AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and Intel Core 7 150U are mobile processors with contrasting designs. The AMD chip uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The recorded head-to-head benchmarks show the Intel Core 7 150U winning 10 tests, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 winning 5 tests. This split indicates a clear division of labor: the Intel part tends to dominate in multi-threaded and heavy compute workloads, while the AMD part shows strength in specific single-threaded and instruction-level tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data separates these two processors into distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core 7 150U takes the majority of the wins, particularly in tests that scale with core count and raw compute throughput. Its 10-core, 12-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded applications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, wins in fewer tests, but those wins are concentrated in areas that reflect per-core efficiency and specific instruction execution.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in Cinebench R15 single-core, Passmark data compression, Passmark extended instructions, and Passmark single-thread tests. These wins point to a processor that handles lightly threaded workloads and specialized instruction sets well. The Passmark extended instructions result is particularly notable, showing a 30.9% advantage for the AMD chip. This suggests the AMD architecture processes certain extended instruction sets with significantly higher efficiency than the Intel part.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, Passmark data encryption, Passmark find prime numbers, Passmark floating point math, Passmark integer math, Passmark multithread, Passmark physics, and Passmark random string sorting. The multi-core wins are expected given the higher core count, but the single-core win in Cinebench R23 is more interesting. The Intel part also dominates in encryption, physics, and math tests, which are workloads that benefit from its hybrid core arrangement and higher boost clock.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Core 7 150U comes in Passmark physics, where it scores 1012 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430’s 726, a 28.3% advantage. This test often reflects the processor’s ability to handle complex physical simulations, and the Intel part’s core count likely drives this result. Passmark data encryption shows a 24.3% win for Intel (10025 vs 7591), and Passmark integer math shows a 22.4% win (51057 vs 39637). The Intel part also leads in Passmark floating point math by 21% (34405 vs 27193) and Passmark find prime numbers by 24.1% (58 vs 44).

The biggest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is in Passmark extended instructions, where it scores 11455 against the Intel part’s 8748, a 30.9% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across all recorded benchmarks. The AMD chip also wins Passmark single-thread by 5% (3683 vs 3508) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 5.9% (269 vs 254). The Passmark data compression result is nearly a tie, with the AMD part winning by just 0.2% (158912 vs 158622).

In Cinebench R23, the Intel part leads in both multi-core and single-core. The multi-core score is 8883 vs 8130, an 8.5% advantage, while the single-core score is 1875.5 vs 1797, a 4.2% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows a larger gap, with the Intel part scoring 1505.5 against 1195, a 20.6% lead. Passmark multithread shows the Intel part ahead by 9.4% (14700 vs 13320), and Passmark random string sorting shows a 9% lead (18269 vs 16623).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, which places it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 150U has an average score of 17395, placing it at the 71st percentile. The AMD part’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with a delta of 0.1%, while the Intel part’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with a delta of 0.4%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins the Passmark single-thread test with a score of 3683 against the Intel Core 7 150U’s 3508, a 5% advantage. The AMD part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 269 vs 254, a 5.9% lead. However, the Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1875.5 vs 1797, a 4.2% advantage.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U wins all multi-threaded benchmarks in the head-to-head data. It leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 20.6%, Cinebench R23 multi-core by 8.5%, and Passmark multithread by 9.4%. The Intel part’s 10 cores and 12 threads provide the structural basis for these wins.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons show for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-12500 (-0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-11600KF (-0.5% delta), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (0.6% delta). The Intel Core 7 150U sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (-0.6% delta).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 1.80 GHz for the Intel part and 2.00 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: How does the AMD processor perform in extended instruction tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 11455 in Passmark extended instructions, which is 30.9% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U’s 8748. This is the largest performance delta in the entire head-to-head benchmark set.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.80 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clock is 4.50 GHz for the AMD part and 5.40 GHz for the Intel part. The thermal design power differs, with the AMD part rated at 28 W and the Intel part at 15 W.

The cache structures diverge significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support also differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part.

The PCIe configurations differ as well. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The sockets are different, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Intel BGA 1744. The release dates show the Intel part launching earlier, with the Intel part dated 2024-01-07 and the AMD part dated 2026-01-04. The part numbers are 100-000001787 for the AMD chip and SRMYP for the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The process node difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a smaller 4 nm node compared to the Intel part’s 10 nm node.

The core organization reflects different design philosophies. The AMD part uses 4 cores with 8 threads, which is a straightforward arrangement without the hybrid structure found in some processors. The Intel part uses 10 cores with 12 threads, which implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores, although the database does not specify the exact split. The L3 cache difference is notable: the AMD part has 4 MB, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared. The larger shared L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics also differ architecturally. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different graphics families. The memory controller differs as well, with the AMD part supporting LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part also includes ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear choice based on workload type. The Intel Core 7 150U is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. It wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, including all multi-core tests, physics, encryption, and math workloads. The 10-core, 12-thread configuration and 12 MB of shared L3 cache give it a structural edge in these areas. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core, showing it can hold its own in lightly threaded tasks despite losing the other single-thread tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is the better choice for specific single-threaded and instruction-heavy workloads. Its wins in Passmark single-thread, Cinebench R15 single-core, and Passmark extended instructions show strong per-core efficiency. The 30.9% lead in extended instructions is a standout result that indicates a particular strength in specialized instruction execution. The AMD part also has the higher average benchmark score at 19617, placing it in the 73rd percentile, compared to the Intel part’s 17395 and 71st percentile.

The thermal design power difference matters for system design. The Intel part uses 15 W, while the AMD part uses 28 W, meaning the Intel part may be easier to cool in thin-and-light systems. The AMD part compensates with a smaller 4 nm process node, while the Intel part uses a larger 10 nm node. The AMD part supports ECC memory and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part does not. The Intel part offers a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, while the AMD part has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz. Both processors use Gen 4 PCIe, but the AMD part has more lanes at 14 compared to the Intel part’s 8. The data indicates that users prioritizing multi-threaded performance should select the Intel Core 7 150U, while those prioritizing single-thread efficiency and extended instruction performance should select the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430.