Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison
Intel Core 5 220H
Core 7 350
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core 7 350
The Verdict
The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two Intel mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 220H wins 12 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 wins 5. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 220H is 28574, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 350 averages 17779, at the 71st percentile. The Core 5 220H delivers substantially higher multi-threaded and throughput-oriented performance, making it the stronger choice for workloads that scale across cores. The Core 7 350 counters with higher single-thread scores in specific tests, indicating an advantage in lightly threaded tasks. The Core 5 220H is the appropriate selection for users prioritizing parallel processing, content creation, and data-heavy operations. The Core 7 350 suits scenarios where single-core responsiveness and efficiency are paramount, though its overall performance envelope is narrower.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H dominates multi-core tests. It scores 1835 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 1220 for the Core 7 350, a 50.4% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 220H scores 11198 against 8030, a 39.5% lead.
Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmarks?
A: Yes, it wins 5 of 17 head-to-head tests. These include Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 262, a 10.3% margin), Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 vs 1853, a 9.4% margin), PassMark single-thread (4100 vs 3405, a 17% margin), and PassMark find prime numbers (107 vs 82, a 23.4% margin).
Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?
A: The Core 7 350 has a specified memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the Core 5 220H has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The Core 7 350 also supports single-channel memory, whereas the Core 5 220H uses dual-channel memory.
Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 5 220H offers both more physical cores and hyper-threading support.
Q: Which processor has the newer manufacturing process?
A: The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core 5 220H uses a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel.
Q: When were these processors released?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H was released on 2024-12-17. The Intel Core 7 350 was released on 2026-04-15.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core 5 220H is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, from the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The manufacturing process differs significantly: the Core 5 220H uses a 10 nm node, while the Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm node, both from Intel's foundry.
Cache hierarchies diverge notably. The Core 5 220H allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 7 350 packs more private cache per core, which likely contributes to its single-thread performance advantages.
Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 5 220H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 350 offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 220H featuring Iris Xe Graphics 80EU and the Core 7 350 featuring Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).
Specification Differences
The core configuration is the most prominent difference. The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the Core 5 220H runs at 2.70 GHz, the Core 7 350 at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 5 220H reaching 4.90 GHz and the Core 7 350 reaching 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power also diverges, with the Core 5 220H rated at 45 W and the Core 7 350 at 15 W.
Sockets are different: the Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516. The release dates differ by over a year, with the Core 5 220H launching on 2024-12-17 and the Core 7 350 on 2026-04-15. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 220H is $342, while the Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. Both processors have locked multipliers and do not support ECC memory. Their part numbers are SRQ6SQ5MM for the Core 5 220H and SAE3F for the Core 7 350.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest single benchmark victory for the Core 5 220H comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 73555 against 33734, a 118% advantage. This is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. PassMark data compression also favors the Core 5 220H heavily: 247921 versus 143123, a 73.2% margin. PassMark random string sorting shows a 65% lead for the Core 5 220H (28438 vs 17238). Cinebench R15 multi-core gives the Core 5 220H a 50.4% win (1835 vs 1220), and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 45.4% advantage (7812 vs 5373). PassMark multithread delivers a 44.3% margin (21884 vs 15170), while PassMark data encryption shows a 39.2% lead (15216 vs 10933). Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the Core 5 220H a 39.5% advantage (11198 vs 8030). PassMark physics shows a 26% lead (1478 vs 1173), and PassMark extended instructions shows a 21.6% margin (14642 vs 12045). PassMark floating point math adds a 20.7% advantage (51671 vs 42809). Cinebench R20 single-core also goes to the Core 5 220H with a 45.4% margin (1102 vs 758).
The Core 7 350 wins fewer tests but with meaningful margins in some cases. PassMark find prime numbers gives the Core 7 350 a 23.4% advantage (107 vs 82). PassMark single-thread shows a 17% lead (4100 vs 3405). Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Core 7 350 a 10.3% edge (292 vs 262). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 9.4% advantage (2046 vs 1853). These wins are concentrated in single-threaded and specific integer workload tests.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 5 220H wins across the majority of workload categories. In multi-threaded rendering, it leads decisively in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, with margins ranging from 39.5% to 50.4%. Data compression and encryption workloads strongly favor the Core 5 220H, with 73.2% and 39.2% leads respectively. Integer math sees the largest gap at 118%, indicating a substantial advantage in arithmetic-heavy parallel tasks. Random string sorting, a memory-intensive operation, favors the Core 5 220H by 65%. Physics calculations, floating point math, and extended instruction sets all go to the Core 5 220H, with margins between 20.7% and 26%. The overall PassMark multithread score confirms the pattern with a 44.3% advantage.
The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded performance categories. Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core tests show 10.3% and 9.4% advantages respectively. PassMark single-thread delivers a 17% lead. The find prime numbers test, which measures prime number generation, shows a 23.4% advantage for the Core 7 350. These wins suggest the Core 7 350 excels in latency-sensitive, low-thread-count workloads. Its higher per-core cache allocation (192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core) likely supports this pattern. The Core 7 350 also benefits from a significantly lower TDP of 15 W compared to 45 W, indicating a power-efficient design, though the data does not include direct power consumption measurements.
The benchmark data positions the Core 5 220H as the throughput leader with 12 wins, while the Core 7 350 claims 5 wins focused on single-thread responsiveness. Users with multi-threaded rendering, data processing, or scientific computing needs should favor the Core 5 220H. Users prioritizing single-thread performance in lighter workloads may prefer the Core 7 350. The 80th percentile ranking for the Core 5 220H versus the 71st percentile for the Core 7 350 further underscores the overall performance gap, with the Core 5 220H sitting among rivals like the AMD EPYC 7203P and Intel Core i5-12600, while the Core 7 350 aligns with the Intel Core 5 221TE and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT.