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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 240H enters this comparison with a fully populated benchmark record, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded scores in the database. This asymmetry shapes the entire analysis. The Intel part delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 15,764 points and a single-core score of 1,719 points. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 8,562 multi-core and 1,208 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,360 multi-core and 249 single-core results.

PassMark results reinforce the Intel processor's standing. The multi-thread score of 23,975 indicates strong parallel workload capability. Integer math hits 80,396, floating-point math reaches 58,905, and extended instructions score 16,897. Data compression yields 271,774, while data encryption produces 15,155. Prime number finding returns 102, random string sorting delivers 28,866, and physics simulation scores 1,723. The single-thread PassMark score is 3,782, which appears twice in the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has zero benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs sits at 50. The Intel Core 7 240H, by contrast, holds an 82nd percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 31,483. With no measured scores for the AMD part, every head-to-head comparison defaults to the Intel processor's recorded performance. The database shows zero wins for the AMD unit and zero wins for the Intel unit in the head-to-head field, meaning no direct comparative tests exist.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H demonstrates clear strengths in every measured category, simply because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,764 places it ahead of the nearest rivals in the database. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31,473 on average, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31,508, and the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510. The Core 7 240H's 31,483 average score sits within 0.1 percent of these results, effectively tied with all four rivals.

For single-threaded tasks, the PassMark single-thread score of 3,782 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,719 indicate strong per-core performance. The 5.20 GHz boost clock supports this. Multi-threaded workloads benefit from 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that suits rendering, compilation, and similar parallel tasks. The 24 MB shared L3 cache provides ample data locality for such workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, lacking benchmark entries, cannot claim any measured wins. Its specifications suggest capabilities, but the database records no performance evidence. The processor does feature 6 cores and 12 threads, a 4.50 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of L3 cache. Its 65 W TDP and desktop market segment imply a different usage context, but no scores confirm actual behavior. The 50th percentile ranking, which applies to the AMD part, is a positional metric rather than a performance result.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 7 generation labeled Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Core counts diverge significantly. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives Intel a 4-core and 4-thread advantage in raw parallel resources. Clock speeds also favor Intel: 2.50 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost versus the AMD part's 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The 0.70 GHz boost advantage suggests better peak single-thread responsiveness.

Cache structures differ in organization. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core. L3 cache shows the largest gap: the AMD processor has 4 MB, while the Intel processor has 24 MB shared. That 20 MB difference can meaningfully affect workloads with large working sets. The Intel part's L2 is also double per core, which helps with frequently accessed data.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 support across 8 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses Gen 4 across 10 CPU lanes. Generation 5 offers higher theoretical throughput per lane, though the AMD part has two additional lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses Radeon 840M. The Intel processor uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. The socket and market placement also separate these chips: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 and targets desktop systems, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744 and targets mobile systems. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking; the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. Production status for both is Active. The AMD processor released on February 28, 2026, while the Intel processor released on December 17, 2024. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $502.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a one-sided picture. The Intel Core 7 240H has extensive benchmark results demonstrating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Its 82nd percentile ranking places it comfortably above the median. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark data, leaving its performance unmeasured in the database. The 50th percentile ranking for the AMD part is a placeholder, not a measured outcome.

For workloads that benefit from many cores, the Intel chip's 10 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage. The 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 support data-heavy tasks. The 5.20 GHz boost clock serves single-threaded responsiveness. The AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, 4 MB L3, and 4.50 GHz boost clock cannot match these figures on paper. The AMD part does offer ECC memory support and an unlocked multiplier, which matter for specific use cases, but no performance data confirms its behavior.

The launch MSRP of $502 for the Intel processor provides a reference point, though the AMD part has no recorded launch price. The Intel chip targets mobile systems with a 45 W TDP and BGA 1744 socket. The AMD chip targets desktop systems with a 65 W TDP and AM5 socket. These are different platforms with different upgrade paths and cooling requirements. Users building a desktop system with ECC memory support would look toward the AMD part. Users requiring measured performance in a mobile form factor would rely on the Intel part's extensive benchmark record.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

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

Q: What are the socket and market segment for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses AMD Socket AM5 and targets desktop systems. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744 and targets mobile systems.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G | Intel Core 7 240H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| 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 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001158 | SRQ6TQ5ML |