AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins every recorded comparison against the AMD Ryzen 5 220. Across 17 head-to-head tests, Intel claims all of them, with the AMD part trailing by margins ranging from 2.6% to 77.1%. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 284 against AMD's 65, a 77.1% deficit for the Ryzen. Floating point math tells a similar story: Intel scores 82,751 versus AMD's 35,500, a 57.1% gap. Physics simulation follows with Intel at 2,053 and AMD at 983, a 52.1% difference.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent, if less extreme, margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel posts 21,971 against AMD's 15,502, a 29.4% lead. Single-core R23 shows the same percentage gap: Intel at 3,101, AMD at 2,188. The pattern repeats across R15 and R20, with Intel leading by roughly 29.4% to 29.5% in both multi-core and single-core runs. These are broad, uniform advantages rather than workload-specific quirks.

PassMark integer math is the closest contest, with Intel at 59,543 and AMD at 57,987, a slim 2.6% margin. Data compression also stays relatively tight: Intel scores 233,998, AMD scores 212,739, a 9.1% gap. Random string sorting sees Intel at 28,774 versus AMD's 25,433, an 11.6% difference. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel at 4,348 versus AMD's 3,646, a 16.1% lead. Data encryption favors Intel more heavily: 18,289 against 12,493, a 31.7% margin. Extended instructions land at 20,083 versus 15,512, a 22.8% gap. Multi-thread PassMark gives Intel 25,358 against AMD's 18,582, a 26.7% edge.

The database's aggregate figures reinforce this. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468, sitting in the 82nd percentile. Intel's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30,422, 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30,390, 0.3% behind). AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700K (22,230, 0.3% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (21,992, 1.4% behind). These groupings show that the Intel part competes in a higher performance tier entirely, while the AMD part sits among older and lower-performing hardware.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The package is rated at 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented platform. The die measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors. Cache is arranged as 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Memory support covers DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe comes as Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics use the Radeon 740M.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T takes a different route. It uses Arrow Lake architecture on the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyperthreading, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. TDP is rated at 65 W, and it uses Intel Socket 1851, a desktop platform. The die is larger at 243 mm² but carries fewer transistors at 17,800 million. Cache differs substantially: 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support is also DDR5 dual-channel, but bandwidth rises to 102.4 GB/s. PCIe jumps to Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics use Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

The process node difference matters: 4 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel, both from TSMC. The core count difference also shapes behavior. AMD uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores, while Intel runs 10 physical cores without SMT. The cache hierarchy is notably different, with Intel providing larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. The L3 pools differ as well: 16 MB shared on AMD versus 20 MB shared on Intel. PCIe generation and lane count favor Intel, with Gen 5 and 20 lanes against Gen 4 and 14 lanes. Memory bandwidth also favors Intel, 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s.

Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part lists a part number of 100-000001611, while Intel's part number is unknown. Both are marked as Active production status. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, while the Intel release date is 2024-12-31, just a few days earlier. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores. Intel does not use simultaneous multithreading, so it has 10 threads total. AMD uses SMT, reaching 12 threads from its 6 cores.

Q: What are the boost clocks of both processors?

A: Both chips boost to 4.90 GHz. The base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz, while Intel runs at 2.50 GHz.

Q: Which chip has better memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 102.4 GB/s, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 220. Both use DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The database does not include integrated graphics benchmark scores, so no direct performance comparison is available.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is rated at 65 W. This reflects the AMD part's mobile orientation versus Intel's desktop platform.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 sits in the 75th percentile.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 220 in every benchmark the database records. The Intel chip leads by 29.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 29.5% in R15 single-core, and 77.1% in PassMark prime number search. The smallest gap, 2.6% in integer math, still favors Intel. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 30,468 versus 22,289, a gap that places these chips in different performance tiers. Intel's nearest rivals sit around 30,400 to 30,500, while AMD's nearest rivals hover near 22,000 to 22,500. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking, 82nd versus 75th.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does offer a lower TDP at 28 W versus 65 W, and it uses a smaller die at 137 mm² versus 243 mm². It also has more threads per core, 12 threads from 6 cores. But the benchmark results show no workload where these traits translate into a performance win. The data does not present a single test where AMD takes the lead. For any user selecting purely on recorded performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger choice.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-12-31 |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | unknown |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins every recorded benchmark category. The largest advantages appear in prime number finding (77.1% ahead), floating point math (57.1% ahead), and physics simulation (52.1% ahead). Cinebench workloads show a uniform 29.4% to 29.5% advantage across single and multi-core tests. Data encryption favors Intel by 31.7%, extended instructions by 22.8%, and multi-thread PassMark by 26.7%. Single-thread PassMark gives Intel a 16.1% lead, random string sorting an 11.6% lead, and data compression a 9.1% lead. Integer math is the closest, at 2.6%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has no benchmark wins in the database. Its strengths are structural rather than measured: a 28 W TDP against 65 W, a smaller die at 137 mm², and 12 threads from 6 cores. It also uses a mobile socket, FP8, versus Intel's desktop Socket 1851. These traits may suit specific system constraints, such as low-power mobile builds, but the recorded performance data shows no computational task where the AMD part comes out ahead. The database records zero wins for AMD and 17 for Intel.