AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 take fundamentally different approaches to mobile computing, and the recorded data reflects that divergence clearly. The most immediate observation from the database is that the Ryzen 5 220 has a full suite of benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence is itself a significant data point: the Qualcomm part's average benchmark score sits at 0, placing it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the AMD chip's average score of 22,289 places it at the 75th percentile.

Looking at the raw performance figures for the Ryzen 5 220, the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 15,502 points indicates a strong multi-threaded showing, while the single-core score of 2,188 reflects a capable lighter-load performance. In Geekbench, the multicore score of 7,974 and single-core score of 2,027 follow a similar pattern. The PassMark suite adds more texture: integer math scores 57,987, floating point math scores 35,500, and extended instructions (which include SIMD workloads) scores 15,512. Data compression reaches 212,739, while data encryption hits 12,493. Single-thread performance in PassMark is recorded at 3,646, and the multithread score is 18,582.

Since the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no entries in the head-to-head benchmark array and no individual test scores, the database provides no direct measurement for that chip. What the data does show is the Ryzen 5 220's position among its nearest rivals, which helps contextualize its performance. The AMD part is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700K (average score 22,230), 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (average score 21,992), and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i5-13500H (average score 22,468). It also trails the Intel Core i7-1270P by 0.9% (average score 22,502). These deltas are small, indicating that the Ryzen 5 220 sits in a tightly contested performance band around the 22,200 to 22,500 average score range.

The absence of Snapdragon benchmark data means no direct wins can be attributed to either part in a head-to-head comparison. The only measurable outcome is that the AMD chip has recorded scores and the Qualcomm chip does not, which limits any quantitative comparison to the AMD side alone.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split based on available data is one-sided, but that is a function of the database's current records rather than a judgment on the Qualcomm silicon's potential. The Ryzen 5 220 demonstrates clear strengths in multi-threaded productivity workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,502, combined with the PassMark multithread score of 18,582, indicates that the 6-core, 12-thread configuration handles parallel tasks effectively. The integer math score of 57,987 and floating point score of 35,500 reinforce this, suggesting strong performance in scientific computing, rendering, and content creation tasks that scale across cores.

Single-thread performance is more modest but still respectable. The Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2,188 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,027 show that the Zen 4 architecture delivers solid responsiveness for everyday applications. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,646 aligns with that picture. The data compression result of 212,739 is notably high, suggesting that file archiving and database workloads would benefit. The random string sorting score of 25,433 adds another data point for sorting-heavy tasks.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with 8 cores and 8 threads, has no recorded scores to establish any wins. Its architecture, codenamed Oryon, uses a different core topology with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm where this part would excel. The only qualitative inference available is that its higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s (compared to the Ryzen's 89.6 GB/s) could theoretically benefit memory-intensive workloads, but no measured scores support that claim.

For the Ryzen 5 220, the wins are measurable across every recorded test. For the Snapdragon X1P-46-100, the database records no wins because it records no scores.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 220 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has an average benchmark score of 22,289. It sits 0.3% above the Intel Core i7-10700K (22,230), 1.4% above the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (21,992), 0.8% below the Intel Core i5-13500H (22,468), and 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-1270P (22,502).

Q: What is the Snapdragon X1P-46-100's average benchmark score?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 0 for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100, with no individual test results listed. Its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 50.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both processors are built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Ryzen 5 220 uses 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100.

Q: How do the memory specifications differ?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a higher bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the clock speed range for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. Core counts diverge: the Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores with 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses 8 cores with 8 threads, meaning the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading and the Qualcomm part does not. Clock speeds also differ. The Ryzen's base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz, while the Snapdragon's base is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.00 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher top boost clock by 0.90 GHz, but the Qualcomm chip has a higher base clock by 0.20 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well: the Ryzen 5 220 is rated at 28 W, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is rated at 30 W. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen, and Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon. Memory support diverges, with the Ryzen using DDR5 and the Snapdragon using LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Snapdragon at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen.

PCIe lane counts also differ: the Ryzen 5 220 offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different as well: the Ryzen uses a Radeon 740M, and the Snapdragon uses an Adreno X1-45. Release dates are recorded as 2025-01-05 for the AMD part and 2024-09-02 for the Qualcomm part. Neither chip has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between the two is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, so the node is identical, but the underlying designs diverge sharply.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The 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 Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen's L2 is distributed per core, while the Snapdragon's L2 is organized per module, reflecting a different approach to cache sharing. The Ryzen's shared L3 is 10 MB larger than the Snapdragon's.

The Ryzen 5 220's transistor count is recorded at 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die, while the Snapdragon's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The Ryzen's architecture supports 12 threads from 6 cores through simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Snapdragon's 8 cores each run a single thread. The boost clock advantage of 0.90 GHz for the Ryzen suggests a higher peak frequency capability, though the Snapdragon's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz indicates a different frequency strategy.

Memory architecture also differs at the system level. The Ryzen uses DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and 135.2 GB/s bandwidth, a 45.6 GB/s advantage. PCIe implementation differs by two lanes: 14 for the Ryzen versus 12 for the Snapdragon, both at Gen 4 speeds. The market segment for both is mobile, and both are listed as Active in production status. The Ryzen's part number is 100-000001611, while the Snapdragon's is X1P46100.