AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear overall picture: the Intel Core 5 211E secures 15 wins across the head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 takes just 2. The margin of victory varies substantially by workload, which makes the comparison more nuanced than a simple tally suggests.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel processor is consistently ahead by roughly 24 percent across every test. The multicore results show the Intel part scoring 2055 in Cinebench R15 against 1562 for the AMD chip. Moving to Cinebench R20, Intel posts 8563 versus 6510. The R23 multicore run yields 20389 for Intel and 15502 for AMD. Single-core results follow the same pattern: 289 versus 220 in R15, 1208 versus 918 in R20, and 2878 versus 2188 in R23. The consistent 23.9 to 24 percent margin across all six Cinebench tests suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The PassMark suite tells a more varied story. The largest Intel victory appears in floating point math, where it scores 66402 against AMD's 35500, a gap of 46.5 percent. Data compression shows Intel at 346757 versus 212739, a 38.6 percent lead. Integer math favors Intel at 88117 against 57987, a 34.2 percent margin. Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 30.4 percent with 17938 versus 12493. Extended instructions land at 21592 for Intel and 15512 for AMD, a 28.2 percent difference. Random string sorting gives Intel 34308 against 25433, a 25.9 percent edge. The multithread PassMark result has Intel at 23833 versus 18582, a 22 percent advantage. Single-thread performance is the closest Intel win at 4006 versus 3646, just 9 percent apart.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 claims both of its victories in specialized tests. In finding prime numbers, AMD scores 65 against Intel's 43, a 51.2 percent advantage. The physics test shows AMD at 983 versus 702, a 40 percent lead. These wins are notable because they are not marginal; AMD clearly dominates in these specific workloads even while trailing elsewhere.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel Core 5 211E in a different competitive tier. Intel's average sits at 37829, while AMD's is 22289. Intel ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to AMD's 75th percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.1 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.2 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.2 percent ahead), and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.2 percent ahead). AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230 (0.3 percent behind), the Intel Core i5-13500H at 22468 (0.8 percent ahead), the Intel Core i7-1270P at 22502 (0.9 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992 (1.4 percent behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically translates to differences in power efficiency and transistor density.

The transistor counts reflect this manufacturing gap. AMD's chip packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. Intel's chip has no transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is 257 mm², nearly double the AMD die. The smaller AMD die with more transistors per area is consistent with its more advanced process node.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has more cache at every level, which helps explain its consistent lead in most benchmark categories.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. Both processors boost to 4.90 GHz, but the base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz base, Intel at 2.70 GHz. The AMD chip starts from a higher base frequency but cannot maintain a lead under load. The Intel chip compensates with more cores and more cache.

Memory support reveals another split. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip has higher theoretical memory bandwidth, yet this does not translate into benchmark wins outside the prime number and physics tests. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. This positions the Intel chip for reliability-focused workloads.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe generation and additional lanes give Intel an interface advantage for expansion and data transfer.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the comparison rests on the listed part names.

The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP8. This is a critical distinction: one is designed for a desktop chassis with a 65 watt TDP, the other for mobile systems with a 28 watt TDP. The power envelope difference is substantial and contextualizes the performance gap.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins across the vast majority of tested workloads. Rendering, which Cinebench measures, strongly favors Intel with a consistent 24 percent edge. Content creation tasks that rely on floating point math show the largest gap at 46.5 percent. Data compression, integer math, encryption, and extended instruction workloads all favor Intel by margins between 25.9 and 38.6 percent. General multithreaded throughput, as measured by PassMark's multithread test, gives Intel a 22 percent advantage. Single-thread performance is also in Intel's favor, though the 9 percent margin is the smallest of its wins.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins in exactly two areas. Prime number finding, which is a classic CPU stress test that hammers integer division and branch prediction, shows AMD at 51.2 percent ahead. Physics simulation, as measured by PassMark, shows AMD at 40 percent ahead. These are not typical everyday workloads for most users, but they are meaningful for specific scientific and mathematical applications.

The pattern suggests that Intel's advantage lies in throughput-heavy, parallelizable workloads where its 10 cores and 16 threads can be fully utilized. AMD's wins appear in workloads that may stress certain execution paths differently, possibly benefiting from the Zen 4 microarchitecture's specific strengths or the higher base clock.

For rendering and video encoding, which rely on sustained multicore performance, the data clearly favors Intel. For spreadsheet calculations, database operations, and general productivity software, Intel's lead in integer math and data compression is directly relevant. For scientific computing with heavy floating point operations, Intel's 46.5 percent lead in that specific test is a strong indicator.

AMD's wins point toward narrower use cases. Prime number finding is relevant for cryptography research and some mathematical software. The physics test may indicate strengths in certain simulation workloads. Users in those niches might find the AMD chip competitive, but the broader workload picture favors Intel.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous about overall performance: the Intel Core 5 211E is the faster processor in nearly every measured category. The average benchmark score of 37829 versus 22289 represents a significant gap, and the 86th versus 75th percentile ranking confirms that Intel sits in a higher performance tier within the database.

The Intel chip wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its margins range from 9 percent in single-thread performance to 46.5 percent in floating point math. The Cinebench results show a remarkably consistent 24 percent lead across all six tests, indicating a stable architectural advantage that applies broadly.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins two tests with large margins: 51.2 percent in prime number finding and 40 percent in physics. These are meaningful wins for specific workloads, but they do not offset Intel's dominance elsewhere.

The desktop versus mobile distinction matters. Intel's 65 watt TDP and desktop socket make it suitable for desktop systems where power draw is less constrained. AMD's 28 watt TDP and mobile socket make it suitable for laptops and compact systems where efficiency is a priority. The database records the Intel chip with a launch MSRP of $221.

For users prioritizing raw performance in rendering, content creation, data processing, and general productivity, the Intel Core 5 211E is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For users running prime number calculations or physics simulations, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 shows a measurable advantage in those specific tests, though it trails in everything else.

The AMD part may still be the appropriate selection for mobile platforms given its socket and power profile, but the performance data does not support choosing it on benchmark grounds alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 66402 against AMD's 35500, a 46.5 percent difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins?

A: Yes. The AMD chip wins in PassMark prime number finding with a score of 65 versus 43, a 51.2 percent advantage, and in PassMark physics with 983 versus 702, a 40 percent advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 ranks in the 75th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |