AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors into clear roles. The Intel Core 5 220H takes 12 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins only 3. That tally alone suggests a lopsided matchup, but the specific tests each chip wins reveal where the real strengths lie.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 269 against 262, a 2.7% margin. It also wins both PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 3683 against 3405, an 8.2% advantage. These are the only categories where the AMD chip comes out ahead, and they are all single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads. The Intel Core 5 220H, by contrast, dominates every multi-threaded and heavily parallel test in the database. Its wins include Cinebench R15 multi-core (1835 vs 1195, a 34.9% lead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (11198 vs 8130, a 27.4% lead), and PassMark multi-thread (21884 vs 13320, a 39.1% lead).

The use-case split is straightforward. The AMD chip delivers better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks that depend on single-core speed. The Intel chip delivers substantially higher throughput for workloads that can use many cores, such as rendering, encoding, compression, and scientific calculations. Users whose daily tasks are mostly single-threaded would notice the AMD advantage. Users who compile code, render video, or process large datasets would see far better results from the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads, meaning it combines performance and efficiency cores in a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake. Thread counts do not scale linearly with core counts here because some of the Intel cores do not add extra threads. The AMD chip uses a uniform 4-core, 8-thread design.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel part gives it more capacity for frequently accessed data, which contributes to its multi-threaded performance.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but absent on the Intel chip. PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so performance comparisons are limited to CPU workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results establish the overall pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 1835 against the AMD chip's 1195, a 34.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 11198 against 8130, a 27.4% lead. These are substantial gaps that reflect the Intel chip's 12-core advantage over the AMD chip's 4 cores.

Single-core Cinebench results are closer. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip wins with 269 against 262, a 2.7% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip wins with 1853 against 1797, a 3% margin. The two chips trade single-core victories depending on the test version, but the margins are small either way.

The PassMark suite shows a consistent Intel advantage across most categories. Data compression scores 247921 for Intel against 158912 for AMD, a 35.9% lead. Data encryption scores 15216 for Intel against 7591 for AMD, a 50.1% lead. Extended instructions score 14642 for Intel against 11455 for AMD, a 21.8% lead. Prime number finding scores 82 for Intel against 44 for AMD, a 46.3% lead. Floating point math scores 51671 for Intel against 27193 for AMD, a 47.4% lead. Integer math scores 73555 for Intel against 39637 for AMD, a 46.1% lead. Multi-thread scores 21884 for Intel against 13320 for AMD, a 39.1% lead. Physics scores 1478 for Intel against 726 for AMD, a 50.9% lead. Random string sorting scores 28438 for Intel against 16623 for AMD, a 41.5% lead.

The only PassMark test the AMD chip wins is single-thread, where it scores 3683 against 3405, an 8.2% lead. That is the largest single-threaded margin in the entire comparison. The AMD chip's single-thread PassMark advantage stands in contrast to its narrow Cinebench R15 single-core win and its slight Cinebench R23 single-core loss.

The overall average benchmark score reflects the gap. The Intel chip averages 28574 across all recorded tests, while the AMD chip averages 19617. The Intel chip sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits at the 73rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion for different use cases. The Intel Core 5 220H is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads by a wide margin. Its 34.9% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 27.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 39.1% lead in PassMark multi-thread make it the obvious choice for rendering, video encoding, software compilation, and any task that scales across many cores. The 50% or near-50% leads in physics, encryption, and floating point math further reinforce this position.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a narrower but real advantage in single-threaded tasks. Its 8.2% lead in PassMark single-thread and 2.7% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate better per-core efficiency for lightly threaded applications. Users who primarily run office applications, web browsing, development tools with light compilation, or older software that relies on one or two threads would see a modest benefit from the AMD chip.

The Intel chip also carries a higher TDP of 45 watts against the AMD chip's 28 watts. That difference matters for laptop designs where sustained load and battery life are priorities. The AMD chip's lower power envelope aligns with its lower core count and smaller L3 cache. The Intel chip's higher power draw enables its multi-threaded performance but requires a more robust cooling solution.

For buyers who need maximum throughput in parallel workloads, the Intel Core 5 220H is the clear pick based on the recorded benchmarks. For buyers who prioritize single-threaded responsiveness and lower power consumption, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 offers a lighter alternative with a smaller performance penalty in lightly threaded scenarios. The Intel chip's 12 cores and 16 threads simply overwhelm the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads in any workload that can use the extra parallelism.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins PassMark single-thread with 3683 against 3405, an 8.2% lead, and Cinebench R15 single-core with 269 against 262, a 2.7% lead. The Intel Core 5 220H wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1853 against 1797, a 3% lead.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H leads by 34.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 27.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 39.1% in PassMark multi-thread.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core 5 220H |

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

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 18 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |