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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores, whereas the AMD part uses 8 full Zen 3 cores with simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H uses Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel processor also uses a newer Panther Lake architecture compared to AMD's Zen 3 Cezanne design.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a maximum bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part has more than double the memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has an average benchmark score of 43210 and sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H have an active production status in the database.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a TDP of 25 watts. This makes the Intel part more power-efficient on paper despite having twice the core count.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. It is a desktop processor designed for Socket AM4, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part uses the Panther Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's own 3 nm process, and is a mobile processor on the BGA 2540 socket.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H doubles the core count to 16, but keeps the thread count at 16, indicating that its efficiency cores do not support hyperthreading. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation and the Panther Lake-H family. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked manually, while the Intel part is locked in this regard.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has substantially more cache per core, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Memory support is another point of divergence. The AMD part is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel support and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than double the AMD part's figure. This bandwidth advantage is particularly relevant for memory-intensive tasks such as data compression and large dataset manipulation.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. Although the Intel part has fewer lanes, the newer standard offers much higher transfer rates per lane, which can matter for certain expansion cards or storage devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part features Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors, while the Intel part features Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Intel part also has a newer memory controller that can take advantage of faster LPDDR5X memory, which directly benefits integrated graphics performance.

Finally, the transistor count and die size are known for the AMD part (10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die) but are not recorded for the Intel part. This makes direct process-level comparisons incomplete.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no directly paired head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. The AMD part has zero recorded benchmark entries, while the Intel part has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20547 and a single-core score of 2071.5. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12820 multi-core and 1809 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3223 multi-core and 303.5 single-core. These scores place the Intel part in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43210.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H provide context for these results. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43326, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43431, which is 0.5 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900 scores 42906, which is 0.7 percent lower. The Intel Core i9-12900KF scores 42830, which is 0.9 percent lower. This means the Core Ultra 9 386H sits in a tight cluster with these four processors, all within roughly one percent of each other.

Passmark results for the Intel part include a multi-thread score of 35399, a single-thread score of 4218, an integer math score of 87284, and a floating point math score of 108527. Data compression scores 352365, while data encryption scores 27150. Extended instructions score 29138, and finding prime numbers scores 341. Physics scores 3028, and random string sorting scores 42135.

Without any benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, the database cannot establish a head-to-head comparison. The Intel part has a clear numerical advantage in the recorded metrics, but this is based on the Intel part's absolute scores rather than direct pairwise measurements. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its lack of recorded scores, leaves its actual performance level undefined in this data set.

The closest comparable data point is the Intel part's performance relative to its peers. The 0.3 to 0.9 percent deltas against its four nearest rivals show that the Core Ultra 9 386H is competitive with recent high-end mobile and desktop processors, but it does not lead its class. For the AMD part, the absence of benchmark data means no such comparison can be made.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users who need measured performance: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is the only one of the two processors with benchmark results in the database. Its 88th percentile ranking and average score of 43210 indicate that it performs at a high level among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmarks, so its performance cannot be verified through the database.

For users who need a desktop processor with an unlocked multiplier and support for Socket AM4, the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is the only option that fits that socket. It is an 8-core, 16-thread part with Zen 3 architecture, a 35-watt TDP, and DDR4 memory support. Its 7 nm process and 16 MB of L3 cache are modest by current standards.

For mobile users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H delivers 16 cores, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, and support for fast DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. Its 25-watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 35-watt TDP, which matters for laptop cooling and battery life. The Intel part also has a much higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s compared to the AMD part's 51.2 GB/s.

The architecture gap is significant. The Intel part uses a 3 nm process versus the AMD part's 7 nm process, and the Intel part's Panther Lake architecture is several generations newer than Zen 3. The Intel part also has more L1 and L2 cache per core, a larger L3 cache overall, and PCIe Gen 5 support. These factors suggest that the Intel part is likely to outperform the AMD part in most workloads, although the database cannot confirm this directly due to missing AMD benchmarks.

The Intel part's nearest rival comparisons show that it trades blows with the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (0.3 percent lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (0.5 percent lower), and the Intel Core i9-12900 (0.7 percent higher). This places it in a competitive tier, but not at the top of the heap.

For users who prioritize the ability to overclock, the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, which is absent on the Intel part. For users who prioritize core count, memory bandwidth, and a newer process node, the Intel part is superior. The database contains no evidence that the AMD part can match the Intel part's recorded scores in any benchmark category.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |

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

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe version | Gen 3 | Gen 5 |

| PCIe lanes | 16 | 12 |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics 512SP | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

| Release date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part number | 100-000001803 | SA4R5Q9EH |