AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core i7-11700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a clear picture: the Intel Core i7-11700F wins 14 of the 19 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 takes five. That is a decisive overall margin, but the wins are not distributed evenly. Intel dominates multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while AMD’s victories are concentrated in single-thread and specific math tasks.

Starting with the biggest Intel wins, the data shows a 26.7% lead in PassMark integer math (79,133 vs. 57,987) and a 23.3% lead in floating-point math (46,307 vs. 35,500). These are the largest deltas in the entire comparison. In Geekbench multicore, the Intel part is 17.6% ahead (9,680 vs. 7,974), and in PassMark random string sorting it leads by 16.6% (30,498 vs. 25,433). The Cinebench suite is consistently in Intel’s favor: R15 multicore (1,777 vs. 1,562), R20 multicore (7,405 vs. 6,510), and R23 multicore (17,633 vs. 15,502) all show a 12.1% gap. Single-core Cinebench results are similar, with Intel ahead by 12.0–12.2% across R15, R20, and R23. PassMark multithread shows a 10.4% Intel edge (20,728 vs. 18,582), and data compression is 20% faster (266,035 vs. 212,739). Extended instructions also favor Intel by 15.3% (18,308 vs. 15,512). Even the near-tie in data encryption goes to Intel, but only by 0.6% (12,563 vs. 12,493).

The AMD Ryzen 5 220’s wins are smaller in number but notable in character. The largest is in PassMark find prime numbers, where AMD leads by 16.1% (65 vs. 56). That is a niche workload, but the margin is substantial. More relevant to everyday use, AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 11.8% (3,646 vs. 3,262) and Geekbench single-core by 7.2% (2,027 vs. 1,891). It also wins PassMark physics by 11.1% (983 vs. 885). These single-thread victories suggest that for lightly threaded tasks, the Ryzen 5 220 is the stronger performer, even though it loses the Cinebench single-core tests by a wide margin.

This split is interesting. The Cinebench suite and the PassMark single-thread test disagree on which CPU is faster in single-core work. The data does not reconcile that directly; it simply shows both results. What is clear is that Intel’s multi-threaded advantage is consistent and often large, while AMD’s single-thread advantage is real but confined to specific tests.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289, while the Intel Core i7-11700F scores 21,988. That puts the AMD part about 1.4% higher, despite losing most head-to-head tests.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 220 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 sits within 1.4% of its closest competitors. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700K, 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, but 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-13500H and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-1270P.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i7-11700F rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, matching the AMD Ryzen 5 220’s percentile. Its average score of 21,988 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (21,992).

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-11700F still in production?

A: No. The production status is listed as "End-of-life." The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is listed as "Active."

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-11700F?

A: The launch MSRP is $298.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-11700F is the clear choice for multi-threaded productivity. In every Cinebench multicore test, it leads by 12.1%. Geekbench multicore shows a 17.6% edge. PassMark multithread is 10.4% in its favor. Integer math, floating-point math, data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions all favor Intel by margins between 15.3% and 26.7%. If the workload is heavily threaded — video rendering, code compilation, data processing — the data points squarely at the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in single-thread responsiveness and specific math tasks. PassMark single-thread shows an 11.8% lead, and Geekbench single-core is 7.2% ahead. It also wins PassMark physics by 11.1% and find prime numbers by 16.1%. For everyday desktop responsiveness, light gaming, or any single-thread-bound application, the AMD part has the edge in these tests.

The data encryption benchmark is effectively a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.6%. Neither CPU has a meaningful advantage there.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, but the base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. The thermal design power is dramatically different: 28 watts for the Ryzen 5 220 versus 65 watts for the Core i7-11700F. The AMD part is a mobile chip on the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop chip on the Intel Socket 1200. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR4 for Intel, both dual-channel, but the memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 51.2 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 for both, but Intel offers 20 lanes versus AMD’s 14. The AMD part includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M); the Intel part has none. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 was released in 2025 and is active; the Intel Core i7-11700F was released in 2021 and is end-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf is wide. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-11700F uses Rocket Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 14 nm process, with a die size of 276 mm². Transistor count is not listed for the Intel part. Cache layouts also differ: AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, also with 16 MB shared L3. The AMD part has a lower TDP of 28 watts, reflecting its mobile design and 4 nm process efficiency. The Intel part’s 65-watt TDP and larger 14 nm die are typical of a desktop Rocket Lake chip. Neither CPU supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The choice between these two CPUs depends entirely on the workload and platform constraints. If the task is heavily multi-threaded and the platform is a desktop, the Intel Core i7-11700F is the stronger performer. It wins 14 of 19 benchmarks, with leads reaching 26.7% in integer math and 23.3% in floating-point math. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,633 versus 15,502 confirms that.

If the task is single-thread bound or if power efficiency matters, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the better fit. It wins PassMark single-thread by 11.8% and Geekbench single-core by 7.2%. Its 28-watt TDP is less than half of Intel’s 65 watts, which is a significant advantage for mobile or low-power systems. The AMD part also has integrated graphics, whereas the Intel part requires a discrete GPU.

The overall average benchmark scores are close — 22,289 for AMD versus 21,988 for Intel — but they mask the distribution of wins. The Intel part dominates in throughput tests. The AMD part wins in responsiveness-oriented tests. For a desktop build prioritizing raw multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core i7-11700F is the data-backed choice. For a mobile or efficiency-focused system where single-thread speed and low power are priorities, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the one to pick.