Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i5-13500HX Comparison
Intel Core 5 220H
Core i5-13500HX
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i5-13500HX
The Verdict
The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-13500HX for heavily threaded workloads. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with its largest victories coming in multi-core rendering and data compression. The Intel Core 5 220H takes only 2 wins, both in single-core Cinebench tests, where it shows a modest edge. Users who prioritize raw parallel performance should select the i5-13500HX. Those who value slightly higher single-threaded Cinebench scores and a newer release date may consider the Core 5 220H, but the overall average benchmark score difference is small: the i5-13500HX averages 29270 versus 28574 for the Core 5 220H, a gap of roughly 2.4 percent. The i5-13500HX also sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 220H sits at the 80th, so both are near the same tier of overall performance.
Architecture Differences
Both processors use Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and are built on the same 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The i5-13500HX belongs to the Raptor Lake-HX family, while the Core 5 220H comes from the Raptor Lake-H line, which the database records as a Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The core counts differ: the i5-13500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. That difference of 2 cores and 4 threads is the primary driver of the multi-core performance gap.
Cache hierarchies also differ. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the i5-13500HX versus 18 MB on the Core 5 220H. The i5-13500HX supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 220H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. PCIe connectivity is another notable split: the i5-13500HX offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 220H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-13500HX carries UHD Graphics 710, and the Core 5 220H carries Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.
The sockets are different: the i5-13500HX uses Intel BGA 1964, and the Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744. The base clock is higher on the Core 5 220H at 2.70 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and the boost clock is also higher at 4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The i5-13500HX has a higher TDP of 55 watts versus 45 watts for the Core 5 220H. The i5-13500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 220H is locked. The die size is recorded for the i5-13500HX at 257 mm², with no die size listed for the Core 5 220H. Release dates are far apart: the i5-13500HX launched on 2023-01-03, and the Core 5 220H launched on 2024-12-17.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest multi-core margin appears in Cinebench R23. The i5-13500HX scores 18334 versus 11198 for the Core 5 220H, a 63.7 percent advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 56 percent lead (2863 versus 1835). Cinebench R20 multi-core is closer but still decisive: 9792 versus 7812, a 25.3 percent gap. The PassMark multithread test shows a 26.8 percent lead for the i5-13500HX (27753 versus 21884). Data compression in PassMark favors the i5-13500HX by 33.9 percent (331896 versus 247921). Extended instructions show a 38 percent gap (20200 versus 14642). Floating point math is 37.2 percent higher (70885 versus 51671), and integer math is 30.8 percent higher (96195 versus 73555). Data encryption is 26.6 percent higher (19267 versus 15216), and random string sorting is 27.9 percent higher (36373 versus 28438). Prime number finding shows a 19.5 percent edge (98 versus 82), and physics is 10.6 percent higher (1634 versus 1478).
The Core 5 220H wins two single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 262 versus 252 for the i5-13500HX, a 3.8 percent advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1853 versus 1730.5, a 6.6 percent lead. However, the i5-13500HX wins the PassMark single-thread test at 3582 versus 3405, a 5.2 percent edge, and the same result appears for the duplicate passmark_singlethread entry. Interestingly, the Core 5 220H loses the Cinebench R20 single-core test despite winning the other two Cinebench single-core tests: 1382 versus 1102, a 25.4 percent win for the i5-13500HX. That R20 result is an outlier relative to the other single-core Cinebench runs.
FAQ
Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads.
Q: Does the Core 5 220H ever beat the i5-13500HX?
A: Yes, in Cinebench R15 single-core (262 versus 252, a 3.8 percent edge) and Cinebench R23 single-core (1853 versus 1730.5, a 6.6 percent edge).
Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?
A: The i5-13500HX leads by 63.7 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 56 percent in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 25.3 percent in Cinebench R20 multi-core. In PassMark multithread, the lead is 26.8 percent.
Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H has a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz for the i5-13500HX.
Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?
A: No. The i5-13500HX supports ECC memory, but the Core 5 220H does not.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each CPU?
A: The i5-13500HX has an average benchmark score of 29270, and the Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574.
Where Each One Wins
The i5-13500HX is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its wins span rendering, compression, encryption, math, sorting, and physics. The data shows a 63.7 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is the largest single margin recorded. It also leads by 56 percent in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 25.3 percent in Cinebench R20 multi-core. For data-heavy tasks, the i5-13500HX wins PassMark data compression by 33.9 percent and data encryption by 26.6 percent. In math workloads, it leads floating point by 37.2 percent and integer math by 30.8 percent. PassMark multithread shows a 26.8 percent advantage. The i5-13500HX also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 5.2 percent, so even in lightly threaded scenarios it is not universally behind. Its 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes make it the more capable processor for sustained parallel work and high-throughput tasks.
The Core 5 220H wins only two recorded tests, both in Cinebench single-core runs. Its 6.6 percent advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3.8 percent advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate a slight per-core clock advantage, consistent with its higher base and boost clocks. However, it loses the Cinebench R20 single-core test by 25.4 percent, which weakens the case for a consistent single-core superiority. The Core 5 220H also has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts, a newer release date, and a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz. Its Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU is a different class of iGPU compared to the UHD Graphics 710 on the i5-13500HX. For users who prioritize the newer platform, lower power envelope, or the more capable integrated graphics, the Core 5 220H has appeal. But for raw processing throughput, the i5-13500HX dominates.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several recorded fields. Core count: 14 for the i5-13500HX, 12 for the Core 5 220H. Thread count: 20 versus 16. Base clock: 2.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. TDP: 55 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: Intel BGA 1964 versus Intel BGA 1744. Codename: Raptor Lake-HX versus Raptor Lake-H. Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX) versus Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Die size: 257 mm² for the i5-13500HX, none listed for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. ECC memory support: true for the i5-13500HX, false for the Core 5 220H. PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 710 versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Release date: 2023-01-03 versus 2024-12-17. Launch MSRP: the i5-13500HX lists at $326, and the Core 5 220H lists at $342. Multiplier: unlocked on the i5-13500HX, locked on the Core 5 220H. Part numbers differ: SRME7 for the i5-13500HX and SRQ6SQ5MM for the Core 5 220H. Both share the same L1 cache per core (80 KB), L2 cache per core (2 MB), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), process node (10 nm), and foundry (Intel). Both are mobile market segments and remain in active production.