AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, with the newer Zen 5 part taking six of the eleven benchmark tests while the Zen 3+ chip wins five. The most decisive margin belongs to the Ryzen 7 170 in data encryption, where it scores 16078 against 12418, a 29.5% advantage. That is the single largest gap in either direction across the entire comparison.

Integer math also favors the Ryzen 7 170 heavily. Its score of 79738 beats the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 65991 by 20.8%. Floating-point performance follows the same pattern, though less dramatically: 44979 versus 42934, a 4.8% win for the older chip. Data compression goes to the Ryzen 7 170 at 265920 against 256420, a 3.7% edge. Random string sorting is close, with the Ryzen 7 170 taking it 27804 to 27252, a 2% margin.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 counters with strong single-thread results. Its score of 3785 in the single-thread test is 17.4% higher than the Ryzen 7 170's 3128. Physics performance shows an even larger relative gap: 1119 versus 890, a 20.5% win for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Prime number finding delivers the biggest single-test swing, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scoring 77 against only 49, a 36.4% lead. Extended instructions go to the newer chip by a slim 1.9% margin (18456 versus 18107). The multithread test is nearly a tie, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 winning 21054 to 20760, just 1.4% ahead.

The average benchmark scores reflect these mixed results. The Ryzen 7 170 averages 43689 across its benchmark suite, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 averages 41208. The Ryzen 7 170 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, one point above the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 87th percentile. In the nearest rival grouping, the Ryzen 7 170 lands within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 tracks within 0.6% of the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in the single-thread test, which is 17.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170's 3128.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The multithread scores are nearly identical. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 posts 21054, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 posts 20760, a difference of only 1.4% in favor of the newer chip.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a 35W TDP, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a 28W TDP.

Q: Which processor wins the data encryption benchmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins decisively with a score of 16078, beating the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 12418 by 29.5%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 support ECC memory according to the recorded specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and use different manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and is fabricated on a 4 nm process, also by TSMC. The die sizes differ modestly: the Ryzen 7 170 measures 210 mm², while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 measures 195 mm².

Core and thread counts favor the Ryzen 7 170 on paper. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The cache hierarchy is also different. The Ryzen 7 170 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of L3 cache. That larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation on the Zen 5 part helps explain its single-thread advantage despite the smaller shared pool.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a lower base clock at 2.00 GHz but a slightly higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz. The lower base clock and smaller core count contribute to the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's lower 28W TDP compared to the Ryzen 7 170's 35W TDP.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both have PCIe Gen 4, but the Ryzen 7 170 provides 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 provides 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics units are different generations. The Ryzen 7 170 uses a Radeon 680M, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a Radeon 840M. The sockets also differ: the Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses AMD Socket FP8. Both processors have their multipliers locked and are currently listed as active production parts.

The Verdict

The data does not support a single best choice. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins on raw compute throughput in several heavy workloads, particularly encryption and integer math, and it carries a higher average benchmark score of 43689 versus 41208. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins on per-thread performance, physics simulation, and prime number calculation, and it achieves nearly the same multithread score with fewer cores and a lower TDP.

For workloads that depend on wide parallel execution, the Ryzen 7 170 is the stronger option. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and larger L3 cache deliver a 20.8% lead in integer math and a 29.5% lead in encryption. For workloads that favor single-thread responsiveness or higher per-core efficiency, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the better fit. Its 17.4% single-thread advantage and 20.5% physics lead demonstrate the benefit of the newer Zen 5 core design.

The choice comes down to which benchmark pattern matches the intended use. The Ryzen 7 170 presents a higher overall average score and sits at the 88th percentile, one point above the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Yet the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's lower TDP of 28W against 35W, combined with a near-tie in multithread performance, makes it the more efficient option on paper.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 3.20 GHz for the Ryzen 7 170 versus 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Boost clocks are nearly identical, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 4.80 GHz and the Ryzen 7 170 at 4.75 GHz.

TDP is lower on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 28W, compared to 35W on the Ryzen 7 170. The sockets are different, with the Ryzen 7 170 using AMD Socket FP7 and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 using AMD Socket FP8. The architecture and process node also differ: Zen 3+ on 6 nm for the Ryzen 7 170, Zen 5 on 4 nm for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Die size is 210 mm² for the Ryzen 7 170 and 195 mm² for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440.

Cache structures vary. The Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 170. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 adds LPDDR5X support alongside DDR5, while the Ryzen 7 170 lists only DDR5.

PCIe lane counts differ, with the Ryzen 7 170 providing 20 lanes and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 providing 16 lanes, both on Gen 4. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 680M on the Ryzen 7 170 versus Radeon 840M on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Both support ECC memory, both are mobile-market parts, and both are production-active. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins in tasks that scale with core count and cache capacity. Data compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, and random string sorting all favor the older chip. The encryption win of 29.5% is the standout, followed by a 20.8% margin in integer math. These are workloads where the 8-core, 16-thread configuration and the larger 16 MB L3 cache provide a measurable advantage. The Ryzen 7 170 also holds a 4.8% lead in floating-point math and a 3.7% lead in data compression.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in tasks that depend on single-thread efficiency and newer instruction handling. Single-thread performance is 17.4% higher, physics simulation is 20.5% higher, and prime number finding is 36.4% higher. The extended instructions test also goes to the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, though by a narrow 1.9% margin. The multithread test is effectively a draw, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 ahead by just 1.4%, which is notable given that it does so with 6 cores and 12 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads.

The practical split is clear. For database-style operations, encoding, or compression workloads, the Ryzen 7 170 offers more throughput. For interactive responsiveness, physics calculations, or workloads that benefit from higher per-core clock performance, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the better choice. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also delivers comparable multithread performance at a lower TDP, which may matter in thermally constrained mobile systems. The Ryzen 7 170, by contrast, delivers higher average scores across its full benchmark suite and a better percentile ranking among all CPUs.