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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$340
  • PassMark benchmark result: 21192
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.9 GHz

Intel Core 5 220H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

6.9

Performance

18.0%

7.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

8.8

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

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.5

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.5

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Intel Core 5 220H is a high-performance laptop processor from the Raptor Lake-H Refresh family, featuring a hybrid architecture with 12 cores (4 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz for P-cores, reaching a max turbo frequency of 4.9 GHz, and is equipped with 18 MB of Intel Smart Cache and an 80-unit Iris Xe integrated GPU. Main advantages include strong multi-threaded performance for gaming and productivity, support for modern PCIe 5.0 and fast DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5x-6400 memory, and integrated AI acceleration via DL Boost. However, it can consume significant power with a turbo limit of up to 115W, lacks ECC memory support, and may face thermal throttling in thinner laptop designs under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core 5 220H

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

7.2
Intel Core 5 220H has a technical score of 7.19 points, which is higher than that of 87.9% 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
Intel Core 5 220H 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.7
Intel Core 5 220H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 89.2% 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: MEDIUM

Intel
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: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core 5 220H 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.
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: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% 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: HIGH

Z790, B660
Intel Core 5 220H supports Z790, B660 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 79% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
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: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core 5 220H 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+

12
Intel Core 5 220H has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% 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+

16
Intel Core 5 220H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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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
Intel Core 5 220H 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

4 x 2.7 GHz & 8 x 2 GHz
Intel Core 5 220H has a base clock of 4x2.7 GHz & 8x2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% 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: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core 5 220H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
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: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core 5 220H is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% 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

18 MB
Intel Core 5 220H has an L3 cache of 18 MB which is larger than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 2% 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

9 MB
Intel Core 5 220H has an L2 cache of 9 MB which is larger than that of 77.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

1,120 KB
Intel Core 5 220H has an L1 cache of 1120 KB which is larger than that of 88.4% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core 5 220H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Intel Core 5 220H supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-6400 MHz
Intel Core 5 220H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 90.9% of processors and equal to 2.4% 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: MEDIUM

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: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

96 GB
Intel Core 5 220H supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 56% of processors and equal to 5.8% 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: HIGH

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Intel Core 5 220H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% 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: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Intel Core 5 220H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.5% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

80
Intel Core 5 220H has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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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), JPEG (HW decode)
Intel Core 5 220H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 60.6% of processors and equal to 0.2% 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: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core 5 220H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core 5 220H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

115 W
Intel Core 5 220H has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
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: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core 5 220H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
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
Intel Core 5 220H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-45 W
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Intel Core 5 220H vs the average processor

  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core 5 220H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 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: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core 5 220H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core 5 220H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU 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+

    Intel Core 5 220H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core 5 220H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core 5 220H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).5.0 vs 3.0
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    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: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 46.5% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (709 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (709 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.709 vs 484
  • 36% better single-core performance
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 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

    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,376 vs 2,483
  • 14% higher boost clock
    Intel Core 5 220H 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

    Intel Core 5 220H 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
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core 5 220H has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core 5 220H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core 5 220H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core 5 220H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 46.5% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (709 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 36% better single-core performance
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,376 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 14% higher boost clock
    Intel Core 5 220H 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.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core 5 220H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2.01x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (21,192 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core 5 220H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core 5 220H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core 5 220H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 2.92x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,120 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.25x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core 5 220H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core 5 220H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core 5 220H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Intel Core 5 220H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core 5 220H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core 5 220H uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core 5 220H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core 5 220H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core 5 220H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core 5 220H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    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: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core 5 220H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.115 W vs 64 W
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core 5 220H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core 5 220H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core 5 220H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    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

    Intel Core 5 220H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).H.264 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core 5 220H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
    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: HIGH

    Intel Core 5 220H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core 5 220H?

  • Good performance for 1080p gaming
  • Surpasses previous generation Core i5-13600H due to higher boost clock speeds
  • Strong multitasking capabilities with 12 cores and 16 threads
  • Modern connectivity support including PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory up to 5200 MT/s
  • Suitable for mid-range laptop performance in productivity and content creation

What customers dislike about Intel Core 5 220H?

  • Prone to overheating during demanding tasks or high-end gaming on low settings
  • Limited overclocking potential due to a locked multiplier
  • Viewed by some as a 'rehash' or minor refresh of older 13th Gen architectures (13500H)
  • Integrated graphics performance is significantly lower compared to Core Ultra 5 alternatives
  • Confusion regarding Intel's new naming convention where 'Core 5' can be perceived as a budget rather than mid-range tier

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core 5 220H (16T)

The CPU-Z benchmark for the Intel Core 5 220H highlights a 16-thread mobile processor designed for mid-range, high-performance laptops. It provides a snapshot of single and multi-core performance, serving as a quantitative indicator of the chip's capabilities in various computing workloads. Pros include efficient 16-thread architecture, offering solid multitasking capabilities for...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Core 5 220H - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 220H is a Raptor Lake-H Refresh processor featuring 12 cores (4 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 16 threads, reaching boost speeds of 4.9 GHz. It delivers a PassMark multi-threaded score of approximately 21,597, marking an 18–20% improvement over predecessors like the 210H, making it suitable for demanding, modern multitasking workflows. Key advantages include support for...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
25/03/2026
Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i7-13705H - Notebookcheck Comparison For comprehensive performance details and comparisons, visit the listed technical...

The Intel Core i7-13705H (14 cores, 20 threads) offers superior multi-core performance and integrated graphics (96 EUs) compared to the Core 5 220H, making it better for demanding tasks. However, the newer Core 5 220H (12 cores, 16 threads) boasts faster DDR5-6400 memory support, higher capacity (96 GB), and modern DirectX 12 Ultimate support, while being roughly 7-16% slower in raw...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core 5 220H - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 220H is a Raptor Lake-H Refresh processor built on the Intel 7 process, featuring 12 cores (4 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 16 threads with boost speeds up to 4.90 GHz. It offers enhanced single-core responsiveness and supports modern standards like DDR5-5200 RAM and PCIe 5.0, making it a capable choice for multitasking and gaming. While performance is supported by 18 MB...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core 5 220H - Specifications and Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 220H is a late-2024 Raptor Lake-H Refresh processor featuring a 12-core, 16-thread architecture (4P + 8E) designed for strong mid-range performance, with a 4.9 GHz boost clock and 18 MB L3 cache. Benchmarks indicate solid productivity and 3D rendering capabilities with roughly 655 points in Cinebench 2024, alongside support for PCIe 5.0 and fast DDR5/LPDDR5x memory....Read more

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