AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 220H. The margin varies significantly by workload, but there is no single test where Intel takes the lead.

The largest gap appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD processor scores 25,113 against Intel's 14,642, a delta of 71.5%. This suggests a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage specialized instruction sets. Cinebench R23 multicore follows closely, with AMD at 18,698 versus Intel's 11,198, a 67% lead. The R23 single-core test is much tighter: 1,992 against 1,853, a 7.5% advantage, indicating the AMD chip has a modest but real edge in lightly threaded tasks.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 54.9% delta (2,842 versus 1,835), while PassMark data compression shows a 43% delta (354,510 versus 247,921). PassMark find prime numbers, a notoriously integer-heavy test, gives AMD a 42.7% lead (117 versus 82). PassMark integer math shows a 38.4% delta (101,831 versus 73,555), and random string sorting is 38.7% ahead (39,447 versus 28,438).

PassMark multithread, which approximates general parallel productivity, gives AMD a 34.7% advantage (29,467 versus 21,884). Floating-point math is 21.5% higher (62,802 versus 51,671), while data encryption is 20.2% higher (18,297 versus 15,216). The physics test is closer at 15.3% (1,704 versus 1,478), and single-thread performance shows a 12.8% delta (3,841 versus 3,405). The smallest margin is Cinebench R23 single-core at 7.5%, but even that is a clear win for AMD.

In aggregate, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 posts an average benchmark score of 40,048, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 220H averages 28,574, in the 80th percentile. The delta between their average scores is roughly 40%. AMD's nearest rival by average score is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40,081, a difference of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen AI 9 365 is essentially tied with that desktop-class chip. The Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28,583, a delta of 0%, so it sits in a different performance class entirely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18,698 versus 11,198 for the Intel Core 5 220H, a 67% advantage. This is the largest multicore delta in the recorded benchmarks.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads with 1,992 versus 1,853, a 7.5% difference. PassMark single-thread shows a slightly larger margin: 3,841 versus 3,405, a 12.8% delta.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head table records 15 wins for AMD and 0 wins for Intel across all tested workloads.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: AMD's average benchmark score is 40,048, while Intel's is 28,574. The database places AMD in the 87th percentile of all CPUs and Intel in the 80th percentile.

Q: How does each processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40,081 average, -0.1% delta). The Intel Core 5 220H is tied with the AMD EPYC 7203P (28,583 average, 0% delta). This puts the two chips in different competitive brackets.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz. Despite the higher boost clock, AMD's single-core lead is modest, not overwhelming.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers higher performance in every measured category. For applications that scale across cores, the advantage is substantial, with Cinebench R23 multicore and PassMark extended instructions showing deltas of 67% and 71.5% respectively. For single-threaded tasks, the AMD chip still leads, but the margin is smaller, making the gap less critical for lightly threaded software.

The Intel Core 5 220H is not without merit. Its 12 cores and 16 threads provide a different core topology, and its 45 W TDP suggests a different power envelope than AMD's 28 W TDP. But in terms of raw benchmark scores, it trails across the board. The average score of 28,574 places it near workstation-oriented parts like the AMD EPYC 7203P and Intel Xeon E-2436, not near the Ryzen AI 9 365's neighborhood of the Ryzen 7 7700 and Core i9-13905H.

Users who prioritize multi-threaded productivity, data compression, encryption, or heavy math workloads should prefer the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 based on the measured deltas. Users who need the Intel platform for specific software compatibility or ecosystem reasons will find the Core 5 220H adequate, but the benchmarks show no performance category where it wins. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the higher-performing mobile processor in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz; Intel's base clock is 2.70 GHz and boost clock is 4.90 GHz. Thermal design power differs notably: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W.

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. AMD's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel's is 10 nm from Intel's own foundry. The die size for AMD is 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's bandwidth is not listed. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

AMD's cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel's layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB L3 (shared). Neither multiplier is unlocked.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c core types. The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 generation built on the Raptor Lake Refresh.

The manufacturing processes reflect different foundry strategies: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm node. The AMD chip's die is 233 mm², a recorded figure, while Intel's die size remains unlisted in the database.

Core organization differs: AMD pairs 10 cores with 20 threads, indicating SMT on all cores, while Intel pairs 12 cores with 16 threads, suggesting a hybrid arrangement where some cores lack hyper-threading. The cache hierarchy reflects this: AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, while Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB L3 shared.

The integrated graphics solutions are from different vendors: AMD's Radeon 880M versus Intel's Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. PCIe generation differs, with AMD on Gen 4 and Intel on Gen 5, though AMD offers more CPU-attached lanes (16 versus 8). The release dates differ: AMD entered production status in June 2024, Intel in December 2024, making the AMD part earlier to market.

The architectural differences explain the performance gap. Zen 5's 4 nm process and newer microarchitecture deliver higher IPC, which shows in the single-core tests. The thread count advantage (20 versus 16) combines with that IPC lead to produce the large multicore deltas. Intel's higher TDP of 45 W does not translate into a performance win in any recorded benchmark, suggesting the AMD design achieves higher throughput at a lower power envelope.