rated at 55 TDP, Intel at 65 TDP. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700. The memory support differs as described above: LPDDR5X versus DDR4/DDR5, with respective bandwidths of 128.0 GB/s and 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe interface differs: Gen 4 versus Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions differ: Radeon 8040S on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. The market segments differ: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Release dates differ as well, with AMD listed as 2025-01-05 and Intel listed as 2026-03-08. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark set contains 11 tests, and the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all of them. The most decisive result is in the physics test. Intel scores 2493, which is 55.1% ahead of AMD's 1120. This workload amplifies the Intel processor's core count and clock advantage, producing the largest relative gap in the entire comparison.

Prime number finding follows closely. Intel scores 159 against AMD's 75, a 52.8% margin. This test responds strongly to the combination of higher boost frequency and additional threads. Floating-point math shows a 30.6% lead for Intel, with scores of 76468 and 53084 respectively. Integer math produces a 20.1% lead, Intel at 99819 versus AMD at 79789.

The multithread benchmark shows a 22.1% lead for Intel, scoring 31124 versus 24244. Data encryption shows a 21.4% lead, Intel at 18448 versus 14502. Data compression shows a 15.3% lead, Intel at 346623 versus 293595. Random string sorting shows a 13% lead, Intel at 35798 versus 31153.

The narrowest margins provide insight into where the AMD architecture holds its ground. Extended instructions show Intel ahead by just 1.4%, with scores of 24672 and 24333. Single-thread performance shows Intel ahead by 5.3%, scoring 4219 versus 3995. These results suggest that the AMD Zen 5 core design is competitive per thread, but the Intel processor's higher boost clock and larger core count combine to dominate every multi-threaded and memory-intensive workload in the recorded data.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD processor in a different competitive neighborhood. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A with an average score of 48201, a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX with 48287, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47918 with a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 47908 with a delta of 0.5%. The Intel Core 5 223PE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, which scores 40718 with a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 with a delta of 0.1%.

These rival positions reinforce the observed outcome. The AMD processor competes with mid-range Intel Ultra parts and older Ryzen 9 desktop chips, while the Intel Core 5 223PE sits among newer AI-oriented and workstation-class processors. The benchmark results confirm that in this direct comparison, the Intel Core 5 223PE delivers superior performance across every measured category, with the largest advantages in physics, prime number computation, and floating-point workloads.