AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits the two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i arrives with no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance profile must be inferred from architecture and specifications. The Intel Core 5 220H, by contrast, has a full suite of measured scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. That percentile rank means the Intel part outperforms roughly four out of five processors in the database, a strong position for general computing workloads.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins every category where measurements exist. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and a single-core score of 1853. The Passmark suite shows balanced strength: multi-thread score of 21884, single-thread score of 3405, integer math at 73555, floating point math at 51671, and data compression at 247921. The AMD part has no comparable numbers, so the database cannot confirm any workload where the P174i takes a victory. The AMD chip does hold structural advantages, including a smaller process node, higher boost clock, and more threads per core, but without measured results, those advantages remain theoretical.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28583, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549, the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530, and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28646. The Core 5 220H's average benchmark score of 28574 sits within 0.3 percent of all four rivals, indicating that it performs at the same level as those established desktop and mobile parts. The data shows a processor that competes effectively in its tier, while the AMD embedded part remains an unmeasured variable.

Architecture Differences

The two chips diverge sharply in their internal design. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses the Gorgon Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm suggests the AMD chip packs transistors more densely, though the database records no transistor counts for either part.

Core and thread counts tell a different story. The AMD chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading across all cores, giving it 20 threads from 10 cores. The Intel part has 12 physical cores but only 16 threads, indicating that four of its cores lack hyper-threading. The AMD chip's boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, higher than the Intel chip's 4.90 GHz, while the Intel chip starts at a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both chips allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache and per-core L2 could benefit workloads with repeated data access, while the AMD part's smaller L3 might rely more on its faster process node and higher boost frequency.

Memory support separates them further. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure and no ECC capability. The AMD part also uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip pairs with Radeon 880M, the Intel chip with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Intel Core 5 220H has 17 individual benchmark scores; the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has none. This absence of data makes a direct comparison impossible, but the Intel chip's measured results can be examined against its nearest rivals to understand its standing.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 220H scores 11198. Its single-core score is 1853. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 7812 and single-core is 1102. In Cinebench R15, multi-core is 1835 and single-core is 262. The Passmark results show a similar pattern: multi-thread at 21884, single-thread at 3405, integer math at 73555, floating point math at 51671, extended instructions at 14642, data compression at 247921, data encryption at 15216, physics at 1478, prime numbers at 82, and random string sorting at 28438.

The nearest rivals provide context. The AMD EPYC 7203P averages 28583, which is 0 percent different from the Core 5 220H's 28574. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS averages 28549, a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Xeon E-2436 averages 28530, a 0.2 percent difference. The Intel Core i5-12600 averages 28646, a negative 0.3 percent difference, meaning the i5-12600 scores slightly higher. These delta percentages indicate that the Core 5 220H lands squarely in a competitive band, neither dominating nor trailing its peers by any meaningful margin.

The AMD P174i has a percentile rank of 50, which means it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, but that percentile is based on architecture and specifications, not measured performance. The Intel chip's 80th percentile reflects actual benchmark results. The data therefore shows a clear split: the Intel part has proven performance, while the AMD part's claims rest on paper specifications alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores. The AMD chip has more threads at 20 versus 16 for the Intel chip.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz compared to 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used by each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 220H's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574 and sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7203P, scores 28583 with a 0 percent delta.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users who need measured performance. The Intel Core 5 220H has a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark tests. Its 80th percentile ranking and average score of 28574 place it among capable mobile processors, within 0.3 percent of rivals like the AMD EPYC 7203P and the Intel Core i5-12600. The chip's 12 cores, 16 threads, and 4.90 GHz boost clock deliver proven multi-threaded and single-threaded results.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers no benchmark data in the database. Its specifications suggest potential: a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 20 threads, 4 nm process, and ECC memory support. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes indicate strong I/O capability. But without measured scores, the database cannot confirm how that potential translates into real-world performance. The 50th percentile ranking reflects an unverified position, not a tested outcome.

Users who require verified performance should select the Intel Core 5 220H. Users who value the AMD chip's architectural features, such as the smaller process node and ECC support, must accept that no benchmark evidence exists to validate its speed. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $342, a figure recorded in the database. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel part wins on evidence, the AMD part wins on specification sheet promises.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database.

Cores and Threads: AMD has 10 cores and 20 threads. Intel has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Clock Speeds: AMD has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm at Intel.

Cache: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB L3.

Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no listed bandwidth and no ECC.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Integrated Graphics: AMD pairs with Radeon 880M. Intel pairs with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8. Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.

Codename and Generation: AMD uses Gorgon Point from the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake-H from the Core 5 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh.

Die Size: AMD measures 233 mm². Intel has no die size recorded.

Release Date: AMD released on 2026-02-28. Intel released on 2024-12-17.

Part Number: AMD has an unknown part number. Intel has part number SRQ6SQ5MM.

Launch MSRP: Intel is $342. AMD has no listed launch MSRP.