AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The benchmark data presents a decisive matchup. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests against the AMD Ryzen 5 40, with the largest single-core advantage measured at 41.3%. The average benchmark score of 40585 for the Intel part versus 15882 for the AMD part places them in entirely different performance classes, despite both being active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a comprehensive sweep for the Intel Core 5 223PE across every workload category. The smallest margin of victory appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 4219 against AMD's 2477, a delta of 41.3%. This remains a substantial gap, indicating that even in lightly threaded tasks, the Intel architecture holds a commanding lead.

Multi-threaded performance widens the divide considerably. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE records 26455 points versus 4841 for the AMD Ryzen 5 40, a delta of 81.7%. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story: 2666 for Intel versus 790 for AMD, a 70.4% difference. The PassMark multi-thread score of 31124 for Intel against 9341 for AMD (70% delta) confirms that the Intel part scales far better with thread count.

The gap is most pronounced in compute-heavy integer and floating-point workloads. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 99819 versus 31598 for AMD, a delta of 68.3%. Floating-point math reveals an even larger chasm: 76468 for Intel versus 15194 for AMD, a delta of 80.1%. The prime number finding test, which is highly sensitive to both clock speed and core efficiency, shows Intel at 159 versus AMD at just 20, a delta of 87.4%, the largest percentage gap in the entire dataset.

Memory and data handling workloads follow the same pattern. PassMark data compression scores 346623 for Intel versus 141533 for AMD, a 59.2% delta. Random string sorting shows 35798 for Intel versus 15124 for AMD, a 57.8% delta. Data encryption delivers 18448 for Intel versus 6646 for AMD, a 64% delta. Extended instruction set performance records 24672 for Intel versus 6437 for AMD, a 73.9% delta.

The physics simulation test, which often reflects a blend of integer and floating-point throughput, shows Intel at 2493 versus 432 for AMD, a delta of 82.7%. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3734 for Intel versus 1150 for AMD (69.2% delta) and the R15 single-core score of 376 versus 165.5 (56% delta) both reinforce the conclusion that the Intel part is faster in every measured dimension.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 wins zero tests in the head-to-head comparison. Its closest recorded performance comes in single-threaded PassMark, where the deficit is 41.3%, but even there it trails by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3734 versus 1150 (69.2% delta), and PassMark single-thread shows 4219 versus 2477 (41.3% delta).

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE is significantly faster. Cinebench R23 multi-core records 26455 versus 4841, an 81.7% delta, while Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2666 versus 790, a 70.4% delta.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest recorded delta is 87.4% in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 159 versus AMD's 20.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 sits at the 70th percentile.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 records 15882.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference gives AMD a manufacturing density advantage on paper, but the benchmark results show that architectural efficiency and core count matter more than raw node size.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This doubling of both cores and threads explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap, though the single-core deficit of 41.3% indicates the Intel cores are also faster individually.

Cache hierarchies reflect the different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PE offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's 24 MB L3 versus AMD's 4 MB represents a sixfold advantage in shared cache, which contributes to its superior performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD uses LPDDR5 memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part additionally supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part. Memory bandwidth figures are close, with Intel at 89.6 GB/s and AMD at 88.0 GB/s, but the Intel part's broader memory compatibility gives it more flexibility in system design.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This difference positions the Intel part for desktop platforms with discrete graphics and high-speed storage, while the AMD part targets a more constrained mobile or low-power platform.

Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither benchmark set includes graphics tests, so the recorded data does not quantify this difference.

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended uses. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FT6 with a 15 TDP, while the Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 TDP. The AMD part's 6 nm process and 100 mm² die size indicate a low-power design, while the Intel part's higher TDP allows sustained performance.

Specification Differences

The core specification table shows clear separation between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.30 GHz explains part of its single-core advantage.

TDP differs by a factor of more than four: 15 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel. This reflects the AMD part's mobile positioning and the Intel part's desktop positioning.

Cache specifications differ in every tier. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD supports LPDDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory support is present only on the Intel part.

PCIe generation and lane count differ: AMD provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The die size is recorded only for AMD at 100 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

The release dates differ by approximately six months. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 released on 2025-09-30, and the Intel Core 5 223PE released on 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by any AMD victories.

The Intel part's largest wins appear in highly parallel compute tasks. The 87.4% delta in prime number finding, the 82.7% delta in physics simulation, and the 81.7% delta in Cinebench R23 multi-core all point to workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and cache size. Rendering, scientific simulation, and heavy batch processing would all favor the Intel part by the widest margins.

The Intel part also excels in data transformation workloads. Data compression shows a 59.2% advantage, random string sorting shows a 57.8% advantage, and data encryption shows a 64% advantage. These tasks benefit from the Intel part's 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core.

The Intel part's smallest advantage comes in single-threaded PassMark at 41.3%, but even this remains a decisive lead. Lightly threaded applications like general office productivity, web browsing, and legacy software still run significantly faster on the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 offers no benchmark wins, but its profile suggests specific deployment contexts. Its 15 watt TDP, mobile socket, and 6 nm process indicate a low-power platform. The recorded data does not include battery life or thermal measurements, so those aspects cannot be quantified here. The AMD part's 4 MB L3 cache and LPDDR5 support serve a constrained power envelope.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear choice based on performance alone. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 40 in every single recorded test, with deltas ranging from 41.3% in single-threaded PassMark to 87.4% in prime number finding. Its average benchmark score of 40585 versus 15882 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 70th percentile.

The Intel Core 5 223PE is the appropriate selection for any workload where processing speed matters. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB L3 cache, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes support desktop systems requiring high throughput. Its launch MSRP is $232, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 is the appropriate selection for low-power mobile platforms where the 15 watt TDP and compact 100 mm² die on a 6 nm process take priority. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, 4.30 GHz boost clock, and LPDDR5 memory support fit a constrained power envelope, but the recorded data shows it cannot match the Intel part in any measured performance category. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD part include the AMD EPYC 75F3 at a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U at a 0.2% delta, indicating it clusters with parts well below the Intel Core 5 223PE's performance tier.