AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and Intel Core 5 220H shows an unambiguous split: the AMD part wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database. Across 15 recorded comparisons, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 takes 15 wins, while the Intel Core 5 220H has zero wins. This is not a case of one chip edging out the other in specific workloads; the AMD processor leads in every measurable category.

The most extreme advantage appears in extended instruction workloads. The PassMark extended instructions test shows the AMD part scoring 32,803 against 14,642 for the Intel part, a delta of 124%. This is the largest single margin in the comparison. Data compression follows closely, with the AMD part at 461,195 versus 247,921, a delta of 86%. These two results point to a processor that handles complex instruction sets and compression workloads with substantially more throughput.

Multi-threaded performance also favors the AMD chip decisively. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 19,095 against 11,198, a delta of 70.5%. The Cinebench R15 multicore result shows a similar gap at 76.2%, with scores of 3,234 versus 1,835. The PassMark multithread test confirms the pattern at 36,402 versus 21,884, a 66.3% delta.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors AMD. The Cinebench R23 single-core result shows 2,054 versus 1,853, a 10.8% delta. PassMark single-thread shows 4,050 versus 3,405, an 18.9% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 313 versus 262, a 19.5% delta. The Intel part is competitive in single-threaded terms but cannot close the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Both processors have 12 cores, but the thread counts differ. The AMD part supports 24 threads, while the Intel part supports 16. This difference likely contributes to the multicore performance gap, as the AMD chip can process more threads concurrently. The base and boost clocks also differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a higher base clock, but the AMD chip reaches a higher boost clock.

Cache configurations show structural differences. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD part uses 1 MB per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs: the AMD part has 16 MB total, while the Intel part has 18 MB shared. These differences in cache hierarchy may influence workload behavior, though the benchmark results favor the AMD part overall.

The power envelope differs as well. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD processor achieves higher performance in the recorded benchmarks while drawing a lower thermal design power, which is a notable efficiency signal in the data. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8.

Memory support differs between the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Both are mobile processors, and both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 outperforms the Intel Core 5 220H in every recorded benchmark, often by substantial margins. The AMD part delivers 70.5% higher multicore scores in Cinebench R23, 124% higher extended instruction scores, and 18.9% higher single-thread scores. It also does so within a 28-watt TDP, compared to the Intel part's 45-watt TDP.

The Intel Core 5 220H does have a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 16 MB. It also supports DDR4 memory, which could matter for systems using older memory standards. However, none of these advantages translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data. The Intel part's percentile ranking among all CPUs sits at 80, while the AMD part sits at 92.

Users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, data compression, encryption, or extended instruction performance should select the AMD processor based on the recorded results. Users constrained to Intel sockets, DDR4 memory support, or a specific platform ecosystem may still consider the Intel part, but they would be accepting lower measured performance in every category the database tracks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Both processors have 12 cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 16 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in multi-threaded workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD part scores 19,095 versus 11,198, a delta of 70.5%. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the delta is 76.2%, with scores of 3,234 versus 1,835.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmarks?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 220H has zero wins across the 15 head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 4,050 versus 3,405, a delta of 18.9%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the delta is 10.8%, with scores of 2,054 versus 1,853.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison is the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 32,803, while the Intel Core 5 220H scores 14,642, a delta of 124%. This result indicates a major advantage in workloads that use advanced instruction sets, such as encryption, compression, or scientific computing routines.

Data compression shows the second largest margin. The AMD part scores 461,195 against 247,921, a delta of 86%. This suggests the AMD processor handles compression algorithms with substantially higher throughput, which matters for file archiving, database operations, and data transfer workloads.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a 76.2% delta, with the AMD part at 3,234 and the Intel part at 1,835. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a 70.5% delta, with scores of 19,095 and 11,198. These results confirm that the AMD part maintains its multicore advantage across different versions of the Cinebench rendering workload.

PassMark integer math shows a 73.4% delta, with the AMD part at 127,573 and the Intel part at 73,555. Random string sorting shows a 71.7% delta, with scores of 48,824 and 28,438. PassMark multithread shows a 66.3% delta, with scores of 36,402 and 21,884. Find prime numbers shows a 65.9% delta, with scores of 136 and 82.

Floating point math shows a 54.9% delta, with the AMD part at 80,023 and the Intel part at 51,671. Data encryption shows a 50.7% delta, with scores of 22,929 and 15,216. PassMark physics shows a 29.6% delta, with scores of 1,915 and 1,478.

The closest margins appear in the single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 10.8% delta, with scores of 2,054 and 1,853. PassMark single-thread shows an 18.9% delta, with scores of 4,050 and 3,405. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 19.5% delta, with scores of 313 and 262. Even in the closest tests, the AMD part maintains a lead.

Specification Differences

The architectural differences between the two processors are substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core and thread counts differ: both have 12 cores, but the AMD part has 24 threads while the Intel part has 16. Clock speeds differ: the AMD part has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part has a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock. The TDP differs significantly: 28 watts for the AMD part versus 45 watts for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core. The AMD part has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 18 MB shared.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. ECC support differs: the AMD part supports ECC, the Intel part does not.

PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1744 for the Intel part.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel part was released on 2024-12-17. Both are listed as Active in production status and both are mobile processors. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001937, while the Intel part number is SRQ6SQ5MM.