Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 5 8500GE

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: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,174 vs 21,192).

Core 5 220H

2024

Ryzen 5 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,174 vs 21,192).

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Ryzen 5 8500GE?

Yes. Core 5 220H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% 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 7.7% more average FPS across 4 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 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core 5 220H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 7.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 8500GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	277 FPS	267 FPS
medium	249 FPS	238 FPS
high	210 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	230 FPS
medium	186 FPS	186 FPS
high	152 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	159 FPS
medium	131 FPS	129 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 8500GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	530 FPS	455 FPS
medium	521 FPS	371 FPS
high	427 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	394 FPS
medium	449 FPS	338 FPS
high	376 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	287 FPS
medium	279 FPS	251 FPS
high	256 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	193 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 8500GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	497 FPS
medium	492 FPS	417 FPS
high	439 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	293 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 8500GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	529 FPS
high	530 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	529 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	530 FPS	519 FPS
high	500 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	393 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 8500GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Ryzen 5 8500GE

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 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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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