AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 220H, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel part’s measured results and the architectural parameters of both processors.

The Intel Core 5 220H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,198 and a single-core score of 1,853. In Cinebench R20, it records 7,812 multi-core and 1,102 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows 1,835 multi-core and 262 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28,574.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 220H provide context for its standing. The AMD EPYC 7203P averages 28,583, a difference of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS averages 28,549, putting the Intel part 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Xeon E-2436 averages 28,530, with the Core 5 220H leading by 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-12600 averages 28,646, which is 0.3 percent ahead of the Core 5 220H. These margins are tight, indicating the Core 5 220H sits in a densely packed performance cluster.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a multi-thread score of 21,884 and a single-thread score of 3,405. Integer math reaches 73,555, floating point math hits 51,671, and extended instructions score 14,642. Data compression records 247,921, data encryption scores 15,216, and random string sorting reaches 28,438. Find prime numbers returns 82, and physics scores 1,478.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile stands at 50, and its average benchmark score is zero. With zero wins assigned to each side, the data cannot support a direct performance verdict from measured results. The comparison must instead rest on the specification sheet and the architectural differences between the two parts.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear split: the Intel Core 5 220H has extensive measured performance data, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has none. For any user relying on recorded benchmark results, only the Intel part can be evaluated against real workloads. The Core 5 220H’s 80th percentile ranking and its average score of 28,574, which sits within 0.3 percent of four nearby rivals, indicate a solid mid-range performer.

The AMD part’s 50th percentile with a zero average score reflects the absence of data, not necessarily weak performance. Its specification sheet suggests a different class of hardware: 12 cores and 24 threads, a 4.40 GHz base clock, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip offers 12 cores and 16 threads, with a 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. Clock speeds alone favor the AMD part by a wide margin, but without benchmark scores, that advantage remains theoretical.

The Verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 220H is the only chip here with empirical evidence of performance. Users seeking a mobile processor with known results across Cinebench and PassMark suites have that data available. Users considering the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X face a gap in the database; the chip’s capabilities are documented only through its specifications, not through any measured workload.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X runs at 4.40 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. The Intel Core 5 220H runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 220H has a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which is 11,198. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded Cinebench scores in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a TDP of 120, while the Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a launch MSRP of $342. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, with a generation listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge). The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, with a generation listed as Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD part starts at 4.40 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Intel part starts at 2.70 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The TDP rating is 120 for AMD and 45 for Intel, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design targets.

Sockets are incompatible: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking; the Intel processor has a locked multiplier.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is available on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes differ as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This is a significant gap in expansion capability.

The process node separates the two clearly: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry, with no transistor count or die size listed.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Release dates show the AMD part arriving on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part arrived on 2024-12-17. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The market segment places the AMD chip as Desktop and the Intel chip as Mobile. The part numbers are 100-000000662E for AMD and SRQ6SQ5MM for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two chips is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the Zen 5 architecture built on Granite Ridge, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The transistor count reflects the density advantage of the smaller node: the AMD die packs 16,630 million transistors across two dies, each measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel chip has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database, but the 10 nm process node indicates a larger, less dense design.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and capacity. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is the largest divergence: AMD provides 64 MB, while Intel provides 18 MB shared. For a 12-core processor, the AMD L3 allocation is substantially larger, which can benefit workloads with high data reuse.

Thread counts also differ architecturally. AMD enables 24 threads from 12 cores, meaning each core supports two threads. Intel provides 16 threads from 12 cores, indicating a hybrid design where only some cores support simultaneous multithreading, likely four performance cores with hyperthreading and eight efficiency cores without.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the chip with Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The database does not include benchmark scores for either iGPU, so any comparison of graphics performance would be speculative.

PCIe lane counts reflect platform positioning. AMD offers 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers only 8 Gen 5 lanes. This affects expansion options for storage, GPUs, and other peripherals.

ECC memory support is another architectural distinction. AMD includes ECC, which is often relevant for embedded and workstation deployments. Intel omits ECC entirely.

The memory controller also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the database records no bandwidth figure for the Intel part.

The production status for both is Active, meaning neither is discontinued. The release dates are close, with Intel launching in December 2024 and AMD in October 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports only one set of benchmark wins: the Intel Core 5 220H. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, and across the PassMark suite, the Intel chip has measured scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has zero recorded wins because it has zero recorded benchmarks.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel chip’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,853 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,405 provide concrete figures. The AMD part’s higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz suggests it could outperform in lightly threaded workloads, but no data confirms this.

For multi-threaded tasks, the Intel chip’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,198 and PassMark multi-thread score of 21,884 are the only available numbers. The AMD part’s 24 threads versus Intel’s 16 threads, combined with its higher clock speeds and larger L3 cache, point to potential multi-thread superiority, but the database cannot confirm it.

For embedded applications, the AMD chip offers ECC memory, 24 Gen 5 PCIe lanes, and a 120 TDP, suggesting a design for robust, expansion-heavy deployments. The Intel chip, with a 45 TDP and mobile socket, targets power-constrained systems.

For memory flexibility, the Intel chip wins on compatibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip restricts users to DDR5.

For overclocking, the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. This gives AMD an advantage for users who adjust clock speeds manually.

For cache-sensitive workloads, the AMD chip’s 64 MB L3 versus Intel’s 18 MB indicates a clear architectural lead for the AMD part. The database shows no benchmark data to quantify this, but the specification difference is substantial.

The Intel chip’s nearest rivals cluster within 0.3 percent of its average score. This indicates that the Core 5 220H performs on par with the AMD EPYC 7203P, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, the Intel Xeon E-2436, and the Intel Core i5-12600. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no such rival data in the database.

In summary, the Intel Core 5 220H wins every category where benchmark scores exist. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins only on paper, through its higher clocks, larger cache, more threads, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and unlocked multiplier. The database cannot award the AMD part any measured performance victory, so the practical choice for data-backed evaluation remains the Intel chip.