AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and Intel Core 5 220H are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but the recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 39485 versus 28574 for the Intel chip. The only benchmark where the Intel Core 5 220H comes out ahead is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 262 against 215. This makes the Ryzen AI 7 450 the clear choice for users prioritizing raw compute throughput, while the Intel part retains a narrow lead in one legacy single-threaded test.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 dominates across nearly every workload category recorded in the database. In multi-threaded rendering, it posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18316, which is 63.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 220H's 11198. The gap is even wider in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the AMD chip scores 2713 versus 1835, a 47.8% advantage. These results indicate that the Ryzen AI 7 450 is the superior processor for CPU-intensive tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

The AMD processor also wins in single-threaded performance, despite the Intel chip's one R15 victory. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2038 against 1853, a 10% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows a larger margin: 3901 versus 3405, a 14.6% difference. This suggests that for everyday responsiveness, office productivity, and lightly threaded applications, the AMD chip is consistently faster.

In specialized workloads, the Ryzen AI 7 450 shows particularly large advantages. PassMark extended instructions score 22400 versus 14642, a 53% lead, indicating that the AMD processor handles advanced instruction sets with greater efficiency. PassMark data compression shows 315906 against 247921, a 27.4% margin, which benefits file archiving and database workloads. The Intel Core 5 220H wins only Cinebench R15 single-core, and even there, the older benchmark favors its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, but this does not translate into wins in more modern tests.

The Verdict

The database results are unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the faster processor in almost every measurable way. With 14 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, it delivers superior multi-core throughput, better single-core performance in modern benchmarks, and higher scores in all PassMark sub-tests. The Intel Core 5 220H's single victory in Cinebench R15 single-core is an outlier, and its lower average benchmark score of 28574 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 87th percentile.

For users who run demanding applications, the Ryzen AI 7 450's 63.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 53% lead in extended instructions make it the clear choice. The Intel part is not without merit, as its 12 cores and 16 threads match the AMD chip's thread count, but it falls behind in execution efficiency. Given that the AMD processor achieves these results with a 28 W TDP compared to the Intel chip's 45 W TDP, the data strongly favors the Ryzen AI 7 450 for laptops where both performance and power draw matter. The Intel Core 5 220H may be adequate for basic tasks, but the recorded benchmarks show it cannot match the AMD chip in sustained workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head data is Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316 and the Intel Core 5 220H scores 11198, a 63.6% difference. This is followed by PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip leads by 53% (22400 versus 14642). In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD processor is ahead by 47.8% (2713 versus 1835). These three tests cover rendering and advanced instruction execution, and they show that the AMD architecture extracts significantly more work from its cores.

PassMark data compression shows a 27.4% advantage for the AMD chip (315906 versus 247921), and PassMark random string sorting shows a 25.4% lead (35648 versus 28438). Both tests are sensitive to memory bandwidth and cache efficiency, and the AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 MB L3 cache help it outperform the Intel part, which has no recorded memory bandwidth figure but uses a larger 18 MB L3 cache. PassMark integer math and multithread both show a 20.4% lead for the AMD chip (88531 versus 73555, and 26350 versus 21884 respectively), confirming consistent advantages in general-purpose compute.

The Intel Core 5 220H's only win is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 262 versus 215, a 17.9% margin in its favor. However, in the more modern Cinebench R23 single-core test, the AMD chip wins by 10% (2038 versus 1853). The PassMark single-thread test also goes to AMD by 14.6% (3901 versus 3405). Smaller AMD wins include PassMark data encryption (6.8%, 16247 versus 15216), PassMark floating point math (5.4%, 54447 versus 51671), PassMark find prime numbers (8.5%, 89 versus 82), and PassMark physics (6.8%, 1578 versus 1478). Across all 15 recorded tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 leads by an average of 63.6% in its largest win and 5.4% in its smallest, while the Intel chip's only win is 17.9%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485, compared to 28574 for the Intel Core 5 220H, a difference of about 38%.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 220H outperform the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450?

A: The Intel chip wins only Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 262 versus 215, a 17.9% advantage. In all other recorded tests, the AMD processor is faster.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 63.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 220H's 11198. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip leads by 47.8% (2713 versus 1835).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip delivers higher multi-threaded performance.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip also has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz compared to 2.70 GHz.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses Radeon 860M graphics, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the comparison is based solely on CPU performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process node manufactured by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with 12 cores and 16 threads and a TDP of 45 W. The AMD chip belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Gorgon Point), while the Intel chip is from the Core 5 series (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache structures also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. The AMD processor has 8 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Intel processor has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite having less cache, the AMD chip achieves higher scores in cache-sensitive tests like PassMark data compression (315906 versus 247921), indicating that its Zen 5 architecture is more efficient.

Memory support and platform features diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but it does not support ECC memory, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744 and PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD processor's integrated graphics are Radeon 860M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Specification Differences

The most notable specification difference is core count: the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores versus 8 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, yet the AMD chip wins in multi-threaded benchmarks. The AMD processor has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, but the Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. The TDP difference is significant, with the AMD chip rated at 28 W and the Intel chip at 45 W, meaning the AMD part delivers higher performance at a lower power envelope.

The process node is also different: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication, while Intel uses 10 nm. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel chip. Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3: the AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while the Intel chip has 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB L3 shared. Memory support shows the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC. The AMD chip has a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no figure is recorded for the Intel chip. PCIe support differs, with the AMD chip using Gen 4 with 16 lanes and the Intel chip using Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD chip is unlocked for multipliers? No, both have multiplier unlocked set to false. The release dates show the Intel Core 5 220H was released on 2024-12-17, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 was released on 2026-01-04. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.