Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, taking 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The only exception is PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core 5 220H leads by 18.5% (73555 versus 62070). That single win does little to offset the scale of the Ultra 5's dominance elsewhere.

The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ultra 5 scores 23991 against 11198 for the Core 5 220H, a gap of 53.3%. This is the most dramatic divergence in the entire dataset, and it indicates a fundamental difference in sustained throughput for heavily threaded workloads. The single-core R23 result tells a similar story, with the Ultra 5 at 3387 versus 1853, a 45.3% advantage. Those two results combined suggest the Ultra 5 holds both a per-thread efficiency lead and a raw multi-thread scaling lead.

Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same pattern but with narrower margins. In R15 multi-core, the Ultra 5 scores 2418 against 1835, a 24.1% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 341 versus 262, a 23.2% lead. R20 multi-core shows 10076 versus 7812, a 22.5% gap, and R20 single-core shows 1422 versus 1102, also a 22.5% gap. The consistency of these margins across the Cinebench family points to a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

PassMark results reinforce the Ultra 5's position. Data compression favors it by 11.6% (280340 versus 247921). Data encryption shows a 28.5% lead (21291 versus 15216). Extended instructions deliver a 40.3% advantage (24542 versus 14642). The find prime numbers test is the largest single delta, with the Ultra 5 scoring 299 versus 82, a 72.6% lead. Floating point math follows with a 37.3% gap (82415 versus 51671). Physics testing shows a 44.9% advantage (2682 versus 1478). Random string sorting lands at 17.3% ahead (34402 versus 28438). The multithread score sits at 28545 versus 21884, a 23.3% margin.

The single-thread PassMark scores, listed twice in the dataset as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, show the Ultra 5 at 4013 versus 3405, a 15.2% lead. That smaller margin relative to the Cinebench single-core tests still confirms the Ultra 5's per-core efficiency, but it also shows the Core 5 220H is not completely outclassed in lightly threaded scenarios.

Average benchmark scores place the Ultra 5 at 34485, with the Core 5 220H at 28574. The Ultra 5 sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 220H sits in the 80th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 include the Intel Core i7-13700HX at an average score of 34554 (a 0.2% gap favoring the rival), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 (0.8% behind). For the Core 5 220H, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583 (essentially tied), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28646 (0.3% ahead). These rival groupings place both processors in comparable competitive tiers, but the Ultra 5 sits at a higher absolute level.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger processor. It wins 16 of 17 benchmark comparisons, and the margins are frequently large, particularly in multi-core rendering, extended instruction processing, and prime number calculation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is the standout, showing a 53.3% lead that no other test approaches for the Core 5 220H.

The Core 5 220H has exactly one measurable strength: PassMark integer math. Its 18.5% lead there is real, but it exists in isolation. No other benchmark in the dataset favors the Core 5 220H. For any application that relies on floating point, encryption, compression, physics simulation, or general multithreaded throughput, the Ultra 5 holds a substantial edge.

The percentile data reinforces the verdict. The Ultra 5 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, four points above the Core 5 220H's 80th percentile. The average score gap of 5911 points (34485 versus 28574) is roughly 20.7% in favor of the Ultra 5, a consistent figure across the broader benchmark suite.

For users prioritizing maximum performance across a wide range of compute tasks, the Ultra 5 is the clear selection. The Core 5 220H only makes sense for a narrow scenario where integer math dominates and power or platform constraints favor the older design. The data does not support choosing the Core 5 220H for general-purpose work.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in every major compute category except one. Its strengths are most pronounced in multi-core rendering, as shown by the R23 multi-core score of 23991, and in single-core rendering, with the R23 single-core score of 3387. The physics test result of 2682 versus 1478 indicates a strong advantage in simulation-style workloads. The extended instructions score of 24542 versus 14642 suggests the Ultra 5 handles advanced instruction sets with significantly more efficiency.

The data encryption result (21291 versus 15216) and data compression result (280340 versus 247921) show the Ultra 5 leading in data processing tasks. Floating point math at 82415 versus 51671 confirms its dominance in scientific and engineering calculations. The find prime numbers test, with a 72.6% lead, points to a major advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic work, which is notable because the Core 5 220H wins the separate integer math test.

The Intel Core 5 220H wins only PassMark integer math, scoring 73555 against 62070. That 18.5% margin is meaningful for workloads that are purely integer arithmetic without branching or memory complexity. The Core 5 220H also holds a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, which may contribute to its single integer win, but the data does not show this translating into broader single-thread success.

The Ultra 5's wins are not marginal. Of its 16 victories, 12 come with double-digit percentage gaps, and several exceed 40%. The Core 5 220H's single win is a moderate 18.5%, which does not compensate for the breadth of the Ultra 5's advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 23991 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 11198 for the Intel Core 5 220H, a 53.3% difference. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Ultra 5 scores 10076 versus 7812, and in R15 it scores 2418 versus 1835.

Q: Is the Intel Core 5 220H better in any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark integer math with a score of 73555 versus 62070 for the Ultra 5, an 18.5% advantage. This is the only benchmark in the dataset where the Core 5 220H leads.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Ultra 5 leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3387 versus 1853 (45.3% lead), R20 shows 1422 versus 1102 (22.5% lead), R15 shows 341 versus 262 (23.2% lead), and PassMark single-thread shows 4013 versus 3405 (15.2% lead).

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Ultra 5 has an average benchmark score of 34485, while the Core 5 220H has 28574. The Ultra 5 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core 5 220H sits at the 80th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Ultra 5 has 16 cores, while the Core 5 220H has 12 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the Ultra 5, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700HX (average score 34554), Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (34260), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222). For the Core 5 220H, they are the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549), Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530), and Intel Core i5-12600 (28646).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and process nodes. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh, built on a 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

The core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 thus has more physical cores but the same thread count, indicating a different core topology that does not rely on hyper-threading to reach 16 threads.

Cache structures also differ. The Core 5 220H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and the same 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Ultra 5 align with its stronger single-thread and multi-thread performance.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ultra 5 also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the Core 5 220H has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Core 5 220H uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the Core 5 220H using Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units and the Ultra 5 using Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel BGA 2540. The release dates differ substantially, with the Core 5 220H released in December 2024 and the Ultra 5 released in January 2026.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ as described above: 12 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 220H, versus 16 cores and 16 threads for the Ultra 5. The base clock is higher on the Core 5 220H at 2.70 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, but the boost clock is also higher on the Core 5 220H at 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The TDP differs substantially, with the Core 5 220H rated at 45 watts and the Ultra 5 rated at 25 watts.

The process node differs, with the Core 5 220H on 10 nm and the Ultra 5 on 3 nm. The architecture names differ, with Raptor Lake for the Core 5 220H and Panther Lake for the Ultra 5. The generation labels also differ, with the Core 5 220H marked as "Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" and the Ultra 5 marked as "Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H)".

Memory support differs, with the Core 5 220H supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Ultra 5 at 115.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ, with 8 lanes for the Core 5 220H and 12 lanes for the Ultra 5, both Gen 5.

The integrated graphics differ, with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Core 5 220H and Intel Xe3 Graphics on the Ultra 5. The sockets differ, with Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 5 220H and Intel BGA 2540 for the Ultra 5. The release dates differ, with the Core 5 220H released in December 2024 and the Ultra 5 in January 2026. The Core 5 220H has a launch MSRP of $342, while the Ultra 5 has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRQ6SQ5MM for the Core 5 220H and SA4RD for the Ultra 5.