AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Intel Core 7 350 are both 6-core mobile processors, but the recorded data shows a decisive split in workload focus. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 6. The Ryzen 5 220’s lead is anchored in multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks, where it often holds double-digit advantages. The Intel Core 7 350 counters with wins in single-threaded tests and specific math workloads, showing that its lower core count and higher base clock are not without merit. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 22289, placing it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part scores 17779 on average, at the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the processor for workloads that scale with threads. Its 12-thread configuration (versus 6 threads on the Intel part) delivers a 93.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 28% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and a 22.5% lead in PassMark multithread. The data indicates this is the stronger choice for rendering, code compilation, and any parallel processing where the application can use more than six threads.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the processor for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks. It wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test by 24.7%, the PassMark single-thread test by 11.1%, and the PassMark physics test by 16.2%. Its wins in PassMark find prime numbers (39.3% ahead) and floating point math (17.1% ahead) suggest a particular strength in specific computational patterns rather than a broad advantage.

The database positions the AMD Ryzen 5 220 near the Intel Core i7-10700K, with an average score of 22289 against 22230, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 350 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, with a 0.6% deficit in average score. These rival positions confirm that the AMD part belongs to a higher performance class overall, even though the Intel part holds its own in specific tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, and its codename is Hawk Point. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel side.

Cache structures differ sharply. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part’s larger shared L3 cache supports its multi-threaded workload performance. The Intel part’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches align with its single-threaded strengths.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part’s higher memory bandwidth and dual-channel configuration contribute to its advantages in data-heavy tests like PassMark data compression (48.6% ahead). The Intel part uses a Gen 4 PCIe link with 6 lanes, while the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded win for the AMD Ryzen 5 220 appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 15502 against 8030, a 93.1% advantage. This is the single biggest gap in the dataset. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 28% lead (1562 versus 1220), and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 21.2% lead (6510 versus 5373). PassMark integer math shows a 71.9% lead (57987 versus 33734), which is the second-largest margin. PassMark data compression gives the AMD part a 48.6% lead (212739 versus 143123), and random string sorting shows a 47.5% lead (25433 versus 17238). Extended instructions show a 28.8% lead (15512 versus 12045), and data encryption shows a 14.3% lead (12493 versus 10933). PassMark multithread shows a 22.5% lead (18582 versus 15170). Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 21.1% lead (918 versus 758), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 6.9% lead (2188 versus 2046).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test by 24.7% (292 versus 220), which is its largest margin. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 39.3% lead (107 versus 65). PassMark floating point math shows a 17.1% lead (42809 versus 35500). PassMark physics shows a 16.2% lead (1173 versus 983). PassMark single-thread shows an 11.1% lead (4100 versus 3646). The Intel part also wins the duplicate passmark_singlethread test by the same margin.

The pattern is consistent: the AMD part dominates multi-threaded and integer workloads, while the Intel part wins in single-threaded, physics, prime number, and floating point tests. The AMD part’s Cinebench R23 single-core win of 6.9% is notable because it shows the AMD architecture is not universally slower in single-threaded work, even though the Intel part takes the other single-thread tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22289, compared to 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD part also sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 71st.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 leads by 93.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 28% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 21.2% in Cinebench R20 multi-core. PassMark multithread shows a 22.5% lead for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any single-core tests?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 24.7% and PassMark single-thread by 11.1%. However, the AMD part wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 21.1% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.9%.

Q: What is the difference in thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part’s multithreading capability is a major factor in its multi-core benchmark wins.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 7 350 has 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus that supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-10700K, with a 0.3% difference in average score. The Intel Core 7 350’s nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 221TE, with a 0.5% deficit.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in rendering and multi-threaded compute. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the largest advantage at 93.1%, and Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core confirm the pattern with 28% and 21.2% leads. Integer math favors the AMD part by 71.9%, making it the choice for general computation, data compression (48.6% lead), and random string sorting (47.5% lead). Encryption also goes to the AMD part with a 14.3% lead. The AMD part’s dual-channel memory and 16 MB of shared L3 cache support these data-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded responsiveness and specific math patterns. Its 24.7% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 11.1% lead in PassMark single-thread indicate faster per-core execution in certain legacy or lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark physics win of 16.2% points to a strength in simulation or physics calculations. The find prime numbers win of 39.3% and floating point math win of 17.1% show the Intel part handles those specific instruction patterns more efficiently. The Intel part’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may explain some of these wins.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 28. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 15. The AMD part supports 12 threads, while the Intel part supports 6. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket. The AMD part has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 6 MB. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part provides Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe for Intel. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469.