AMD Ryzen 7 5705G vs Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H as the significantly stronger processor in overall benchmark performance, with an average benchmark score of 43,210 and a percentile ranking of 88 against all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G, by contrast, holds a percentile ranking of 50 with a recorded average benchmark score of 0, meaning no measured performance data exists for it in the database. The Core Ultra 9 386H sits within a tight competitive cluster, trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Core i9-12900 by 0.7% and the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 0.9%. The Core Ultra 9 386H is the clear choice for any workload where raw benchmark scores matter, based strictly on the available measurements.

The Ryzen 7 5705G, however, is a desktop part on the AM4 socket with an unlocked multiplier, while the Core Ultra 9 386H is a locked mobile processor on Intel BGA 2540. The data indicates the Ryzen 7 5705G should be selected for desktop builds that require socket compatibility with AM4 and overclocking flexibility, though no benchmark scores are recorded to validate its performance level. The Core Ultra 9 386H should be selected for mobile platforms where its 16 cores, higher boost clock, and superior memory bandwidth deliver measurable performance advantages. The absence of benchmark data for the AMD part means the Core Ultra 9 386H is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance measurements in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has an average benchmark score of 43,210, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has a recorded average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 386H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 386H trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 by 0.5%, but leads the Intel Core i9-12900 by 0.7% and the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 0.9%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G's boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Are both processors currently active in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H have a production status of Active.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process node by TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H uses the Panther Lake architecture, also with the codename Panther Lake, built on a 3 nm process node by Intel. The process node difference from 7 nm to 3 nm indicates a significant generational manufacturing advantage for the Intel part, though the AMD part has documented transistor and die size figures while the Intel part does not have recorded values for either.

The cache structures differ substantially between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has an L1 cache of 64 KB per core, an L2 cache of 512 KB per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has an L1 cache of 192 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2.5 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 18 MB shared. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel part, combined with the higher shared L3 capacity, indicate a more generous cache hierarchy for the mobile processor.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G uses Radeon Graphics with 512 SP, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series generation labeled Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)), while the Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation labeled Ultra 9 (Panther Lake-H). The Intel part has a part number of SA4R5Q9EH, and the AMD part has a part number of 100-000001800.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ, with the AMD part at 3.80 GHz and the Intel part at 2.10 GHz, a lower base clock for the Intel processor. The boost clocks differ, with the AMD part at 4.60 GHz and the Intel part at 4.90 GHz, giving the Intel part the higher maximum frequency. The TDP differs, with the AMD part at 65 and the Intel part at 25, indicating the Intel part is rated for a much lower thermal envelope.

The sockets are completely different: the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H uses Intel BGA 2540. The AMD part is a desktop segment processor, while the Intel part is a mobile segment processor. The memory support differs, with DDR4 on the AMD side and DDR5, LPDDR5X on the Intel side. The memory bandwidth differs, with the AMD part at 51.2 GB/s and the Intel part at 115.2 GB/s, more than double the AMD figure.

The PCIe support differs: the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier lock status differs, with the AMD part having an unlocked multiplier and the Intel part having a locked multiplier. The process nodes differ, with 7 nm for TSMC on the AMD side and 3 nm for Intel on the Intel side. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2025-02-23 and the Intel part released on 2026-01-04. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part has a transistor count of null and a die size of null, while the AMD part has 10,700 million transistors and a die size of 180 mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains recorded benchmark results only for the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, and no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G. This means the head-to-head comparison is limited to an analysis of the Intel part's measured scores against its nearest rivals, as no direct measurements exist for the AMD processor.

The Core Ultra 9 386H delivers its strongest multi-core results in Cinebench tests. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 20,547, and the single-core score is 2,071.5. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 12,820, with a single-core score of 1,809. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 3,223, with a single-core score of 303.5. These scores position the Intel part in the 88th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,210.

PassMark results provide further detail on workload-specific strengths. The data compression score is 352,365, while the data encryption score is 27,150. The extended instructions score is 29,138, and the find prime numbers score is 341. The floating point math score is 108,527, while the integer math score is 87,284. The multithread score is 35,399, and the physics score is 3,028. The random string sorting score is 42,135, and the single thread score is 4,218, with a duplicate singlethread score also recorded at 4,218.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Core Ultra 9 386H is tightly grouped with its closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has an average score of 43,326, which is 0.3% higher than the Core Ultra 9 386H. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has an average score of 43,431, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900 has an average score of 42,906, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900KF has an average score of 42,830, which is 0.9% lower. The performance deltas are small across all four rivals, indicating the Core Ultra 9 386H performs at a level essentially equivalent to these established desktop and mobile processors.

The data confirms that the Core Ultra 9 386H is a competitive high-end mobile processor, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has no recorded benchmark data to assess its performance. The Intel part's 16 cores, 18 MB shared L3 cache, and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are the architectural features that support its measured performance, while the AMD part's specifications suggest a lower-power desktop option with no verified scores in the database.