Core i9-11900H 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.

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 i9-11900H

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌483.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 6W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 moves to FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 35W, a 29W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7/FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i9-11900H

2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 35W, a 29W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7/FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌483.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 6W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 moves to FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900H better than Ryzen 5 PRO 220?

Yes. Core i9-11900H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.6% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-11900H is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i9-11900H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i9-11900H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1787. 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 i9-11900H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	247 FPS	259 FPS
medium	230 FPS	237 FPS
high	193 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	220 FPS	229 FPS
medium	185 FPS	191 FPS
high	150 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	159 FPS
medium	131 FPS	134 FPS
high	101 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i9-11900H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	314 FPS	386 FPS
medium	267 FPS	320 FPS
high	226 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	324 FPS
medium	230 FPS	280 FPS
high	201 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	243 FPS
medium	144 FPS	214 FPS
high	136 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	169 FPS

Open Core i9-11900H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	500 FPS	497 FPS
medium	500 FPS	497 FPS
high	488 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	497 FPS
medium	500 FPS	497 FPS
high	426 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	428 FPS	484 FPS
medium	368 FPS	425 FPS
high	324 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	299 FPS

Open Core i9-11900H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	500 FPS	497 FPS
medium	500 FPS	497 FPS
high	500 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	497 FPS
medium	500 FPS	497 FPS
high	500 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	476 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	500 FPS	497 FPS
medium	458 FPS	497 FPS
high	405 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	377 FPS

Open Core i9-11900H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900H and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

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

Feature	Core i9-11900H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,009	19,889

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Memory & Platform

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