AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full suite of benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, but no corresponding benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. As a result, direct head-to-head comparisons across identical tests cannot be drawn from the data. What can be established is the Ryzen 5 220’s absolute performance profile and how it positions against other CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen 5 220 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 15502 and a single-core score of 2188. In Cinebench R20, it records 6510 multi-core and 918 single-core. Its Geekbench results show 7974 multi-core and 2027 single-core. These figures place the chip’s average benchmark score at 22289, with a percentile ranking of 75 among all CPUs in the database. That percentile indicates the Ryzen 5 220 outperforms roughly three-quarters of recorded processors in aggregate performance.

The nearest rivals in the database quantify its competitive standing. The Intel Core i7-10700K posts an average score of 22230, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 5 220. The Intel Core i5-13500H averages 22468, a 0.8% advantage for the Intel part. The Intel Core i7-1270P averages 22502, leading the Ryzen 5 220 by 0.9%. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X averages 21992, trailing the Ryzen 5 220 by 1.4%. These deltas are narrow, indicating the Ryzen 5 220 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Single-threaded and specialized workloads further characterize the Ryzen 5 220. PassMark single-thread score is 3646, while integer math reaches 57987 and floating-point math reaches 35500. Data compression scores 212739, extended instructions 15512, and random string sorting 25433. Prime number finding is notably low at 65, and physics simulation scores 983.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm whether it wins or loses any specific test against the Ryzen 5 220. The only reliable comparison is structural: the Ryzen 5 220 is an established performer with measurable results, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X is present in the database without any performance data attached.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture, built on the Hawk Point codename, and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series. Both chips are fabricated on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, so the manufacturing process itself is identical.

Core and thread counts diverge. The Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, whereas the Ryzen Embedded 9700X reaches a base of 3.80 GHz and a boost of 5.50 GHz. The Embedded part runs higher at both ends of the clock spectrum.

Cache layouts are not shared. The Ryzen 5 220 features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded chip carries twice the L3 capacity and a larger L1 per core.

Transistor counts and die sizes present a notable inversion. The Ryzen 5 220 contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X contains only 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Despite the smaller transistor count, the Embedded part is built on the newer Zen 5 architecture, which explains its higher core count and larger cache within a physically smaller die.

Memory support is similar in several respects. Both processors support DDR5 memory, both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The key difference is ECC memory support: the Ryzen 5 220 does not support ECC memory, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X does.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Embedded part both a newer PCIe generation and more available lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 220 uses a Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The Ryzen 5 220 targets the mobile market segment, as indicated by its AMD Socket FP8. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X targets the desktop segment, using AMD Socket AM5.

The production status for both is active. The Ryzen 5 220 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X was released on 2025-10-06. The Ryzen 5 220 does not have an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Ryzen Embedded 9700X does, allowing overclocking on the latter.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload and platform needs. The Ryzen 5 220 is the only one of the two with recorded performance data. Its average benchmark score of 22289 and 75th percentile ranking show it is a capable mainstream processor, competitive with older Intel desktop parts like the Core i7-10700K and slightly behind newer mobile parts like the Core i5-13500H and Core i7-1270P.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers structural advantages that the benchmarks cannot yet confirm. It has more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), higher base and boost clocks (3.80 GHz and 5.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz and 4.90 GHz), double the L3 cache (32 MB versus 16 MB), ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. These are tangible specification wins for the Embedded part.

However, the absence of benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X means the database cannot quantify how those specification advantages translate into actual performance. The Ryzen 5 220 is a known quantity with a complete benchmark profile. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X is an unknown in terms of measured results, despite its superior paper specifications.

Who should pick which, strictly from the data: users who need verified performance numbers and a mobile platform with integrated Radeon 740M graphics should consider the Ryzen 5 220. Users who require ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, a desktop socket, more cores, higher clocks, and overclocking capability should lean toward the Ryzen Embedded 9700X, with the caveat that its performance remains unmeasured in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 (per generation field) |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Granite Ridge |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 8,315 million |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 70.6 mm² |

| 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) | 32 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-10-06 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | 100-000001404E |

Shared specifications include DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, 4 nm process node, TSMC foundry, and active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe connectivity?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X?

A: No, the database has no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. Its average benchmark score is 0 and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 4.90 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 220.

Q: Can either processor be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in the category of verified performance data. It has a complete set of benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15502, a Geekbench multi-core score of 7974, and a PassMark multithread score of 18582. Its average benchmark score of 22289 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This is the only measurable performance evidence available between the two parts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on raw specification sheets. It has two additional cores and four additional threads, which typically supports heavier parallel workloads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceed the Ryzen 5 220’s 3.20 GHz and 4.90 GHz. The 32 MB of L3 cache doubles the Ryzen 5 220’s 16 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets. ECC memory support makes it suited for data-integrity-sensitive environments. PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes provides more bandwidth and connectivity than the Ryzen 5 220’s PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The unlocked multiplier enables overclocking, and the desktop AM5 socket targets a different installation context than the mobile FP8 socket.

The mobile versus desktop split also matters. The Ryzen 5 220 is listed as a mobile processor with a TDP of 28 W, making it the lower-power choice. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a desktop processor with a TDP of 65 W. The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M integrated graphics, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a generic Radeon Graphics solution.

For users who prioritize measured performance and lower power draw in a mobile form factor, the Ryzen 5 220 is the only option with data backing it. For users who prioritize core count, clock speed, cache size, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5, overclocking, and a desktop platform, the Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers the stronger specification profile, though its performance remains unquantified in the database.