Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 5 3600

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 5 220H.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,685 vs 21,192).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core 5 220H

2024

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 5 220H.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,685 vs 21,192).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Ryzen 5 3600?

Yes. Core 5 220H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.4% average FPS lead across 43 shared CPU game tests in our data, 19.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 5 220H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.4% more average FPS across 43 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 220H is the better fit. You are getting 19.8% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 3600 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.4% average FPS lead across 43 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 3600 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (88.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	277 FPS	200 FPS
medium	249 FPS	161 FPS
high	210 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	154 FPS
medium	186 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	70 FPS
medium	131 FPS	58 FPS
high	101 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 3600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	521 FPS	404 FPS
high	427 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	420 FPS
medium	449 FPS	359 FPS
high	376 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	297 FPS
medium	279 FPS	259 FPS
high	256 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	201 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 3600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	530 FPS	442 FPS
high	530 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	530 FPS	442 FPS
high	530 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	492 FPS	361 FPS
high	439 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	242 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 3600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	530 FPS	442 FPS
high	530 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	530 FPS	442 FPS
high	530 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	442 FPS
medium	530 FPS	442 FPS
high	500 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	357 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 3600

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Ryzen 5 3600

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.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 5 220H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 18% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+17%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	21,192+20%	17,685
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 220H) / Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.