AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 takes 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 winning only 2. The most decisive victory for the Ryzen AI 5 435 comes in the physics test, where it scores 1075 against 806, a 25% advantage. That is the largest single-test gap in the entire comparison, and it indicates substantially stronger computational throughput in a workload that often correlates with real-world gaming and simulation performance.

Single-thread performance also favors the Ryzen AI 5 435 by a wide margin. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3734 beats the Ryzen 5 150's 3155 by 15.5%. This advantage is consistent with the newer architecture and matters for everyday responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and legacy software that cannot use many cores.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 also wins the multithread test, scoring 19000 versus 17492, a 7.9% lead. Floating-point math shows an even larger gap: 40627 versus 35118, which is 13.6% ahead. Extended instructions follow the same pattern, with the Ryzen AI 5 435 scoring 16197 compared to 14675, a 9.4% improvement. Random string sorting goes to the Ryzen AI 5 435 as well, 24891 versus 22382, a 10.1% edge. Prime number finding is another Ryzen AI 5 435 win, 58 versus 47, a 19% advantage.

Data compression is closer but still favors the Ryzen AI 5 435: 225374 versus 211289, a 6.2% lead. The only two wins for the Ryzen 5 150 are data encryption and integer math. Data encryption is a substantial 20.8% win for the Ryzen 5 150, scoring 13425 versus 11110. Integer math is a narrow victory, 62151 versus 61026, just 1.8% ahead.

Looking at the average benchmark scores across all recorded tests, the Ryzen 5 150 posts 34881 while the Ryzen AI 5 435 posts 28128. However, this aggregate figure is skewed by the very high data compression score on the Ryzen 5 150 and the fact that the Ryzen AI 5 435 has additional Cinebench tests recorded that are not present for the Ryzen 5 150. When comparing only the shared PassMark workloads, the Ryzen AI 5 435 is ahead in 8 of 10 tests. The percentile rankings tell a different story at the aggregate level: the Ryzen 5 150 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 sits at the 80th percentile. This suggests the Ryzen 5 150's overall average is buoyed by its encryption and integer performance, even though the Ryzen AI 5 435 wins the majority of individual workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 3734 in PassMark single-thread, which is 15.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's score of 3155.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen AI 5 435 in the physics test?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1075 in the physics test, which is 25% higher than the Ryzen 5 150's 806. This is the largest percentage difference in any shared benchmark.

Q: In which tests does the Ryzen 5 150 outperform the Ryzen AI 5 435?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 wins data encryption (13425 versus 11110, a 20.8% advantage) and integer math (62151 versus 61026, a 1.8% advantage).

Q: What is the multithread score difference?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 19000 in PassMark multithread, while the Ryzen 5 150 scores 17492. The Ryzen AI 5 435 leads by 7.9%.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 is at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 is at the 80th percentile. This is based on the average benchmark score across all recorded tests.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI 5 435 perform in Cinebench tests?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1686 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 260 in R15 single-core, 11333 in R23 multi-core, and 1816 in R23 single-core. The Ryzen 5 150 has no recorded Cinebench scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at the same foundry. This process shrink is a significant factor in the performance and efficiency differences observed in the benchmarks.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, so the core count is identical. However, the cache hierarchy differs substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 5 435 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen 5 150 has four times the L3 capacity, which should help in workloads that repeatedly access a large working set. The Ryzen AI 5 435 compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The base clock differs significantly: the Ryzen 5 150 runs at 3.30 GHz base, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 runs at 2.00 GHz base. Boost clocks are closer, with the Ryzen 5 150 at 4.55 GHz and the Ryzen AI 5 435 at 4.50 GHz. The Ryzen 5 150 has a higher TDP of 35 watts, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has a lower TDP of 28 watts. The Ryzen AI 5 435's lower base clock likely contributes to its lower power draw, while its architecture efficiency allows it to match or exceed the Ryzen 5 150's boost performance.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 150 uses a Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses a Radeon 840M. Memory support also varies: the Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the memory bandwidth is higher on the Ryzen AI 5 435 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s on the Ryzen 5 150. The Ryzen AI 5 435 also supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 150 does not.

PCIe lane counts differ: the Ryzen 5 150 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The sockets are different as well, with the Ryzen 5 150 using AMD Socket FP7 and the Ryzen AI 5 435 using AMD Socket FP8. Both are mobile processors with locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the stronger all-around performer in most workloads, despite its lower base clock and smaller L3 cache. Its architecture advantages show clearly in single-thread, physics, floating-point, and multithread tests. The Ryzen 5 150 holds its ground only in data encryption and integer math, where it demonstrates a meaningful lead.

For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, physics simulation, or general multithreaded productivity, the Ryzen AI 5 435 is the better choice based on the recorded scores. Its 15.5% single-thread advantage and 25% physics advantage are decisive. The Ryzen AI 5 435 also uses less power, with a 28-watt TDP versus 35 watts, and supports ECC memory, which may matter for certain professional use cases.

The Ryzen 5 150 is the pick for workloads that rely heavily on data encryption, where it is 20.8% faster, or integer math, where it is 1.8% faster. Its larger L3 cache of 16 MB versus 4 MB could provide an edge in specific data-heavy scenarios, though the benchmark results do not show a consistent advantage there beyond the two wins.

The Ryzen 5 150 also has a higher aggregate percentile ranking (84th versus 80th), but this reflects the average score across all tests, including its strong encryption and integer results. The Ryzen AI 5 435 wins more individual tests, so the aggregate ranking does not tell the complete story.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Ryzen 5 150 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are nearly identical: 4.55 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The TDP differs, with the Ryzen 5 150 at 35 watts and the Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28 watts.

The socket is different: the Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses AMD Socket FP8. The architecture is Zen 3+ for the Ryzen 5 150 and Zen 5 for the Ryzen AI 5 435. The process node is 6 nm for the Ryzen 5 150 and 4 nm for the Ryzen AI 5 435.

Cache configurations differ in all three levels. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Ryzen AI 5 435 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3.

Memory support diverges: the Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150 and 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen AI 5 435. ECC memory is not supported on the Ryzen 5 150 but is supported on the Ryzen AI 5 435.

PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 5 150 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 has Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon 840M on the Ryzen AI 5 435. The release dates differ, with the Ryzen 5 150 released on September 30, 2025, and the Ryzen AI 5 435 released on January 4, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 dominates in compute-heavy workloads. Its physics score of 1075 versus 806 makes it the clear choice for simulation and gaming physics. The 15.5% single-thread advantage (3734 versus 3155) favors it for everyday tasks, web browsing, and applications that depend on one or two fast cores. Floating-point math is 13.6% faster, which benefits scientific computing, 3D rendering, and audio processing. Extended instructions are 9.4% faster, helping in encryption-adjacent workloads, media codecs, and database operations that use SIMD instructions.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 also wins in multithreaded productivity (19000 versus 17492, 7.9% ahead), data compression (6.2% ahead), random string sorting (10.1% ahead), and prime number finding (19% ahead). These wins cover a broad range of general-purpose computing, from file archiving to data processing.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins in data encryption by 20.8% (13425 versus 11110). This is a significant margin and suggests the Ryzen 5 150 is better suited for cryptographic workloads, secure communications, and disk encryption tasks. Its integer math win is narrow at 1.8% (62151 versus 61026), but it still indicates an edge in integer-heavy operations like database indexing, financial calculations, and some game logic.

The Ryzen 5 150 also has a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 4 MB), which could benefit workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 4 MB but smaller than 16 MB. The recorded benchmarks do not show a clear pattern of such an advantage beyond the two wins, but the cache difference remains a structural distinction. The Ryzen AI 5 435 compensates with higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which likely contributes to its wins in floating-point and extended instruction tests.