Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

Intel

Core 5 220H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2024

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AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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: +21.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

2021

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 (21,064 vs 21,192).
  • Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • 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 7 PRO 5750GE?
Yes. Core 5 220H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% 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 21.2% 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 0.6% 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 7 PRO 5750GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (60.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low277 FPS176 FPS
medium249 FPS151 FPS
high210 FPS123 FPS
ultra181 FPS102 FPS
1440p
low230 FPS151 FPS
medium186 FPS126 FPS
high152 FPS101 FPS
ultra134 FPS85 FPS
4K
low161 FPS83 FPS
medium131 FPS75 FPS
high101 FPS60 FPS
ultra88 FPS47 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low530 FPS434 FPS
medium521 FPS367 FPS
high427 FPS320 FPS
ultra385 FPS284 FPS
1440p
low530 FPS375 FPS
medium449 FPS330 FPS
high376 FPS293 FPS
ultra323 FPS251 FPS
4K
low330 FPS258 FPS
medium279 FPS234 FPS
high256 FPS221 FPS
ultra225 FPS193 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low530 FPS527 FPS
medium530 FPS527 FPS
high530 FPS518 FPS
ultra530 FPS429 FPS
1440p
low530 FPS515 FPS
medium530 FPS440 FPS
high530 FPS395 FPS
ultra496 FPS327 FPS
4K
low530 FPS377 FPS
medium492 FPS318 FPS
high439 FPS280 FPS
ultra370 FPS220 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low530 FPS527 FPS
medium530 FPS527 FPS
high530 FPS527 FPS
ultra530 FPS527 FPS
1440p
low530 FPS527 FPS
medium530 FPS527 FPS
high530 FPS527 FPS
ultra530 FPS488 FPS
4K
low530 FPS517 FPS
medium530 FPS463 FPS
high500 FPS412 FPS
ultra431 FPS354 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,064 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE's 21,064 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE.

FeatureCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+50%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+7%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+300%
512K (per core)
Process
10 nm
7 nm-30%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark
21,192
21,064
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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 5 220HRyzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0