AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 220H takes 4. The AMD part dominates in single-threaded work, data compression, extended instructions, prime number finding, multithreaded throughput, and random string sorting. The Intel part counters with wins in data encryption, floating point math, integer math, and physics simulation.

The largest single victory for AMD is in extended instructions, where it scores 20648 against Intel's 14642, a 41% advantage. This is the kind of workload that benefits from modern vector and cryptographic instruction sets. The second largest AMD win is single-thread performance: 4060 versus 3405, a 19.2% lead. That carries over to the multithread test, where AMD scores 23487 against 21884, a 7.3% margin. AMD also leads in data compression by 18.1% (292735 versus 247921), in random string sorting by 9.4% (31106 versus 28438), and in prime number finding by 9.8% (90 versus 82).

For Intel, the wins are narrower but consistent in math-heavy and simulation tasks. Data encryption goes to Intel by 10.7% (15216 versus 13585). Floating point math favors Intel by 11.5% (51671 versus 45711). Physics simulation shows Intel ahead by 10.1% (1478 versus 1329). Integer math is the closest Intel win, just 3.1% (73555 versus 71251).

Looking at overall average scores, the AMD chip sits at 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip averages 28574, putting it in the 80th percentile. That average gap is large, roughly 62% higher for AMD, but the percentile difference is only 9 points. The reason is that AMD's nearest rivals are high-end desktop and mobile parts: the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, 0.2% behind), Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062, 0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, 0.3% behind), and AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0.5% behind). Intel's nearest rivals are more modest: AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549, 0.1% behind), Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530, 0.2% behind), and Intel Core i5-12600 (28646, 0.3% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename from the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The memory controller supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M. It uses AMD Socket AM5, has an unlocked multiplier, and is classified as a desktop part.

The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. It has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. It uses Intel BGA 1744, has a locked multiplier, and is classified as a mobile part.

The core count difference is significant: Intel has twice as many cores (12 versus 6) and 4 more threads (16 versus 12). Yet AMD wins the multithread benchmark. This indicates that the Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores on the 4 nm node deliver substantially more work per clock than the Raptor Lake cores on the 10 nm node. The L3 cache difference is also notable: Intel has 18 MB shared L3 versus AMD's 8 MB. Despite having more than double the L3, Intel still loses the data compression test by 18.1%. The L2 configuration differs as well, with Intel at 2 MB per core versus AMD at 1 MB per core.

Process node and foundry are the clearest architectural separation. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process; Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The die size is recorded only for AMD at 195 mm². Intel's die size is not listed. Both support dual-channel memory, but AMD restricts to DDR5 while Intel also supports DDR4. AMD enables ECC; Intel does not. AMD's PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes; Intel's is Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The socket and market segment differ completely: AMD is a desktop AM5 part, Intel is a mobile BGA 1744 part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to different buyers for each chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the stronger general-purpose processor. It wins the single-thread test by 19.2%, the multithread test by 7.3%, and the extended instructions test by 41%. For database-style workloads like data compression, random string sorting, and prime number computation, AMD is consistently ahead. The 89th percentile ranking and an average score of 46187 place it among much more expensive desktop parts. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, both high-end processors.

The Intel Core 5 220H is a specialized pick. Its strengths are in floating point math, integer math, physics simulation, and data encryption. If the workload is dominated by those tasks, Intel's 12 cores and 16 threads provide a measurable edge. The physics win of 10.1% and the floating point win of 11.5% are not trivial. However, the overall average score of 28574 and 80th percentile ranking show that these wins do not translate into broader superiority. The Intel chip sits among mid-range rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Intel Core i5-12600.

For a desktop system where the user wants the best all-around performance in single-threaded and multithreaded productivity, the AMD part is the data-backed choice. For a mobile system or a workload specifically heavy in encryption and floating point simulation, the Intel part has clear advantages. The AMD chip also offers ECC memory support and an unlocked multiplier, which are meaningful for workstation and overclocking scenarios. The Intel chip offers DDR4 compatibility and Gen 5 PCIe lanes, which matter for memory flexibility and storage bandwidth. The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 220H is $342; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to the Intel Core 5 220H's 3405, a 19.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Intel's biggest win is data encryption at 15216 versus AMD's 13585, a 10.7% margin. It also leads floating point math by 11.5% (51671 versus 45711) and physics by 10.1% (1478 versus 1329).

Q: How do their core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite fewer cores, AMD wins the multithread benchmark by 7.3%.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory. AMD reports 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Do they support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a launch MSRP of $342. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The widest gap in the entire comparison is extended instructions. AMD scores 20648, Intel scores 14642, giving AMD a 41% lead. This is the strongest argument for the AMD chip in any single workload category. The next largest margin is single-thread performance: AMD at 4060 versus Intel at 3405, a 19.2% gap. This repeat across both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming the result. Data compression also goes strongly to AMD: 292735 versus 247921, an 18.1% lead. This is a practical win for database and archival workloads. Random string sorting favors AMD by 9.4% (31106 versus 28438), and prime number finding favors AMD by 9.8% (90 versus 82).

The multithread benchmark is notable because Intel has twice the cores. AMD still wins 23487 to 21884, a 7.3% margin. This suggests that the Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores are far more efficient per thread. The single-thread lead of 19.2% carries directly into the multithread result, since AMD achieves it with only 12 threads against Intel's 16.

Intel's wins are clustered in the math and simulation categories. Floating point math shows Intel at 51671 versus AMD's 45711, an 11.5% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1478 versus AMD's 1329, a 10.1% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 15216 versus AMD's 13585, a 10.7% lead. The smallest Intel win is integer math: 73555 versus 71251, just 3.1%. None of these approach the scale of AMD's 41% win in extended instructions.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect these distributions. AMD's average is 46187, which puts it in the 89th percentile. Intel's average is 28574, which puts it in the 80th percentile. The gap between the two averages is about 62%, but the percentile gap is only 9 points because the two chips compete in different neighborhoods of the database. AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098, just 0.2% behind. Intel's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583, effectively tied at 0% delta.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are close: AMD at 4.80 GHz, Intel at 4.90 GHz. TDP differs: AMD at 65 watts, Intel at 45 watts. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1744. Process nodes differ: AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, Intel at 10 nm from Intel. Cache layouts differ: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3; Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB shared L3. L1 is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe generation and lane count differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Market segments differ: AMD is desktop; Intel is mobile. Multiplier status differs: AMD is unlocked; Intel is locked. Release dates differ: AMD released 2026-02-28; Intel released 2024-12-17. The die size is recorded only for AMD at 195 mm². The launch MSRP is recorded only for Intel at $342.