AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor with a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries in the database at all. This means the Intel part cannot be positioned against the AMD part using measured performance data. The only quantitative anchor for the Intel chip is its launch MSRP of $319, its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of recorded tests rather than actual performance.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, the database shows a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 14320. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 14336 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14185 (1% behind). The Ryzen 5 3501U sits essentially within a 1% band of those four processors. The data indicates that, based on the available measurements, the Ryzen 5 3501U delivers performance comparable to that cluster of rivals, with no single competitor holding a decisive margin.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be placed in any performance ranking because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its specifications, however, suggest a different class of hardware. The choice between these two parts, strictly from the recorded data, is therefore not a performance comparison but a comparison between a measured mobile chip and an unmeasured desktop chip. Anyone selecting between them must rely on the architectural and specification differences, since the benchmark data does not support a direct performance verdict.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, which the database classifies as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)). It is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries and contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The processor has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, and it carries a 15 W TDP. The cache hierarchy consists of 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, and the platform uses AMD Socket FP5 with PCIe Gen 3. The production status is Active, and the recorded release date is 2026-05-31.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, so it supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling the thread count of the AMD chip. The base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the TDP is 125 W, which is substantially higher than the AMD part. The cache hierarchy is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which the AMD chip does not offer. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the platform uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes (CPU only). The production status is Active, and the recorded release date is 2026-03-08, earlier than the AMD part.

The node difference is notable. The AMD processor uses a 12 nm process, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process. The Intel chip also has double the cores, quad the threads, a higher clock envelope, a much larger L3 cache, and a wider memory bandwidth figure. The TDP difference is large, with the Intel part rated at 125 W versus 15 W for the AMD part, which reflects their different market segments: Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the only category where both parts have recorded data: benchmark availability. The database lists 11 benchmark results for the AMD chip, covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark results listed. Therefore, from the recorded data, the AMD part is the only one with measurable wins, and it holds every available benchmark score by default.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on specification grounds. It has 8 cores versus 4, 16 threads versus 4, a base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, and a TDP of 125 W versus 15 W. Its L3 cache is 24 MB versus 4 MB, and its memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. Its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3. Its integrated graphics are Intel UHD Graphics 770, and its socket is Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform.

The data implies a clear use-case split. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a low-power mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and a 12 nm process, suited to compact laptops where power draw is limited. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP, a 10 nm process, and a much higher clock and core configuration, suited to desktop workloads that can use 16 threads and a large L3 cache. The benchmark data does not confirm the Intel chip's performance, but the architectural specifications point to different intended environments.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 0.1% ahead at 14336, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.3% behind at 14277, the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.6% behind at 14232, and the Intel Core i5-10400F is 1% behind at 14185.

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is double the cores and quadruple the threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 5 223PQE is empty. The database records zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in direct comparisons. This means there is no measured head-to-head result to analyze. The only benchmark scores available belong to the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, and they stand alone without a direct Intel counterpart.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's recorded scores are as follows. In PassMark data compression, it scores 87380. In data encryption, it scores 5580. In extended instructions, it scores 3274. In find prime numbers, it scores 21. In floating point math, it scores 12707. In integer math, it scores 26321. In multithread, it scores 7071. In physics, it scores 483. In random string sorting, it scores 10414. In single thread, it scores 2136, and the database also lists a second single-thread entry with the same score of 2136.

These scores can be interpreted relative to the AMD chip's nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 3501U sits within 1% of four other processors in average benchmark score. Its 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the midpoint of the database. The multithread score of 7071 and the single-thread score of 2136 show a wide gap between the two metrics, which is consistent with a 4-core, 4-thread design without simultaneous multithreading. The integer math score of 26321 is roughly double the floating point math score of 12707, indicating stronger integer throughput in the recorded tests. The data compression score of 87380 is the highest single result among the listed tests, while the find prime numbers score of 21 is the lowest.

Because the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, the biggest wins in this comparison are all held by the AMD part by default. There is no recorded score for the Intel chip to challenge any of these figures. The database therefore cannot confirm whether the Intel part's higher core count, clock speeds, and cache sizes translate into higher benchmark performance. The specification differences suggest the Intel chip should outperform in multithreaded workloads, but the recorded data does not support that claim.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.10 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 4.00 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 3.70 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.50 GHz. The AMD TDP is 15 W, and the Intel TDP is 125 W.

The process node differs: AMD uses 12 nm at GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The AMD chip lists 4,940 million transistors and a 210 mm² die size; the Intel chip lists neither. The cache hierarchy differs in all levels. AMD has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. AMD memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s, and Intel memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is false for AMD and true for Intel.

PCIe support differs. AMD uses PCIe Gen 3, while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, and Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP5, and Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segment differs: AMD is Mobile, and Intel is Desktop. The codenames differ: AMD is Picasso, and Intel is Bartlett Lake. The generations differ: AMD is Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)), and Intel is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

The release dates differ. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a recorded release date of 2026-03-08, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a recorded release date of 2026-05-31. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $319; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The production status for both is Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers differ: AMD is YM3501C4T4MFG, and Intel is SA4QC. The AMD chip has a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel chip has a 50th percentile ranking. The AMD average benchmark score is 14320, while the Intel average benchmark score is 0 due to missing data.