AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 across all eleven recorded PassMark tests. The AMD part wins every head-to-head comparison, with margins ranging from a modest 18.2% to a commanding 80.6%. The most lopsided result comes in extended instructions, where the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 26,441 against Intel's 14,642, a 80.6% advantage. This indicates a substantial gap in workloads that leverage advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets.

The multi-threaded performance gap is also significant. The AMD chip scores 31,485 in PassMark multithread, while the Intel Core 5 220H manages 21,884. That is a 43.9% difference, which aligns with the core and thread counts: the AMD processor has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores but only 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD's simultaneous multithreading gives it a 4-thread advantage, and the benchmark results confirm that advantage translates into real performance.

Single-thread performance is closer, but the AMD still leads by a clear margin. The Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4,168 in PassMark single-thread, compared to 3,405 for the Intel part, a 22.4% difference. This is notable because the Intel chip has a higher base clock (2.70 GHz vs. 2.00 GHz), but the AMD's boost clock of 5.00 GHz edges out Intel's 4.90 GHz. The data shows that raw clock speed alone does not determine single-thread leadership; architectural efficiency plays a larger role.

In integer math, the AMD leads 107,173 to 73,555, a 45.7% advantage. Floating-point math shows a narrower but still decisive gap: 66,824 versus 51,671, a 29.3% lead. The data compression test shows the AMD at 385,174 against Intel's 247,921, a 55.4% margin. Data encryption also favors the AMD, with 19,308 versus 15,216, a 26.9% difference. Random string sorting, which stresses memory access patterns and cache behavior, shows the AMD ahead at 40,860 versus 28,438, a 43.7% margin. Even the physics test, which often favors higher-frequency parts, goes to the AMD at 1,747 versus 1,478, an 18.2% advantage. Prime number finding, a latency-sensitive workload, shows the AMD at 126 versus 82, a 53.7% lead.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 sits at 62,498, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 220H averages 28,574, which places it in the 80th percentile. That is a massive gulf in average score, roughly 119% higher for the AMD part. The AMD's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62,738, a 0.4% deficit) and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62,839, a 0.5% deficit), which shows the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is competitive with higher-tier parts. The Intel Core 5 220H, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28,549, a 0.1% deficit) and the Intel Xeon E-2436 (28,530, a 0.2% deficit), which are much lower-performing chips.

Where Each One Wins

Given the head-to-head results, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in every recorded workload category. There is no benchmark in the database where the Intel Core 5 220H takes the lead. This means the AMD part is the stronger choice for compute-heavy tasks like data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number calculation, integer and floating-point math, multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-threaded applications.

The Intel Core 5 220H does have a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and more physical cores (12 versus 10), but the data shows these specifications do not translate into benchmark wins. The AMD's 20 threads versus Intel's 16 threads, combined with its higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), provides a consistent advantage across all tests. The Intel part's only potential advantage lies in its support for older DDR4 memory, which could matter for system cost or availability, but that is a platform consideration rather than a performance result.

For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part leads by 22.4%. For users who need multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part leads by 43.9%. For users who work with encryption or compression, the AMD part leads by 26.9% and 55.4%, respectively. The data leaves no workload category where the Intel chip comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Cache configurations differ as well. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD has 1 MB per core, while the Intel has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is also different: the AMD has 16 MB total, while the Intel has 18 MB shared. Despite having more L2 and L3 cache, the Intel part still loses across all benchmarks, indicating that cache capacity alone does not compensate for the architectural efficiency of the Zen 5 design.

Memory support diverges. The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. The Intel part's support for DDR4 could be relevant for older or lower-cost memory platforms, but the AMD's higher bandwidth is reflected in its superior random string sorting and data compression results.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD's higher lane count could support more expansion devices, while the Intel's Gen 5 standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth. Integrated graphics are also different: the AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Neither part is unlocked for overclocking, and both target the mobile market segment.

The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This explains the AMD's 28 W TDP compared to Intel's 45 W TDP. The AMD delivers higher performance at a lower power envelope, which is significant for mobile systems where thermals and battery life matter. The AMD also has a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz) despite the lower TDP, further demonstrating the efficiency of the Zen 5 architecture.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 outperforms the Intel Core 5 220H in every recorded test, with margins from 18.2% to 80.6%. The average benchmark score of 62,498 for the AMD places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel's 28,574 places it at the 80th percentile. The AMD also achieves this with a lower TDP (28 W versus 45 W) and a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm).

The Intel Core 5 220H has more physical cores (12 versus 10) and a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), but those advantages do not materialize in any benchmark result. The AMD's 20 threads and higher boost clock (5.00 GHz) deliver better single-thread and multi-thread performance. For users who need maximum compute throughput, data compression, encryption, or any of the tested workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the clear choice based on the recorded data.

The Intel part does support DDR4 memory, which could be a platform flexibility advantage, and it has a launch MSRP of $342 (the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP). However, from a pure performance standpoint, the AMD wins across the board. The database indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 should be selected for any workload where the tested benchmarks are representative, and the Intel Core 5 220H should only be considered if platform constraints (such as DDR4 support) outweigh the significant performance deficit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 16 threads. The AMD also has fewer physical cores (10 versus 12) but achieves a 43.9% higher multi-thread benchmark score.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4,168 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core 5 220H scores 3,405. That is a 22.4% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel part have any benchmark wins?

A: No. In the eleven recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins all of them. The Intel Core 5 220H has zero wins.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD has a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has a lower power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45 W. The AMD delivers higher benchmark scores at the lower power envelope.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. The Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel has more cache, but the AMD still wins all benchmarks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 | Intel Core 5 220H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Part Number | 100-000001862 | SRQ6SQ5MM |

The specification table shows that the AMD part is built on a smaller process node, has more threads, a higher boost clock, a lower TDP, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel part has more physical cores, a higher base clock, more L2 and L3 cache, and supports DDR4 memory. The benchmark results, however, favor the AMD in every category.