AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core Ultra X7 368H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 220. No single test in the database favors the AMD part. The Intel chip leads by double-digit margins in nearly every category, with the smallest advantage appearing in single-threaded PassMark tests.

The largest gap emerges in PassMark's find prime numbers workload. Intel scores 321 versus AMD's 65, a delta of -79.8% for the AMD chip. That workload heavily rewards the Intel processor's architecture and thread configuration. Floating point math also shows a massive separation: Intel delivers 105681 against 35500, a 66.4% deficit for AMD. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2857 and AMD at 983, a 65.6% difference.

Cinebench results are consistent across all versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel posts 28221 while AMD reaches 15502, a 45.1% shortfall. The same 45.1% delta appears in Cinebench R23 singlecore, R20 multicore, R20 singlecore, R15 multicore, and R15 singlecore. That uniform percentage across all six Cinebench tests indicates a consistent per-thread efficiency gap rather than a scaling anomaly. The Intel part scores 3984 in R23 singlecore versus 2188 for AMD, and 401 in R15 singlecore versus 220.

Data encryption shows a 50.5% gap, with Intel at 25228 and AMD at 12493. Extended instructions favor Intel by 39.6%, scoring 25669 versus 15512. Integer math gives Intel 88083 against AMD's 57987, a 34.2% margin. Random string sorting shows a 33.2% difference, with Intel at 38093 and AMD at 25433. Data compression is the closest of the multithreaded workloads: Intel reaches 312927 versus AMD's 212739, a 32% gap.

PassMark multithread results place Intel at 32956 and AMD at 18582, a 43.6% difference. The narrowest margin anywhere is PassMark single thread, where Intel scores 4005 and AMD scores 3646, only 9% apart. Even that smaller gap still favors Intel. The average benchmark score tells the broader story: Intel sits at 40518, AMD at 22289, and the Intel part ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs while AMD sits in the 75th.

Rival comparisons in the database reinforce the distance. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-13500H at 22468 (-0.8%), the Intel Core i7-1270P at 22502 (-0.9%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992 (1.4%). The Ryzen 5 220 is effectively trading blows with older desktop parts. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (-0.1%), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431 (0.2%), and the Intel Xeon 6507P at 40426 (0.2%). The Ultra X7 368H sits in company with high-end mobile processors from the prior generation.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is the substantially faster processor across every recorded workload. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, holds a 44.5% advantage in average benchmark score (40518 versus 22289), and ranks 12 percentile points higher in the all-CPU distribution. A buyer choosing between these two mobile chips based on recorded performance alone would select the Intel part without hesitation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 remains a functional mainstream mobile processor. Its performance class is comparable to desktop chips from several years ago, as shown by its rival list including the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X and Intel Core i7-10700K. The 220 also holds a 75th percentile ranking, meaning it outperforms three quarters of all CPUs in the database. But in direct comparison, it loses every single benchmark, with deficits ranging from 9% to 79.8%.

The Intel part's closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, a high-end mobile chip from AMD's own lineup. That placement indicates the Ultra X7 368H competes in a higher performance tier entirely. The Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals are older desktop and mobile parts, not current flagship mobile silicon. The data does not suggest any workload category where the AMD chip overtakes the Intel chip, so the verdict is unambiguous.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. AMD's Ryzen 5 220 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel's Core Ultra X7 368H uses Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm Intel process. The node difference gives Intel a density and efficiency advantage, though the architectural design choices matter more in the benchmark results.

Core counts differ sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading, yet its raw core count more than compensates. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core caches and bigger shared pool contribute to its single-thread and multithread leads.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel operation and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel operation and 153.6 GB/s of bandwidth, a 71.4% bandwidth advantage that helps in memory-sensitive workloads. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using Arc B390.

Transistor count and die size are recorded only for AMD: 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel's figures are not listed in the database. Both chips are unlocked multiplier parts, both target the mobile segment, and both are active production parts. AMD released on 2025-01-05, while Intel released on 2026-01-04. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation, while AMD's generation is listed as Ryzen 5 with Zen 4 Hawk Point.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H wins with 28221 points versus 15502 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, a 45.1% advantage.

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

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single thread, where Intel scores 4005 and AMD scores 3646, a 9% difference.

Q: How do their core counts compare?

A: The Intel part has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: Intel supports LPDDR5X with 153.6 GB/s, while AMD supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: Intel uses a 3 nm process, and AMD uses a 4 nm process.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each chip win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins none.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H wins in every recorded category. It dominates compute-heavy workloads including floating point math (105681 versus 35500), integer math (88083 versus 57987), and extended instructions (25669 versus 15512). It also leads in memory-oriented tasks like data compression (312927 versus 212739), random string sorting (38093 versus 25433), and data encryption (25228 versus 12493). Rendering workloads in Cinebench show the same pattern across all three versions and both single and multicore tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its closest performance relative to Intel appears in PassMark single thread, where it trails by only 9%. That means for lightly threaded tasks, the AMD chip is less severely outclassed, but it still loses. The AMD part's strengths, if any, are not visible in the database's benchmark suite.

For practical workload allocation, the data suggests the Intel chip handles all tested application types with a significant margin. The AMD chip's role is limited to scenarios where its lower performance is acceptable, though no specific workload in the measurements favors it. The Intel part's 16 cores and 153.6 GB/s memory bandwidth make it the choice for parallel workloads, while its 9% single-thread lead ensures it also wins in lightly threaded scenarios.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count: Intel has 16, AMD has 6. Threads: Intel has 16, AMD has 12. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 2.00 GHz. Boost clock: Intel reaches 5.00 GHz, AMD reaches 4.90 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 25 W.

Socket types are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 2540. Architecture names differ entirely: Zen 4 versus Panther Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for Intel. Cache structures differ at every level: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 18 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: DDR5 for AMD, LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 153.6 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus Arc B390. Release dates differ by roughly a year: 2025-01-05 for AMD, 2026-01-04 for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory, neither supports ECC, both are locked multipliers, and both are mobile parts. Transistor count and die size are only recorded for AMD at 20,900 million and 137 mm², with no equivalent figures listed for Intel.