AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 220H's 4.90 GHz boost.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do either of these processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has Radeon Graphics, and the Intel Core 5 220H has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170, and the Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 220H is locked.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The AMD chip is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD processor integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for the AMD part, but the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD processor versus 18 MB (shared) on the Intel processor. This larger L3 cache on the AMD side is a major architectural advantage for workloads that benefit from large cached working sets.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the AMD Socket AM5 and is designated as a Desktop market segment part, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and is a Mobile segment part. The AMD chip is a 9000 series product with the Ryzen Embedded generation label, while the Intel chip is a Core 5 product from the Raptor Lake-H generation. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor also has more PCIe connectivity with Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only), compared to Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) on the Intel chip.

Memory bandwidth is measured at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD processor, while the Intel processor has no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part was released on 2024-12-17, making the Intel chip the earlier release by roughly ten months.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 220H across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores, so the comparison relies on the Intel chip's absolute scores and its position against rivals.

The Intel Core 5 220H scores 11,198 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 7,812 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 1,835 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Single-core results are 1,853 in Cinebench R23, 1,102 in Cinebench R20, and 262 in Cinebench R15. In Passmark tests, the Intel chip records its highest scores in data compression at 247,921, integer math at 73,555, and floating point math at 51,671. The Passmark single-thread score is 3,405, and the multithread score is 21,884.

The Intel Core 5 220H's average benchmark score is 28,574, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals bracket it closely. The AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28,583 with a delta of 0%, which is essentially identical. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 28,549 with a delta of 0.1%, meaning the Intel chip trails by a tenth of a percent. The Intel Xeon E-2436 scores 28,530 with a delta of 0.2%, putting the Intel chip ahead by two-tenths of a percent. The Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28,646 with a delta of -0.3%, meaning the Core 5 220H is three-tenths of a percent behind. These deltas are tiny, so the Core 5 220H sits in a performance band where four rivals are within less than one percent of its average score.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison is asymmetrical. The recorded data shows the Intel processor's measured performance, but the AMD processor's scores are absent, so the database cannot produce a direct win count for either part. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, reflecting that no head-to-head benchmark pairs exist.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. Core counts are 16 for the AMD processor versus 12 for the Intel processor, and thread counts are 32 versus 16. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for the AMD part and 2.70 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz and 4.90 GHz, respectively. TDP is 170 for the AMD chip and 45 for the Intel chip, a large gap that reflects their different market segments.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip is in the 9000 series and is part of the Ryzen Embedded generation, while the Intel chip has no series designation and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The AMD processor's codename is Granite Ridge, and the Intel processor's codename is Raptor Lake-H. The AMD process node is 4 nm at TSMC, while the Intel process node is 10 nm at Intel.

Cache differences are pronounced. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 18 MB of L3 cache (shared). The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD processor but not on the Intel processor.

PCIe lanes are 28 on the AMD processor versus 8 on the Intel processor, both at Gen 5 and CPU-only. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Intel part. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001277E, and the Intel part number is SRQ6SQ5MM. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is a high-core-count desktop processor with a 16-core, 32-thread configuration, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, ECC memory support, and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Intel Core 5 220H is a mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of shared L3 cache, no ECC support, and 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Intel chip has measured benchmark scores placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 28,574 and nearest rivals within 0.3% in either direction.

The AMD processor's benchmark performance is not recorded in the database, so no direct score comparison is possible. What the data does show is that the AMD part is configured for heavy multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads in a desktop socket, while the Intel part is configured for mobile use with lower power draw and a locked multiplier. The Intel chip's benchmark scores against its rivals show it performs in a tight cluster with the AMD EPYC 7203P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, Intel Xeon E-2436, and Intel Core i5-12600, all within less than one percent of its average score. That suggests the Core 5 220H is a solid mid-pack performer in the database's CPU population.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means the verdict must be drawn from specifications alone. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more cache, and more PCIe lanes. The Intel Core 5 220H offers a much lower TDP, which suits mobile and thermally constrained systems. The AMD processor is the stronger part on paper for raw compute, while the Intel processor is the measured part in the database with known performance results.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on core count, with 16 cores versus 12, and thread count, with 32 threads versus 16. It also wins on base clock (4.30 GHz versus 2.70 GHz) and boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.90 GHz). The AMD part has a substantially larger L3 cache at 64 MB versus 18 MB, which favors workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. It supports ECC memory, which is relevant for reliability-sensitive environments. The AMD part has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 8, giving it a clear advantage in systems that need many high-speed devices. An unlocked multiplier means the AMD processor can be overclocked, while the Intel processor cannot.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins on power efficiency, with a TDP of 45 versus 170, making it suitable for laptops and compact systems where heat and power budgets are tight. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives system builders flexibility in memory selection. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1 MB on the AMD part, which can help in some per-core workloads. The Intel processor is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, so it is the only part with measured performance data in the database. Its 80th percentile ranking and average score of 28,574, with nearest rivals within 0.3%, confirm it is a competitive performer in its class, though the AMD processor's lack of scores means the database cannot yet confirm where it stands.