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

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Intel Core i7-14701TE occupy different positions in the benchmark database, with the Intel part holding a higher average score of 26013 compared to the AMD part's 22289. The Intel Core i7-14701TE also ranks higher overall, sitting in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits in the 75th percentile. The head-to-head results show the Intel processor winning 12 of the 17 recorded tests, but the AMD processor secures notable victories in several specialized workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers a consistent lead across the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1716 against the AMD's 1562, a 9% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap, with Intel at 242 and AMD at 220, also 9.1% ahead. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R20, where Intel posts 7154 multi-core versus 6510, and 1010 single-core versus 918, both roughly 9% ahead. The Cinebench R23 results continue the trend: 17035 against 15502 in multi-core and 2405 against 2188 in single-core, again a 9% margin in both cases.

The PassMark suite reveals a more complex picture. Intel wins the multi-thread test with 20042 against 18582, a 7.3% edge, and dominates the floating point math workload with 50219 versus 35500, a substantial 29.3% lead. The integer math test also favors Intel, 65792 to 57987, an 11.9% advantage. The largest Intel win comes in the prime number search test, where Intel scores 143 against the AMD's 65, a 54.5% differential. Intel also leads in the physics test with 1860 versus 983, a 47.2% margin, and in data compression with 220520 versus 212739, a 3.5% edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 counters in several areas. The single-thread PassMark test shows AMD at 3646 against Intel's 2637, a 38.3% advantage, the largest single win for either processor. AMD also leads in random string sorting with 25433 versus 22760, an 11.7% margin. Extended instructions go to AMD at 15512 against 14354, an 8.1% lead, and data encryption favors AMD at 12493 versus 11699, a 6.8% advantage. These wins are concentrated in specific instruction-heavy or latency-sensitive workloads rather than broad rendering or compute tasks.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor for general multi-threaded and rendering workloads. Its wins in all three Cinebench versions, both multi-core and single-core, establish a clear advantage in content creation tasks that rely on those engines. The 9% lead across the entire Cinebench suite is consistent and not workload-specific. The Intel part also holds a decisive edge in floating point math, integer math, physics, and prime number finding, which are common in scientific and engineering applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220, however, shows a remarkable strength in single-threaded PassMark performance, leading by 38.3%. This suggests the Zen 4 architecture in the AMD part executes single-threaded general-purpose code more efficiently. The AMD wins in random string sorting, extended instructions, and data encryption point to specific algorithmic strengths, but these workloads represent a narrower set of use cases than the broad compute tasks where Intel leads.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall hierarchy: Intel at 26013 versus AMD at 22289. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% faster), placing it in a competitive performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230 (0.3% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992 (1.4% slower), showing it trades blows with older desktop parts despite its mobile segment classification.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in rendering and compute-heavy scenarios. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 versus 15502 indicates faster 3D rendering and video encoding workloads. The floating point math result, 50219 versus 35500, shows a large advantage for simulations and numerical analysis. The physics test, 1860 versus 983, further supports the Intel part for physics simulation in engineering or scientific contexts. The prime number finding result, 143 versus 65, indicates a strong integer throughput that benefits cryptography-related workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in specific single-threaded and data-processing tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3646 against 2637 is a commanding lead that shows faster response in lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and general desktop usage. The random string sorting win, 25433 versus 22760, suggests an advantage in sorting algorithms and database-style operations. The extended instructions win, 15512 versus 14354, indicates better performance in workloads that use advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets. The data encryption result, 12493 versus 11699, shows the AMD part handles encryption workloads more quickly.

The AMD part also carries lower power requirements. Its TDP is 28 watts against the Intel part's 45 watts, and it uses a 4 nm process from TSMC against Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD processor uses 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part uses a 257 mm² die. For thermally constrained or battery-powered systems, the AMD part offers a substantial efficiency profile, though the database does not record direct power consumption measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average score of 22289.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 5 220 in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 3646 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 38.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 143 against the AMD Ryzen 5 220's 65, a 54.5% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's 15502.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD part integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part uses a 257 mm² die with no transistor count recorded.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also differ. 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 Intel part's larger L3 cache, more than double the AMD's, contributes to its multi-threaded advantages.

Clock speeds show different strategies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part's higher boost clock aligns with its single-core Cinebench wins, while the AMD part's higher base clock and lower TDP reflect its mobile efficiency focus.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Platform connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the AMD Socket FP8 and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count support faster storage and expansion devices. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments and release timing differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is classified as a mobile processor, released on 2025-01-05. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is classified as a desktop processor, released on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as active production parts and both have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001611, while the Intel part's part number is Q49GSRNJL.