Core 5 220H
VS
Ryzen 5 8500GE

Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 5 8500GE

Intel

Core 5 220H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
108%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
107%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
106%
#93
Core 5 220H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
95%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
94%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8500GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 5 220H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore 5 220HRyzen 5 8500GE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore 5 220HRyzen 5 8500GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Ryzen 5 8500GE

Intel

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 5 220H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.

FeatureCore 5 220HRyzen 5 8500GE
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+100%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
5 GHz+2%
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
3.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
4 nm-60%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark
21,192
21,174
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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 5 220HRyzen 5 8500GE
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0