AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Intel Core 7 251E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part provides significantly more parallel execution resources on paper.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz compared to Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Q: What are the cache configurations for each processor?

A: The AMD 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 Intel Core 7 251E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with the same bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 7 251E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part offers a newer generation and more lanes.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a percentile rank of 75, while the Intel Core 7 251E has a percentile rank of 50. However, the AMD part has actual benchmark scores recorded, whereas the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but asymmetrical comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a full set of benchmark results, an average benchmark score of 22289, and a percentile ranking of 75. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50. For the Intel part, the database contains only its specifications and a launch MSRP of $384.

Based strictly on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only option with measurable performance evidence. Its average score places it within a tight cluster of rivals: it sits 0.3% above the Intel Core i7-10700K (average score 22230), 1.4% above the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (average score 21992), and 0.8% below the Intel Core i5-13500H (average score 22468), and 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-1270P (average score 22502). These deltas are small, indicating the Ryzen 5 220 performs in line with established mid-range parts.

For the Intel Core 7 251E, the absence of benchmark results means no performance verdict can be derived from the database. Its specification sheet shows a 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.60 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of L3 cache, which suggests high multi-threading potential, but without measured scores, any performance claim remains speculative. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only chip with confirmed performance data, while the Intel Core 7 251E awaits benchmark results to be evaluated.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table for these two processors is empty, and the win counts for both sides are zero. This means the database contains no direct comparative measurements between the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Intel Core 7 251E. The only available performance data belongs to the AMD part across multiple test suites.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 220, the recorded scores show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1562 in multi-core and 220 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 6510 multi-core and 918 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 15502 and the single-core score is 2188. Geekbench results show 7974 for multi-core and 2027 for single-core.

The Passmark suite provides additional granularity. The multi-thread score is 18582, single-thread is 3646, integer math is 57987, floating-point math is 35500, extended instructions are 15512, data compression is 212739, data encryption is 12493, find prime numbers is 65, physics is 983, and random string sorting is 25433.

Since the Intel Core 7 251E has no scores, the largest wins in any comparison cannot be quantified. The database shows no overlap in measured performance. The AMD part's nearest rivals, all Intel or older AMD models, bracket its average score within a 1.4% range, which contextualizes its position but does not include the Core 7 251E. The implication is that the Intel part's performance profile remains unknown until benchmark data is added.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses 24 cores and 32 threads. The base clock of the AMD part is 3.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. The boost clock is 4.90 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28 watts for the AMD chip and 65 watts for the Intel chip.

The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 251E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache at every level.

Memory support diverges: the AMD chip only supports DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both with an identical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and the Intel Core 7 251E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket and form factor are distinct. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $384, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The production status for both is active, but the release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel part on 2025-01-12.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a die size of 137 mm². The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count listed in the database.

The core design philosophies differ. The AMD part has 6 cores with 12 threads, which is a standard symmetric multithreading setup. The Intel part has 24 cores with 32 threads, indicating a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact composition. The cache topology reflects this: Intel's per-core L1 and L2 are larger, and its shared L3 is more than double the AMD part's L3.

The manufacturing approaches are different. TSMC's 4 nm process for AMD is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, which is reflected in the die sizes: the AMD die is 137 mm² despite having fewer cores, while the Intel die is 257 mm² with many more cores. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it broader memory compatibility. The AMD part is limited to PCIe Gen 4, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5, which is a newer generation.

The market segments differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is a mobile processor, and the Intel Core 7 251E is a desktop processor. This explains the TDP difference, 28 watts for mobile versus 65 watts for desktop, and the socket types. The integrated graphics also reflect the different design targets: Radeon 740M for the mobile AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the desktop Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has wins in all measurable categories because the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 22289 is the only performance metric available for comparison. Its percentile rank of 75 versus the Intel part's 50 indicates that the AMD chip sits higher in the overall CPU distribution, though this ranking is based on the AMD part's actual scores and the Intel part's absence of scores.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in efficiency-oriented scenarios. Its lower TDP of 28 watts makes it suitable for mobile platforms, and its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz suggests strong single-thread responsiveness at lower power. Its smaller die size and denser 4 nm process indicate a compact, power-conscious design. The AMD part also wins in having confirmed performance data, which allows for direct comparison against its nearest rivals: it is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700K and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, while being 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-13500H and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-1270P.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins on paper in raw resource counts. It has 24 cores versus 6, 32 threads versus 12, a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, more L3 cache at 36 MB versus 16 MB, and PCIe Gen 5 support. For workloads that scale with core count, such as heavy multi-threaded rendering or compilation, the Intel part's specifications suggest it could deliver higher throughput, but this is unverified by benchmark data. The Intel part also wins in memory flexibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, and it includes ECC memory support, which is absent on the AMD part.

In the absence of head-to-head benchmarks, the use-case split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the choice for verified performance in a mobile, low-power environment. The Intel Core 7 251E is the choice for desktop users who need maximum core counts and the latest PCIe generation, but its actual performance remains unmeasured in the database.