AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has a substantial advantage in every recorded benchmark category, though the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 63765 places it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero due to missing data. Without direct measurement data for the Intel Core 5 223PTE, the comparison relies on the AMD chip's absolute scores and its position relative to other rivals in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24828 and a single-core score of 1976. For Cinebench R15, it records 3918 multi-core and 303 single-core points. These scores place the chip near several high-end parts: the Intel Core i9-13900KS averages 64051 (0.4% higher), the AMD EPYC 7343 averages 64202 (0.7% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G averages 63331 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63173 (0.9% lower). The data shows the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 sits within a narrow band around these rivals, edging out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX while trailing the two higher-end parts by less than one percent.

In PassMark workloads, the AMD chip shows strong throughput across different task types. Integer math scores 148508, floating point math scores 94666, and extended instructions score 40888. Data compression reaches 506170, while data encryption finishes at 26027. The multithread score is 42912, physics scores 2773, and random string sorting scores 55248. Single-thread performance is 3967. Prime number finding is comparatively low at 323, which indicates this workload does not scale well with the chip's architecture. These results demonstrate balanced performance across general compute tasks, with particularly high throughput in compression and integer operations.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a more advanced 4 nm node compared to Intel's 10 nm node, which typically enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency per clock.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 50% advantage in core count and thread count for the AMD part directly contributes to its multi-threaded performance lead. Clock speeds differ as well: the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but starts from a much lower base.

Cache hierarchies show different design priorities. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core. For L3, the AMD chip has 64 MB shared, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, combined with its higher core count, supports its stronger multi-threaded results.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip has nearly three times the memory bandwidth of the Intel part, which matters for memory-intensive workloads.

PCIe implementation differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe standard, but the AMD part's higher memory bandwidth may compensate in practical workloads. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ: the AMD chip targets mobile, and the Intel chip targets desktop.

The sockets are not interchangeable: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Production status is active for both. The AMD chip was released on January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip has a release date of March 8, 2026. The AMD chip has a part number of 100-000001421, and the Intel chip has a part number of SA4QL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How does multi-threaded performance compare?

A: The AMD chip records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24828 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3918. The Intel chip has no benchmark scores in the database, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What memory types do these chips support?

A: The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and the Intel Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE, which limits direct comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, however, has a full set of measurements and a 93rd percentile standing among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD EPYC 7343, both of which score within one percent of the AMD chip. The data shows the AMD part is competitive with those high-end processors.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, provide a strong foundation. The Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth indicate a lower ceiling for parallel throughput, though its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz could benefit lightly threaded tasks.

The Intel chip's lack of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm its actual performance. The AMD chip's recorded scores show it handles integer math, floating point math, and data compression effectively. The AMD chip also uses a more advanced 4 nm process, which typically supports better efficiency, and it targets the mobile segment while the Intel chip targets desktop.

For users choosing strictly from recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the only chip with verified performance, and it places in the top 7% of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PTE's 50th percentile ranking is based on no measured scores, so its position is not validated. The AMD chip also offers higher core count, larger L3 cache, and more memory bandwidth, which are structural advantages for demanding workloads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Intel Core 5 223PTE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | None | $232 |