AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 single-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1816 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 5.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 240H's 1719.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 7 240H in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H leads by 28.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (15764 vs 11333) and by 28.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2360 vs 1686).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, while the Intel Core 7 240H records 31483. The Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD part in the 80th.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not list ECC support.

Q: What are the memory types supported by each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H have a higher boost clock?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 240H boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 4.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This four-core and four-thread advantage is a major structural reason for the Intel part's multi-threaded dominance in the recorded benchmarks.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core on the AMD side, but the Intel part carries 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache difference is more pronounced: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB of L3, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 24 MB shared L3, a sixfold capacity gap.

Both chips are mobile parts with locked multipliers. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 7 240H provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 840M and the Intel part using Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Memory support is another split. The AMD chip accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip accepts DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD side only.

The release dates place the Intel Core 7 240H earlier, in December 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 arrived in January 2026. Both parts are listed as active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains 15 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 240H wins 13 of them, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins 2. The pattern is consistent: Intel dominates multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads, while AMD takes the two single-core Cinebench tests.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 2360 multi-core versus 1686 for AMD, a 28.6% margin. In single-core R15, the AMD chip wins with 260 versus 249, a 4.4% edge. Cinebench R23 repeats this shape: Intel leads multi-core by 28.1% (15764 vs 11333), and AMD leads single-core by 5.6% (1816 vs 1719).

PassMark results favor Intel across the board. Data compression shows Intel at 271774 versus 225374, a 17.1% lead. Data encryption gives Intel 15155 versus 11110, a 26.7% margin. Extended instructions are closer: Intel's 16897 versus AMD's 16197 is only a 4.1% gap. Find prime numbers shows the largest relative difference, with Intel at 102 versus AMD at 58, a 43.1% lead.

Floating point math favors Intel by 31% (58905 vs 40627). Integer math favors Intel by 24.1% (80396 vs 61026). The PassMark multithread score gives Intel 23975 versus 19000, a 20.8% margin. Physics shows Intel at 1723 versus 1075, a 37.6% lead. Random string sorting gives Intel 28866 versus 24891, a 13.8% gap.

The single-thread PassMark results are the closest of any comparison. The Intel score is 3782 versus 3734 for AMD, a 1.3% margin. That is the only PassMark test where the two processors are near parity; every other PassMark test shows Intel ahead by at least 4.1%.

The two AMD wins are both in Cinebench single-core tests, and both are modest. The R15 win is 4.4%, and the R23 win is 5.6%. This indicates a genuine but narrow single-core advantage for the Zen 5 design, at least in the Cinebench workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field.

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.50 GHz, Intel 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel BGA 1744
• Architecture: Zen 5, Raptor Lake
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Raptor Lake-H
• Process node: 4 nm TSMC, 10 nm Intel
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 4 MB, 24 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5/LPDDR5X, DDR4/DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not recorded
• ECC memory: supported, not supported
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Gen 5 with 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M, Iris Xe Graphics 64EU
• Release date: January 2026, December 2024
• Launch MSRP: none recorded for AMD, $502 for Intel

The base and boost clock differences align with the TDP difference. The Intel chip runs at higher clocks and higher power, which is consistent with its higher multi-core scores. The AMD chip uses a smaller process node and lower TDP, which is consistent with its single-core efficiency wins.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear overall performance advantage for the Intel Core 7 240H. Its average benchmark score of 31483 exceeds the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128 by roughly 11.9%. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 82 versus 80.

The Intel chip wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, including every PassMark test and both Cinebench multi-core tests. Its biggest margins come in find prime numbers (43.1%), physics (37.6%), and floating point math (31%). These are substantial leads, not marginal ones.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins exactly two tests, both Cinebench single-core. The margins are 4.4% and 5.6%, which are real but narrow. The AMD chip also carries advantages in power efficiency indicators (28 W TDP versus 45 W), ECC support, and a smaller 4 nm process node. It supports LPDDR5X memory and records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For users prioritizing raw throughput in rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulation, the Intel Core 7 240H is the stronger choice by the recorded data. For users prioritizing single-core Cinebench performance, ECC support, AMD's integrated graphics, or a lower TDP envelope, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has the advantage.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 7 240H wins in multi-threaded compute. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core both favor Intel by roughly 28%. PassMark multithread shows a 20.8% lead. Physics simulation shows a 37.6% lead. These results are consistent with the Intel chip's 10 cores, 16 threads, higher clocks, and 24 MB of L3 cache.

Intel Core 7 240H wins in math and data workloads. Floating point math is 31% higher, integer math is 24.1% higher, data compression is 17.1% higher, and data encryption is 26.7% higher. The find prime numbers test shows the largest gap at 43.1%. Random string sorting is 13.8% higher. Extended instructions are only 4.1% higher, the smallest PassMark gap.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in Cinebench single-core. The R15 single-core score is 260 versus 249, and the R23 single-core score is 1816 versus 1719. The margins are 4.4% and 5.6%, respectively. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture has a measurable single-thread efficiency advantage in Cinebench, despite the Intel chip's higher boost clock.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in platform flexibility. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, LPDDR5X memory, and runs at a 28 W TDP with a 4 nm process. The Intel chip does not support ECC and lists a 45 W TDP. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

PassMark single-thread is a near tie. The Intel chip leads 3782 versus 3734, a 1.3% margin. This is the closest result in the entire head-to-head set. It indicates that in general single-threaded PassMark workloads, the two processors are effectively equivalent.