AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unambiguous picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The largest margin appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the desktop chip scores 220 against the mobile part’s 56, a delta of 292.9%. That is not a close contest; it is a category-level difference in raw integer throughput under a specific workload.

The second-largest gap is in passmark_physics, where the 9500F records 1851 versus the Ryzen AI 7 445’s 976, a 89.7% advantage. Physics simulations often scale with sustained multi-core output, and the data suggests the desktop part’s higher power envelope and clock behavior translate directly into a near-doubling of performance here. Similarly, passmark_extended_instructions shows a 66.6% lead (26370 versus 15826), indicating that the 9500F handles AVX-class or specialized instruction streams with noticeably more headroom.

In the more common integer and floating-point workloads, the margins remain substantial but narrower. Passmark_integer_math has the 9500F at 84198 versus 58332, a 44.3% win. Passmark_floating_point_math shows 56570 versus 39362, a 43.7% advantage. These are not outliers; they reflect the consistent scaling advantage of the desktop chip across arithmetic-heavy tasks.

The multithread score reinforces this trend: 28312 versus 18115, a 56.3% delta. Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, so the difference comes from clock speed, thermal headroom, and power delivery, not core count. The single-thread tests show the smallest gap, but the 9500F still leads by 18.6% (4258 versus 3591). That is a meaningful margin for single-core-sensitive applications, though it is the closest the mobile part gets to its desktop counterpart.

Data compression and encryption also favor the 9500F decisively. Passmark_data_compression shows 325678 versus 215812, a 50.9% lead. Passmark_data_encryption shows 15716 versus 10519, a 49.4% advantage. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, gives the 9500F a 45.5% edge (34174 versus 23488). Across every measured category, the desktop chip outperforms the mobile chip by margins ranging from 18.6% to nearly triple.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, so the use-case split is not about performance wins; it is about which workloads amplify the existing deltas. The largest gaps, such as the 292.9% in prime number finding and the 89.7% in physics, suggest the 9500F is the choice for compute-heavy, long-running tasks where sustained multi-core output matters. The 50.9% compression lead and the 49.4% encryption lead indicate file archiving, database operations, and cryptographic workloads will see a substantial benefit on the desktop part.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win any benchmark, but the data shows where it narrows the gap. The single-thread tests at 18.6% behind are its best relative performance. For tasks that are lightly threaded and short-lived, such as basic web browsing or single-threaded scripting, the mobile chip is closer to parity. The floating-point and integer math gaps at 43.7% and 44.3% are more moderate than the physics or prime-number gaps, suggesting that mixed arithmetic workloads are less punishing for the mobile part.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 also carries integrated Radeon 840M graphics, which the 9500F lacks entirely. While the benchmark set does not include graphics tests, the presence of an iGPU means systems using the mobile chip can handle display output and light GPU-accelerated tasks without a discrete card. The 9500F requires a separate graphics solution, which shifts system design considerations even if the CPU-side performance metrics favor the desktop part.

The mobile chip’s 28 TDP versus the desktop’s 65 TDP is a critical differentiator in system context. The Ryzen AI 7 445 is designed for battery-powered or thermally constrained environments, where the 9500F’s performance lead would be irrelevant because it cannot physically fit or operate within those power budgets.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 5 architecture and are fabricated on TSMC’s 4 nm process, but they diverge sharply in implementation. The 9500F is part of the 9000 series with the Granite Ridge codename, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation with the Gorgon Point codename. The desktop part uses a hybrid core design statement in its generation field: “Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))”, while the mobile part lists “Zen 5 / Zen 5c”, indicating a heterogeneous core arrangement with both full Zen 5 and compact Zen 5c cores.

The cache configuration is a major architectural split. The 9500F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The 8x difference in L3 capacity likely explains some of the performance deltas in memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting, where the 9500F leads by 45.5%. The 9500F also has a significantly larger die at 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors, while the mobile part’s die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Clock speeds differ substantially: the 9500F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The 1.8 GHz base clock gap is enormous and explains why the desktop chip maintains a large lead even in short bursts. Both support DDR5 memory with dual-channel layout and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but the mobile part also supports LPDDR5X, giving it flexibility for low-power memory configurations.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The 9500F offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. This affects potential expansion bandwidth for GPUs and NVMe storage. The desktop part also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the mobile chip does not. The 9500F uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8, which are physically incompatible.

The 9500F has no integrated graphics, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 includes Radeon 840M. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation-adjacent use cases. The release dates are separated by several months, with the 9500F launching earlier, and the desktop part has a launch MSRP of $219, which is stated once here as recorded. The mobile part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz, a 0.4 GHz difference.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the desktop chip?

A: The 9500F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB, an 8x difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 9500F and the Ryzen AI 7 445 have ECC memory support enabled in the recorded specifications.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The 9500F has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 watts, a 37-watt gap.

Q: In the head-to-head benchmarks, what is the smallest performance gap?

A: The smallest gap is in the passmark_single_thread test, where the 9500F leads by 18.6% (4258 versus 3591).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |

|----------------|--------------------|---------------------|

| Series | 9000 series | null |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Gorgon Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | null |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | null |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 4 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 840M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-09-07 | 2026-01-04 |

| Launch MSRP | $219 | null |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001406 | 100-000001935 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 91 | 79 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 52873 | 26936 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear choice for compute-intensive workloads: the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 in every single measured category, with margins from 18.6% in single-thread to 292.9% in prime number finding. The desktop chip’s higher base and boost clocks, 8x larger L3 cache, and 65 W TDP versus 28 W produce a consistently faster experience across compression, encryption, math, physics, and sorting tasks. Its 91st percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to the mobile part’s 79th, confirms the broader performance positioning.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 is not without purpose, but that purpose is not CPU performance leadership. It provides integrated Radeon 840M graphics, supports LPDDR5X memory, and operates at a 28 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops or low-power embedded systems. Its mobile socket (FP8) and 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes indicate a design focused on power efficiency and platform integration rather than raw throughput.

For anyone comparing these two in a desktop context, the 9500F is the only choice from a performance standpoint. The data shows an 11-0 win record with no close calls. For a mobile context, the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only one that physically fits, and its performance, while lower, remains within 18.6% in single-thread tasks and within 43.7% to 50.9% in most everyday arithmetic workloads. The decision is not about which is faster; it is about which platform constraints apply. The 9500F requires a discrete GPU, an AM5 motherboard, and a 65 W cooling solution. The Ryzen AI 7 445 brings its own graphics, fits a low-power mobile socket, and wins on integration even as it loses every benchmark.