Ryzen 5 PRO 220 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7/FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FP7 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,084).
❌50% higher power demand at 6W vs 4W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 4W instead of 6W, a 2W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP7, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 moves to FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

2022

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7/FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FP7 and older memory support.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 4W instead of 6W, a 2W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,084).
❌50% higher power demand at 6W vs 4W.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP7, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 moves to FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z better than Ryzen 5 PRO 220?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.8% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.8% average FPS lead across 4 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 2022) and a healthier platform with FP7/FP7r2 and DDR5 instead of FP7. 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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 220	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	259 FPS	274 FPS
medium	237 FPS	244 FPS
high	199 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	231 FPS
medium	191 FPS	185 FPS
high	155 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	161 FPS
medium	134 FPS	130 FPS
high	104 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 220	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	386 FPS	461 FPS
medium	320 FPS	377 FPS
high	284 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	397 FPS
medium	280 FPS	339 FPS
high	255 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	243 FPS	275 FPS
medium	214 FPS	241 FPS
high	201 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	195 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 220	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	497 FPS	502 FPS
medium	497 FPS	502 FPS
high	497 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	502 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	502 FPS
medium	497 FPS	502 FPS
high	497 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	433 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	502 FPS
medium	425 FPS	440 FPS
high	362 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	321 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 220	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	497 FPS	502 FPS
medium	497 FPS	502 FPS
high	497 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	502 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	502 FPS
medium	497 FPS	502 FPS
high	497 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	502 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	502 FPS
medium	497 FPS	502 FPS
high	441 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	418 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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