AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 5 223PE?

A: The AMD processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the AMD part twice the core count and twice the thread count.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have the same maximum boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD base clock is 3.10 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.90 GHz.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth capabilities of each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The AMD processor includes the Radeon 8065S integrated graphics. The Intel processor includes the UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Intel Core 5 223PE are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Halo codename and is part of the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation based on Zen 5 cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is part of the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

The core layout differs substantially. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, which indicates simultaneous multithreading is enabled. The Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, also with multithreading. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a significant difference, with AMD offering 64 MB total versus Intel's 24 MB shared.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus, achieving 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, achieving 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The market segments differ. The AMD processor is classified as Mobile, while the Intel processor is classified as Desktop. The release dates recorded in the database show the Intel part was released on 2026-03-08, and the AMD part was released on 2026-05-19. Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows that the Intel Core 5 223PE is the only processor in this comparison with measured scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585 and sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6357P with an average score of 40630 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H with an average score of 40518 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G with an average score of 40718 and a delta of -0.3%. These deltas indicate that the Intel Core 5 223PE performs within 0.3% of these rivals, showing tight competition in its performance class.

Given the lack of benchmark data for the AMD part, the database does not support a direct performance comparison. The Intel processor has verifiable scores across multiple tests, while the AMD processor's performance profile remains unmeasured. The choice between these two CPUs cannot be made on measured performance data alone. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The core count differs: AMD has 16 cores versus Intel's 8 cores. The thread count differs: AMD has 32 threads versus Intel's 16 threads. The base clock differs: AMD runs at 3.10 GHz, Intel at 2.90 GHz. The boost clock is identical at 5.20 GHz for both.

The TDP differs: AMD has a 55 TDP, while Intel has a 65 TDP. The socket differs: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The codenames differ: AMD is Gorgon Halo, Intel is Bartlett Lake. The generation differs: AMD is Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5), Intel is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The process node differs: AMD is 4 nm from TSMC, Intel is 10 nm from Intel. The die size is recorded for AMD as 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel has no recorded die size.

The cache hierarchy differs. L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs: AMD has 64 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus differs: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD delivers 273.1 GB/s, Intel delivers 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 8065S, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segment differs: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop. The release dates differ: Intel was released on 2026-03-08, AMD on 2026-05-19. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000002124, Intel is SA4QF.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 5 223PE. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the winsA and winsB counters are both zero. The only benchmark scores available belong to the Intel Core 5 223PE.

The Intel Core 5 223PE shows strong results in the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2666 in multicore and 376 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11111 in multicore and 1568 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 26455 in multicore and 3734 in singlecore. These scores place the Intel part at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40585.

The Passmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PE cover multiple workloads. The data compression test scores 346623. The data encryption test scores 18448. The extended instructions test scores 24672. The find prime numbers test scores 159. The floating point math test scores 76468. The integer math test scores 99819. The multithread test scores 31124. The physics test scores 2493. The random string sorting test scores 35798. The single thread test scores 4219, which also appears as the singlethread score of 4219.

The nearest rival comparison shows the Intel Core 5 223PE is closely matched with several other processors. The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 40557, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon 6357P scores 40630, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 40718, which is 0.3% higher. These small deltas indicate that the Intel Core 5 223PE sits in a dense performance cluster.

Without any recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, the database cannot provide a comparative analysis of the two processors. The AMD part has no entries in the benchmarks array, no average benchmark score beyond zero, and no nearest rivals listed. The only conclusion available from the data is that the Intel Core 5 223PE has a verified and substantial benchmark profile, while the AMD part's performance remains undefined in the database.