AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a complete run of scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, while the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark entries. This absence of data makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible from the recorded measurements. The Ryzen AI 5 430's scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals in the database, which include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, Intel Core i5-12500, Intel Core i5-11600KF, and Intel Core i7-10700F.

The Ryzen AI 5 430 posts an average benchmark score of 19617 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, scores 19593, placing the Ryzen AI 5 430 just 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which puts the Ryzen AI 5 430 0.3% behind that chip. Against the Intel Core i5-11600KF, which scores 19723, the Ryzen AI 5 430 trails by 0.5%. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, and the Ryzen AI 5 430 leads it by 0.6%. These margins are narrow, indicating the Ryzen AI 5 430 lands in a competitive performance band among these established desktop processors.

Looking at specific workload scores for the Ryzen AI 5 430, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test returns 8130 points, while the single-core run scores 1797. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows 1195 in multi-core and 269 in single-core. PassMark tests cover a wide spread of tasks. The multi-thread score is 13320, and the single-thread score is 3683. Integer math scores 39637, floating point math scores 27193, and extended instructions score 11455. Data encryption scores 7591, data compression scores 158912, and random string sorting scores 16623. Physics scores 726, and finding prime numbers scores 44.

Because the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm any workload where it wins. The Ryzen AI 5 430's percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs in the database indicates it sits above the majority of recorded processors, while the Intel Processor 300 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename, and is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a die size of 163 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 5 430 provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 provides 2 cores and 4 threads. This gives the AMD part twice the thread count of the Intel part, which directly impacts multi-threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip carries more total L3 cache, despite having fewer cores.

Clock behavior differs as well. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz but no listed boost clock in the database. The Intel part starts at a much higher base frequency, while the AMD part relies on a significant boost headroom.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Ryzen AI 5 430 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Processor 300 offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. The database records no performance figures for either integrated GPU, so the comparison is limited to naming and presence.

The market segments differ. The Ryzen AI 5 430 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Processor 300 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The thermal envelopes differ, with the AMD part rated at 28 W TDP and the Intel part rated at 46 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Processor 300. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a complete set of recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Processor 300 is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's base clock of 2.00 GHz. The AMD part has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part has no listed boost clock.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Processor 300 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. Core count: 4 for the AMD part versus 2 for the Intel part. Thread count: 8 versus 4. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz for the AMD part, none listed for the Intel part. TDP: 28 W versus 46 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-S. Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Intel Processor (Raptor Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: not recorded for the AMD part, 163 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache differences: L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 1.25 MB per core for the Intel part. L3 cache is 4 MB for the AMD part and 6 MB shared for the Intel part. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the AMD part, DDR4 and DDR5 for the Intel part. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, none recorded for the Intel part. ECC support: yes for the AMD part, no for the Intel part. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the AMD part, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 710. Market segment: mobile versus desktop. Release date: 2026-01-04 for the AMD part, 2024-01-07 for the Intel part. Launch MSRP: none recorded for the AMD part, $82 for the Intel part. Multiplier unlocked: false for both. Part numbers: 100-000001787 for the AMD part, SRN3J for the Intel part. Production status: active for both.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a complete benchmark profile with an average score of 19617 and a percentile rank of 73. The Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark scores and a percentile rank of 50. The AMD part also provides double the core count, double the thread count, a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, ECC memory support, and a higher memory bandwidth figure. The Intel part counters with a higher base clock, more L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, a larger list of memory types (DDR4 in addition to DDR5), and a launch MSRP of $82.

The Intel Processor 300's strengths exist in the specification sheet but cannot be confirmed in performance terms because the database contains no measurements for it. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's strengths are confirmed by recorded scores that place it in the same performance band as the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, Intel Core i5-12500, Intel Core i5-11600KF, and Intel Core i7-10700F, with deltas ranging from 0.6% ahead to 0.5% behind those chips.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is the only part in this comparison with verified performance. Its nearest rival deltas show it trades blows with established desktop processors from both AMD and Intel, which is notable for a mobile part rated at 28 W TDP. The Intel Processor 300, with a 46 W TDP and no recorded scores, cannot be positioned relative to the AMD part in any workload.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in every category where the database has actual measurements. It has recorded scores across Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core, and ten PassMark tests covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Intel Processor 300 has zero recorded wins because it has zero recorded scores.

For workload-specific analysis, the AMD part's multi-thread score of 13320 in PassMark and 8130 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong parallel performance, likely supported by its 8 threads. The single-thread score of 3683 in PassMark and 1797 in Cinebench R23 show competitive per-core performance. The data compression score of 158912 is the highest recorded figure for the AMD part, suggesting particular strength in compression workloads. The data encryption score of 7591 and extended instructions score of 11455 provide additional context for security and vectorized workloads.

The Intel Processor 300's specification advantages include a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz, which could theoretically benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on sustained frequency, but the database records no scores to confirm this. Its 6 MB of shared L3 cache exceeds the AMD part's 4 MB, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides a more modern I/O interface on paper. These are specification wins, not benchmark wins.

The database shows the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 as the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance data, and that data places it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, firmly above the Intel Processor 300's 50th percentile ranking.