AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 220. The largest margins appear in floating-point math and physics workloads, where the Intel part leads by 66.3% and 66.9% respectively. In passmark floating point math, the Intel scores 105279 versus 35500 for the AMD, while passmark physics shows 2970 against 983.

The Cinebench suite tells a similar story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, which is 50.6% ahead of the Ryzen 5 220's 15502. Single-core R23 also favors Intel heavily: 4431 versus 2188, a 50.6% gap. The R20 results mirror this pattern, with the Intel part scoring 13183 multi-core and 1861 single-core, compared to 6510 and 918 for the AMD. R15 shows the same proportional difference: 3163 multi-core versus 1562, and 446 single-core versus 220.

Passmark integer math shows a 57.9% advantage for Intel, with scores of 137795 versus 57987. Data compression favors Intel by 56.3% (487335 versus 212739), and data encryption shows a 51% gap (25515 versus 12493). Extended instructions testing puts Intel ahead by 52.1% (32390 versus 15512). Random string sorting sees a 53.1% lead for Intel (54222 versus 25433).

The smallest single benchmark margin in the entire comparison is passmark single-thread performance, where Intel leads by 16.9% (4389 versus 3646). That remains a decisive gap, but it is notably narrower than the multi-threaded and math-oriented tests. The largest margin is passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 206 versus 65, a 68.4% difference.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919, compared to 22289 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220. The Intel part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD sits at the 75th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i9-14900HX with an average score of 56004 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.7% higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i5-13500H at 22468 (0.8% higher), and the Intel Core i7-1270P at 22502 (0.9% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, base clock of 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts, suited for thin-and-light systems. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. It is a desktop processor with 10 cores and 20 threads, base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The TDP is 125 watts, reflecting a higher-power desktop design.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 capacity on the Intel part aligns with its higher core count and desktop positioning.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD mobile chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel desktop chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This reflects the desktop platform's higher expansion capability.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 includes Radeon 740M graphics. The Intel Core 7 253PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different graphics families and are not directly compared in the benchmark data.

The physical package differs by socket: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The production status for both is listed as active. The AMD part has a release date of January 2025, while the Intel part has a release date of March 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $409, which is the only price-related figure in the database. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The transistor count for the AMD part is listed as 20,900 million with a die size of 137 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001611, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QA. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

From the data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the substantially faster processor across every measured benchmark. The 17 out of 17 win count is unambiguous. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 55919 is more than double the AMD's 22289, and the percentile ranking confirms the gap: 91st percentile versus 75th percentile. The Intel part also sits close to much higher-tier rivals, with the nearest competitor being the Intel Core i9-14900HX at only 0.2% higher average score.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220, by contrast, sits near desktop processors from a previous generation. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-10700K, which scores 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13500H, which scores 0.8% higher. The AMD part is not competitive with the Intel Core 7 253PQE in raw performance, but the database shows it occupies a different market position as a low-power mobile chip.

The key differentiators are power and platform. The AMD TDP of 28 watts versus the Intel TDP of 125 watts is a massive difference in thermal design. The AMD is a mobile chip with a compact socket, while the Intel is a desktop chip with a larger socket and higher power envelope. The Intel part also has more cores (10 versus 6), more threads (20 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), and a larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB). These architectural advantages explain the benchmark results.

Any user who prioritizes raw compute performance should select the Intel Core 7 253PQE based on the recorded measurements. Any user who requires a low-power mobile processor with integrated graphics and modest performance should select the AMD Ryzen 5 220. The data does not suggest any scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in the measured tests.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, which is 50.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's 15502.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap in Passmark?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389, and the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 3646. The Intel part leads by 16.9%.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average of 22289.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but the magnitude of those wins varies by workload type. The largest margins appear in passmark find prime numbers (68.4% lead), passmark physics (66.9% lead), and passmark floating point math (66.3% lead). These tests emphasize heavy arithmetic and simulation workloads, where the Intel part's higher core count, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock deliver outsized returns.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 50.6% to 50.7% leads for Intel across R15, R20, and R23, whether single-core or multi-core. This indicates that the Intel part's architectural advantage applies broadly to rendering and content creation tasks, not just to multi-threaded scaling. Even in single-core tests, the Intel part's 5.70 GHz boost clock and larger per-core L2 cache produce a decisive advantage.

The smallest Intel win, at 16.9%, is passmark single-thread performance. That test measures the fastest single-thread execution, and while Intel still leads, the gap is much narrower than in multi-threaded or math-heavy tests. This suggests that the AMD Zen 4 core is comparatively competitive in single-thread efficiency, but the Intel part's higher clock speed still wins.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not win any recorded benchmark, so its strengths are not visible in the performance data. However, the database lists it as a mobile processor with a 28 watt TDP and a 4 nm process, which indicates a focus on power efficiency rather than peak performance. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, which is designed for mobile systems, and its Radeon 740M integrated graphics are part of that platform. The Intel part, by contrast, is a desktop processor with a 125 watt TDP and UHD Graphics 770.

For users who need maximum compute density, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice based on every recorded benchmark. For users who need a low-power mobile processor, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only option in this comparison, but it cannot match the Intel part in any measured test. The database also shows that the Intel part's nearest rivals are high-end mobile and workstation chips like the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, placing it in a performance tier far above the AMD Ryzen 5 220, whose nearest rivals are older desktop CPUs like the Intel Core i7-10700K and the Intel Core i5-13500H.