AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 are both mobile processors from AMD, but they are built on fundamentally different design philosophies. The Ryzen 5 150 is a 6-core part with a higher power envelope, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 is a 4-core part with a newer architecture and a lower power draw. Benchmark data from the database shows a clear split: the Ryzen 5 150 dominates heavily in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 delivers a superior single-thread score.

Where Each One Wins

The division of labor between these two processors is stark based on the recorded benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins 9 out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, establishing itself as the clear leader in multi-threaded throughput and data processing tasks. Its wins span the entire PassMark suite, including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics calculations, and random string sorting. This makes it the stronger choice for workloads that can utilize multiple cores and threads simultaneously, such as content rendering, software compilation, or heavy multitasking environments.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, conversely, wins only 2 comparisons, but they are significant. It takes the single-thread benchmark in both recorded variants (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), with a score of 3683 against the Ryzen 5 150's 3155. This indicates that for lightly-threaded applications like general desktop responsiveness, web browsing, or legacy software that relies on a single core, the Ryzen AI 5 430 has the edge in raw per-core performance. Its architecture is more efficient per clock, even though it has fewer physical cores.

The aggregate performance data reinforces this split. The Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, placing it in the 73rd percentile. While the Ryzen AI 5 430 is more efficient in single-thread tasks, the Ryzen 5 150 is the superior overall performer in the database's broader scoring system.

Architecture Differences

The two chips represent different architectural generations from AMD. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and is fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. Its die size is recorded as 210 mm². The Ryzen AI 5 430, in contrast, uses the newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and is built on a more advanced 4 nm process, also by TSMC.

Core configurations differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 2-core and 4-thread advantage for the Ryzen 5 150 is a primary driver of its multi-threaded benchmark dominance. Cache hierarchies also diverge substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has a larger L1 cache at 80 KB per core and a larger L2 cache at 1 MB per core, but its L3 cache is only 4 MB. This suggests the Ryzen AI 5 430 relies more heavily on its per-core caches for speed, while the Ryzen 5 150 uses its larger shared L3 to feed its additional cores.

Memory and I/O support also differ. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen AI 5 430 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also on a dual-channel bus, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Ryzen AI 5 430 also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 5 150 does not. PCIe lane counts vary as well: the Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive pattern in favor of the Ryzen 5 150 across most tested workloads. The largest margin comes in data encryption, where the Ryzen 5 150 scores 13425 against the Ryzen AI 5 430's 7591, a difference of 76.9%. This indicates a substantial advantage in cryptographic and security-related processing tasks.

Integer math shows the second-largest gap. The Ryzen 5 150 scores 62151, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 39637, a delta of 56.8%. This workload benefits heavily from the Ryzen 5 150's additional cores and threads. Similarly, random string sorting shows a 34.6% advantage for the Ryzen 5 150, with scores of 22382 versus 16623. Data compression follows with a 33% lead, as the Ryzen 5 150 scores 211289 against 158912.

Floating-point math and multithreaded performance also favor the Ryzen 5 150 by significant margins. In floating-point math, the Ryzen 5 150 scores 35118 versus 27193, a 29.1% advantage. The multithread score is 17492 for the Ryzen 5 150 and 13320 for the Ryzen AI 5 430, a 31.3% lead. Extended instructions show a 28.1% advantage, with scores of 14675 and 11455 respectively. The physics test shows a narrower lead of 11%, with the Ryzen 5 150 scoring 806 and the Ryzen AI 5 430 scoring 726. Prime number finding has the smallest margin of the Ryzen 5 150's wins, at 6.8%, with scores of 47 and 44.

The one area where the Ryzen AI 5 430 clearly wins is single-thread performance. It scores 3683 in both single-thread variants, compared to the Ryzen 5 150's 3155. This represents a 14.3% advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 430. This result confirms that the newer Zen 5 architecture in the Ryzen AI 5 430 delivers better per-core instruction throughput than the older Zen 3+ design in the Ryzen 5 150, even at a lower boost clock rating.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock speeds differ notably: the Ryzen 5 150 runs at 3.30 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 runs at a lower 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Ryzen 5 150 at 4.55 GHz and the Ryzen AI 5 430 at 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 watts. This lower power draw for the Ryzen AI 5 430 aligns with its reduced core count and lower base clock. The process node also differs: the Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a 4 nm process.

Socket and platform requirements are different. The Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 uses AMD Socket FP8. Cache configurations differ as detailed earlier, with the Ryzen 5 150 offering a larger 16 MB shared L3 cache versus the Ryzen AI 5 430's 4 MB L3. Memory support differs as well: the Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. ECC memory support is present on the Ryzen AI 5 430 but absent on the Ryzen 5 150. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Ryzen AI 5 430 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s on the Ryzen 5 150. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Ryzen 5 150 providing 20 lanes and the Ryzen AI 5 430 providing 14 lanes, both at Gen 4. The integrated graphics differ, with the Ryzen 5 150 using a Radeon 660M and the Ryzen AI 5 430 using a Radeon 840M.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 achieves a score of 3683 in the single-thread test, which is 14.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's score of 3155.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data encryption performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 13425 in data encryption, which is 76.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's score of 7591.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not list ECC memory support.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 watts.