AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records an average benchmark score of 37904, while the Intel Core 5 220H scores 28574. The AMD part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel part in the 80th percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both chips use 12 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 24 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 5 220H supports 16 threads. The AMD part also boosts higher at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for Intel, though Intel has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which chip wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads in every recorded single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 2018 versus 1853 for Intel, a delta of 8.9%. In PassMark single-thread the AMD part scores 3973 versus 3405, a 16.7% advantage.

Q: What are the biggest performance gaps between the two?

A: The largest delta appears in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 116.2% (31653 versus 14642). Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 94.3% gap (21761 versus 11198), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 85.8% (3409.5 versus 1835).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s; Intel's bandwidth is not recorded.

Q: Which processor has the higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a TDP of 28 watts. Despite the lower power envelope, AMD wins all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node using the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation (which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores). Its die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 220H, by contrast, uses Intel's 10 nm process node with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Both processors feature 12 physical cores, but they diverge in thread counts. AMD enables 24 threads, Intel only 16. The cache layouts also differ. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 18 MB of shared L3. AMD's L3 is smaller overall, but the architecture uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both run dual-channel memory buses. PCIe support also differs: AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics are distinct. AMD pairs the CPU with the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. Both are mobile-market parts, and both are currently in active production. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: AMD wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with no wins for Intel. The margins vary from modest to overwhelming.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 21761 against Intel's 11198, a 94.3% advantage. That is nearly double the throughput. The R15 multi-core test tells a similar story: AMD posts 3409.5 versus 1835, a 85.8% lead. These results indicate that the AMD chip's extra threads (24 versus 16) translate directly into large multi-threaded gains.

Single-core performance is closer but still favors AMD. Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD at 2018 versus 1853, an 8.9% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core gives AMD 306.5 versus 262, a 17% lead. PassMark single-thread confirms the trend: 3973 versus 3405, a 16.7% delta. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz appears to deliver tangible single-thread advantages over Intel's 4.90 GHz.

The most dramatic gap appears in PassMark extended instructions. AMD scores 31653, Intel 14642, a 116.2% difference. This suggests the AMD architecture handles extended instruction sets with substantially higher efficiency. PassMark integer math shows a 67.1% lead for AMD (122933 versus 73555), and floating-point math shows a 48.8% lead (76892 versus 51671).

Memory-related workloads also favor AMD heavily. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 445719 versus 247921, a 79.8% delta. Random string sorting shows 48723 versus 28438, a 71.3% lead. Data encryption shows 22252 versus 15216, a 46.2% advantage. These results align with AMD's higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Prime number finding and physics simulations are also AMD wins. PassMark find prime numbers shows 126 versus 82, a 53.7% delta. PassMark physics shows 1881 versus 1478, a 27.3% lead. PassMark multithread scores 35148 versus 21884, a 60.6% advantage.

The narrowest margin in the entire set is Cinebench R23 single-core at 8.9%. Even that result, however, still favors AMD. No recorded benchmark shows Intel ahead. The consistency of the results, across rendering, encryption, compression, math, and physics workloads, points to a broad performance advantage rather than a workload-specific one.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 outperforms the Intel Core 5 220H in every recorded benchmark, with an average score of 37904 versus 28574. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking (86th versus 80th) among all CPUs. Users who prioritize multi-threaded workloads, such as rendering, compression, or encryption, will see the largest gains: Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark extended instructions both show deltas above 90%.

The Intel Core 5 220H does offer some structural advantages. It has a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a larger L3 cache (18 MB versus 16 MB), and a higher TDP (45 watts versus 28 watts). It also supports DDR4 memory, which can be a practical option for existing systems, and it carries a launch MSRP of $342. Additionally, Intel's PCIe Gen 5 interface, despite having fewer lanes (8 versus 16), offers a newer generation of connectivity than AMD's PCIe Gen 4.

However, none of those advantages translate into benchmark wins. The AMD part wins single-thread tests despite a lower base clock, likely due to its higher boost clock and newer Zen 5 architecture. The AMD part wins multi-thread tests decisively, aided by 24 threads versus 16. The AMD part also delivers these results at a lower TDP of 28 watts, which may matter in thermally constrained mobile designs.

For buyers choosing between these two mobile processors, the recorded data favors AMD for raw performance across all measured categories. The Intel part's higher base clock and DDR4 compatibility are real differentiators, but they do not offset the consistent performance gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the stronger performer in this comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core 5 220H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 12 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Part Number | 100-000000994 | SRQ6SQ5MM |

The two chips differ most notably in thread count (24 versus 16), process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), and memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus not recorded). Intel holds advantages in base clock, L2 per core, L3 cache, and PCIe generation. AMD holds advantages in boost clock, process node, thread count, and recorded memory bandwidth. Both have 12 cores, dual-channel memory buses, no ECC support, locked multipliers, and active production status.