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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests. This asymmetry means direct numerical comparisons are only possible by examining where the Intel part lands relative to its broader competitive set, and by extrapolating from the architectural specifications of the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a single-core score of 1596. In Cinebench R20, it records 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core, while in the older R15 test it posts 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales well with thread count, given its 10 cores and 16 threads.

Passmark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 13301 and a single-thread score of 1734. The data compression test yields 156682, while data encryption scores 8963. Integer math reaches 42303, floating point math hits 31661, and extended instructions score 9655. Physics processing records 977, and random string sorting finishes at 16929. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 59.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 221TE is 17860, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 7 350 trails slightly at 17779, a 0.5% deficit, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 sits at 17994, 0.7% ahead of the Core 5 221TE.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of zero, which limits head-to-head interpretation. The architectural data, however, suggests the AMD part is designed for substantially higher throughput. With 16 cores and 32 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads, the AMD processor offers 60% more cores and double the thread count. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz edges out the Intel part's 5.00 GHz, and its base clock of 3.10 GHz far exceeds the Intel's 1.80 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD processor runs at a base clock of 3.10 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel processor runs at 1.80 GHz base and boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports more memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

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

Q: What integrated graphics do they feature?

A: The AMD processor includes a Radeon 8065S, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Intel Core 5 221TE come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part belongs to the Bartlett Lake family, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs.

The die size difference is significant. The AMD processor uses a dual-die setup totaling 2x 70.6 mm², which comes to roughly 141.2 mm² of silicon. The Intel processor uses a monolithic die of 215 mm². Despite being a single larger piece of silicon, the Intel die has fewer cores, which suggests a less dense design.

Memory architecture separates these two processors clearly. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel arrangement, capping at 76.8 GB/s. That is a 3.6-fold difference in theoretical memory bandwidth, which heavily favors the AMD part for memory-intensive workloads.

Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for a mobile AMD part and a desktop Intel part. The PCIe configurations differ: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side allows faster interconnect speeds for compatible devices.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 8065S GPU, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD integrated solution is positioned as a more capable graphics core, though no benchmark data exists to quantify the difference.

The market segments differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part released later, with a release date of May 2026, while the Intel chip came out in January 2025.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most immediate differentiator: 16 cores and 32 threads for the AMD processor versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Intel processor.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The AMD processor has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts, with the AMD chip rated at 55 W and the Intel chip at 45 W.

The L2 cache per core favors Intel at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB for AMD. The L3 cache favors AMD substantially at 64 MB versus 24 MB for Intel.

Memory support shows a clear split: LPDDR5X quad-channel for AMD versus DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 273.1 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe generation favors Intel with Gen 5 versus Gen 4 for AMD, though both provide 16 CPU lanes.

Process node favors AMD with 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm. The foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports user overclocking through multiplier adjustment.

The Intel part carries part number SRVQS, while the AMD part uses part number 100-000002124.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in the desktop socket ecosystem. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a widely deployed platform, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility in memory choice. Its PCIe Gen 5 support provides headroom for modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

The Intel part also benefits from a mature benchmark profile. With an average score of 17860 and a 71st percentile ranking, it has proven results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests. Its nearest rivals all sit within 0.7% of its average score, indicating it competes directly with established processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins in raw architectural capability. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth positions it for heavily threaded workloads, large datasets, and memory bandwidth-sensitive applications. The 5.20 GHz boost clock gives it a single-thread advantage on paper, and the 4 nm process suggests better power efficiency per unit of performance.

The mobile form factor of the AMD processor, combined with its LPDDR5X memory and Radeon 8065S integrated graphics, points toward use in high-performance laptops where GPU and CPU performance need to coexist in a single package. The Intel desktop part, with its UHD Graphics 730, is better suited to systems with discrete graphics cards.

For multi-core throughput, the AMD processor's double thread count and larger cache should deliver substantially higher scores in threaded benchmarks, though no direct measurements exist in the database. For single-thread performance, the higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz gives the AMD part a theoretical edge.

The Intel processor wins on platform maturity and available benchmark validation. The AMD processor wins on paper specifications across cores, memory bandwidth, cache size, and process technology. Without recorded benchmark scores for the AMD part, the database cannot confirm its real-world performance, leaving the Intel Core 5 221TE as the only chip in this comparison with verified measurements.