AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record splits decisively between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 takes a single victory. That one win is meaningful: the AMD part leads in PassMark integer math by 5.9%, scoring 63078 against 59543. This indicates the AMD processor has a specific strength in workloads that rely heavily on integer arithmetic, which can matter for certain database operations, financial calculations, or scripting workloads.

Every other measured category favors the Intel chip. The largest gaps appear in heavily threaded rendering and floating-point workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 against 12532 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, a 43% advantage. The floating-point math test shows an even larger relative gap: 82751 versus 39967, a 51.7% difference. These results place the Intel processor firmly ahead for content creation, scientific computing, and any task that scales across cores.

The AMD processor does not merely lose; it loses by smaller margins in some workloads than others. In PassMark data compression, the Intel chip leads by only 1.8% (233998 versus 229796). Random string sorting shows a 13.2% gap, and single-thread performance sits 15.3% behind. These closer margins suggest that the AMD part remains competitive in memory-latency-sensitive and light-thread tasks, even if it cannot match the Intel chip's overall throughput.

The Verdict

For users whose workloads emphasize multi-core rendering, encryption, physics simulation, or floating-point mathematics, the data strongly favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 75% higher than the AMD part's, and its PassMark multi-thread score of 25358 exceeds the AMD's 19506 by 23.1%. The Intel chip also leads in single-thread performance, posting 4348 in PassMark single-thread against 3683, a 15.3% advantage that benefits everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the choice only when integer math throughput is the primary concern. Its 5.9% lead in PassMark integer math is the sole benchmark win in the entire comparison. For users who run integer-heavy workloads and value the AMD platform's mobile-oriented design, this processor offers that specific edge. However, the overall average benchmark score tells the broader story: the Intel part averages 30468 across all recorded tests, while the AMD part averages 25981, a gap of roughly 17%.

The Intel chip also sits higher in the global percentile ranking, at 82 versus 78 for the AMD. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, both within 0.3% of its average score. The AMD part's nearest rivals cluster around the Intel Core i7-14701TE and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, with deltas under 0.7%. This places the Intel chip in a higher performance tier overall, despite the AMD part's single integer math win.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic margin in the recorded data appears in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 284, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 72, a 74.6% difference. This test heavily rewards the Intel architecture's ability to execute tight loops of integer operations, and the gap is far larger than any other single benchmark in the comparison.

Floating-point math shows the second-largest relative gap. The Intel chip delivers 82751 against 39967, a 51.7% advantage. This aligns with the Cinebench results, where the Intel part leads by 43% in multi-core and 38.2% in single-core. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101 for Intel versus 1915.5 for AMD indicates that the Intel chip's individual cores are substantially faster, not just its aggregate multi-core throughput.

Encryption workloads also favor the Intel processor heavily. PassMark data encryption shows 18289 for Intel against 11470 for AMD, a 37.3% gap. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern: 2053 versus 1095, a 46.7% difference. Extended instruction set performance favors Intel by 18.1%, and multi-thread throughput favors Intel by 23.1%.

The AMD chip's integer math win of 5.9% stands as its only positive delta. In data compression, the AMD part comes closest to parity, trailing by just 1.8%. Random string sorting shows a 13.2% gap, and single-thread performance shows a 15.3% gap. These results indicate that while the AMD processor cannot match the Intel chip in most throughput-oriented tests, it remains within striking distance in memory-bound and light-thread workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468 across all recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 averages 25981.

Q: In how many head-to-head tests does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins one test, PassMark integer math.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel chip scores 284 versus 72 for the AMD part, a 74.6% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads in PassMark single-thread with 4348 against 3683 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, a 15.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 38.2% gap in favor of Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher global percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 ranks in the 78th percentile.

Q: Are the two processors in the same performance tier based on nearest rivals?

A: No. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, with average scores around 30400. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701TE and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, with average scores around 26000.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC and has a larger die size of 243 mm². The Intel chip contains 17,800 million transistors.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading. This means the Intel chip relies on its higher physical core count and clock speeds rather than thread duplication. The AMD part's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies reflect different design philosophies. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Intel side likely contribute to its single-thread and integer-heavy benchmark advantages.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. PCIe support favors the Intel chip, which offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the AMD side.

Specification Differences

The market segments clearly separate these processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851. Thermal design power differs significantly: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 watts. The Intel part's higher power envelope aligns with its higher core count and clock speeds.

Release dates are close, with the AMD part released on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part on December 31, 2024. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a recorded part number of 100-000001602, while the Intel part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Process technology favors the Intel chip, which uses a 3 nm node versus 4 nm for the AMD part. The Intel die is larger at 243 mm² versus 195 mm². The Intel chip also carries a significantly larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared, compared to 8 MB on the AMD part. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane count favor Intel with Gen 5 and 20 lanes versus Gen 4 and 16 lanes.

The AMD processor's advantage lies in its mobile-oriented power efficiency and its support for LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel desktop chip lacks. The Intel processor counters with more cores, higher clocks, larger caches, newer PCIe, and higher memory bandwidth. These specification differences map directly onto the benchmark results, where the Intel chip dominates in every category except integer math.