AMD compares Ryzen 5 220 laptop against Apple MacBook Neo
Ryzen 5 220 comparison uses a 2025 Hawk Point processor.
© AMD I guess we all waited for an actual reponse from AMD to Apple’s MacBook Neo, a budget laptop that has reportedly been popular enough for Apple to double its production target . The MacBook Neo does not run Windows 11, so it does not support the same software library as a regular Windows PC. Gaming is one of the more affected areas here, as the Neo uses Apple’s A18 Pro chip rather than an x86 processor. AMD decided to focus on this part.
Unlike Qualcomm (C-Series) and Intel (Wildcat Lake), AMD has not released a new Zen 5 chip aimed directly at Apple’s budget laptop. Instead, the company is using older Ryzen 200 series parts, which are essentially refreshed Hawk Point processors based on Zen 4. AMD is comparing one of HP’s OmniBook X Flip systems with Ryzen 5 220 against Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo.
AMD: 15 out of 20 games (selected by AMD) do not work on Neo
AMD says: “While 15 of the top 20 PC games do not run on Macbook Neo natively,” while Ryzen systems provide access to Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass. The company claims that 20 out of 20 selected titles run natively on AMD, compared with 5 on Apple’s budget MacBook.
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Radeon 740M ‘works’, but…
The HP OmniBook X Flip comparison itself uses Ryzen 5 220. This is not a new processor anymore. AMD lists Ryzen 5 220 as a Hawk Point part launched on February 18, 2025, with 2 Zen 4 cores, 4 Zen 4c cores, 12 threads, Radeon 740M graphics, and no Ryzen AI engine. That makes the comparison a bit odd. Worth adding that Radeon 740M is far from anything gaming-capable (basically 1/3 of the Ryzen Z1 Extreme handheld GPU specs).
Based on NotebookCheck figures for the Radeon 740M, users should expect a wide range of results. The iGPU can reach 124 FPS in GTA V at 1080p low settings, but it drops to 7 FPS in Star Wars Outlaws. So sure, you can start the game, but only if you enjoy low framerate.
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AMD did not stop on gaming, though. AMD’s feature comparison focuses on storage, ports, touch support, and form factor. The company lists the HP OmniBook X Flip with 512GB storage, 2-in-1 touchscreen support, HDMI, two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and Windows 11 included. The MacBook Neo base model is listed with 256GB storage, two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and no Windows license.
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Competition is good, and budget Windows laptops are already moving into lower price ranges. What is less clear is why AMD decided to focus on gaming while using a system with limited integrated graphics as the comparison point.
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