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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. The AMD part’s average benchmark score is 101041, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Intel Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no measurements have been recorded for it yet.

For the AMD processor, the Cinebench results show a large gap between multi-core and single-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 59494, while the single-core score is 8399. The R20 run records 24987 multi-core and 3527 single-core, and the R15 run records 5996 multi-core and 846 single-core. These numbers confirm that the Threadripper PRO 9955WX scales strongly across all cores, which is expected given its thread count.

PassMark results for the AMD part show its strongest areas. The multithread score is 67035, integer math is 236120, floating point math is 156215, and extended instructions score is 76363. Data compression scores 920954, while data encryption scores 44389. Random string sorting scores 99813. The find prime numbers test scores 337, and the physics test scores 4156. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 4530, which appears twice in the database under slightly different test names but with the same value.

Because the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no scores in the database, there is no head-to-head win for either part in any recorded test. The analysis must rely on architecture, specifications, and the known performance profile of the AMD chip relative to its nearest rivals. The nearest rivals to the AMD processor include the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102244, a delta of -1.2% from the Threadripper PRO 9955WX; the AMD EPYC 4585PX at 99324, a delta of +1.7%; the AMD EPYC 8324P at 103329, a delta of -2.2%; and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX at 98504, a delta of +2.6%. These deltas show the 9955WX sits within a tight band of server-class and workstation-class parts, trading places with each rival by only a few percent.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process.

The AMD processor reports 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part. The AMD cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 cache is more than double the Intel L3 cache.

Memory support differs sharply. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation is also very different: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That is an eightfold difference in available PCIe lanes.

The AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket sTR5; the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is from the 9000 series, while the Intel part has no series recorded. Both are desktop market segments and both are in active production.

The release dates are recorded differently. The AMD part was released on 2025-07-22, and the Intel part on 2026-03-08. The AMD launch MSRP is $1649, and the Intel launch MSRP is $232. The AMD part number is 100-000000725; the Intel part number is SA4QL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has exactly double the core count and double the thread count.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with an eight-channel memory bus. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The base clocks differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor also has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core; the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a TDP of 350 watts. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The difference is substantial and reflects the different design targets of the two parts.

Q: Are the multipliers unlocked on either processor?

A: The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor does not, meaning its multiplier is locked.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count is 16 for the AMD part versus 8 for the Intel part. Threads are 32 versus 16. Base clock is 4.50 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Boost clock is identical at 5.40 GHz for both. TDP is 350 watts versus 45 watts. Socket is AMD Socket sTR5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the codename Shimada Peak; the Intel codename is Bartlett Lake with no architecture recorded. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. Transistor count is 16,630 million for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. Die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD, with no figure for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in every level. L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 64 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bus is eight-channel for AMD versus dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 409.6 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 5 with 128 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics is N/A for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment is desktop for both. Production status is active for both. Release date is 2025-07-22 for AMD versus 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP is $1649 for AMD versus $232 for Intel. Multiplier is unlocked for AMD versus locked for Intel. Part numbers are 100-000000725 for AMD and SA4QL for Intel.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is a high-core-count workstation part with 16 cores, 32 threads, an eight-channel memory bus, 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a 350 watt TDP. Its benchmark scores place it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are server-class EPYC parts within a few percent either way. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is a lower-power desktop part with 8 cores, 16 threads, a dual-channel memory bus, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a 45 watt TDP. It has no recorded benchmark scores, which means its performance position cannot be confirmed from the database.

The specification gap is large. The AMD part has double the cores, double the threads, more than double the L3 cache, more than four times the memory bandwidth, eight times the PCIe lanes, and a much higher base clock. The Intel part has integrated graphics, support for both DDR4 and DDR5, a much lower TDP, and a lower launch MSRP. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

For workloads that use many cores, high memory bandwidth, or large numbers of PCIe devices, the AMD processor is the only one of the two with recorded data showing it can handle those tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59494 and PassMark multithread score of 67035 confirm strong scaling. The Intel processor has no data to compare, so no claim about its multi-core capability can be made from this database.

For power-constrained systems, the Intel part draws far less power on paper, with a 45 watt TDP versus 350 watts. It also offers integrated graphics, which removes the need for a separate GPU in simple display configurations. The AMD part requires a discrete GPU because it has no integrated graphics. The Intel part supports older DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which gives system builders more memory options.

The launch MSRP difference is large, but the two parts target different system classes entirely. The AMD part is built for a workstation socket with eight-channel memory and 128 PCIe lanes. The Intel part is built for a mainstream socket with dual-channel memory and 16 PCIe lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins in every measured performance category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 5996, R20 multi-core is 24987, and R23 multi-core is 59494. PassMark multithread is 67035, integer math is 236120, floating point math is 156215, extended instructions is 76363, data compression is 920954, data encryption is 44389, random string sorting is 99813, physics is 4156, and find prime numbers is 337. Single-thread scores are also recorded: Cinebench R15 single-core is 846, R20 single-core is 3527, R23 single-core is 8399, and PassMark single-thread is 4530. The Intel part has none of these scores.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins in areas that do not require benchmark scores. It has integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 770, which the AMD part lacks entirely. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. It has a 45 watt TDP, which is far below the AMD part’s 350 watt TDP, making it the better fit for systems with limited cooling or power delivery. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a mainstream socket, rather than the AMD Socket sTR5 workstation socket. Its launch MSRP is $232, compared to $1649 for the AMD part.

For workloads that depend on raw multi-core throughput, memory bandwidth, or PCIe expansion, the AMD processor is the choice based on the recorded data. Its 409.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes support heavy data movement and many expansion devices. Its eight-channel memory bus is a workstation-class feature. The Intel processor’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes are typical of a mainstream desktop part.

For workloads that need a compact, low-power system with integrated graphics, the Intel processor is the choice based on specifications. The 45 watt TDP allows for smaller cooling solutions. The integrated GPU handles display output without an add-in card. The dual-channel memory bus and 16 PCIe lanes are adequate for general desktop use. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part gives overclocking flexibility, but the Intel part’s locked multiplier is not a disadvantage for systems that run at stock settings.

The database records no head-to-head benchmark matches between the two, and the Intel part has no scores at all. The AMD part’s nearest rivals are all server or workstation processors, which reinforces its position in that class. The Intel part has no nearest rivals recorded, so its competitive position cannot be assessed from the database. Builders choosing between these two should base the decision on the clear specification differences: core count, memory channel width, PCIe lane count, power draw, and integrated graphics availability.