AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 are both mobile processors built on the same 4 nm TSMC node and use the same AMD Socket FP8. They share a 28 W TDP and dual-channel memory support, but the benchmark data shows they are firmly in different performance classes. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 takes 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head wins, while the Ryzen 5 220 manages a single, notable victory. The database records the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 75th percentile for the Ryzen 5 220.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic gap between the two processors appears in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334 against 1562 for the Ryzen 5 220, a delta of 53.1%. That pattern repeats in Geekbench multicore, where the HX 375 posts 13957 versus 7974, a 42.9% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows a 43.5% lead for the HX 375 with 32916 points against 18582.

The gap widens further in math and compute-heavy synthetic tests. PassMark floating point math shows the HX 375 at 75153, which is 52.8% ahead of the Ryzen 5 220's 35500. Integer math follows closely with the HX 375 scoring 121754 versus 57987, a 52.4% lead. Data compression shows the HX 375 at 404918 against 212739, a 47.5% advantage. Extended instructions favor the HX 375 by 47% (29269 versus 15512), and data encryption shows a 39.9% lead (20802 versus 12493).

Physics simulation in PassMark shows a 46% advantage for the HX 375, with 1819 points against 983. Prime number finding shows a 46.7% lead (122 versus 65), and random string sorting shows a 42.9% lead (44552 versus 25433). The HX 375 also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore by 26.9% (301 versus 220) and Geekbench singlecore by 2.7% (2084 versus 2027). PassMark single thread shows a smaller 5.7% lead for the HX 375 (3867 versus 3646).

The single win for the Ryzen 5 220 comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore. There, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 2188 against 1988 for the HX 375, a 10.1% advantage. That result is the only head-to-head test where the Ryzen 5 220 leads, and it shows that the older Zen 4 design still holds an edge in this specific single-threaded render workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates every category that scales with core count or parallel execution. Its 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads translate directly into large leads across Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R23 multicore, Geekbench multicore, and all PassMark multi-threaded tests. The data shows the HX 375 is the clear choice for rendering, compilation, compression, encryption, and any workload that can use more than six cores.

The Ryzen 5 220 wins only in Cinebench R23 singlecore. That specific result suggests the Ryzen 5 220 has a higher effective single-core boost in that test, despite its lower 4.90 GHz boost clock compared to the HX 375's 5.10 GHz. The HX 375 still wins Geekbench singlecore and PassMark single thread, so the Ryzen 5 220's advantage is narrow and workload-specific. For general single-threaded responsiveness, the HX 375 remains ahead, but by a much smaller margin than in multi-threaded tests.

The Ryzen 5 220 also has a much lower average benchmark score of 22289 compared to 46030 for the HX 375. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 220 include the Intel Core i7-10700K (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13500H (0.8% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1270P (0.9% ahead). The HX 375 sits alongside the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% behind), placing it in a much higher performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different Zen microarchitectures. The Ryzen 5 220 is built on Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename. Both are fabricated on the same 4 nm TSMC process, but the die sizes differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 220 has a 137 mm² die with 20,900 million transistors, while the HX 375 has a 233 mm² die with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts and cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 80 KB per core on the HX 375. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache, but the L2 cache is 1 MB per core on both parts. The HX 375 uses a hybrid configuration described as Zen 5 / Zen 5c, while the Ryzen 5 220 is uniform Zen 4.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M, while the HX 375 uses the Radeon 890M. The HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Ryzen 5 220 lists only DDR5. Both run on dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The PCIe configuration also differs: the Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the HX 375 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 singlecore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 2188, which is 10.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 1988.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap in Geekbench?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 13957 versus 7974 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, a 42.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use AMD Socket FP8.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: Both are rated at 28 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the larger die size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a 233 mm² die, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a 137 mm² die.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, architecture, codename, generation, die size, cache layout, memory support, PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics. The Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The HX 375 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename. The HX 375 uses Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename and a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation label.

The Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 memory only, while the HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both are dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 5 220 has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the HX 375 has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M integrated GPU, and the HX 375 uses the Radeon 890M. The release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 220 released on 2025-01-05, and the HX 375 released on 2024-06-30. The part numbers are 100-000001611 for the Ryzen 5 220 and 100-000001682 for the HX 375.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the faster processor in nearly every recorded test, with a 53.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore, a 42.9% lead in Geekbench multicore, and a 52.8% lead in PassMark floating point math. It sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs and matches the performance of the Intel Core i9-13900HX and Intel Core Ultra 5 235. The Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile and trades blows with the Intel Core i7-10700K and Intel Core i5-13500H.

For multi-threaded workloads, the HX 375 is the clear choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver roughly double the performance of the Ryzen 5 220 across rendering, compression, encryption, and math tests. The Ryzen 5 220 has one specific advantage: Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it leads by 10.1%. That makes it a reasonable pick for a narrow set of single-threaded render tasks.

Both processors share the same socket, TDP, process node, and memory bandwidth, so the decision comes down to the workload. The data shows the HX 375 is the stronger all-around mobile processor, while the Ryzen 5 220 offers a single, focused single-core win in one benchmark and a lower overall performance tier. The recorded measurements favor the HX 375 for anyone running multi-threaded applications, and the Ryzen 5 220 only for those who prioritize that one Cinebench R23 singlecore result.