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

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and the Intel Core 5 220H are both mobile processors aimed at thin and performance notebooks, yet the recorded benchmark data reveals two very distinct performance profiles. The Intel part wins the majority of the head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD part secures a smaller number of wins, but in crucial single-threaded and instruction-heavy workloads. The following analysis is based solely on the database measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark set contains eleven comparisons, with the Intel Core 5 220H taking eight wins and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 taking three wins. The most significant Intel victories are large, double-digit margins. In passmark_physics, the Intel part scores 1478 against the AMD part’s 995, a delta of -32.7% from the AMD perspective, meaning Intel is 32.7% ahead. This is the largest single gap in the entire comparison. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows a similar trend, with Intel scoring 82 versus AMD’s 57, a 30.5% advantage. The passmark_data_encryption test also tilts heavily toward Intel, 15216 versus 11267, a 26% gap. These three tests alone establish a pattern where Intel dominates in workloads that stress raw computational throughput and integer-heavy operations.

The Intel lead continues in floating-point and integer math. Passmark_floating_point_math shows Intel at 51671 versus AMD’s 41114, a 20.4% margin. Passmark_integer_math shows 73555 versus 60879, a 17.2% margin. The multithreaded passmark score also favors Intel: 21884 versus 19091, a 12.8% difference. In passmark_data_compression, Intel scores 247921 versus 232803, a 6.1% edge. Passmark_random_string_sorting goes to Intel as well, 28438 versus 24936, a 12.3% margin. These results indicate that the Intel Core 5 220H delivers a broad, consistent advantage across most compute-heavy tasks in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins are narrower in number but notable in character. In passmark_single_thread, AMD scores 3757 versus Intel’s 3405, a 10.3% advantage. This is a substantial single-thread lead, and it is repeated in the duplicate passmark_singlethread entry with identical scores. The third AMD win comes in passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD scores 16724 versus Intel’s 14642, a 14.2% margin. These wins suggest that AMD’s architecture is more efficient in per-core execution and in handling extended instruction sets, even though it falls behind in aggregate throughput tests.

Looking at the overall averages, the picture is more complex. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37762, while the Intel Core 5 220H has an average of 28574. The AMD part’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (-0.1%), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685 (0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (-0.4%). The Intel Core 5 220H’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583 (0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 (0.1%), the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530 (0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28646 (-0.3%). The percentile rankings also differ: the AMD part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 80th percentile. This means the AMD processor, despite losing most head-to-head tests, is positioned higher in the overall database distribution, likely because its average score is pulled up by a different mix of workloads or because the single-thread and extended-instruction wins carry more weight in the aggregate metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and it is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically correlates with power efficiency and transistor density, although the database does not provide direct measurements of those properties.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads. This is a key structural difference. Intel’s 12-core configuration with only 16 threads implies a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores, which is typical for Raptor Lake parts, though the database does not explicitly list core type breakdowns. The AMD part’s 6 cores and 12 threads indicate a symmetric multi-threaded design. The Intel part has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 28 watts, which aligns with its larger core count and higher clocks.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts list 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a large disparity and likely contributes to Intel’s strong performance in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting, where the larger shared L3 can hold more working data.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so no performance comparison is possible for the iGPUs.

The sockets are different, which means these processors are not interchangeable in a system. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part was released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel part was released earlier on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H wins in the majority of the head-to-head tests, and its wins cluster around workloads that benefit from more cores, more threads, and a larger shared cache. The physics test, where Intel leads by 32.7%, is a classic multi-threaded simulation workload. The prime number finding test, with a 30.5% lead, also favors high core counts and fast integer execution. Data encryption, with a 26% lead, often scales with parallel throughput. Floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded passmark, data compression, and random string sorting all fall into the category of throughput-heavy, parallel-friendly tasks. For users running compiled code, physics simulations, encryption, compression, or any workload that can use more than a handful of threads, the Intel part clearly has the advantage in the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins in single-threaded performance and extended instruction handling. The 10.3% single-thread lead is meaningful for applications that rely on per-core speed, such as older software, lightly threaded games, or interactive workloads where a single thread is the bottleneck. The 14.2% lead in extended instructions suggests that the AMD part executes certain SIMD or specialized instruction sets more efficiently. The AMD part also has a higher overall average benchmark score (37762 versus 28574) and a higher percentile ranking (86th versus 80th), which indicates that when all workloads in the database are considered together, the AMD part is the stronger overall performer despite losing the majority of the direct head-to-head tests.

The power envelope is another differentiator. The AMD part has a 28 watt TDP, while the Intel part has a 45 watt TDP. The database does not include efficiency measurements, but the lower TDP combined with the 4 nm process node suggests that the AMD part is designed for more power-constrained environments. The Intel part, with its higher TDP and 10 nm node, is positioned for higher sustained performance at the cost of more power. For thin and light laptops where cooling and battery life are priorities, the AMD part’s lower TDP is a structural advantage, even though the database does not measure battery life or thermals directly.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 5 220H is the choice for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded throughput. It wins eight of the eleven head-to-head tests, with the largest margins in physics (32.7%), prime number finding (30.5%), and data encryption (26%). Its 12 cores, 16 threads, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide the resources needed for parallel workloads, and its higher base and boost clocks (2.70 GHz and 4.90 GHz) support sustained performance. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $342, which is a fixed reference point for its market positioning.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the choice for users who prioritize single-thread speed and efficiency. It wins the single-thread test by 10.3% and the extended instructions test by 14.2%. Its 4 nm process node, 28 watt TDP, and ECC memory support make it a fit for compact systems and professional environments where power and data integrity matter. Its higher average benchmark score (37762 versus 28574) and higher percentile ranking (86th versus 80th) indicate that its strengths align better with the overall database distribution.

Neither processor is a universal winner. The Intel part dominates in raw compute, while the AMD part leads in per-core efficiency and overall average score. The choice depends on the workload profile. For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core 5 220H is the stronger option. For single-threaded tasks and power-sensitive deployments, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the better fit.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 in passmark_single_thread, which is 10.3% higher than the Intel Core 5 220H’s 3405.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in the physics benchmark?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H scores 1478 in passmark_physics, while the AMD part scores 995, giving Intel a 32.7% advantage.

Q: Do the processors have the same number of cores?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The AMD part has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based on the recorded data.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores; Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz; Intel is 2.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 4.50 GHz; Intel is 4.90 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 28 watts; Intel is 45 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5; Intel uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point; Intel is Raptor Lake-H.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel is Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Process node: AMD is 4 nm at TSMC; Intel is 10 nm at Intel.
• L2 cache: AMD is 1 MB per core; Intel is 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD is 4 MB; Intel is 18 MB (shared).
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s; Intel has no recorded value.
• ECC memory: AMD supports it; Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only); Intel is Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.
• Release date: AMD is 2026-01-04; Intel is 2024-12-17.
• Launch MSRP: AMD has none recorded; Intel is $342.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001788; Intel is SRQ6SQ5MM.
• Percentile: AMD is 86th; Intel is 80th.
• Average benchmark score: AMD is 37762; Intel is 28574.