AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What process node do both processors use?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses LPDDR5X and delivers 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a TDP of 30 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 does not list a boost clock in the database, but its base clock is 3.40 GHz compared to the AMD's 3.20 GHz.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: No, both the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 do not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 22289, and it sits in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and sits in the 50th percentile. For any workload represented in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only chip with data to show.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals in the database help contextualize its performance. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700K, whose average score is 22230. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, which has an average score of 21992. It trails the Intel Core i5-13500H by 0.8% and the Intel Core i7-1270P by 0.9%. The Ryzen 5 220's multithreaded PassMark score of 18582 indicates strong parallel workload capability, while its single-thread PassMark score of 3646 shows solid per-core performance.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has no benchmark entries, so the database cannot confirm any win in its favor. Its 8 cores and higher memory bandwidth suggest architectural capacity, but without measured scores, no use-case advantage can be established from the data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It uses the AMD Socket FP8. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It sits in a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket.

Both chips are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip has a die size of 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors. The Qualcomm chip does not have die size or transistor counts recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses the Adreno X1-45.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are a primary difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 offers 6 cores and 12 threads with simultaneous multithreading. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 offers 8 cores and 8 threads without multithreading.

Base clocks differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 starts at 3.20 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

TDP values differ slightly. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 watts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 is rated at 30 watts.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a part number of 100-000001611 and was released on 2025-01-05. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 has a part number of X1P42100 and was released on 2024-08-27. Neither chip has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. The Qualcomm chip has no benchmark scores recorded at all. As a result, the only numeric comparison available is the AMD Ryzen 5 220's performance profile against its nearest rivals and the Qualcomm chip's absence of data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15502, and its single-core score is 2188. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6510 multicore and 918 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1562 multicore and 220 single-core. Geekbench results show 7974 multicore and 2027 single-core.

PassMark results further detail the AMD chip's strengths. It scores 57987 in integer math, 35500 in floating point math, 212739 in data compression, 12493 in data encryption, and 15512 in extended instructions. It also records 25433 in random string sorting, 18582 in multithread, 983 in physics, and 65 in find prime numbers. The single-thread PassMark score is 3646.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-10700K at a 0.3% delta. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X. It is 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-13500H and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-1270P. These deltas place the Ryzen 5 220 in a tight performance cluster with all four rivals within a 2.3 percentage point spread.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 cannot be benchmarked from the database. Its average score of 0 and empty benchmark array mean no direct comparison of scores, no percentile movement, and no rival deltas can be computed. The data records its 8 cores, 3.40 GHz base clock, 30 watt TDP, and 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, but no performance measurements exist to validate how those specifications translate into workload results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that its measured scores place it above most recorded processors. The Qualcomm chip's 50th percentile ranking is a default position in the absence of any benchmark data, not a measured result. The database therefore supports only one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has verified performance numbers, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 does not.

For workloads such as Cinebench R23 multicore rendering, the AMD chip's 15502 score indicates strong sustained throughput. Its Geekbench single-core score of 2027 shows competitive per-thread performance. PassMark integer math at 57987 and floating point math at 35500 reveal balanced arithmetic capability. Data compression at 212739 and encryption at 12493 highlight the chip's handling of memory and cryptographic workloads. The physics score of 983 and the prime number finding score of 65 round out the measured profile.

None of these results can be compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 because no equivalent scores exist in the database. The architectural differences, including the Qualcomm chip's larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB, its 12 MB L2 per module, and its 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, suggest that it may behave differently in memory-intensive tasks, but no measured evidence supports a performance claim. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 remains the only one of the two with a complete benchmark record.