AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 across every shared benchmark test. The Ryzen 5 220 does not win a single head-to-head comparison, with the P164 capturing 11 wins out of 11 recorded tests. The largest margin appears in floating point math, where the P164 scores 55,799 against 35,500 for the Ryzen 5 220, a delta of -36.4% from the perspective of the slower chip. Extended instructions show a similar gap: 24,193 versus 15,512, a -35.9% difference. Integer math follows closely with 87,940 versus 57,987, a -34.1% delta.

Data compression is another clear victory for the P164, scoring 327,891 against 212,739, a -35.1% gap. The multithread test shows the P164 at 25,889 versus 18,582, a -28.2% difference, while random string sorting lands at 34,801 versus 25,433, a -26.9% delta. Data encryption favors the P164 at 16,055 versus 12,493, a -22.2% gap. The physics test shows 1,210 against 983, a -18.8% difference. The smallest margins appear in single-threaded workloads: the P164 scores 4,029 versus 3,646, a -9.5% delta, and prime number finding shows 71 versus 65, an -8.5% gap.

These results indicate that the P164 leads by roughly a third in most multi-threaded and vectorized workloads, while single-thread advantages are more modest but still consistent. The Ryzen 5 220 holds a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, yet the P164 still pulls ahead in every measured task, suggesting that architectural efficiency and core count outweigh the base clock deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same 4 nm process node and TSMC foundry, but their internal designs diverge significantly. The Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration under the Gorgon Point codename. The core counts differ: the Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Cache layouts are distinct. The Ryzen 5 220 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The P164 offers 80 KB of L1 per core, also 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of L3. Despite the smaller L3 pool, the P164's newer core design and higher thread count deliver superior benchmark scores. The die size also differs: the Ryzen 5 220 measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the P164 spans 233 mm² and the database does not list a transistor count.

Memory support shows another split. The Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only, while the P164 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the P164 but not on the Ryzen 5 220. PCIe lanes differ slightly: the Ryzen 5 220 offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the Ryzen 5 220 featuring a Radeon 740M and the P164 featuring a Radeon 880M.

The release dates are separated by over a year: the Ryzen 5 220 launched on 2025-01-05 and the P164 on 2026-03-08. Both are active production parts in the mobile segment, both use AMD Socket FP8, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 220 has a part number of 100-000001611, while the P164's part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

Based strictly on benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the substantially faster processor. Its average benchmark score of 52,901 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 220's average of 22,289 sits in the 75th percentile. The P164's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.7% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.6% faster), indicating it competes at a high-end desktop and server level. In contrast, the Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-10700K (0.3% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (1.4% slower), placing it in a mid-range desktop class.

The P164 wins every single head-to-head test, with margins ranging from -8.5% in prime number finding to -36.4% in floating point math. The Ryzen 5 220 offers a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 8 MB), but these advantages do not translate into any benchmark victory. The P164's boost clock is slightly higher at 5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, and its 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides a clear multi-threading advantage.

For workloads that rely on integer math, compression, encryption, extended instructions, or floating point operations, the P164 delivers roughly 22% to 36% higher throughput. Even in single-threaded tasks, the P164 leads by nearly 10%. The Ryzen 5 220 remains a capable mobile processor, but the data shows no scenario where it outperforms the P164 in measured tests. The percentile gap (75th versus 91st) confirms that the P164 belongs to a different performance tier.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors according to the database:

• Cores: 6 (Ryzen 5 220) versus 8 (P164)
• Threads: 12 versus 16
• Base Clock: 3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz
• Architecture: Zen 4 versus Zen 5 / Zen 5c
• Codename: Hawk Point versus Gorgon Point
• Generation: Ryzen 5 (Zen 4, Hawk Point) versus Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)
• Transistors: 20,900 million versus not listed
• Die Size: 137 mm² versus 233 mm²
• L1 Cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L3 Cache: 16 MB shared versus 8 MB
• Memory Support: DDR5 versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• ECC Memory: false versus true
• PCIe: Gen 4, 14 lanes versus Gen 4, 16 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 740M versus Radeon 880M
• Release Date: 2025-01-05 versus 2026-03-08
• Part Number: 100-000001611 versus unknown

Fields that are identical include the 28 W TDP, AMD Socket FP8, 4 nm process node, TSMC foundry, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, mobile market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52,901, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average of 22,289.

Q: How much faster is the P164 in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the P164 scores 25,889 versus 18,582 for the Ryzen 5 220, a -28.2% delta.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 220 win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 220 has zero wins in the recorded head-to-head tests, while the P164 has 11 wins.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The P164 scores 4,029 in single-thread tests versus 3,646 for the Ryzen 5 220, a -9.5% delta.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only, while the P164 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The P164 ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 220 ranks in the 75th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in every recorded benchmark category. The largest advantages appear in floating point math (-36.4%), extended instructions (-35.9%), data compression (-35.1%), and integer math (-34.1%). These are the workloads where the P164's Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores and 8-core, 16-thread configuration provide the most substantial lead. Multithread performance (-28.2%), random string sorting (-26.9%), and data encryption (-22.2%) also favor the P164 by over a fifth. Physics (-18.8%), single-thread (-9.5%), and prime number finding (-8.5%) show smaller but still consistent advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins no benchmark tests, but its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and larger 16 MB L3 cache may offer advantages in scenarios not covered by the recorded tests. The database does not include measurements for its Radeon 740M integrated graphics, nor for the P164's Radeon 880M, so graphics performance remains unquantified here. The Ryzen 5 220 also has a smaller die size (137 mm² versus 233 mm²) and fewer transistors (20,900 million versus unlisted), which could imply lower manufacturing complexity.

For any user prioritizing raw CPU throughput, the P164 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For those considering power efficiency, both parts share the same 28 W TDP, so the P164 delivers higher performance at the same power envelope. The Ryzen 5 220's only potential edge is its earlier release date (2025-01-05 versus 2026-03-08) and its listed part number, which may aid in procurement. The data does not support any workload where the Ryzen 5 220 outperforms the P164.