Ryzen 5 8500GE
VS
Core 5 220H

Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Core 5 220H

AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core 5 220H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 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.
InsightRyzen 5 8500GECore 5 220H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 8500GECore 5 220H
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 Ryzen 5 8500GE and Core 5 220H

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureRyzen 5 8500GECore 5 220H
Socket
AM5
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%