AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 takes the overall win count in direct comparisons, securing 10 benchmark victories against 5 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220. The AI 5 435 dominates in most PassMark workload tests, including floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and data compression. Its lead is particularly pronounced in floating point math, where it finishes 12.6% ahead of the Ryzen 5 220. The Ryzen 5 220, however, claims the two most demanding Cinebench tests: both R23 multicore and R23 singlecore show substantial leads for the older Zen 4 part. In R23 multicore, the Ryzen 5 220 posts a 36.8% advantage, and in R23 singlecore it leads by 20.5%.

The split is clean: the Ryzen 5 220 wins in Cinebench R23 and in three PassMark sub-tests (data encryption, find prime numbers, random string sorting), while the Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in Cinebench R15 and in seven PassMark sub-tests. The Ryzen AI 5 435 also holds a marginal edge in single-thread PassMark work, scoring 3734 versus 3646, a 2.4% gap. For users focused on Cinebench R23 rendering workloads, the Ryzen 5 220 is the clear pick. For broader PassMark-style productivity and math-heavy tasks, the Ryzen AI 5 435 shows more consistent strength.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket (AMD Socket FP8), a 28 W TDP, and a 4 nm TSMC process node, but their underlying designs diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename. This architectural shift brings several cache changes. The Ryzen 5 220 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, whereas the Ryzen AI 5 435 has 80 KB of L1 per core. Both have 1 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 differs dramatically: the Ryzen 5 220 has 16 MB shared, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has only 4 MB. That 12 MB difference in shared L3 is a large factor in the divergent benchmark outcomes.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 also differs in memory support. It accepts both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen 5 220 only lists DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the Ryzen AI 5 435 but absent on the Ryzen 5 220. The integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 220 uses Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses Radeon 840M. Both are mobile-market parts with Gen 4 PCIe (14 lanes CPU only), and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates place the Ryzen 5 220 on 2025-01-05 and the Ryzen AI 5 435 on 2026-01-04, a full year apart. The Ryzen 5 220 lists 20,900 million transistors and a 137 mm² die size; the Ryzen AI 5 435 does not have those figures recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in the entire comparison belongs to the Ryzen 5 220 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Its score of 15502 crushes the Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333, a 36.8% margin. This result is consistent with the Ryzen 5 220's 16 MB shared L3 versus 4 MB, and its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The Ryzen 5 220 also wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 20.5%, scoring 2188 against 1816. In Cinebench R15, however, the roles reverse: the Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1686 multicore versus 1562, a 7.4% lead, and 260 singlecore versus 220, a 15.4% lead.

In PassMark tests, the Ryzen AI 5 435 leads in floating point math (40627 versus 35500, 12.6% ahead), integer math (61026 versus 57987, 5% ahead), physics (1075 versus 983, 8.6% ahead), multithread (19000 versus 18582, 2.2% ahead), data compression (225374 versus 212739, 5.6% ahead), extended instructions (16197 versus 15512, 4.2% ahead), and single-thread (3734 versus 3646, 2.4% ahead). The Ryzen 5 220 wins in PassMark data encryption (12493 versus 11110, 12.4% ahead), find prime numbers (65 versus 58, 12.1% ahead), and random string sorting (25433 versus 24891, 2.2% ahead).

The overall average benchmark score for the Ryzen AI 5 435 is 28128, compared to 22289 for the Ryzen 5 220, a difference of roughly 26%. The Ryzen AI 5 435 sits at the 80th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th. Its nearest rivals confirm the positioning: the Ryzen AI 5 435 matches the Intel Core i5-13490F within 0.2% and the Intel Core i5-14500T within 0.2%. The Ryzen 5 220 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-10700K and within 1.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several core specifications: both have 6 cores and 12 threads, a 28 W TDP, AMD Socket FP8, a 4 nm TSMC process, dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes, and both are active mobile parts with locked multipliers. The differences are as follows:

• Base clock: Ryzen 5 220 at 3.20 GHz, Ryzen AI 5 435 at 2.00 GHz
• Boost clock: Ryzen 5 220 at 4.90 GHz, Ryzen AI 5 435 at 4.50 GHz
• Architecture: Zen 4 versus Zen 5
• Codename: Hawk Point versus Gorgon Point
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared versus 4 MB
• Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• ECC memory: no versus yes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus Radeon 840M
• Transistors: 20,900 million versus not recorded
• Die size: 137 mm² versus not recorded
• Release date: 2025-01-05 versus 2026-01-04
• Part number: 100-000001611 versus 100-000001337

No launch MSRP is recorded for either part, so no pricing comparison is possible from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has 16 MB shared L3, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 wins decisively, scoring 15502 versus 11333, a 36.8% advantage.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI 5 435 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed for the Ryzen AI 5 435; the Ryzen 5 220 does not support ECC.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each part?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 averages 28128, while the Ryzen 5 220 averages 22289.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 3734 versus 3646 for the Ryzen 5 220, a 2.4% lead.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear trade-off based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the stronger choice for Cinebench R23 rendering tasks, where its 16 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock produce a 36.8% multicore lead and a 20.5% singlecore lead over the Ryzen AI 5 435. It also wins in PassMark encryption, prime number finding, and random string sorting. For users whose primary benchmark is Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 220 delivers the better recorded performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, despite its lower boost clock and smaller L3, wins the broader set of PassMark workloads. It leads in floating point math by 12.6%, integer math by 5%, physics by 8.6%, multithread by 2.2%, data compression by 5.6%, and single-thread by 2.4%. Its average benchmark score of 28128 is about 26% higher than the Ryzen 5 220's 22289, and it achieves an 80th percentile ranking versus 75th for the Ryzen 5 220. The Ryzen AI 5 435 also adds ECC memory support and LPDDR5X compatibility, plus a newer integrated GPU (Radeon 840M versus Radeon 740M).

The architectural split is telling: Zen 5 in the Ryzen AI 5 435 brings more L1 cache per core and better math throughput, while Zen 4 in the Ryzen 5 220 relies on a much larger shared L3 and higher clocks for specific rendering wins. Users prioritizing the Cinebench R23 suite should select the Ryzen 5 220. Users running PassMark-heavy or general productivity workloads, or those valuing ECC memory and LPDDR5X support, should select the Ryzen AI 5 435. The database shows the Ryzen AI 5 435 as the more balanced performer overall, but the Ryzen 5 220 holds a commanding niche in R23 rendering.