CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Core i7-11850H
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 PRO 220 and Core i7-11850H
Ryzen 5 PRO 220
The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-11850H
The Core i7-11850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,873 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11850H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-11850H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 scores 19,889 against the Core i7-11850H's 19,873 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+380% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,889 | 19,873 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11850H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 220) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation Laptop |
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