AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database presents a clear split between these two AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile-focused part with an established benchmark record, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE is a desktop processor that has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. For users selecting between them, the choice depends entirely on platform and workload availability. The Ryzen 5 240 offers verified performance data across multiple tests, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE, with its 50th percentile ranking and zero recorded average score, cannot be evaluated on measured performance yet. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 240 is the only one of the two with a usable performance profile in the current database, making it the default selection for any workload requiring documented results. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE, however, presents a newer architectural generation with more cores and a higher boost clock, making it the logical choice for a desktop build where its specifications can be leveraged without needing immediate benchmark confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation line. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE is based on the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It also uses a 4 nm process at TSMC but has a larger die size of 195 mm². The transistor count for the 450GE is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably between the two. The Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of L3 cache. This means the 240 has double the L3 capacity, while the 450GE provides more L1 cache per core. The socket types are entirely different: the 240 uses AMD Socket FP8, which is typical for mobile platforms, while the 450GE uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. This is a fundamental compatibility difference that determines where each processor can be installed.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with an identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is another differentiator: the 240 does not support ECC, while the 450GE does. The PCIe configurations differ as well, with the 240 offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the 450GE offering Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the 240 featuring Radeon 760M and the 450GE featuring Radeon 860M.

The thermal and power profiles show a significant divergence. The Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts, a base clock of 4.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has a lower TDP of 35 watts but a wider clock range: a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The core counts also differ, with the 240 offering 6 cores and 12 threads, while the 450GE offers 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the 450GE a two-core and four-thread advantage. The release dates are distinct as well, with the 240 released in January 2025 and the 450GE scheduled for March 2026. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in the category of verified performance data. The database contains fifteen benchmark scores for this processor, covering Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core and single-core tests, plus a full suite of PassMark tests including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. This processor has an average benchmark score of 33,542 and sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS with a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX with a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX with a delta of 0.5%. This places it in a tightly competitive band where the differences between rivals are less than one percent.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE wins in the categories of core count, boost clock, memory flexibility, and desktop platform support. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the 240. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz is 0.10 GHz higher than the 240's 5.00 GHz boost. It supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the 240 only supports DDR5. It also includes ECC memory support, which the 240 lacks. The 450GE uses the AM5 desktop socket, making it suitable for desktop builds, while the 240 uses the FP8 mobile socket. The 450GE also has a lower TDP of 35 watts compared to 45 watts for the 240, despite having more cores. The 450GE is from a newer generation, combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, and features a larger die size of 195 mm² compared to 178 mm² for the 240.

However, the 450GE has no recorded benchmarks in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, its percentile ranking is 50, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This means the database cannot confirm any performance advantages for the 450GE in real-world tests. The wins for the 450GE are purely specification-based, not measurement-based. For use cases that require documented performance, the 240 has a decisive advantage. For use cases that prioritize core count, memory type flexibility, ECC support, and desktop socket compatibility, the 450GE has the specification-level edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE is in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has a TDP of 35 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means there are no recorded measurements where both processors ran the same test under the same conditions. The only available benchmark data belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 240, which has a comprehensive set of fifteen scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has no benchmark scores at all in the database.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 240, the recorded scores show a specific performance profile. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2078 in multi-core and 270 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13013 in multi-core and 1742 in single-core. The PassMark suite shows a data compression score of 267963, data encryption of 15849, extended instructions of 20201, prime number finding of 70, floating point math of 45301, integer math of 73189, multithread of 22658, physics of 1060, random string sorting of 32385, and single-thread of 3675. The average benchmark score across all tests is 33542.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 240 sits in a very tight performance band. It matches the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with a delta of 0%, meaning their average scores are essentially identical. It is 0.4% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600HX. These deltas are all within one percent, indicating that the Ryzen 5 240 delivers performance comparable to these four competing processors. The 84th percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms the large majority of all CPUs in the database.

Since the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has no benchmark scores, no direct comparison of measured performance is possible. The database records no wins for either processor in a head-to-head context. The specification comparison shows that the 450GE has more cores, a higher boost clock, and a lower TDP, but without benchmark data, these specifications cannot be translated into measured performance outcomes. The absence of head-to-head results means that any performance ranking between these two processors must rely solely on the documented scores of the Ryzen 5 240.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock speeds are 4.30 GHz for the 240 and 2.00 GHz for the 450GE. The boost clock speeds are 5.00 GHz for the 240 and 5.10 GHz for the 450GE. The TDP values are 45 watts for the 240 and 35 watts for the 450GE. The sockets are AMD Socket FP8 for the 240 and AMD Socket AM5 for the 450GE. The architectures are Zen 4 for the 240 and a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c for the 450GE, as indicated by the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation label. The codenames are Hawk Point for the 240 and Gorgon Point for the 450GE. The process nodes are both 4 nm from TSMC. The die sizes are 178 mm² for the 240 and 195 mm² for the 450GE. The transistor count is 25,000 million for the 240 and not recorded for the 450GE.

The cache hierarchies differ. The 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The 450GE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The memory support differs: the 240 supports DDR5 only, while the 450GE supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both have dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support is absent on the 240 and present on the 450GE. The PCIe configurations are Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the 240 and Gen 4 with 12 lanes for the 450GE, both CPU-only. The integrated graphics are Radeon 760M for the 240 and Radeon 860M for the 450GE. The market segments are Mobile for the 240 and Desktop for the 450GE. Both processors are Active in production status, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded. The release dates are January 2025 for the 240 and March 2026 for the 450GE. The part numbers are 100-000001727 for the 240 and 100-000001921 for the 450GE.