AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i7-14701E. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, Intel wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not claim a single victory in any measured workload. The margin, however, varies considerably by test type. The most lopsided result appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 176 against AMD's 65, a difference of 63.1%. Prime number calculation is heavily dependent on raw integer execution and branch handling, and the Intel part's advantage here is enormous.

Cinebench results are remarkably uniform. Every Cinebench iteration, whether R15, R20, or R23, and whether single-core or multi-core, shows exactly a 30.2% deficit for the AMD Ryzen 5 220. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195 while the AMD part scores 15502. In single-core R23, Intel scores 3133 versus 2188. The consistent 30.2% delta across all six Cinebench runs suggests a stable architectural throughput gap rather than workload-specific behavior.

The PassMark suite shows a broader spread of deltas. Floating point math favors Intel heavily, with a 42.6% margin (61873 versus 35500). Physics simulation shows a 59% gap (2399 versus 983), which is the second-largest delta in the entire dataset. Integer math is closer but still decisively in Intel's favor at 28.7% (81325 versus 57987). The smallest margin appears in random string sorting, where Intel leads by just 12.8% (29158 versus 25433). Data compression shows a 24.8% gap (282939 versus 212739), and data encryption is closer still at 15.9% (14862 versus 12493).

Single-thread performance in PassMark shows Intel ahead by 15.3%, scoring 4305 against AMD's 3646. Extended instruction throughput (SIMD and similar workloads) shows a 16.3% gap (18528 versus 15512). Multi-threaded PassMark performance shows Intel leading by 28.8% (26112 versus 18582). The average benchmark score tells a similar story: the Intel part averages 33206 across all tests, while the AMD part averages 22289. That corresponds to a raw average gap of roughly 10917 points, or about 49% higher for Intel.

The percentile rankings reinforce the hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which matches it exactly with a 0.0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, which trails by 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals are lower-tier parts: the Intel Core i7-10700K at a 0.3% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 1.4%. In short, the two CPUs occupy different performance strata entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Process node alone explains part of the efficiency profile, though the Intel part compensates with a higher power envelope.

Core counts differ. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread advantage gives Intel more parallel execution resources in every multi-threaded test. The Intel part also runs higher clock speeds: its base clock is 2.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for AMD, but its boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for AMD. The higher boost clock is a major factor in the 15.3% single-thread PassMark gap.

Cache hierarchies differ 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 i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel's L3 is more than double AMD's, which helps in workloads with large working sets. The Intel part also has a larger die at 257 mm² versus 137 mm² for AMD, though AMD's transistor count is listed at 20,900 million while Intel's is not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The power envelopes reflect this: AMD is rated at 28W TDP, Intel at 65W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release timing shows the AMD part is newer, with a release date of 2025-01-05, while the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30. Both are currently marked as Active in production status. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001611, and the Intel part's is Q49FSRNJK.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measured benchmark, so the discussion is about the degree of advantage rather than which CPU wins. The largest gaps appear in workloads that stress raw computational throughput. Prime number finding shows the biggest delta at 63.1%, followed by physics simulation at 59%, and floating point math at 42.6%. These workloads benefit from the Intel part's higher boost clock, larger cache, and additional cores.

The smallest gaps appear in memory-latency-sensitive or single-thread-limited workloads. Random string sorting shows only a 12.8% gap, data encryption 15.9%, and extended instructions 16.3%. Single-thread PassMark shows a 15.3% gap. These results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is relatively closer to the Intel part in lightly threaded or memory-bound scenarios, though it still loses. The AMD part's higher base clock of 3.20 GHz helps close the gap in short-burst single-thread tasks, but the Intel part's 5.40 GHz boost overcomes that advantage.

For multi-core rendering workloads, the Cinebench tests show a consistent 30.2% gap. The Intel part's 8 cores versus 6 cores, combined with its larger L3 cache, delivers a substantial but not overwhelming lead. The AMD part's 28W TDP means it operates in a much lower power envelope, which would matter in thermally constrained mobile designs, but the benchmark data does not capture power efficiency directly.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rival list places it alongside older desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-10700K and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X. The Intel Core i7-14701E's nearest rival list includes faster mobile and desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and the Intel Core i7-13650HX. This placement confirms that the Intel part competes in a higher performance tier overall.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 220 win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two CPUs?

A: The largest gap is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 63.1%, scoring 176 versus 65.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195, and the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 15502, a 30.2% gap in favor of Intel.

Q: What process nodes do the two CPUs use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | Q49FSRNJK |