AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 220. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel part scores 82,415 against 35,500 for the AMD chip, a 56.9% advantage. PassMark physics shows a similar gap: 2,682 versus 983, a 63.3% lead. Prime number finding delivers the widest relative gap of any test, with Intel at 299 versus AMD at 65, a 78.3% difference.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 23,991 versus AMD's 15,502, a 35.4% margin. Single-core R23 shows Intel at 3,387 versus 2,188, also a 35.4% gap. The same 35.4% delta repeats in Cinebench R15 multicore (2,418 versus 1,562), R15 single-core (341 versus 220), R20 multicore (10,076 versus 6,510), and R20 single-core (1,422 versus 918). This uniformity suggests a consistent architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

Data encryption favors Intel heavily: 21,291 versus 12,493, a 41.3% delta. Extended instruction throughput shows Intel at 24,542 versus 15,512, a 36.8% gap. Data compression lands at 280,340 versus 212,739, a 24.1% advantage. Random string sorting gives Intel 34,402 versus 25,433, a 26.1% lead. The narrowest overall margin is PassMark integer math, where Intel scores 62,070 versus 57,987, a 6.6% difference. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel at 4,013 versus 3,646, a 9.1% edge.

The average benchmark score reflects the same hierarchy. The Intel chip averages 34,485 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part averages 22,289, sitting at the 75th percentile. The Intel processor's closest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700HX with an average score of 34,554 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34,333 (0.4% behind). The AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits near the Intel Core i7-10700K (22,230, 0.3% ahead) and the Intel Core i5-13500H (22,468, 0.8% behind).

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 5 220 takes the lead. Every single test, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark's individual math and memory operations, records a win for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. This is a rare outcome in the database, where even strongly favored processors typically cede at least one niche test.

The Intel chip's largest advantages cluster in floating point math, physics simulation, and prime number calculation. These are workloads that stress raw execution throughput and often benefit from wider vector units or higher sustained core utilization. The 56.9% floating point lead and 63.3% physics lead indicate the Intel part handles numerically intensive tasks far more efficiently. The 78.3% prime number gap is the single most decisive result, suggesting a major difference in integer-heavy iterative workloads.

The AMD processor's closest contests are in integer math (6.6% behind) and single-thread PassMark (9.1% behind). These narrower gaps show that the AMD design remains competitive in basic scalar integer operations and light single-threaded tasks. The data compression test also keeps the margin under 25%, with Intel ahead by 24.1%. For users whose workloads consist primarily of integer arithmetic or moderate single-threaded activity, the performance difference shrinks considerably, though it never reverses.

Memory-sensitive operations such as random string sorting (26.1% delta) and data encryption (41.3% delta) fall between the extremes. The Intel part's advantage grows when the workload involves larger data movement, consistent with its higher memory bandwidth rating.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses 16 cores and 16 threads, based on Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake codename. It is built on Intel's 3 nm process, though the database records no transistor count or die size for this part.

The core count disparity explains much of the multicore performance gap. Intel's 16 cores versus AMD's 6 cores provides more than double the physical execution units, even without simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip's 16 threads match its core count, while the AMD part uses SMT to reach 12 threads from 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and distribution. The AMD chip provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part offers 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Intel's larger per-core caches likely contribute to its single-thread advantages, while the slightly larger shared L3 helps with multithreaded data sharing.

Clock speeds favor the AMD chip on paper. The Ryzen 5 220 has a 3.20 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock. The Intel part runs at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. Despite lower clock rates, the Intel processor achieves higher benchmark scores across the board, indicating superior instructions-per-clock execution and core count advantages outweigh the frequency deficit.

Memory support differs as well. Both use dual-channel memory, but the Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is rated at 115.2 GB/s for Intel versus 89.6 GB/s for AMD. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon 740M, while the Intel part features Intel Xe3 Graphics. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from the available data.

The production status for both is listed as active. Release dates fall approximately one year apart: the AMD part dated January 5, 2025, and the Intel part dated January 4, 2026. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark tests, with deltas ranging from 6.6% in integer math to 78.3% in prime number finding.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The Intel part leads by 35.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core (3,387 versus 2,188) and by 9.1% in PassMark single-thread (4,013 versus 3,646).

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is rated at 115.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X support. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the Intel part's 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall database percentiles?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34,485. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits at the 75th percentile with an average score of 22,289.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the faster processor in every recorded test. Its 16-core configuration, larger cache hierarchy, and higher memory bandwidth deliver consistent advantages across rendering, physics, encryption, compression, and scalar workloads. The average score difference is substantial, with Intel at 34,485 versus AMD at 22,289, a margin that places the two chips roughly 12 percentile points apart.

Users selecting between these two mobile processors should note that the AMD Ryzen 5 220 offers higher clock speeds and a smaller process node from TSMC, but these attributes do not translate into benchmark wins. The Intel part compensates with more than double the core count, larger per-core caches, and faster memory bandwidth. The narrowest gaps, integer math at 6.6% and single-thread PassMark at 9.1%, indicate the AMD design is not without merit in basic operations, but no workload in the recorded data favors it.

The database also shows the Intel processor competes at a higher performance tier overall. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700HX and Intel Core i5-13450HX, both high-end mobile HX-series parts. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K, a desktop part from an older generation, and the Intel Core i5-13500H. This positioning confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs in a faster performance class.

For workloads dominated by multithreaded compute, floating point math, or physics simulation, the Intel part is the clear choice based on recorded results. For light single-threaded tasks or integer-heavy code, the gap narrows but still favors Intel. The AMD chip remains a functional mobile processor with active production status, but the head-to-head data does not identify a scenario where it outperforms the Intel competitor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Part number | 100-000001611 | SA4RD |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-01-04 |

| Transistor count | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |