AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a decisive sweep. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 221TE, with no recorded wins for the Intel part. The margin is not narrow in most tests; it is frequently dramatic.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The AMD processor scores 234 against Intel's 59, a delta of 296.6%. That kind of margin indicates a fundamental advantage in a specific workload type, not a small clock-for-clock edge. Similarly, the PassMark physics test shows a 197.4% delta, with AMD at 2906 and Intel at 977. These are not close calls.

The extended instructions test also shows a triple-digit delta. AMD scores 21108, Intel scores 9655, for a 118.6% advantage. Random string sorting is another triple-digit gap: AMD at 34318, Intel at 16929, a 102.7% delta. Single-threaded PassMark performance follows the same pattern, with AMD at 3605 versus Intel at 1734, a 107.9% delta.

The Cinebench results are consistent but less extreme in percentage terms. Across the R15, R20, and R23 suites, the multicore deltas sit almost uniformly at 92.5%, while the single-core deltas are 92.4% or 93.1%. For example, Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD at 21758 and Intel at 11305. The R23 single-core test shows AMD at 3071 and Intel at 1596.

The PassMark multithread test shows a 94.4% delta (25855 versus 13301). Data compression shows a 79.8% delta (281665 versus 156682), and data encryption shows an 81.2% delta (16237 versus 8963). Integer math shows a 74.5% delta (73804 versus 42303). Floating point math is the narrowest of the PassMark tests, but still a 39.9% delta (44289 versus 31661).

Every single recorded benchmark in this comparison favors the AMD part. There is no workload in the database where the Intel Core 5 221TE comes out ahead. The closest relative margin is floating point math, but even that is a substantial gap. The data does not show any area of parity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728. The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860.

Q: How do the two processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D sits in the 77th percentile. The Intel Core 5 221TE sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

A: The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with an average score of 24709 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with an average score of 24822 and a delta of -0.4%, the Intel Core 5 210H with an average score of 24872 and a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-12450HX with an average score of 24576 and a delta of 0.6%.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U with an average score of 17898 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 7 350 with an average score of 17779 and a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994 and a delta of -0.7%.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and belongs to the 7000 series. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The core counts differ significantly. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores across the board. The base clocks also differ: AMD runs at 4.10 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz. The boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 5.00 GHz and AMD at 4.70 GHz.

Cache layouts are very different. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a large 96 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a 24 MB shared L3. The AMD L3 cache is four times the size of Intel's, which helps explain the strong performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs. AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both have integrated graphics: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

The process node difference is notable. AMD's 5 nm TSMC process allows for a die size of 71 mm² with 11,270 million transistors. Intel's 10 nm process results in a die size of 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. The physical size difference is large, and the manufacturing process explains part of the efficiency and performance gap.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms the Intel Core 5 221TE in every recorded test. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 24728 versus 17860. That is a gap of roughly 38% in favor of AMD, based on the recorded numbers.

The AMD part also ranks higher in the overall percentile comparison, sitting at 77 versus Intel's 71. The nearest rival list for the AMD part includes processors with scores near 24700, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 5 210H. The Intel Core 5 221TE sits near much older or lower-tier parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

For users selecting between these two specific processors, the data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D for nearly any workload. The largest deltas appear in prime number finding and physics tests, but even the narrowest margin, floating point math, is nearly 40%. The Intel part does have a higher boost clock and more cores, but those specifications do not translate into higher scores in the recorded benchmarks.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does have a lower TDP at 45 watts versus 65 watts for AMD. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which may matter for platform flexibility. However, the performance data shows no workload where the Intel part leads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field in the database.

• Cores: AMD has 6, Intel has 10.
• Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 16.
• Base clock: AMD at 4.10 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.70 GHz, Intel at 5.00 GHz.
• TDP: AMD at 65 watts, Intel at 45 watts.
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD at 5 nm (TSMC), Intel at 10 nm (Intel foundry).
• Die size: AMD at 71 mm², Intel at 215 mm².
• Transistors: AMD at 11,270 million, Intel not recorded.
• L1 cache: AMD at 64 KB per core, Intel at 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD at 1 MB per core, Intel at 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD at 96 MB shared, Intel at 24 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD at 83.2 GB/s, Intel at 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe lanes: AMD Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics, Intel UHD Graphics 730.
• Release date: AMD 2024-08-29, Intel 2025-01-12.
• Launch MSRP: AMD $299, Intel $232.
• Part number: AMD 100-000001721, Intel SRVQS.

The AMD part is smaller, uses a more advanced process, has more cache, and delivers higher memory bandwidth. The Intel part has more cores, a higher boost clock, lower TDP, and broader memory compatibility. The benchmark record shows that the AMD design wins decisively despite having fewer cores and a lower boost clock.