Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

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: +9.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 21,408).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core 5 220H

2024

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 21,408).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS better than Core 5 220H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core 5 220H is ahead with a 9.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	277 FPS	262 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	189 FPS
high	152 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	156 FPS
medium	131 FPS	130 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	530 FPS	374 FPS
medium	521 FPS	314 FPS
high	427 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	316 FPS
medium	449 FPS	276 FPS
high	376 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	237 FPS
medium	279 FPS	211 FPS
high	256 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	164 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	535 FPS
high	530 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	535 FPS
high	530 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	482 FPS
medium	492 FPS	415 FPS
high	439 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	293 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	535 FPS
high	530 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	535 FPS
high	530 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	531 FPS
high	500 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	411 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

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 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz+30%
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)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	21,192	21,408+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.