AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a dominant result for the Intel Core 5 223PE, which wins 16 of the 17 benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F secures a single win. Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel part leads every test by a consistent margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 against 21,765 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, a 17.7% advantage. The single-core Cinebench R23 result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 3,734 versus 3,072, again a 17.7% lead. The Cinebench R15 and R20 results mirror this exactly, with the Intel part ahead by 17.7% in both multi-core and single-core tests across each version. The consistency of that delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform performance gap rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The PassMark suite shows a wider spread of results. The largest Intel advantage appears in floating point math, where the Core 5 223PE scores 76,468 against 45,799 for the Ryzen 5 7400F, a 40.1% lead. Physics tests also favor Intel heavily, with a score of 2,493 versus 1,660, a 33.4% difference. Integer math shows a 25.1% gap, with Intel at 99,819 and AMD at 74,745. The multithread PassMark score gives Intel 31,124 against 25,645, a 17.6% lead. Data compression shows Intel ahead by 16.3% (346,623 versus 289,999), while extended instructions favor Intel by 11.9% (24,672 versus 21,747). The smallest Intel win is in random string sorting, where the margin is just 2% (35,798 versus 35,096). Data encryption shows a 9.4% Intel advantage, and single-thread PassMark scores put Intel ahead by 12.6% (4,219 versus 3,689).

The sole AMD victory comes in passmark find prime numbers, where the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 191 against 159 for the Intel part, a 20.1% advantage. This single win indicates a specific arithmetic workload where the AMD architecture holds an edge, but it does not offset the overall trend. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 223PE is 40,585, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F averages 32,750. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rival data for the Intel part shows it within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. The AMD part sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core 5 223PE as the stronger performer in nearly every measured category. For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, or physics simulation, the Intel part delivers a clear advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,455 versus 21,765 represents a 4,690-point gap, which is substantial for productivity tasks that scale with thread count. The Intel part also leads in single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,734 versus 3,072, meaning it also suits lightly threaded applications and everyday responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F retains appeal only in a narrow niche. Its win in the find prime numbers test, with a 20.1% margin, points to an algorithmic strength in certain integer-heavy prime sieving workloads. That said, the sheer number of Intel wins and the magnitude of the deltas in floating point, physics, and integer math make the AMD part difficult to recommend for general-purpose computing based on this data. The AMD part does offer a lower average benchmark score by 7,835 points, and its percentile rank is 4 points lower. Both parts are desktop processors with active production status, so neither is a legacy or discontinued option.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also holds the advantage in the highest single-thread score recorded: 4,219 in PassMark single-thread tests, compared to 3,689 for AMD. This matters for applications that rely on per-core speed, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity software. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 223PE is the higher-performance processor in 16 of 17 comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F winning only one specific test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The manufacturing process difference is notable: 5 nm versus 10 nm typically indicates a denser transistor layout for the AMD part, though the database records the AMD processor at 6,570 million transistors with a 71 mm² die size. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core and cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part carries 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, while the AMD part has more L3 in total.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both parts support ECC memory. PCI Express connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. This means the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F allows overclocking adjustments, while the Intel Core 5 223PE is locked. The socket differs as well: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part belongs to the 7000 series with a Ryzen 5 generation label, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation with the Bartlett Lake codename.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show these differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD has 6, Intel has 8
• Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 16
• Base clock: AMD runs at 3.70 GHz, Intel at 2.90 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.70 GHz, Intel reaches 5.20 GHz
• Process node: AMD uses 5 nm, Intel uses 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel
• Transistors: AMD records 6,570 million, Intel records none
• Die size: AMD records 71 mm², Intel records none
• L1 cache per core: AMD 64 KB, Intel 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: AMD 1 MB, Intel 2 MB
• L3 cache shared: AMD 32 MB, Intel 24 MB
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 83.2 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe lanes: AMD 24 lanes, Intel 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD none, Intel UHD Graphics 730
• Multiplier: AMD unlocked, Intel locked
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700

Both parts share a 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, and desktop market segment. Both are listed with active production status. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $229, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD release date is recorded as January 8, 2025, while the Intel release date is March 8, 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 17.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's score of 21,765.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F win any benchmark comparison?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins the passmark find prime numbers test, scoring 191 against 159 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a 20.1% advantage.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread PassMark scores?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4,219, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 3,689. The Intel part leads by 12.6%.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the Intel Core 5 223PE record ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PE does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins across all Cinebench versions, both single-core and multi-core, with a uniform 17.7% margin. It also wins in PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The largest Intel margins appear in floating point math (40.1% ahead), physics (33.4% ahead), and integer math (25.1% ahead). The smallest Intel win is in random string sorting, at 2% ahead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins only in the find prime numbers test, with a 20.1% margin. This test specifically measures prime number finding, a workload that relies on certain integer operations where the Zen 4 architecture shows an advantage. For any other recorded workload, the Intel part leads.

For use-case decisions, the data supports the Intel Core 5 223PE for applications involving physics simulation, floating-point-heavy calculations, integer math, compression, encryption, and general multithreaded productivity. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F holds a niche for prime number finding workloads, which could matter for specific mathematical or cryptographic research tasks. The Intel part also offers integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks, so systems without a discrete GPU would require the Intel part. The AMD part offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, but the recorded benchmark scores do not include overclocked results, so the data only reflects stock performance. The Intel part provides higher boost clock capability at 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, which aligns with its single-thread benchmark leads. The AMD part provides more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16), which could matter for multi-GPU or high-expansion configurations, but that is a platform feature rather than a performance metric in the recorded tests.