AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in both available multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 11,333 versus 2,590.5 for the Intel Processor N150, a 337.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 1,686 versus 422.5, a 299.1% lead.

Q: Is the single-core performance gap as large as the multi-core gap?

A: The gap is large but smaller. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1,816 against 935 for the Intel Processor N150, a 94.2% difference. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD scores 260 versus 153.15, a 69.8% lead.

Q: How do these two processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,128. The Intel Processor N150 sits at the 28th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 1,025.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, the closest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13490F (average score 28,185, 0.2% lower), Intel Core i5-14500T (28,065, 0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28,054, 0.3% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28,032, 0.3% higher). For the Intel Processor N150, the closest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (average score 1,024, 0.1% higher), Intel Core i3-4340 (1,026, 0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (1,024, 0.1% higher), and Intel Core i7-5650U (1,027, 0.2% lower).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The benchmark data draws a clear line between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins every single head-to-head test, taking all four available comparisons with decisive margins. The Intel Processor N150 records zero wins across the recorded benchmarks.

The AMD part belongs to a completely different performance class. Its average benchmark score of 28,128 places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while its nearest rivals include desktop-class Intel Core i5 parts. The Intel Processor N150, with an average score of 1,025, sits at the 28th percentile, competing with decade-old quad-core designs. For any workload that depends on CPU throughput, the Ryzen AI 5 435 is the only choice from these two options.

The Intel Processor N150 does have one structural advantage: its 6 W TDP versus 28 W for the AMD chip. For fanless, passively cooled systems or extremely low-power embedded use cases, that difference matters. But the data shows the performance cost: the AMD chip delivers multi-core scores over four times higher in Cinebench R23. The N150 is a low-power part first; the Ryzen AI 5 435 is a performance part that happens to stay within a 28 W envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the most extreme gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 11,333, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2,590.5. That is a 337.5% difference, meaning the AMD chip delivers more than four times the multi-core throughput. This result aligns with the core and thread counts: 6 cores and 12 threads against 4 cores and 4 threads.

Cinebench R15 multi-core tells the same story with a slightly smaller margin. The AMD scores 1,686 versus 422.5, a 299.1% lead. In both multi-core tests, the AMD chip's advantage exceeds the core-count ratio, suggesting that higher per-core efficiency compounds with the extra threads.

Single-core results are closer but still lopsided. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 1,816 against 935, a 94.2% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the scores are 260 and 153.15, a 69.8% lead. The smaller gap in R15 reflects the older test's lower sensitivity to modern architectural improvements, but the AMD chip still nearly doubles the N150's score in R23 single-core.

There are no tests in the head-to-head set where the Intel Processor N150 wins. The recorded data shows four wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and zero for the Intel part. The widest margin is 337.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core; the narrowest is 69.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD chip lacks simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count.

Clock speeds diverge substantially. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 4.50 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 0.10 GHz with a 3.60 GHz boost. The Intel part's base clock is exceptionally low, which points to aggressive power management.

Thermal design power shows the biggest philosophical difference. The AMD chip is rated at 28 W. The Intel chip is rated at 6 W. That 22 W gap explains why the Intel part targets fanless and passively cooled designs.

Memory support and bandwidth differ sharply. The AMD chip uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip uses single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. The AMD part delivers over twice the memory bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel chip uses Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The AMD part offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but absent on the Intel chip. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

Sockets are not interchangeable: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen AI 5 435, Intel BGA 1264 for the N150. Both parts are actively produced, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. Its codename is Twin Lake, and it belongs to the Intel Processor line derived from Alder Lake-N.

Cache layouts reflect different design philosophies. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more total L3 (6 MB versus 4 MB), but the AMD part's per-core L2 allocation scales with its 6 cores.

The process node difference is significant. The 4 nm TSMC process for the AMD chip is substantially denser than the 10 nm Intel process. This node advantage contributes to the AMD chip's ability to deliver far higher performance within a 28 W envelope.

The AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture is a modern high-performance core design. The Intel N150 uses efficient cores derived from the Alder Lake-N generation, which are designed for low power consumption rather than peak throughput. This architectural split explains the performance gap: the AMD chip pairs a leading-edge node with a high-IPC core design, while the Intel chip pairs an older node with efficiency-oriented cores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins every measured benchmark category. Multi-core rendering shows the greatest dominance: 337.5% ahead in Cinebench R23 and 299.1% ahead in Cinebench R15. For any workload that scales across cores, such as video encoding, compilation, or 3D rendering, the AMD chip is in a different league.

Single-core performance also favors the AMD chip. Its 94.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates that even lightly threaded applications, such as office productivity or web browsing, will run noticeably faster. The 69.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core confirms this advantage persists across test generations.

The Intel Processor N150 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its strengths lie outside the measured tests. The 6 W TDP makes it suitable for fanless designs, low-power embedded systems, and battery-sensitive devices where performance is secondary. Its single-channel memory and 0.10 GHz base clock suggest the design prioritizes idle efficiency and thermal limits over throughput.

For buyers choosing between these two parts, the data points to one conclusion: if performance matters, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the only option. It sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score 27 times higher than the Intel part's average. If absolute minimum power draw is the primary requirement, the Intel Processor N150's 6 W TDP is the sole advantage, but the recorded performance data shows no scenario where it outruns the AMD chip.