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

# AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 5 220H

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Core 5 220H occupy different corners of the processor market, one a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 and the other a mobile chip on Intel BGA 1744. The benchmark data shows a decisive overall winner: the Ryzen AI 7 450G takes 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 5 220H securing only a single narrow victory. The average benchmark score reflects this gap, with the AMD part recording 63331 against Intel's 28574, placing the former in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs and the latter in the 80th.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is heavily skewed toward AMD, but the single Intel win reveals a specific strength. The Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates compute-heavy workloads across the board. In data compression, it scores 402831 versus 247921, a 62.5% advantage. Data encryption shows a 24.5% lead (18937 vs 15216), and extended instructions, which often reflect AVX-512 or similar vector workloads, deliver a massive 92.8% gap (28223 vs 14642). Integer math, floating-point math, and multithreaded performance all favor AMD by 35.6%, 23.2%, and 39% respectively. Single-thread performance also belongs to AMD, with 4309 versus 3405, a 26.5% edge.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins exactly one test: PassMark physics, scoring 1478 against AMD's 1440. That is a 2.6% margin, small but consistent. Physics benchmarks often reflect memory latency and scheduling behavior, and here Intel's architecture appears slightly better suited to that particular workload. The data suggests that if the workload is specifically physics simulation, the Intel part has a marginal edge, but everywhere else the AMD processor is clearly faster.

For real-world use, this means the Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger choice for rendering, compilation, data processing, and general productivity. The Intel chip's one niche win in physics does not offset the broad deficits in every other measured category. The closest AMD win is in prime number finding, where it leads only 87 to 82, a 6.1% margin, indicating that both parts are roughly comparable on that specific integer-heavy task.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename with a 4 nm process node from TSMC, and its generation is listed as Ryzen AI 400 with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 220H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, using Intel's 10 nm process node, and it has 12 cores and 16 threads. The core counts differ, but thread counts match, meaning Intel relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores while AMD uses its Zen 5 and Zen 5c combination.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 18 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 and per-core L2 should help Intel in cache-sensitive workloads, yet the benchmark data shows AMD winning most tests anyway, suggesting Zen 5's efficiency and clock behavior compensate for the smaller cache pool.

The memory controllers also differ. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access, and its memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported on the AMD side but not on the Intel side, which matters for reliability-sensitive deployments. PCIe connectivity shows AMD with Gen 4 and 12 CPU lanes, while Intel has Gen 5 and only 8 CPU lanes, a trade-off between older generation with more lanes versus newer generation with fewer.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The AMD part is a desktop component with an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel mobile part is locked. Production status is Active for both, and both are current products in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part also has a lower base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 2.70 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 220H records 28574, placing it in the 80th percentile. The AMD part is more than twice as high on this aggregate metric.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any head-to-head test?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 220H wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1478 against AMD's 1440, a 2.6% margin. Every other head-to-head test in the database goes to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, AMD matches Intel's thread count and outperforms it in multithreaded workloads by 39%.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 220H does not. This makes the AMD part more suitable for workstation or server-like use cases where data integrity is critical.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5, and no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, reflecting desktop versus mobile designs. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks favor AMD at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. Thermal design power is 65 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel, indicating the Intel part is more power-efficient on paper.

Process technology separates them clearly: AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The AMD die size is listed at 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded. Cache configurations differ, with AMD offering 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, versus Intel's 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and LPDDR5X only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is available only on AMD. PCIe lanes and generation differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different, with the Radeon 860M on AMD and Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units on Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel's is locked. Release dates are recorded as February 28, 2026 for AMD and December 17, 2024 for Intel, making AMD the newer part. The Intel launch MSRP is $342, while no MSRP is recorded for AMD. Market segments also differ, with AMD listed as Desktop and Intel as Mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G comes in extended instructions, where it scores 28223 against Intel's 14642, a 92.8% advantage. This suggests AMD's implementation of advanced vector instructions is substantially more efficient than Intel's Raptor Lake implementation. Data compression follows with a 62.5% lead, 402831 versus 247921, indicating that AMD handles entropy coding and pattern matching workloads with far greater throughput. Random string sorting shows a 50% edge, 42663 versus 28438, and multithreaded performance is 39% higher, 30422 versus 21884.

Integer math shows a 35.6% gap, 99732 versus 73555, while single-thread performance is 26.5% higher at 4309 versus 3405. Floating-point math delivers a 23.2% lead, 63683 versus 51671. Data encryption is 24.5% ahead, 18937 versus 15216. Prime number finding is the closest AMD win, only 6.1% higher, 87 versus 82. The sole Intel victory is in physics, where it scores 1478 against AMD's 1440, a 2.6% margin.

The magnitude of these wins varies considerably. The extended instructions result is dominant, nearly doubling Intel's output. Data compression and random string sorting also show very large gaps. The physics win for Intel is narrow, and the prime number test is nearly a tie. The overall pattern is consistent: AMD is faster in every category except physics, and often by substantial margins.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 10 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average score of 63331 versus Intel's 28574. Its percentile ranking of 93 against Intel's 80 places it well above in the overall CPU hierarchy. The AMD part is particularly strong in extended instructions, data compression, and multithreaded tasks, making it suitable for compute-heavy desktop applications, content creation, and data processing. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who push performance further.

The Intel Core 5 220H is the pick only for physics-specific workloads, where its 2.6% edge in that single test offers a narrow advantage. Its lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts may also appeal to mobile designs, but the Intel part is a mobile chip on BGA 1744, so it is not a direct drop-in alternative to the desktop AMD part. The Intel launch MSRP of $342 provides a reference point, but no comparable figure exists for AMD. For users building a desktop system, the benchmark results indicate the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the faster processor in nearly every measurable way. The Intel Core 5 220H remains a viable mobile option, but the recorded data shows it trailing significantly on aggregate performance and winning only a single narrow test.