Ryzen 5 4600HS vs Core i3-1220P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 4600HS

6 / 12

14,349

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i3-1220P

10 / 12

14,496

+1.0%

Core i5-9500T

Core i5-1155G7

Core i7-1250U

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

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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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1220P

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

101%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1220P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 4600HS in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600HS	Core i3-1220P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600HS	Core i3-1220P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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.

Ryzen 5 4600HS Benchmark Check

Core i3-1220P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600HS and Core i3-1220P

Ryzen 5 4600HS

The Ryzen 5 4600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 14,349 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-1220P

The Core i3-1220P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,496 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-1220P offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i3-1220P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1220P — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-1220P (base: 3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600HS uses the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-1220P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600HS scores 14,349 against the Core i3-1220P's 14,496 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-1220P. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600HS vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-1220P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600HS	Core i3-1220P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3 GHz+100%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020)	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	14,349	14,496+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,921
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,971
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,056

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1220P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600HS	Core i3-1220P
Socket	FP6	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 4600HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1220P). The Core i3-1220P includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Ryzen 5 4600HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1220P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i3-1220P rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.