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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 220H vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core 5 220H is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $342

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core 5 220H ranks 27 points higher.

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Core 5 220H has 6 more cores.

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Core 5 220H has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 14 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 3500X has a 33% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 5 220H boosts 20% higher.

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Core 5 220H draws 20W less power.

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Intel BGA 1744
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AM4
Raptor Lake-H
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Matisse
Mobile
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Desktop
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 220H or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core 5 220H. It's 79% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 5 220H than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
79% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 220H or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core 5 220H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 5 220H worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 61/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 220H and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core 5 220H scores 61/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 5 220H or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 5 220H or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core 5 220H is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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