AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 304. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 15,502 against 5,263 for Intel, a delta of 194.5%. This result is consistent with the substantial difference in thread count: the Ryzen 5 220 offers 12 threads versus 5 for the Core 3 304, and the workload scales heavily with parallel resources.

Cinebench R20 multi-core also favors the AMD processor, with a score of 6,510 versus 4,160, representing a 56.5% advantage. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Ryzen 5 220 records 1,562 points against 849, a lead of 84%. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part delivers 57,987 versus 24,640, a 135.3% gap, reflecting both the higher thread count and the Zen 4 architecture's per-core throughput. PassMark multi-thread shows 18,582 for AMD versus 11,625 for Intel, a 59.8% margin.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins only two comparisons. The first is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 264 against 220 for the AMD chip, a 16.7% advantage. The second is PassMark find prime numbers, a narrowly configured test where Intel scores 68 versus 65, a 4.4% edge. These wins are isolated to specific legacy or niche workloads and do not carry over to the more recent Cinebench single-core tests. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD part scores 918 versus 587, a 56.4% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2,188 versus 1,765, a 24% margin. PassMark single-thread is close, with AMD at 3,646 and Intel at 3,614, a 0.9% difference.

Other multi-threaded and throughput-oriented tests follow the same direction. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 212,739 versus 114,775, an 85.4% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows 25,433 versus 13,659, an 86.2% margin. PassMark extended instructions shows 15,512 versus 9,686, a 60.1% advantage. PassMark data encryption shows 12,493 versus 8,501, a 47% gap. PassMark floating point math shows 35,500 versus 29,722, a 19.4% lead. PassMark physics shows 983 versus 868, a 13.2% margin. The only near-even result outside single-thread is PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part takes a small lead.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, content creation, and general productivity workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,502 places it far ahead of the Intel Core 3 304, and the 194.5% delta in that test is the largest of any comparison. The 12-thread configuration gives it a decisive edge in encoding, compilation, and other parallel tasks. Its PassMark integer math score of 57,987 and PassMark multi-thread score of 18,582 reinforce this positioning. The database also shows the Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22,289, placing it near the Intel Core i7-10700K (delta 0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (delta 1.4%), while slightly behind the Intel Core i5-13500H (delta -0.8%) and the Intel Core i7-1270P (delta -0.9%).

The Intel Core 3 304 is competitive in single-threaded legacy tests and in a narrow prime-number workload. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 264 beats the AMD part by 16.7%, although this advantage does not appear in Cinebench R20 or R23 single-core, where the AMD processor leads by 56.4% and 24% respectively. The PassMark find prime numbers result, 68 versus 65, is a 4.4% win for Intel, but it is a small absolute difference. The Intel part also trails significantly in aggregate performance, with a 68th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 13,745. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (delta -0.3%), the Intel Core i7-8750H (delta -0.9%), and the Intel Core 5 120UL (delta 1.1%), which puts it in a lower performance tier than the AMD Ryzen 5 220.

For workloads that are heavily parallel, the data consistently favors the AMD part. For workloads that are single-threaded and based on older test methodologies, the Intel part can win, but only in a narrow set of conditions. The modern single-core tests in the database, such as Cinebench R23 single-core, favor AMD by a wide margin.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The transistor count is 20,900 million on a die size of 137 mm². The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M. This is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, with a power envelope of 28 W.

The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It contains 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is present. The base clock is 1.50 GHz and the boost clock is 4.30 GHz. The cache configuration is 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The socket is Intel BGA 1516, and the power envelope is 15 W. The process node is smaller than the AMD part, 3 nm versus 4 nm, and the foundry is Intel rather than TSMC.

The core and thread count difference is the primary architectural factor behind the benchmark results. The AMD part's 12 threads versus 5 threads creates a large parallel throughput advantage, particularly in Cinebench multi-core and PassMark integer math. The Intel part's lower base clock and boost clock, 1.50 GHz and 4.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz and 4.90 GHz, also contribute to its lower multi-core scores. The memory subsystem differs as well: the AMD part supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only with a single-channel bus and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are also distinct: the AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, with foundries TSMC and Intel respectively. The cache sizes differ in all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB (total) for Intel, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB (total) for Intel, and L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. The AMD part has a transistor count of 20,900 million and a die size of 137 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part has part number 100-000001611, and the Intel part has part number SAE3K. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 15,502, while the Intel Core 3 304 scores 5,263. This gives AMD a 194.5% advantage in the multi-core test.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 264 versus 220, a 16.7% margin, and PassMark find prime numbers with 68 versus 65, a 4.4% margin.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 threads. The AMD part also has 6 cores versus 5 cores for Intel.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289 and sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13,745 and sits at the 68th percentile.