AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the winsA and winsB counters both sit at zero. This means the two processors have not been tested against each other in the same benchmark session within the database.

What the database does provide is a substantial set of standalone benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark entries at all. The AMD part's avgBenchmarkScore is 101041, placing it in the 97th percentile among all CPUs tracked by the database. The Intel part's percentileVsAllCpus is 50, and its avgBenchmarkScore is recorded as 0, which is consistent with an absence of any measured performance data.

Looking at the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX's recorded scores, the strongest results appear in multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 59494, while in Cinebench R20 multicore it records 24987, and in Cinebench R15 multicore it reaches 5996. Single-core results are comparatively lower, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 8399, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 3527, and Cinebench R15 singlecore at 846. PassMark tests show a similar pattern, with multithread at 67035, integer math at 236120, floating point math at 156215, extended instructions at 76363, and random string sorting at 99813. Data compression reaches 920954, while data encryption sits at 44389. Single-thread PassMark is 4530.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PQE lacks any benchmark scores in the database, no direct comparison of wins or losses can be made. The AMD part's nearest rivals, all of which are AMD EPYC or Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors, provide context for its positioning. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has an average score of 98504, which is 2.6% lower than the 9955WX. The AMD EPYC 4585PX scores 99324, 1.7% lower. The AMD EPYC 7513 scores 102244, 1.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 8324P scores 103329, 2.2% higher. These deltas place the 9955WX firmly in the upper tier of AMD's professional workstation and server lineup.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has an average benchmark score of 101041, which places it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any benchmark scores recorded?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed in the database.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and how do they compare?

A: The nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102244 (1.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8324P at 103329 (2.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4585PX at 99324 (1.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX at 98504 (2.6% lower).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a launch MSRP of $1649. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX supports DDR5 with an eight-channel memory bus, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to completely different architectural families. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD part is built around 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It uses the AMD Socket sTR5 platform. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, using the Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², with 16,630 million transistors. The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with an eight-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores, Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 32 threads, Intel has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD is 4.50 GHz, Intel is 4.00 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 5.40 GHz, Intel is 5.50 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 350, Intel is 125.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket sTR5, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD is 4 nm (TSMC), Intel is 10 nm (Intel).
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core, Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 64 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bus: AMD is eight-channel, Intel is dual-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 409.6 GB/s, Intel is 89.6 GB/s.
• PCIe lanes: AMD has 128 lanes (Gen 5, CPU only), Intel has 16 lanes (Gen 5, CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: AMD has N/A, Intel has UHD Graphics 770.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD has true, Intel has false.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000000725, Intel is SA4QC.
• Release date: AMD is 2025-07-22, Intel is 2026-03-08.
• Launch MSRP: AMD is $1649, Intel is $319.

Both processors are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The data in the database presents an asymmetric picture. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a full set of benchmark results, a 97th percentile ranking, and a clear set of nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

The AMD part's architecture indicates a processor designed for high-throughput professional workloads. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, eight-channel memory bus, 409.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes point toward multi-socket-free workstation and server applications. Its 350 TDP and $1649 launch MSRP position it at the high end of the desktop market.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE, with 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, appears aimed at conventional desktop use. Its 125 TDP, $319 launch MSRP, and integrated UHD Graphics 770 support a mainstream profile. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the only specification where it exceeds the AMD part.

Without any head-to-head benchmark data, the database cannot confirm which processor wins in any specific workload. The AMD part's scores, however, show exceptional multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 59494 and PassMark multithread score of 67035 indicate strong scaling across many threads. The Intel part's lack of recorded data prevents any quantitative comparison.

For users seeking a processor with verified high-end workstation performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the only option with supporting data. For users considering the Intel Core 5 223PQE, the database currently offers no performance measurements to validate its capabilities.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX demonstrates wins across all benchmark categories where scores exist. These include Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multicore tests, plus PassMark tests for data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no wins recorded because no benchmark data exists for it. The only area where the Intel part shows a specification advantage is boost clock speed at 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, and integrated graphics presence versus the AMD part's absence of integrated graphics.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX's nearest rival comparisons show its positioning: it trails the AMD EPYC 8324P by 2.2% and the AMD EPYC 7513 by 1.2%, while leading the AMD EPYC 4585PX by 1.7% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX by 2.6%. These deltas suggest the 9955WX sits in a competitive band among AMD's professional processors, with no single rival dominating it by more than a small margin.

The use-case split from the data is therefore one-sided. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the processor with verified multi-threaded performance, high memory bandwidth, and extensive PCIe lane count. The Intel Core 5 223PQE offers a lower TDP, a higher boost clock, and integrated graphics, but the database contains no measurements to establish its performance in any workload.