AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep in favor of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not win a single head-to-head test, with the Intel part delivering double, triple, or in some cases quadruple the performance of the mobile chip.

The largest margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel processor scores 615 against 65, a deficit of 89.4% for the AMD part. This is the most extreme gap in the entire dataset. Floating point math tells a similar story: the Intel chip posts 229,491 versus 35,500, which is 84.5% higher. Data encryption shows the Intel part at 59,097 versus 12,493, a difference of 78.9%, while physics simulation delivers 4,064 against 983, a 75.8% gap.

Cinebench results reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 44,253 compared to 15,502 for the Ryzen 5 220, a 65% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 24,461 versus 6,510, a 73.4% deficit for AMD, and Cinebench R15 multi-core lands at 6,656 versus 1,562, a 76.5% gap. The single-core margins are smaller but still decisive. Cinebench R23 single-core delivers 2,439 versus 2,188, a 10.3% lead for Intel, while Cinebench R20 single-core shows 3,453 against 918, a 73.4% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core is 354 versus 220, a 37.9% edge.

PassMark integer math shows 175,986 versus 57,987, a 67.1% advantage, and extended instructions land at 63,506 versus 15,512, a 75.6% gap. Data compression favors Intel at 804,322 versus 212,739, which is 73.6% higher. Random string sorting finishes at 96,945 versus 25,433, a 73.8% difference. Multi-thread performance in PassMark is 68,574 versus 18,582, a 72.9% gap, and single-thread performance is 5,068 versus 3,646, a 28.1% lead for Intel.

The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 93,785, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 averages 22,289, which puts it in the 75th percentile. That percentile gap is substantial: the Intel processor sits near the top of the entire database, while the AMD chip is above average but clearly in a different performance class.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 44,253, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 15,502, giving Intel a 65% advantage.

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

A: PassMark single thread shows 5,068 for Intel versus 3,646 for AMD, a 28.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a smaller gap: 2,439 versus 2,188, a 10.3% difference.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: Cinebench R23 single-core is the closest, with the Intel part ahead by only 10.3%. All other tests show a gap of at least 28.1%.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The head-to-head dataset records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 220 across all 17 tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of overall database percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is in the 75th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel part averages 93,785, and the AMD part averages 22,289. The Intel processor's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores 93,786, a delta of 0%, while the AMD chip's closest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700K, scores 22,230, a delta of 0.3%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 line, while the AMD chip has no series designation.

Transistor counts and die sizes differ considerably. The AMD chip packs 20,900 million transistors on a die of 137 mm². The Intel chip uses 17,800 million transistors on a much larger die of 243 mm². The core counts are strikingly different: the AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 24 cores and 24 threads. That means the Intel part has four times the core count and exactly double the thread count of the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor is a desktop part. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD processor's multiplier is locked, while the Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds show a clear separation. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus runs at 3.70 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. Power draw is dramatically different: the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel part has a TDP of 125 watts.

Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for AMD, both using dual-channel DDR5. PCIe support is another point of separation: the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has ECC memory support enabled; the AMD part does not.

Release dates differ by more than a year. The AMD processor launched on January 5, 2025, and the Intel processor launched on March 10, 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $299. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Production status for both is listed as active. Part numbers are 100-000001611 for AMD and SA4V6 for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 220 in every recorded test, with most margins falling between 65% and 89%. The single-core advantage is real but modest at 10.3% to 28.1%, while the multi-core and compute-heavy workloads show the Intel part running away with the results.

The Intel processor's 24 cores, higher clocks, larger cache, and higher TDP explain the performance spread. It also supports ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and an unlocked multiplier, making it the more flexible platform for desktop builders. Its 96th percentile ranking places it alongside workstation-class Xeon and EPYC parts in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is a mobile processor designed for a different role. Its 28-watt TDP and 75th percentile ranking put it in a lower performance envelope, but its compact die and lower power draw suit portable systems. Buyers choosing between these two parts should base the decision on platform and power requirements, since the performance gap is decisive in favor of the Intel desktop chip.