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

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core 5 220H are both mobile processors, but benchmark results show them occupying different performance tiers. The AMD part leads in the majority of recorded tests, securing 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel chip takes 3. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 37093, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 220H records an average score of 28574, putting it in the 80th percentile. This data indicates a clear overall performance advantage for the AMD processor in the database's measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 occur in multi-core rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 16054 against the Intel's 11198, a delta of 43.4%. This is the largest performance gap recorded in the head-to-head data. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar trend, with AMD scoring 2457 and Intel scoring 1835, a 33.9% advantage for AMD. These results indicate that the AMD processor delivers substantially higher sustained multi-threaded performance in rendering tasks.

The Passmark extended instructions test also shows a major gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 20778, while the Intel Core 5 220H scores 14642, a delta of 41.9%. This suggests a significant advantage for AMD in workloads that utilize advanced CPU instruction sets. In Passmark integer math, AMD leads with 86227 versus Intel's 73555, a 17.2% difference. Data compression results also favor AMD, with scores of 294298 and 247921 respectively, a delta of 18.7%. The AMD processor further leads in single-threaded Passmark tests, scoring 3955 against Intel's 3405, a 16.2% advantage.

The Intel Core 5 220H does record notable wins in a few specific tests. Its most significant victory is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 262 against the AMD chip's 220, a delta of -16% (meaning AMD is 16% behind). This is a clear win for Intel in that legacy single-thread test. Intel also wins in Passmark physics, with a score of 1478 versus AMD's 1337, a 9.5% advantage. The third Intel win is in Passmark data encryption, where it scores 15216 against AMD's 14925, a narrow 1.9% margin.

The remaining tests are closer contests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 2010 against Intel's 1853, an 8.5% lead. Passmark multithread shows AMD ahead with 24779 versus 21884, a 13.2% delta. Passmark random string sorting favors AMD with 32344 against 28438, a 13.7% difference. Floating point math results are close, with AMD scoring 52971 and Intel scoring 51671, a 2.5% delta. The smallest recorded win for AMD is in Passmark find prime numbers, with scores of 84 and 82, a 2.4% difference.

The Verdict

The data directs different users to different processors. For workloads centered on multi-core rendering, extended instruction sets, integer math, data compression, and general single-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger choice. Its 43.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 41.9% lead in extended instructions are the largest performance advantages in the comparison. Users running Cinebench, Passmark multithread, or similar CPU-intensive tasks should expect the AMD chip to finish ahead.

The Intel Core 5 220H is preferable for specific legacy or physics-based workloads. Its 16% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core is the largest Intel win, and it also holds a 9.5% advantage in Passmark physics. The 1.9% edge in Passmark data encryption is minimal but real. Users prioritizing those exact tests, particularly the older Cinebench R15 single-core benchmark, will find the Intel processor delivers better results.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the AMD processor's higher tier. With a score of 37093, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits near rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700, which scores 37135, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, which scores 37161. The Intel Core 5 220H, with its average score of 28574, is positioned near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, which scores 28549. This places the two processors in different performance classifications according to the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. This process difference is a fundamental distinction between the two, with AMD using a more advanced node.

The core configurations differ. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores, but both present the same thread count to the operating system. The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 220H has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor thus has more L3 cache available, while the AMD processor relies on a smaller pool.

Memory support presents another split. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database, and ECC memory is not supported. The AMD processor also uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 includes a Radeon 860M. The Intel Core 5 220H includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has a TDP of 28, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 45.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear differences between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP is 28 for AMD and 45 for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for Intel. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 18 MB (shared) for Intel.

Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1744. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001865, and the Intel part number is SRQ6SQ5MM. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $342; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 220H's boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 16054, while the Intel Core 5 220H scores 11198. This gives AMD a 43.4% advantage in that test.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093, and the Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a TDP of 28, and the Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in the majority of benchmark categories. It is the clear leader in multi-core rendering, with a 43.4% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 33.9% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core. It also wins in Cinebench R23 single-core with an 8.5% lead. For data processing tasks, AMD leads in Passmark data compression by 18.7%, integer math by 17.2%, and random string sorting by 13.7%. It also wins in Passmark multithread by 13.2%, extended instructions by 41.9%, floating point math by 2.5%, and find prime numbers by 2.4%. In Passmark single-thread tests, AMD leads by 16.2%.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins in three recorded categories. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 16%, which is its largest margin. It also wins in Passmark physics by 9.5% and Passmark data encryption by 1.9%. These wins indicate that the Intel processor holds an advantage in a specific legacy single-thread benchmark and in physics simulation, a narrower set of use cases compared to the AMD chip's broad lead.