AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 220H, but no corresponding scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. As a result, a direct head-to-head comparison of measured scores is impossible from the recorded data. The Intel part, however, can be assessed against its own nearest rivals, which provides context for its performance level.

The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28,574, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7203P, scores 28,583, a delta of 0%, meaning the two are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS trails by 0.1% with a score of 28,549, and the Intel Xeon E-2436 is 0.2% behind at 28,530. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12600 leads by 0.3% with a score of 28,646. The Core 5 220H thus sits within a very narrow band of performance, less than a third of a percent separating it from all four rivals.

Looking at the individual Cinebench results, the Core 5 220H scores 1,835 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 262 in single-core. In R20, it reaches 7,812 multi-core and 1,102 single-core. The R23 run produces 11,198 multi-core and 1,853 single-core. These numbers show a substantial multi-threaded capability, consistent with a 12-core, 16-thread design, while the single-core scores indicate moderate per-thread strength. The Passmark suite reinforces this pattern: multi-thread score is 21,884, single-thread is 3,405, integer math is 73,555, and floating-point math is 51,671. Data compression hits 247,921, data encryption is 15,216, extended instructions score 14,642, and find prime numbers is 82. Random string sorting produces 28,438, and physics simulation scores 1,478.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmarks recorded, the data cannot show which processor wins any specific test. The wins tally in the database is zero for both processors. This absence of data is itself a finding: the Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a newly introduced part with a release date of October 2025, and its benchmark profile has not yet been populated. The Intel Core 5 220H, released in December 2024, has a complete set of measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip thus relies on more physical cores to match the thread count, which suggests a different approach to parallel workload handling. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 32 MB shared, whereas the Intel L3 is 18 MB shared. The larger L3 on the AMD side may benefit workloads with high data reuse across cores, while the larger per-core L2 on the Intel side could help single-threaded memory access patterns.

Clock speeds also diverge. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost of 5.50 GHz. The Intel base is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a 0.8 GHz higher boost, which should translate to faster single-thread execution if the architecture scales accordingly. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked, meaning the AMD chip permits user-controlled overclocking.

Memory support separates the two further. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded, and it does not support ECC. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop-oriented socket, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile soldered package. This difference in socket and market segment is structural: the AMD part is marked for Desktop, the Intel part for Mobile, even though the Intel chip has a mobile form factor.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has more available lanes for expansion, which could matter for add-in cards or storage in a desktop-style build. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Where Each One Wins

Based purely on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 220H has demonstrable benchmark results, so it wins every category where a score exists. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no scores, so no measured win can be attributed to it. However, the architectural data suggests where the AMD part might hold advantages if benchmarked.

The AMD part has a higher boost clock by 0.8 GHz, a larger L3 cache by 14 MB, and a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm). These factors typically favor single-threaded performance and power efficiency. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which is often required for reliability-sensitive embedded workloads. The Intel part has more cores (12 versus 8) and a larger per-core L2 cache, which could favor multi-threaded workloads that scale with core count, though the thread count is equal at 16.

The Intel part's 45 W TDP versus the AMD part's 65 W TDP indicates the Intel chip is rated for lower power consumption, which matters in mobile or thermally constrained environments. The AMD part's higher TDP suggests it may sustain higher clocks under load, but the database does not record actual power draw or thermal behavior.

The Passmark results for the Intel part show a balanced profile: high integer math (73,555), moderate floating-point math (51,671), and a strong multi-thread score (21,884). The single-thread score of 3,405 is respectable but not elite, given the 80th percentile placement. The AMD part, with its higher boost and newer process, would likely compete favorably in single-thread tests, but that is inference from architecture, not measured data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 220H does not.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28,574, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, so its performance cannot be compared numerically.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not permit a direct performance verdict between these two processors, because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X lacks benchmark scores. The Intel Core 5 220H, however, has a complete profile and demonstrates solid mid-range performance, sitting at the 80th percentile with an average score of 28,574, effectively tied with the AMD EPYC 7203P.

From the architecture data, a user prioritizing single-thread speed and a newer process node would favor the AMD part, given its 5.50 GHz boost and 4 nm node. A user prioritizing core count and lower TDP would favor the Intel part, which has 12 cores and a 45 W rating. The AMD part also offers ECC memory and more PCIe lanes (24 versus 8), which are relevant for embedded or server-like applications. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, providing memory flexibility, and its mobile BGA socket suits compact designs.

The database shows the Intel part is actively produced and has a launch MSRP of $342, stated once here for reference. The AMD part also shows active production status with a release date of October 2025, newer than the Intel part's December 2024 release. Without benchmark data for the AMD chip, the verdict rests on specifications: the AMD part appears designed for high single-thread throughput and reliability features, while the Intel part targets multi-core throughput and mobile efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores; the Intel Core 5 220H has 12. Both have 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1744. Codename is Granite Ridge versus Raptor Lake. Process node is 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel). The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 32 MB shared, while the Intel L3 is 18 MB shared. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported by AMD, not by Intel. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD, versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD, versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. Market segment is Desktop for AMD, Mobile for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates are October 2025 for AMD and December 2024 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. The AMD die size is 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.