Intel Core 5 220H
Expert rating8.2 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 1744
- Core/Thread Count:
- 12C/16T
- TDP:
- 45W
- iGPU:
- Intel Arc Graphics
- CPU Series:
- Core 5
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Core 5 220H Review
Intel Core 5 220H 12-core 16-thread laptop processor, 2.7GHz base / 5.4GHz boost, 45W TDP, BGA 1744 socket
The Intel Core 5 220H is a performance mobile chip built for premium laptops with sustained multi-core workloads. It pairs 12 cores and 16 threads with a 2.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.4GHz and Intel Arc Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 12 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core 5 220H runs a 2.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.4GHz, backed by 16MB of L3 cache and Intel Arc Graphics graphics.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Core 5 220H uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip built for premium laptops with sustained multi-core workloads.
Branding Note
The Core 5 220H carries Intel's post-2023 'Core' branding (dropping the 'i' prefix), replacing what would previously have been called Core i5 in Intel's naming scheme, while keeping similar suffix conventions (U, H, HL, N).
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Core 5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core 5 220H sits at the 12-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core 5 competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Specifications
Identity
| Release Year | 2024 |
|---|
Segment and platform
| Socket | BGA 1744 |
|---|
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total Threads | 16 |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 45 W |
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.2 / 10
The Intel Core 5 220H delivers strong sustained performance for a premium laptop chip, aimed at productivity and light creative work.
Best for
- Premium laptops
- Creator laptops
- Gaming-adjacent productivity
Not for
- Ultra-thin fanless laptops
- Maximum battery life
- Budget laptops
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Core 5 220H?
The Intel Core 5 220H is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 12, Threads 16, Base Clock 2.7 GHz, Boost Clock 5.4 GHz, L3 Cache 16.
Will the Intel Core 5 220H work with my current setup?
The Intel Core 5 220H lists Socket is BGA 1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Core 5 220H best suited to?
It suits premium laptops, creator laptops, gaming-adjacent productivity.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core 5 220H?
It is a poor fit for ultra-thin fanless laptops, maximum battery life, budget laptops.