AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 delivers a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s using quad-channel LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 221E provides 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 support.

Q: How do their process nodes compare?

A: The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two chips feature?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 integrates a Radeon 8065S. The Intel Core 5 221E integrates UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 ranks at the 50th percentile, though its average benchmark score is recorded as zero in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is a mobile processor built on the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation based on Zen 5. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and features a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm², for a combined die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 221E is a desktop processor based on the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel and has a monolithic die size of 257 mm².

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared L3 cache of 64 MB. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core, while its shared L3 cache is 24 MB. This means the AMD processor has a much larger total L3 pool, which can benefit workloads with large working sets, while the Intel part offers more L2 per core.

Memory architecture is another major differentiator. The AMD processor uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory and reaches 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 and reaches 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are in different classes. The AMD Radeon 8065S is a high-end mobile iGPU solution, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 is a basic desktop graphics engine. The AMD chip is designed for the AMD Socket FP11 and is classified as a mobile part. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD processor has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 65 watts. Both are currently marked as active in production and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors aimed at different segments. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile part with a 4 nm process, a 64 MB L3 cache, and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory delivering 273.1 GB/s. It is positioned for heavy mobile workloads that benefit from high core counts and exceptional memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221E is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop part with a 10 nm process, a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and dual-channel memory. Its benchmark results place it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40144.

The Intel processor has measurable benchmark data available in the database. It is within 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 270 and within 0.4 percent of the Intel Core i9-13905H, while sitting 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. This indicates that the Intel chip performs at a level consistent with established mid-range and upper-mid-range desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numeric comparison is not possible from the available data.

For users selecting a desktop processor with verified performance data, the Intel Core 5 221E is the part with documented results, a higher percentile ranking, and a specific launch MSRP of $232. For mobile systems where memory bandwidth and core count matter more, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 offers a higher core count, more threads, a larger L3 cache, and significantly higher memory bandwidth. The choice depends on whether the use case is a desktop build with known benchmark performance or a mobile platform with a more powerful integrated GPU and memory subsystem.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.10 GHz for the AMD part and 2.70 GHz for the Intel part, with both sharing a 5.20 GHz boost clock.

The process nodes are different: the AMD chip uses 4 nm TSMC silicon, while the Intel chip uses 10 nm Intel silicon. Die sizes are 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD part and 257 mm² for the Intel part. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs in type and channel configuration. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations are different: the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, and the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8065S on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel.

The TDP values are 55 watts for the AMD part and 65 watts for the Intel part. Release dates differ as well: the AMD processor was released on 2026-05-19, while the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The AMD part number is 100-000002124, and the Intel part number is SRQDVQ659.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 5 221E. The AMD processor has an empty benchmarks array and no nearest rivals listed. As a result, the head-to-head comparison relies on the Intel processor's recorded scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 221E has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2613 in multicore and 368 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10891 in multicore and 1537 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25933 in multicore and 3661 in single-core. These results place it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs.

PassMark results for the Intel processor show a multithread score of 30510 and a single-thread score of 4147. In integer math, it scores 117813, and in floating-point math, it scores 79028. Data compression scores 324285, data encryption scores 19205, and extended instructions score 18216. Find prime numbers scores 173, physics scores 2230, and random string sorting scores 37686.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 221E are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average score of 40081, which is 0.2 percent below the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average score of 40048, also 0.2 percent below. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average score of 40246, which is 0.3 percent above the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-13905H has an average score of 40313, which is 0.4 percent above. This places the Intel Core 5 221E in a very competitive performance band, within a fraction of a percent of several well-known processors.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark scores recorded, the data cannot confirm its performance relative to the Intel part. The AMD processor offers architectural advantages on paper, including more cores, more threads, a larger L3 cache, and much higher memory bandwidth. The Intel processor offers documented performance results and a competitive standing among its nearest rivals. The absence of AMD benchmark data means the numeric comparison remains incomplete.