AMD Ryzen 5 220 Review | 78 Data compared
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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£360
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • PassMark benchmark result: 18628
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.9 GHz
  • CPU socket: FP8
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 220 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

7.0

Performance

18.0%

8.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

8.5

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £360

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is a lower-mid-range processor released in early 2025 as part of the Hawk Point family, primarily designed for laptops and thin-and-light desktops. Built on a 4nm TSMC process, it features a hybrid architecture with 6 cores (2 Zen 4 performance cores and 4 Zen 4c efficiency cores) and 12 threads, with clock speeds ranging from a 3.2 GHz base to a 4.9 GHz boost. Key specifications include 16MB of L3 cache, a default TDP of 28W (configurable between 15W and 30W), and integrated Radeon 740M graphics. Its main advantages include high energy efficiency, support for fast LPDDR5x-7500 memory, and modern connectivity features like USB4 and PCIe 4.0. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU, an integrated GPU that struggles with modern AAA gaming, and no support for overclocking.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 220

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.4
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a technical score of 7.39 points, which is higher than that of 68.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.8
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 72.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: LOW

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 220 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: LOW

FP8
AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: LOW

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
AMD Ryzen 5 220 offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 220 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.9 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 220 reaches a boost clock of 4.9 GHz which is higher than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.7 GHz & 4 x 3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a base clock of 2x3.7 GHz & 4x3.0 GHz which is higher than that of 64.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

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Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: LOW

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

6 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an L2 cache of 6 MB which is larger than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44.9% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports memory speeds up to 7,500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.5% of processors and equal to 8.2% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: LOW

Radeon 740M
AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 93.1% of processors and equal to that in 1.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=24

4
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 4 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 90.4% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

1,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an integrated GPU clock of 1,500 MHz which is higher than that of 97.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 81.6% of processors and equal to 3.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

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Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 45 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 63.6% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,406 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,406 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,406 vs 1,471
  • 44% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,600 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,600 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.3,600 vs 2,500
  • 76.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,628 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,628 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.18,628 vs 10,572.5
  • 14% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 67% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,065 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,065 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,065 vs 4,829
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 5 newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0% of processors include crypto acceleration.
  • Supports HMP
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 63.6% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,406 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 44% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,600 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 76.2% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,628 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 14% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 67% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,065 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • 29% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (631 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 75.4% faster Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (680 vs 387.66). The average processor needs 387.66 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher base clock than the average processor (2x3.7 GHz & 4x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2.4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 4.22x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more transistors than the average processor (20.9 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 22.6% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a lower die size than the average processor (137 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-7500 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 740M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 4.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,500 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 38.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,710 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 38.7% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,710 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,710 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,710 vs 2,791
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 2 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (14 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.14 vs 16
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.4 vs 24
  • 44% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).£360 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2 vs PTT 2
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 220?

  • High energy efficiency with a 28W default TDP, suitable for thin and light laptops.
  • Solid multitasking performance featuring 6 cores and 12 threads using Zen 4/4c architecture.
  • Support for modern connectivity including USB 4, Thunderbolt, and PCIe 4.0.
  • Excellent memory support with compatibility for fast DDR5-5600 and LPDDR5x-7500 RAM.
  • Capable media engine with hardware encoding/decoding for AVC, HEVC, and AV1 codecs.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 220?

  • Lack of a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU, which is found in higher-end Hawk Point chips.
  • Integrated Radeon 740M graphics are underpowered for modern AAA gaming at high settings.
  • No performance increase over previous generations, as it is effectively a rebadge of the Ryzen 5 8540U.
  • Locked multiplier prevents any overclocking to boost performance.
  • Requires active cooling despite its low power rating to avoid thermal throttling under load.

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
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AMD Ryzen 5 220 - CPU Benchmarks
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muycomputer.com
29/04/2025
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ASUS Vivobook S14 with Ryzen 5: Full Review
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laptopmedia.com
07/01/2025
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AMD Ryzen 5 2200G - Benchmark Tests
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