AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data pits the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 against the Intel Core 5 220H across 15 tests, with Intel taking 12 wins and AMD taking 3. The most decisive Intel victories come in workloads that scale with core count and memory throughput. In the PassMark physics test, Intel leads by 34.0 percent, scoring 1478 against AMD’s 976. Data encryption shows a 30.9 percent gap, with Intel at 15216 and AMD at 10519. Prime number generation favors Intel by 31.7 percent, 82 versus 56. These are the three largest margins in the entire comparison.

Floating point math also goes clearly to Intel, 51671 versus 39362, a 23.8 percent advantage. Integer math follows the same pattern: Intel scores 73555, AMD 58332, a 20.7 percent lead. Multithreaded PassMark performance puts Intel at 21884 against AMD’s 18115, a 17.2 percent gap. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 17.4 percent, 28438 versus 23488. Data compression is another Intel win, 247921 versus 215812, a 13.0 percent margin.

Cinebench results are closer but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 11198 versus AMD’s 10590, a 5.4 percent lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 1835 against 1723, a 6.1 percent edge. Single-core Cinebench tests are tighter: R23 single-core gives Intel 1853 versus 1806, a 2.5 percent lead, and R15 single-core gives Intel 262 versus 254, a 3.1 percent margin.

AMD’s wins are narrower but consistent in specific areas. PassMark single-thread performance goes to AMD, 3591 versus 3405, a 5.5 percent advantage. Extended instructions favor AMD by 8.1 percent, 15826 against Intel’s 14642. These two victories show AMD’s Zen 5 architecture handling lightly threaded and vector-heavy workloads efficiently.

The overall average benchmark score reflects Intel’s broader dominance: Intel averages 28574, AMD averages 26936. Intel also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs, 80th versus AMD’s 79th. Looking at nearest rivals, AMD’s average score sits 0.1 percent above the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900) and 0.3 percent above the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849), but 0.4 percent below the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27051) and 0.6 percent below the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097). Intel’s average score is essentially level with the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0.0 percent delta), 0.1 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549), 0.2 percent above the Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530), and 0.3 percent below the Intel Core i5-12600 (28646).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H dominates every heavily threaded, throughput-oriented benchmark in the database. Its 12 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads. PassMark physics, which simulates rigid body and particle dynamics, shows Intel at 1478 versus 976, a 34.0 percent lead. Data encryption, which stresses integer arithmetic and memory access patterns, gives Intel 15216 against 10519. Prime number generation, a classic multithreaded integer workload, favors Intel 82 to 56. Floating point math and integer math both fall clearly in Intel’s column, with leads of 23.8 percent and 20.7 percent respectively. Multithreaded PassMark, data compression, and random string sorting also go to Intel, with margins between 13.0 and 17.4 percent.

Cinebench multicore results reinforce the pattern. Intel leads by 5.4 percent in R23 and 6.1 percent in R15, showing that even in rendering workloads, which often reward efficient core design, Intel’s higher core count and 45 watt TDP overcome AMD’s newer architecture. Single-core Cinebench also goes to Intel, though by smaller margins of 2.5 to 3.1 percent.

AMD’s wins are concentrated in single-threaded and specialized instruction workloads. The PassMark single-thread test gives AMD a 5.5 percent lead, 3591 versus 3405. This indicates that a single Zen 5 core can outperform a single Raptor Lake core in general integer and branch-heavy code. Extended instructions, which measures SSE/AVX style vector processing, also goes to AMD by 8.1 percent. These two wins suggest that AMD’s architecture extracts more performance per core in latency-sensitive or vectorized single-thread tasks.

For real-world use, the data indicates Intel handles compilation, video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific simulation, and any workload that can use 12 threads or more. AMD’s wins point toward lightly threaded applications, legacy single-thread software, and vector math libraries that benefit from its Zen 5 core design. The gap in physics and encryption is large enough that AMD cannot compensate elsewhere in those specific tasks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 220H for users who prioritize raw throughput. Intel wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench multicore and single-core test, every PassMark multithreaded workload except extended instructions, and both integer math tests. The margins in physics (34.0 percent), encryption (30.9 percent), and prime numbers (31.7 percent) are decisive. Intel’s average benchmark score of 28574 is 6.1 percent higher than AMD’s 26936, and Intel sits at the 80th percentile versus AMD’s 79th.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers a narrower but real advantage in single-thread performance. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3591 beats Intel’s 3405 by 5.5 percent. Extended instructions also favor AMD by 8.1 percent. For software that runs on one or two cores, or that relies heavily on vector extensions, AMD delivers better per-thread performance. However, these wins are isolated. AMD does not lead in any Cinebench test, any PassMark multithreaded test, or any memory-heavy workload.

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 220H is the better choice for multi-core productivity, rendering, data compression, and scientific computing. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is preferable for single-threaded legacy applications and vectorized workloads where its extended instruction advantage matters. The Intel part also has a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), though AMD counters with a lower 28 watt TDP versus Intel’s 45 watts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: Intel wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests. AMD wins 3: PassMark single-thread, PassMark singlethread (same test recorded twice), and PassMark extended instructions.

Q: How large is Intel’s lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel scores 11198 against AMD’s 10590, a 5.4 percent advantage.

Q: Does AMD win any single-core test?

A: Yes. AMD leads PassMark single-thread by 5.5 percent, 3591 versus 3405. But in Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core, Intel leads by 3.1 percent and 2.5 percent respectively.

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

A: PassMark physics shows Intel at 1478 versus AMD’s 976, a 34.0 percent difference. PassMark find prime numbers is nearly as large, with Intel ahead by 31.7 percent (82 versus 56).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel averages 28574, AMD averages 26936. Intel’s average is about 6.1 percent higher. Intel’s percentile rank among all CPUs is 80, AMD’s is 79.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel also has 18 MB of shared L3 cache versus AMD’s 4 MB L3.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD’s Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is 28 watts, making it the lower-power part of the pair. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the process node is 4 nm fabricated by TSMC.

Cache hierarchy for AMD includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 total. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics come from the Radeon 840M. The part number is 100-000001935, and it is unlocked for multiplier adjustment? The database lists multiplierUnlocked as false. It was released on 2026-01-04.

Intel’s Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm Intel process. The chip has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. TDP is 45 watts. The socket is Intel BGA 1744. Cache includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The part number is SRQ6SQ5MM, and the multiplier is locked. It was released on 2024-12-17, with a launch MSRP of $342.

The core count difference is the most visible architectural split: Intel has double AMD’s core count and 4 more threads. Intel’s L3 cache is 4.5 times larger (18 MB versus 4 MB). Intel’s process node is older (10 nm versus 4 nm), but it compensates with higher clocks and more cores. AMD’s smaller process node and Zen 5 cores deliver better single-thread efficiency, which shows in the PassMark single-thread and extended instruction wins.

PCIe generation differs too: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes. That means Intel has faster per-lane bandwidth but fewer total CPU lanes. Memory support is broader on AMD, which includes LPDDR5X and ECC, while Intel sticks to DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC. The integrated GPU also differs: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Iris Xe with 80 EUs.

The TDP gap is substantial, 28 watts versus 45 watts, which typically affects cooling requirements and battery life in mobile systems. AMD’s lower TDP suggests it can fit in thinner chassis, while Intel’s higher TDP allows sustained multi-core performance at the cost of more heat and power draw. The benchmark results reflect this trade-off: Intel wins most throughput tests, but AMD wins the tests that reward per-thread efficiency.