AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive result: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 16 of 17 recorded comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 220 taking only a single victory. The average benchmark scores reflect this gap, with the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 against 22289 for the Ryzen 5 220. That difference places the Ryzen AI 9 365 in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile.

The largest single-core margin belongs to the Ryzen 5 220. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2188 against 1992 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, a 9.8% advantage. This is the only test where the Ryzen 5 220 leads, and it is a meaningful one for lightly threaded workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 365 counters in Geekbench single-core with 2253 versus 2027, a 10% edge, so the single-thread picture depends on the benchmark suite. PassMark single-thread also favors the Ryzen AI 9 365, but by a narrower 5.1%, with scores of 3841 and 3646.

Multi-threaded workloads show a large and consistent advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 365. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2842 against 1562, a 45% gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows that to 17.1%, with the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 18698 and the Ryzen 5 220 at 15502. Geekbench multi-core shows the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 13760 versus 7974, a 42% lead. PassMark multi-thread records 29467 for the Ryzen AI 9 365 against 18582, a 36.9% margin.

The specialized PassMark workloads reinforce the same pattern. Data compression favors the Ryzen AI 9 365 by 40%, with scores of 354510 and 212739. Data encryption shows a 31.7% gap, 18297 versus 12493. Extended instructions deliver 25113 against 15512, a 38.2% difference. Find prime numbers records 117 versus 65, a 44.4% gap. Floating point math shows 62802 against 35500, a 43.5% margin, while integer math lands at 101831 versus 57987, a 43.1% gap. Physics simulation scores 1704 versus 983, a 42.3% difference. Random string sorting completes the set at 39447 versus 25433, a 35.5% gap.

The nearest rivals in the database help contextualize both processors. The Ryzen 5 220 averages 22289, sitting 0.3% above the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230, and 1.4% above the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992. It trails the Intel Core i5-13500H by 0.8% and the Intel Core i7-1270P by 0.9%. The Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048, which is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081, 0.2% below the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144, 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246, and 0.7% below the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313. The Ryzen AI 9 365 competes in a higher performance class entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturer, socket, process node, foundry, TDP, and memory bandwidth. Both use AMD Socket FP8, both are built on TSMC's 4 nm node, and both carry a 28 W TDP. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel support. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses 10 cores and 20 threads. The architecture generation differs as well: the Ryzen 5 220 is Zen 4 under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 is Zen 5 under Strix Point, specifically a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid arrangement. The process node is the same 4 nm TSMC process, but the die size is not. The Ryzen 5 220 measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 measures 233 mm² and has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L1 and L3 levels. The Ryzen 5 220 provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen AI 9 365 provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L3. L2 cache is identical at 1 MB per core. Clock behavior also splits: the Ryzen 5 220 starts at a 3.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 starts at 2.00 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Memory support differs in scope. The Ryzen 5 220 lists DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Ryzen 5 220 providing Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes and the Ryzen AI 9 365 providing Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Radeon 880M.

Release timing places the Ryzen AI 9 365 earlier, with a 2024-06-30 date, while the Ryzen 5 220 arrived on 2025-01-05. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the Mobile market segment. The part numbers are 100-000001611 for the Ryzen 5 220 and 100-000001530 for the Ryzen AI 9 365.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 as the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration with Zen 5 architecture produces large multi-threaded advantages, with margins ranging from 17.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core to 45% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Ryzen AI 9 365 also wins the majority of single-thread tests, including Geekbench single-core by 10% and PassMark single-thread by 5.1%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has one clear strength: Cinebench R23 single-core, where its 9.8% lead indicates that certain single-threaded rendering workloads can favor the Zen 4 part. That result does not carry across other single-thread tests, where the Ryzen AI 9 365 holds the edge.

The performance class difference is visible in the rival comparisons. The Ryzen 5 220 sits near desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-10700K and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 competes with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-13905H. That places the Ryzen AI 9 365 in a higher tier regardless of specific workload.

The Ryzen AI 9 365 also carries architectural advantages beyond core count. Its larger die, higher L1 cache per core, faster boost clock, broader memory support, and additional PCIe lanes all appear in the specification data. The Ryzen 5 220 counters with a higher base clock and a smaller die, but those do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 16 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins only Cinebench R23 single-core.

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

A: Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the largest gap, with the Ryzen AI 9 365 scoring 2842 against 1562, a 45% difference.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 220 win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2188 versus 1992, a 9.8% advantage. The Ryzen AI 9 365 wins Geekbench single-core and PassMark single-thread instead.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Are the two processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both use TSMC's 4 nm process. The Ryzen 5 220 has a die size of 137 mm², while the Ryzen AI 9 365 has a die size of 233 mm².

Q: Do the two processors share the same memory bandwidth?

A: Yes, both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 5 220 lists DDR5 support, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Cinebench R15 multi-core, Geekbench multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, and all seven specialized PassMark tests (data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting) go to the Ryzen AI 9 365. Margins in these tests range from 31.7% in data encryption to 45% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The 10-core, 20-thread configuration with Zen 5 architecture drives these results, and the 87th percentile ranking confirms its standing among all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins exactly one recorded test: Cinebench R23 single-core. Its 9.8% advantage there suggests that specific single-threaded rendering workloads can favor the higher base clock of the Zen 4 part. The Ryzen 5 220 also holds a higher base clock overall, 3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, which may explain its single-test victory despite the Ryzen AI 9 365's higher 5.00 GHz boost clock.

For workloads dominated by integer math, floating point math, physics simulation, data compression, or encryption, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the clear choice. Its PassMark integer math score of 101831 versus 57987 and floating point math score of 62802 versus 35500 show consistent advantages across arithmetic-heavy tasks. The Ryzen AI 9 365 also leads in power-sensitive mobile comparisons through its larger core count at the same 28 W TDP, though the database records no separate efficiency metric.

The Ryzen 5 220 remains viable for scenarios where Cinebench R23 single-core performance is the priority, and its 12 threads still place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, indicating it performs in the range of established desktop processors despite its mobile positioning.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Strix Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4, Hawk Point) | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 233 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 16 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon 880M |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Process node | 4 nm TSMC | 4 nm TSMC |

| TDP | 28 W | 28 W |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001611 | 100-000001530 |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |