AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a close contest between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 7 240H, with Intel taking 6 of the 11 head-to-head tests and AMD winning 5. The overall average benchmark scores, however, tell a more nuanced story: the AMD part posts an average of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 31483, sitting in the 82nd percentile. That gap reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor, so the head-to-head results matter more for direct comparison.

AMD’s strongest wins come in the instruction-heavy and single-thread workloads. In passmark_extended_instructions, the Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 20648 against Intel’s 16897, a 22.2% advantage. That is the largest margin in either direction across the entire comparison. The AMD chip also leads in passmark_data_compression with 292735 versus 271774, a 7.7% edge, and in passmark_random_string_sorting with 31106 versus 28866, a 7.8% edge. Single-thread performance favors AMD as well: the Ryzen scores 4060 in passmark_single_thread (and the duplicate passmark_singlethread test records the same value), while the Intel chip manages 3782. That is a 7.4% lead for AMD, a meaningful difference for lightly threaded workloads.

Intel answers with decisive wins in math and physics workloads. The Core 7 240H scores 58905 in passmark_floating_point_math, beating AMD’s 45711 by 22.4%. In passmark_physics, Intel leads 1723 to 1329, a 22.9% margin, the largest Intel advantage in the set. Intel also wins passmark_integer_math with 80396 versus 71251, an 11.4% lead, and passmark_find_prime_numbers with 102 versus 90, an 11.8% edge. The multithread test goes narrowly to Intel: 23975 versus 23487, a 2% difference. Data encryption also favors Intel, with 15155 versus 13585, a 10.4% margin.

The split is clear. AMD dominates in extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Intel dominates in floating-point math, physics simulation, integer math, prime number finding, and multithread throughput. The two processors trade wins based on workload character, not overall capability.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core arrangement. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 7 generation under the Raptor Lake Refresh label. Intel fabricates this part on a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. That gives Intel a 4-core and 4-thread advantage in raw parallel capacity. Clock speeds also favor Intel on paper: the Core 7 240H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 5 440G runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Despite the lower clocks, AMD wins single-thread performance in the recorded data, indicating that the Zen 5 based cores deliver higher instructions per clock in that specific test.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel’s larger L3 pool, 24 MB versus 8 MB, likely contributes to its strong performance in floating-point and integer math workloads where working sets can exceed smaller caches.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory exclusively with dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database, and it does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 5 440G with the Radeon 840M, while Intel pairs the Core 7 240H with Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Neither part includes separate benchmark scores for graphics in this dataset, so no direct comparison is possible from the recorded numbers.

The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform and has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked. The Intel chip uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a ball grid array package, and has a locked multiplier. The AMD part is classified as a desktop segment processor, while the Intel part is classified as mobile segment. The AMD chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part lists a production status of active and a release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel part also lists active production with a release date of 2024-12-17 and a launch MSRP of $502.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate distinct strengths for each processor. AMD’s Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in extended instruction processing, a category that typically covers SIMD and specialized instruction sets. That 22.2% margin over Intel suggests the AMD core handles complex instruction streams more efficiently. Data compression also favors AMD by 7.7%, and random string sorting by 7.8%, both of which point to strong memory access patterns and efficient integer handling in those specific workloads. Single-thread performance, with AMD ahead by 7.4%, makes the Ryzen AI 5 440G the better choice for applications that rely heavily on one or two threads, such as older games, certain productivity tools, or lightly threaded legacy software.

Intel’s Core 7 240H wins in floating-point math by 22.4% and in physics simulation by 22.9%. Those results indicate that the Intel chip handles numerical computation and physics-based workloads with substantially more throughput. Integer math also goes to Intel by 11.4%, and prime number finding by 11.8%. The multithread test, which measures overall parallel throughput, goes to Intel by a narrow 2% margin, despite Intel having 4 more cores and 4 more threads. That narrow margin suggests the AMD chip’s higher single-thread efficiency compensates partially for the core deficit in that workload. Data encryption favors Intel by 10.4%, which may reflect the larger L3 cache or the higher core count.

For use-case planning, the data suggests the following: workloads that are single-thread bound, involve compression, sorting, or extended instruction sets, will perform better on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. Workloads that are math-heavy, physics-based, encryption-heavy, or scale across many cores will perform better on the Intel Core 7 240H. The multithread result is close enough that other factors, such as platform memory speed or cooling, could shift the outcome in real systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in passmark_single_thread, while the Intel Core 7 240H scores 3782. AMD leads by 7.4%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H scores 23975 in passmark_multithread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 23487. Intel leads by 2%.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in either direction?

A: The largest margin is Intel’s 22.9% lead in passmark_physics, where Intel scores 1723 versus AMD’s 1329. AMD’s largest win is 22.2% in passmark_extended_instructions, scoring 20648 versus Intel’s 16897.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 7 240H:

• Cores: AMD has 6, Intel has 10.
• Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 16.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.80 GHz, Intel reaches 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 65 watts, Intel at 45 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.
• Architecture: AMD lists none as a specific architecture name, Intel lists Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point, Intel uses Raptor Lake-H.
• Generation: AMD belongs to Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel belongs to Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel.
• Die size: AMD measures 195 mm², Intel has no recorded value.
• L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 2 MB.
• L3 cache: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded value.
• ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.
• Market segment: AMD is desktop, Intel is mobile.
• Release date: AMD released 2026-02-28, Intel released 2024-12-17.
• Launch MSRP: AMD has no recorded value, Intel lists $502.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked.
• Part number: AMD uses 100-000001918, Intel uses SRQ6TQ5ML.

Identical fields include L1 cache at 80 KB per core for both, dual-channel memory bus for both, and active production status for both.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with complementary strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G delivers superior single-thread performance, better extended instruction handling, faster data compression, and more efficient random string sorting. It also uses a smaller 4 nm process, supports ECC memory, has an unlocked multiplier, and fits the AM5 desktop platform with a 65 watt TDP. The Intel Core 7 240H provides more cores and threads, higher clock speeds, a larger L3 cache, faster floating-point and integer math, stronger physics simulation, better encryption throughput, and a narrow multithread win. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and uses a 45 watt TDP, though it is locked and requires a BGA 1744 socket.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, compression workloads, or instruction-heavy code, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the better fit based on the benchmark results. For users running math-heavy simulations, physics calculations, encryption, or workloads that scale across many threads, the Intel Core 7 240H shows a clear advantage. The 2% multithread gap between the two is small enough that the choice should be driven by the specific workload mix, not by a general sense of which chip is faster overall. The AMD part also offers overclocking headroom and ECC support, which matter for certain desktop builds, while the Intel part offers a higher boost clock and more physical cores for parallel tasks. The data does not declare a single winner; it defines two distinct performance profiles.