Ryzen 5 PRO 220
VS
Core i9-11900H

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 vs Core i9-11900H

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

6 Cores12 Thrd6 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Core i9-11900H

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

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 i9-11900H

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
105%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
104%
#136
Core i9-11900H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i9-11900H shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 220Core i9-11900H
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
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

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 220Core i9-11900H
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 PRO 220 and Core i9-11900H

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i9-11900H

The Core i9-11900H 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 20,009 points. Launch price was $546.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-11900H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 scores 19,889 against the Core i9-11900H's 20,009 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i9-11900H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900H.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 220Core i9-11900H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
4.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+52%
2.1 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
20,009
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-11900H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 220Core i9-11900H
Socket
FP7/FP7r2
FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%