AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across all 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not win a single test, with every delta percentage favoring the Intel part. The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy workloads, while the smallest gaps appear in instruction extensions and single-threaded tests.

Starting with multi-core rendering, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 2,595 in Cinebench R15 multi-core against 1,562 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, a delta of -39.8%. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core (10,816 versus 6,510) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (25,753 versus 15,502), both also at -39.8%. These consistent deltas indicate the Intel processor delivers roughly two-thirds more multi-threaded rendering throughput across all three Cinebench versions.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a similar story. The Intel part scores 366 in R15 single-core versus 220, and 1,526 versus 918 in R20 single-core. In R23 single-core, the Intel Core i9-14901E posts 3,635 against 2,188 for the AMD part. All three single-core deltas sit at -39.8% or -39.9%, meaning the AMD processor trails by nearly 40% even when only one thread is active.

PassMark results show a wider spread of deltas. The smallest gap is in extended instructions, where the Intel part scores 17,249 versus 15,512, a delta of -10.1%. The largest gap is in physics, where Intel scores 3,041 versus 983, a delta of -67.7%. Floating-point math also shows a large divergence: Intel scores 81,089 versus 35,500, a -56.2% delta. Integer math follows at 112,736 versus 57,987, a -48.6% delta. Prime number finding shows a -65.6% delta (189 versus 65).

Data-oriented workloads favor Intel by moderate margins. Data compression scores 288,777 versus 212,739, a -26.3% delta. Data encryption scores 18,571 versus 12,493, a -32.7% delta. Random string sorting scores 39,138 versus 25,433, a -35% delta. The multithread PassMark score of 30,298 versus 18,582 gives a -38.7% delta.

The single-thread PassMark result is the closest overall gap. Intel scores 4,354 while AMD scores 3,646, a delta of -16.3%. That means the AMD processor achieves about 84% of the Intel single-thread performance, while in most multi-core tests it achieves closer to 60% or less. The average benchmark score for Intel sits at 37,911 versus 22,289 for AMD, a difference of roughly 70% higher for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark category, so the analysis must focus on the degree of advantage rather than which processor takes specific tests. The smallest Intel lead appears in extended instructions, where the -10.1% delta means the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is closest to matching Intel. This suggests workloads that rely heavily on SIMD or specialized instruction sets narrow the gap.

The largest Intel leads appear in physics (-67.7%), prime number finding (-65.6%), and floating-point math (-56.2%). These tests stress raw arithmetic throughput and branch prediction, areas where the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock appear decisive. The AMD processor falls below 50% of Intel's score in these three categories.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the -16.3% delta in PassMark single-thread and the -39.8% delta in Cinebench single-core show a split. The PassMark single-thread test is comparatively kinder to AMD, while Cinebench single-core shows a much larger gap. The data suggests the AMD part can deliver competitive single-thread performance in some workloads but falls behind significantly in others.

The multi-core rendering tests (Cinebench R15, R20, R23) all show the same -39.8% delta, indicating a stable performance ratio across rendering loads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 delivers about 60% of the Intel part's multi-core rendering score. For multithreaded PassMark, the delta is -38.7%, closely matching the Cinebench multi-core pattern.

Data compression and encryption show moderate Intel advantages (-26.3% and -32.7% respectively). These workloads respond to both core count and memory bandwidth, and the Intel part's larger L3 cache and higher core count likely contribute. Random string sorting at -35% falls in the same range.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 220 in every recorded test. Users prioritizing maximum throughput in rendering, physics simulations, integer math, or floating-point calculations should select the Intel part, as it holds advantages ranging from roughly 10% to nearly 68% depending on the workload.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 shows its smallest deficit in extended instructions (-10.1%) and single-thread PassMark (-16.3%). Those two areas represent the best relative performance for the AMD part, but even there it remains behind. For users constrained to the AMD platform, the data shows the Ryzen 5 220 is a capable processor that sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile.

The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 37,911 for Intel versus 22,289 for AMD. That places the AMD part in a lower performance tier despite its mobile-oriented design. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (-0.1%), and Intel Core 5 211E (0.2%), all of which cluster tightly around 37,900. The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K (0.3%), Intel Core i5-13500H (-0.8%), Intel Core i7-1270P (-0.9%), and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (1.4%), all near 22,000 to 22,500.

The verdict is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger processor by a wide margin in every measured category. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 should be considered only when the workload set heavily favors its smaller gaps, and even then it does not win any test outright.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37,911, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 22,289.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel scores 17,249 versus 15,512, a delta of -10.1%.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 3,041 versus 983, a delta of -67.7%.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4,354 versus 3,646, a delta of -16.3%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,635 versus 2,188, a delta of -39.8%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD part integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has a 257 mm² die with transistor count not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel part more than double the L3 cache and double the per-core L2 cache.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD part does not support ECC memory; the Intel part does.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes Radeon 740M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770.

Market segments and sockets separate the two further. The AMD part is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is part of the Ryzen 5 generation under Zen 4 Hawk Point, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series under Raptor Lake Refresh.

Production status for both is listed as active. The AMD processor released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel processor released on 2024-06-30. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The database records several direct specification differences between the two processors. Core counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores, the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8. Thread counts differ: 12 versus 16. Base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for AMD, 2.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 4.90 GHz for AMD, 5.60 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 28 watts for AMD, 65 watts for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die sizes differ: 137 mm² versus 257 mm². Transistor counts differ: 20,900 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel.

Cache per core differs: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel; L3 shared is 16 MB for AMD versus 36 MB for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support differs: false for AMD, true for Intel.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for AMD, 2024-06-30 for Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000001611 for AMD, Q49ESRNJH for Intel.