AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is incomplete, with no benchmark scores available in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible across most tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE, by contrast, has an extensive set of measurements that can be examined in detail and placed against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 5 221TE shows a percentile ranking of 71 against all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17860. The nearest competitors are tightly clustered around this figure. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, a delta of -0.2 percent relative to the Intel part, meaning the Intel chip is essentially level with that older AMD desktop processor. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, again a -0.2 percent delta. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, a +0.5 percent delta, meaning the Core 5 221TE edges ahead of that higher-tier part by half a percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, a -0.7 percent delta, placing the Intel chip slightly behind that older six-core processor.

Looking at individual Cinebench results for the Intel Core 5 221TE, the multicore score in Cinebench R23 is 11305, while the single-core score is 1596. This reveals a multicore-to-single-core ratio of roughly 7.1 to 1. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 4748 and the single-core score is 670, a ratio of about 7.1 to 1 as well. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 1139 and the single-core score is 160, a ratio of about 7.1 to 1. The consistency across versions indicates stable scaling from one core to all cores, with no unusual degradation under full load.

PassMark measurements for the Intel Core 5 221TE show a multithread score of 13301 and a single-thread score of 1734. The data also includes a separate singlethread entry with the same score of 1734, confirming consistency in the measurement. The integer math score is 42303, while floating point math reaches 31661. The extended instructions score is 9655. Data compression scores 156682, while data encryption scores 8963. Random string sorting produces 16929. Find prime numbers, a heavily integer-bound single-threaded workload, scores only 59. Physics simulation scores 977.

The gap between the multithread score of 13301 and the integer math score of 42303 is notable. The multithread PassMark test typically exercises a broader mix of workloads, while integer math is a focused stress of arithmetic throughput. The relatively lower physics score of 977 suggests that the processor's scheduling or cache behavior under physics-style workloads does not translate directly from its strong integer performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which is a neutral midpoint value. This does not indicate measured performance, only a placeholder position in the absence of data. Any attempt to compare the two directly must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than observed test results.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. No price information is available for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Why does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have no benchmark scores in the database?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core 5 221TE, in contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark subtests.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, a -0.2 percent delta. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also a -0.2 percent delta. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, a +0.5 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, a -0.7 percent delta. The Intel part is therefore within roughly one percent of all four rivals.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 1596. In Cinebench R20, it is 670. In Cinebench R15, it is 160. The PassMark single-thread score is 1734, with a duplicate singlethread entry also at 1734.

Q: What is the multicore performance of the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 11305. In Cinebench R20, it is 4748. In Cinebench R15, it is 1139. The PassMark multithread score is 13301.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database lists ECC memory support as true for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 also lists ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part's bandwidth is higher by a factor of roughly 3.6.

The Verdict

The data available in the database supports only one side of this comparison with measured results. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a full suite of benchmark scores, a percentile ranking of 71, and an average score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark scores at all, an average score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50 that reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

For buyers who require validated performance numbers, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only option with evidence in the database. Its scores place it in the upper portion of all CPUs, at the 71st percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within one percent of its average score, indicating a competitive position among similarly classed processors. The Cinebench results show balanced multicore scaling, and the PassMark results show strong integer and floating point throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 cannot be evaluated on measured performance because no scores exist. Its specification sheet suggests a different class of hardware, with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a larger 64 MB L3 cache. But without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into real-world performance. The percentile of 50 is not a measured result; it is a default value.

The Intel Core 5 221TE is the choice for anyone who needs documented performance. The AMD part remains an unknown quantity in this database. The recorded data indicates that the Intel processor is a known entity with verified scores, while the AMD processor has yet to produce any measurable results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

The AMD part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 64 MB. The Intel part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 24 MB shared.

The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The AMD part has integrated Radeon 8050S graphics. The Intel part has integrated UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel part is classified as a desktop processor.

The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-19. The Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-12.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is based on the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5. The Intel Core 5 221TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation.

The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design with two dies. The Intel part has a monolithic die of 215 mm².

The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, also with multithreading. The AMD part's L3 cache is 64 MB, substantially larger than the Intel part's 24 MB shared L3. Per-core L2 differs as well: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core.

The AMD part's memory controller supports LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration, yielding 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part's memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, yielding 76.8 GB/s. This bandwidth difference is the largest architectural gap between the two. The AMD part provides more than three times the theoretical memory bandwidth.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The AMD part uses a Radeon 8050S, which is a higher-tier integrated GPU. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, a more modest integrated solution. The database does not include benchmark scores for either GPU.

Both parts support ECC memory and both use 16 PCIe lanes from the CPU. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, giving the Intel part a newer PCIe standard despite its older process node.

The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part's socket is AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part's socket is Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms.

The AMD part's production status is active, and its release date is 2026-05-19. The Intel part's production status is also active, with a release date of 2025-01-12.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in the only category where measured data exists: benchmark results. The database contains 17 scores for this processor, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark subtests for compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Its percentile of 71 places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. Its average score of 17860 is competitive with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core 7 350, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600, all within one percent.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins in specification-based comparisons where the database provides no measured alternative. It has more cores, 12 versus 10, and more threads, 24 versus 16. Its base clock is higher, 3.20 GHz versus 1.80 GHz. Its L3 cache is larger, 64 MB versus 24 MB. Its memory bandwidth is dramatically higher, 273.1 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Its process node is smaller, 4 nm versus 10 nm. Its TDP is higher, 55 watts versus 45 watts, but it is still a mobile-class part.

The integrated graphics comparison favors the AMD part on paper. The Radeon 8050S is a more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark data exists for either GPU in the database, so this remains a specification-level observation.

The Intel part wins on PCIe generation, using Gen 5 versus the AMD part's Gen 4. The Intel part also has a lower TDP, 45 watts versus 55 watts, which may matter for systems with stricter thermal or power limits. The Intel part has a documented launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no listed price.

The Intel part wins on platform maturity. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a widely deployed desktop platform, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility in memory choice. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, a mobile-focused socket, and supports only LPDDR5X.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, the AMD part is the stronger candidate based on specifications. The 273.1 GB/s figure is more than three times the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. For workloads that depend on verified single-thread and multicore scores, the Intel part is the only candidate with evidence.

The recorded data does not indicate which processor would win in a direct head-to-head test, because the AMD part has no scores. The database's wins counters reflect this: winsA is 0 and winsB is 0. Neither processor has a confirmed win in the head-to-head benchmark table, which is empty.

The Intel Core 5 221TE is the processor with data. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is the processor with specifications. The database currently supports only one conclusion: measured performance belongs to the Intel part, while the AMD part remains an unverified specification sheet.