AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data includes a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 5 220H, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 28574 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the AMD chip sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, reflecting the absence of tested results rather than a performance deficit.

For the Intel Core 5 220H, the strongest results come from multithreaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore returns 11198, Cinebench R20 multicore returns 7812, and Cinebench R15 multicore returns 1835. PassMark multithread shows 21884, with integer math at 73555 and floating point math at 51671. These numbers indicate a processor that handles heavily threaded rendering, encoding, and compute tasks with solid throughput.

Single-thread performance is comparatively more modest. Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 1853, R20 singlecore scores 1102, and R15 singlecore scores 262. PassMark single thread reports 3405. The gap between multicore and singlecore results suggests the chip scales well across cores but does not lead its class in lightly threaded work.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database are all close in average score. The AMD EPYC 7203P sits at 28583 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is at 28549 with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon E-2436 is at 28530 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-12600 is at 28646 with a delta of -0.3%. The Core 5 220H is effectively tied with all four, trailing the i5-12600 by just 0.3% and leading the Xeon E-2436 by 0.2%. This cluster of results shows the Core 5 220H delivers performance squarely in the upper-mid range of the database.

Because the Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded benchmark scores, there is no head-to-head delta to report. The database shows zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in direct comparisons. Any attempt to declare a winner in specific workloads would require measured data that is not present.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads. This extra core count gives the Intel part a structural advantage in parallel workloads, though the AMD part's newer process node could offer efficiency benefits that are not directly measurable from the available data.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the Intel side can improve hit rates in data-heavy tasks, while the AMD chip's smaller L3 reflects a different cache hierarchy design.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure and does not support ECC. This makes the AMD part better suited for error-correcting memory environments, while the Intel part offers more flexibility in memory type selection.

PCIe capabilities are another divider. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation allows for higher bandwidth to compatible devices, though the AMD part offers more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part, so relative GPU performance cannot be quantified from the database.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $342. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What process nodes are used by each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 220H is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Does the AMD chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What memory types does the Intel chip support?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 220H's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574 and sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G | Intel Core 5 220H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| 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 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

The TDP difference is notable. The AMD chip is rated at 65 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W. The Intel part draws less power on paper and is classified as a mobile processor, while the AMD part is a desktop chip on Socket AM5. The AMD chip also carries a later release date by over a year.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H wins in scenarios where thread count and cache capacity matter. Its 12 cores and 16 threads, combined with 18 MB of shared L3, give it a clear structural edge in multi-threaded productivity work. The recorded Cinebench multicore scores (11198 in R23, 7812 in R20, 1835 in R15) and PassMark multithread score of 21884 demonstrate strong parallel throughput. Compilation, video encoding, 3D rendering, and heavy spreadsheet or database workloads would favor this part based on the data.

The Intel chip also benefits from a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz compared to the AMD chip's 4.50 GHz boost and 2.00 GHz base. This gives it an advantage in lightly threaded tasks, assuming the architecture scales clocks effectively. The single-core scores (1853 in Cinebench R23, 3405 in PassMark) support this interpretation.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G wins in areas that the Intel chip cannot match based on the specification data. ECC memory support makes it suitable for systems where data integrity is critical. The 4 nm TSMC process node suggests a more modern manufacturing process, which could result in better efficiency per clock, though no efficiency benchmarks are recorded. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which the locked Intel chip does not permit. The AMD part also uses the AM5 socket, a desktop platform with upgrade flexibility, whereas the Intel part is BGA 1744, a soldered mobile package.

The AMD chip's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s gives it a recorded advantage in raw memory throughput. The Intel chip has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, so a direct comparison cannot be made, but the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s is a concrete data point in its favor.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on use case. The Intel Core 5 220H is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data shows a capable multi-threaded processor that lands in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 28574 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600 and essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7203P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, and Intel Xeon E-2436. For anyone evaluating based on recorded benchmarks, the Intel part is the proven quantity.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G offers no benchmark data in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified. What it does offer is a distinct feature set: ECC support, a newer 4 nm process, an unlocked multiplier, and a desktop AM5 platform. These features matter for specific buyers, particularly those building error-tolerant systems or planning to overclock.

For multi-threaded productivity and general computing with verified scores, the Intel Core 5 220H is the choice supported by measurements. For a desktop system requiring ECC memory, overclocking, or the AM5 platform, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is the only option that meets those requirements. The two chips target different platforms entirely: one is a mobile BGA part, the other a desktop AM5 part. Platform choice should drive the decision as much as raw performance.