AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database places these two processors in clearly different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core 5 221E share a nearly identical memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, but the Intel part wins all fifteen recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD chip sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part reaches the 87th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is 29461, whereas the Intel Core 5 221E averages 40144, a difference of roughly 36 percent.

The Intel Core 5 221E is the choice for workloads that demand raw throughput. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with an average score of 40081, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048, and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447, the AMD EPYC 9654 at 29409, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270. The data indicates that the Intel part competes with higher-tier desktop and mobile processors, while the AMD part aligns with an older generation of high-end desktop chips.

For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 5 221E leads again. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3661 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's 1818, a gap of 50.3 percent. PassMark single-thread results show a smaller but still decisive margin: 4147 versus 3875, a 6.6 percent advantage for Intel. The AMD processor's strength lies in its efficiency profile and its integrated graphics, but the recorded benchmarks do not show any workload where it outpaces the Intel part. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 221E dominates across every measured category, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 offers a lower power envelope and a more compact platform.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins no benchmark comparisons in this database. Every one of the fifteen head-to-head tests favors the Intel Core 5 221E. However, the AMD part does have differentiating characteristics that matter outside pure performance scores. Its 28-watt TDP is less than half the Intel part's 65-watt TDP, which suggests a fundamentally different thermal design target. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD processor integrates the Radeon 840M graphics, whereas the Intel part ships with UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core 5 221E wins decisively in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25933 versus 11461 for the AMD chip, a 55.8 percent advantage. PassMark integer math shows 117813 versus 63475, a 46.1 percent lead. Floating-point math follows the same pattern: 79028 versus 42621, again a 46.1 percent gap. The Intel part also leads in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression, where it scores 324285 versus 237484, a 26.8 percent margin.

Single-thread performance is closer but still favors Intel. The Cinebench R15 single-core result is 368 versus 271, a 26.4 percent gap. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger difference at 50.3 percent. PassMark single-thread results show only 6.6 percent separating the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not win any category, but its closest competition appears in extended instructions and single-thread PassMark tests, where the Intel advantage narrows to 6.7 and 6.6 percent respectively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It has 14 cores and 20 threads. The core count difference explains much of the multi-thread performance gap.

Manufacturing processes differ significantly. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own fabs. The Intel die size is recorded as 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not listed in the database. The smaller process node for AMD does not translate into a performance advantage in the recorded benchmarks, but it likely contributes to the lower 28-watt TDP.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221E has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part, combined with more cores, supports its higher multi-thread scores.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The base clock for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is 2.00 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000002122, and the Intel part has a part number of SRQDVQ659. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E averages 40144, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 averages 29461. The Intel part also reaches the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 81st percentile for the AMD part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. The database records fifteen head-to-head benchmark tests, and the Intel Core 5 221E wins all fifteen. The AMD part's largest deficit is 64.2 percent in PassMark find prime numbers, and its smallest deficit is 6.6 percent in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. This core advantage contributes to the Intel part's large lead in multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 25933 versus 11461.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part's lower power draw aligns with its mobile socket and its process node advantages.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not. Both parts support dual-channel memory and have the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How close is single-thread performance between the two?

A: The gap varies by test. PassMark single-thread shows the Intel part ahead by 6.6 percent (4147 versus 3875). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 26.4 percent lead for Intel (368 versus 271). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 50.3 percent lead for Intel (3661 versus 1818).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison appears in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 173, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 62, a 64.2 percent difference. This test heavily favors the Intel part's higher core count and larger cache. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the second-largest gap at 55.8 percent, with Intel scoring 25933 versus AMD's 11461. PassMark physics follows at 51.2 percent, with scores of 2230 and 1089 respectively.

Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 50.3 percent gap (3661 versus 1818), which is surprisingly large for a single-thread test. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus the AMD part's 4.60 GHz likely explains this. PassMark floating-point math and integer math both show identical 46.1 percent deficits for the AMD part, with scores of 79028 versus 42621 and 117813 versus 63475 respectively.

The narrower margins appear in tests where the AMD part's architecture is more competitive. PassMark extended instructions shows only a 6.7 percent gap (18216 versus 17003). PassMark single-thread shows a 6.6 percent gap (4147 versus 3875). Data encryption shows a 38.5 percent gap (19205 versus 11814). Data compression shows a 26.8 percent gap (324285 versus 237484). Random string sorting shows a 32.5 percent gap (37686 versus 25435). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 34.5 percent gap (2613 versus 1712), and PassMark multithread shows a 34.7 percent gap (30510 versus 19927).

The Intel Core 5 221E has a smaller advantage in single-thread PassMark (6.6 percent) than in Cinebench single-core tests. This discrepancy suggests that the AMD Zen 5 core design performs relatively better on certain instruction patterns, but it still cannot match the Intel part's peak clock speed. The Intel part's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, averages 40081, which is only 0.2 percent below the Intel Core 5 221E's average of 40144. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, averages 29447, which is essentially identical to the AMD part's 29461. These nearest-rival comparisons place the Intel part in a higher performance class than the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD codename is Krackan Point with a Ryzen AI 300 generation label based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel codename is Bartlett Lake with a Core 5 generation label. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The Intel die size is 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for AMD.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory and the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support exists only on the Intel part. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 includes the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 5 221E includes UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-14, and the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. Both processors have locked multipliers, and neither has a 3D V-Cache option. The AMD part number is 100-000002122, and the Intel part number is SRQDVQ659.