Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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 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 PRO 220 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z scores 20,084 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz	4.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,084	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.