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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data in this comparison is one-sided due to a significant gap in recorded measurements. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a complete set of 19 benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at all. This means the Intel processor cannot be credited with a single benchmark win in this comparison, as no data exists to support such a claim.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220, by contrast, shows a broad set of results that position it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 22,289 places it within a tight cluster of rivals. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700K, scores 22,230 on average, which puts the Ryzen 5 220 just 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13500H scores 22,468, which is 0.8% ahead of the Ryzen 5 220, and the Intel Core i7-1270P scores 22,502, 0.9% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X trails at 21,992, putting it 1.4% behind the Ryzen 5 220.

Looking at the Ryzen 5 220's individual scores, it delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,502 and a single-core score of 2,188. In Geekbench, it records 7,974 multi-core and 2,027 single-core. Passmark results show 57,987 in integer math, 35,500 in floating point math, and 212,739 in data compression. These figures indicate a processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads with similar competence, though the data compression score stands out as particularly strong relative to the other Passmark sub-tests.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile in the database, but with an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals listed, its percentile placement cannot be substantiated by any actual performance measurements. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, which reflects the absence of direct benchmark data for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically correlates with different power efficiency and transistor density characteristics.

The transistor counts reflect this manufacturing gap. The AMD part integrates 20,900 million transistors on a die size of 137 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size is significantly larger at 257 mm². The smaller die with more transistors on the AMD side suggests a denser design, while the larger Intel die accommodates a different core layout.

Core configurations differ as well. The Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Both are dual-channel designs, but the cache hierarchy diverges. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel part could benefit workloads with high cache reuse, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Memory support separates them further. The Ryzen 5 220 supports only DDR5 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel processor does. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. The Ryzen 5 220 carries a Radeon 740M, while the Core i9-14901TE features UHD Graphics 770. The market segments reflect their intended deployment: the AMD processor is classified as mobile, while the Intel processor is classified as desktop. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP8, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock at 2.30 GHz compared to the AMD's 3.20 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database contains no recorded benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and it has no nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 19 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 220 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700K?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-10700K's average score of 22,230. This places the two processors nearly on par in overall performance.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the market segment classification for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is classified as a desktop processor. This aligns with their socket types: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD and 2.30 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for the AMD and 5.50 GHz for the Intel. TDP ratings are 28 watts versus 45 watts.

Cache layouts diverge on all three levels. The AMD part uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel foundry) for Intel. Die sizes are 137 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. The AMD part has 20,900 million transistors; the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support exists only on the Intel part. PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The AMD part is a mobile component using Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop component using Socket 1700. Release dates are January 5, 2025 for the AMD and June 30, 2024 for the Intel. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database for these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins count is zero for both sides. This absence of data means every comparative performance statement must rely on the AMD Ryzen 5 220's standalone scores and its nearest rivals, rather than direct measurements against the Intel Core i9-14901TE.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's recorded scores provide the only performance evidence in this comparison. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,562 multi-core and 220 single-core. In R20, it scores 6,510 multi-core and 918 single-core. In R23, the multi-core score of 15,502 and single-core score of 2,188 represent its strongest Cinebench showing. Geekbench multi-core of 7,974 and single-core of 2,027 round out the CPU-focused tests.

Passmark results show the Ryzen 5 220's workload-specific behavior. Data compression scores 212,739, which is the highest single Passmark sub-test result for this processor. Integer math scores 57,987, floating point math scores 35,500, and extended instructions score 15,512. Random string sorting scores 25,433, data encryption scores 12,493, and finding prime numbers scores 65. Multithread score is 18,582, physics score is 983, and single-thread score is 3,646.

The nearest rival data gives context for the Ryzen 5 220's overall position. The average score of 22,289 is within 1.4% of four rivals: the Intel Core i7-10700K (0.3% behind), the Intel Core i5-13500H (0.8% ahead), the Intel Core i7-1270P (0.9% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (1.4% behind). This clustering suggests that the Ryzen 5 220 sits in a competitive performance band, though the Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be placed within that band due to missing data.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one processor with measurable performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 220. Its 75th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 22,289 place it among established mid-range performers, with nearest rivals spanning Intel and AMD parts from previous generations. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, despite its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, has no benchmark scores in the database to confirm or refute any performance expectation.

For workloads where the Ryzen 5 220's data is relevant, its Passmark data compression score of 212,739 and integer math score of 57,987 indicate strong throughput in data-heavy tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,502 suggests competent multi-threaded rendering performance, while the single-core score of 2,188 points to reasonable single-thread responsiveness.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers specifications that differ meaningfully: more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC. These are structural advantages on paper, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm how they translate into actual performance.

The choice between these two processors, based strictly on the recorded data, favors the AMD Ryzen 5 220 because it has measurable performance results and a verified percentile placement. The Intel Core i9-14901TE remains an unmeasured quantity in this database, and any performance-based selection of that part would lack evidentiary support. Users requiring ECC memory support or a desktop form factor with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity would find those attributes only on the Intel part, but performance comparisons cannot be made from the available information.