AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and an average score of 0, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Q: How do the cache configurations differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. It belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation and is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip has a die size of 210 mm² and uses the AMD Socket FP7. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon 660M. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes available from the CPU. The part number is 100-000000990 (FP7r2).

The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its integrated graphics are the UHD Graphics 770. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The part number is SA4QC.

The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a smaller 6 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD processor is explicitly a mobile part, whereas the Intel processor is a desktop part. The Intel processor supports ECC memory, which the AMD processor does not. The Intel processor also has a wider memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s compared to the AMD processor's 76.8 GB/s.

The cache architectures differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation and a larger total L3 pool.

The AMD processor's integrated graphics are the Radeon 660M, while the Intel processor uses the UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are active in production status. The AMD processor was released on September 30, 2025, while the Intel processor was released on March 8, 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores across multiple PassMark tests. Its performance profile shows strength in specific workloads. The data compression score is 211289, the data encryption score is 13425, the extended instructions score is 14675, the floating point math score is 35118, the integer math score is 62151, the multithread score is 17492, the physics score is 806, the random string sorting score is 22382, and the single thread score is 3155. The find prime numbers score is 47.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the database contains no direct measurements of its performance in any PassMark test. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the only processor with measurable benchmark performance. The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be assigned wins in any benchmark category because no data exists for it. The AMD processor demonstrates capability across data compression, encryption, extended instruction handling, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded workloads, physics calculations, random string sorting, and single-threaded tasks.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE's specifications indicate it should handle memory-intensive workloads with its larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. The AMD processor's 84th percentile ranking across all CPUs places it above the Intel processor's 50th percentile ranking, though the Intel ranking is based on no recorded scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | null |

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.95 GHz. The Intel part also has a substantially higher TDP of 125 W compared to the AMD part's 35 W. The Intel processor offers two additional cores and four additional threads. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports only DDR5. The Intel processor has a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the AMD processor. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both processors are 0. This means there are no direct measurement results that pit these two processors against each other in any test.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does have individual benchmark scores recorded. Its single thread score is 3155, its multithread score is 17492, and its integer math score is 62151. These scores can be compared to the nearest rivals listed for the AMD processor. The nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6349P with an average score of 34890 and a delta percentage of 0, the Intel Core 7 253PTE with an average score of 34962 and a delta percentage of -0.2, the Intel Core i7-13800H with an average score of 34988 and a delta percentage of -0.3, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX with an average score of 35003 and a delta percentage of -0.3.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150's average benchmark score of 34881 is 9 points below the Intel Xeon 6349P's average score of 34890. It is 81 points below the Intel Core 7 253PTE's average score of 34962. It is 107 points below the Intel Core i7-13800H's average score of 34988. It is 122 points below the Intel Core i9-12900HX's average score of 35003. These delta percentages range from 0 to -0.3, indicating the AMD processor trails its nearest rivals by very small margins.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, no comparison can be made between the two processors' measured performance. The AMD processor's 84th percentile ranking versus the Intel processor's 50th percentile ranking provides the only comparative data point, though the Intel ranking derives from no recorded scores.

The Verdict

The database contains complete benchmark measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and no benchmark measurements for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Any decision between these two processors based on recorded data must rely entirely on the AMD processor's scores and the specification differences.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the only processor with verified performance data. Its 84th percentile ranking across all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 34881 place it in the upper range of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals, all Intel parts, show the AMD processor within 0.3 percent of their average scores, indicating performance parity with those established desktop and mobile chips.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE offers specification advantages on paper. It has more cores, more threads, higher clock speeds, a larger cache hierarchy, ECC memory support, and a higher memory bandwidth figure. Its launch MSRP is $319. However, none of these specifications have been verified through recorded benchmark scores in the database.

For workloads where measured data matters, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the only choice with evidence. Its 35 W TDP indicates efficiency for mobile use, and its Radeon 660M integrated graphics provide a built-in display solution. The processor's scores in data compression, integer math, and multithreaded tests show capability across varied tasks.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE targets desktop use with a 125 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. Its UHD Graphics 770 and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it specification flexibility that the AMD part lacks. The Intel processor's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and 8-core configuration suggest potential for high-thread-count workloads, but the database does not confirm this.

Users requiring verified performance from the database should select the AMD Ryzen 5 150. Users prioritizing the Intel processor's specification sheet, including ECC memory support and larger cache, can note its capabilities but must accept the absence of recorded benchmark data. The data favors the AMD processor solely because it has measurable results.