AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results comparing these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a complete set of benchmark scores across multiple test suites, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of comparative measurements limits direct numerical comparison between the two parts.

The Ryzen 5 220 achieves an average benchmark score of 22,289 across all recorded tests. This places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K with an average score of 22,230, a delta of 0.3% in favor of the Ryzen 5 220. The Intel Core i5-13500H scores 22,468, putting it 0.8% ahead of the Ryzen 5 220. The Intel Core i7-1270P scores 22,502, a 0.9% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X trails at 21,992, which is 1.4% behind the Ryzen 5 220. These deltas are small, indicating the Ryzen 5 220 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Specific benchmark results for the Ryzen 5 220 show a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,188 and a multi-core score of 15,502. In Geekbench, it records 2,027 single-core and 7,974 multi-core. PassMark multi-thread performance reaches 18,582, while single-thread scores hit 3,646. The data shows a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 918 and multi-core score of 6,510. Older Cinebench R15 results show 220 single-core and 1,562 multi-core. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no comparable scores recorded, so no head-to-head wins can be assigned to either processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Zen generations. The Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Granite Ridge. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but their physical designs differ substantially.

The Ryzen 5 220 contains 6 cores and 12 threads, built from 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X doubles the core count to 12 cores and 24 threads, but uses 16,630 million transistors spread across two chiplets, each 70.6 mm². The dual-die design of the Embedded part explains the larger total L3 cache: 64 MB shared, compared to 16 MB shared on the Ryzen 5 220. L1 cache differs per core as well, with the Ryzen 5 220 using 64 KB per core and the Embedded part using 80 KB per core. Both use 1 MB of L2 per core.

Clock speeds favor the Embedded processor. The Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X operates at 4.40 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. Thermal design power reflects this gap: the Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 W, while the Embedded part draws 120 W.

Socket and platform support differ completely. The Ryzen 5 220 uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform socket, and the Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. The Ryzen 5 220 is unlocked for multiplier adjustments, while the Embedded part permits multiplier unlocking. PCIe support also differs: the Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Embedded part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes.

Memory support is similar on paper. Both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses and identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory support differs: the Ryzen 5 220 does not support ECC, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X does. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the Ryzen 5 220 using Radeon 740M and the Embedded part using a generic Radeon Graphics solution.

The Ryzen 5 220 belongs to the mobile market segment, while the Embedded part targets the desktop segment. Release dates are separated by roughly nine months: the Ryzen 5 220 launched in January 2025, and the Ryzen Embedded 9900X in October 2025. Both remain in active production. The Ryzen 5 220 carries part number 100-000001611, and the Embedded part carries 100-000000662E. The Embedded part belongs to the 9000 series, while the Ryzen 5 220 has no series designation recorded.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head benchmark data, the analysis must rely on architectural and platform characteristics rather than measured performance deltas. The Ryzen 5 220 shows strengths in efficiency and portability. Its 28 W TDP combined with a 4 nm process and mobile socket FP8 indicates suitability for compact systems where thermal and power limits are tight. The integrated Radeon 740M graphics provides a known graphics solution for systems without discrete GPUs. The Ryzen 5 220 has recorded benchmark scores across the full suite, and its 75th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms it performs competitively within its class.

The Ryzen Embedded 9900X offers advantages in raw compute capacity and platform expansion. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the thread count of the Ryzen 5 220. The higher base and boost clocks, 4.40 GHz and 5.60 GHz respectively, indicate stronger single-thread and multi-thread throughput potential. The 64 MB L3 cache and dual-die design suggest better scaling for workloads that benefit from large shared caches. The Gen 5 PCIe interface with 24 lanes provides more bandwidth and expansion options than the Gen 4 implementation on the Ryzen 5 220.

ECC memory support on the Embedded part is a clear differentiator for reliability-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 220 lacks ECC support entirely. The Embedded part also features an unlocked multiplier, which is notable given its desktop AM5 socket, allowing frequency adjustments. The Ryzen 5 220 is not multiplier-unlocked. The desktop market segment and active production status of the Embedded part suggest it targets always-on or embedded systems where sustained performance matters more than power efficiency.

The Ryzen 5 220 has the advantage of a complete benchmark record. Its measured scores show balanced performance: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,502 and PassMark integer math score of 57,987 indicate solid multi-threaded capability for a 6-core part. The single-core Geekbench score of 2,027 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,646 demonstrate respectable per-thread performance. Data compression in PassMark reaches 212,739, while encryption scores 12,493. Floating-point math hits 35,500, and extended instructions score 15,512. Prime number finding scores 65, physics scores 983, and random string sorting scores 25,433. These numbers provide a concrete performance profile for the Ryzen 5 220.

The Embedded part has no recorded measurements, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the database. The architectural specifications alone indicate it should be substantially faster in multi-threaded tasks given the core and clock advantages, but no numerical confirmation exists.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction based on use case. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results. Its average score of 22,289 and 75th percentile ranking place it among mainstream performers, comparable to the Intel Core i7-10700K, Intel Core i5-13500H, Intel Core i7-1270P, and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X within a narrow 1.4% band. Systems requiring a known, measured performance profile with low power consumption would favor the Ryzen 5 220.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X offers specifications that point to higher performance ceilings: 12 cores, 24 threads, higher clocks, larger cache, and newer Zen 5 architecture. The lack of benchmark data means these advantages are inferred rather than measured. The 120 W TDP and desktop socket AM5 indicate it targets systems where power efficiency is secondary to compute capacity and expansion. ECC memory support and Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes make it suited for embedded or server-like workloads that require data integrity and high I/O bandwidth.

Users who need verified performance numbers today should consider the Ryzen 5 220. Users who prioritize core count, cache size, memory reliability features, and modern PCIe connectivity should evaluate the Ryzen Embedded 9900X, understanding that its performance is unmeasured in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 W, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X is rated at 120 W.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

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

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X boosts to 5.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 120 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Granite Ridge |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 16,630 million |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 2x 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) | 64 MB |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 24 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | 100-000000662E |

| Series | None | 9000 series |