AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the multi-threaded workhorse, winning Cinebench R23 multi-core by 11.3% and PassMark integer math by 38.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the single-threaded and specialized-compute specialist, leading Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.9% and floating-point math by 31.8%. The Intel part wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, but the AMD part wins the two most important rendering workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V holds the higher overall single-thread score (4274 vs 3734) and the higher boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 4.50 GHz), yet the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 posts a higher average benchmark score (28128 vs 23219) and a higher percentile ranking against all CPUs (80th vs 76th). The data indicates the AMD chip is the better all-rounder for sustained parallel loads, while the Intel chip is the better choice for latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks and math-heavy floating-point work.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, belonging to the Gorgon Point codename within the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It pairs Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in a 6-core, 12-thread configuration. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on TSMC's 3 nm process node, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, with 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip lacks simultaneous multi-threading, which explains its thread count matching its core count.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a total of 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel part support its higher single-thread performance, while the AMD part's larger thread count compensates in multi-threaded tests.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The Intel part has a 52.8% memory bandwidth advantage, which contributes to its floating-point and encryption wins.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses the Arc 140V. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP with a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip has a 30 W TDP with a base clock of 3.30 GHz. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2833 socket and Gen 5 PCIe with 4 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and Gen 4 PCIe with 14 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win appears in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 61026 against the Intel part's 44019, a 38.6% margin. This result reflects the AMD chip's 12 threads handling integer workloads more efficiently than the Intel chip's 8 threads. Data compression follows with a 20.8% advantage (225374 vs 186521). Cinebench R23 multi-core shows an 11.3% lead (11333 vs 10178), while Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a narrower 6.5% lead (1686 vs 1583). Random string sorting favors AMD by 10% (24891 vs 22622), and extended instructions favor AMD by 3.7% (16197 vs 15613).

The largest Intel win appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 195 against the AMD part's 58, a 70.3% advantage. This extreme margin points to the Intel chip's higher per-core performance in a workload that does not scale with thread count. Floating-point math shows a 31.8% Intel lead (59536 vs 40627), and physics simulation shows a 34.3% lead (1637 vs 1075). Data encryption favors Intel by 21.4% (14141 vs 11110). Single-thread tests show a 12.6% Intel lead (4274 vs 3734), while Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 13.8% lead (301.5 vs 260). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 6.9% lead (1950 vs 1816). PassMark multithread shows a 4.1% Intel lead (19810 vs 19000).

The benchmark pattern is consistent: AMD wins in workloads that utilize multiple threads and integer operations, while Intel wins in workloads that depend on single-core speed, floating-point throughput, and specialized instruction paths. The Intel chip's single-thread advantage in Cinebench R23 (1950 vs 1816) is smaller than its PassMark single-thread advantage (4274 vs 3734), suggesting the Intel part's advantage grows in certain synthetic single-thread tests but narrows in rendering workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, with the AMD part offering 6 cores and 12 threads against the Intel part's 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 3.30 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 5.10 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 30 W for Intel.

Socket types differ (AMD Socket FP8 vs Intel BGA 2833), as do process nodes (4 nm TSMC vs 3 nm TSMC). Cache layouts differ across all levels: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 4 MB total versus 12 MB shared. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus Intel supporting only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 136.5 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD only. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ (Radeon 840M vs Arc 140V). Release dates differ, with the Intel part releasing on 2024-09-23 and the AMD part on 2026-01-04.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V consistently leads in single-thread tests. It scores 4274 in PassMark single-thread versus 3734 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a 12.6% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 1950 versus 1816, a 6.9% lead.

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 leads in both Cinebench R15 multi-core (1686 vs 1583, a 6.5% lead) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (11333 vs 10178, an 11.3% lead). The AMD chip's 12 threads provide an advantage over the Intel chip's 8 threads in these workloads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports only LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What explains the Intel chip's large win in prime number calculations?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 195 in PassMark find prime numbers versus 58 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a 70.3% advantage. This workload relies on per-core integer throughput rather than thread scaling, and the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz contributes to this result.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, compared to 23219 for the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. The AMD part also ranks in the 80th percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 76th percentile.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins where thread count matters. Its 12 threads deliver a 38.6% lead in integer math, a 20.8% lead in data compression, and an 11.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD chip also wins in random string sorting by 10% and extended instructions by 3.7%. These results position the AMD chip for software compilation, database workloads, content creation pipelines, and any parallel integer processing. The 28 W TDP with 6 cores and 12 threads provides a strong multi-threaded throughput profile.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins where single-core speed and floating-point throughput dominate. Its 70.3% lead in prime number finding and 34.3% lead in physics simulation show strength in scientific and simulation workloads. The 31.8% lead in floating-point math and 21.4% lead in data encryption indicate advantages in numerical analysis, financial modeling, and cryptographic tasks. The 12.6% single-thread lead and 6.9% Cinebench R23 single-core lead make the Intel chip suitable for legacy single-threaded applications and responsive daily use. The 5.10 GHz boost clock and 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth support these wins.

The overall benchmark data shows the AMD chip with 6 wins and the Intel chip with 9 wins in head-to-head comparisons. However, the wins are not equal in weight. The AMD chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core win (11.3%) and integer math win (38.6%) represent substantial margins in commonly used workloads. The Intel chip's largest win (70.3% in prime numbers) applies to a narrower use case. The AMD chip's higher average score (28128 vs 23219) and higher percentile rank (80th vs 76th) indicate that its wins carry more weight across the full benchmark suite. For users running mixed workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 delivers stronger overall performance. For users prioritizing single-thread latency, floating-point math, or encryption, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the data-supported choice.