AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, which wins 9 of the 11 shared benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G takes only 2 wins, but those wins are notable for their specific nature. The Intel part leads the average benchmark score comparison with 31508 versus 46187 for the AMD, but that average is skewed by the AMD's inclusion of a very high PassMark data compression score.

Starting with the AMD's wins, the Ryzen AI 5 440G delivers a 3.3% advantage in PassMark data compression (292735 vs 283451). It also wins the integer math test by 4% (71251 vs 68520). These two wins indicate that the AMD processor has a specific strength in integer-heavy workloads. The data compression win is the largest margin for the AMD chip, but it is only a modest lead.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H dominates the rest of the field. Its largest victory is in floating point math, where it scores 86540 versus the AMD's 45711, a 47.2% advantage. The next biggest gap is in the prime number finding test, where Intel leads 220 to 90, a 59.1% differential. The Intel chip also wins multithread performance by a significant margin, scoring 28119 versus 23487, a 16.5% lead. The physics test shows a 29.2% gap (1877 vs 1329). In data encryption, the Intel part is 36.6% ahead (21428 vs 13585). The other Intel wins include extended instructions (21915 vs 20648, a 5.8% lead), random string sorting (33654 vs 31106, a 7.6% lead), and single thread performance (4258 vs 4060, a 4.7% lead).

The single-thread results are close, with Intel holding a 4.7% edge. However, the multithread and floating point gaps are substantial, suggesting the Intel processor's higher core count and different architecture provide a broader performance envelope. The AMD chip's wins in integer math and compression show it is not without merit, but the overall pattern is clear: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the faster processor in the majority of measured tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is a desktop part with 6 cores and 12 threads, built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c configuration. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile part with 14 cores and 14 threads, built on a 3 nm process node, also at TSMC. It uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H.

The core and thread counts are a major differentiator. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part has more than double the cores, but its thread count equals its core count, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The AMD chip uses SMT, giving it 12 threads from 6 cores. This explains some of the benchmark differences: the Intel part's raw core count helps in multithread and floating point tests, while the AMD part's SMT allows it to compete in integer tasks.

Cache configurations also differ sharply. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger cache hierarchy, particularly the 18 MB L3, likely contributes to its advantage in physics and encryption tests, which often benefit from larger shared caches.

Memory support varies as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also with a dual-channel bus, but offers 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth is a measurable specification difference.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, but fewer lanes. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor is designed for the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2049, reflecting its mobile orientation.

The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Arc Graphics 130T. The production status for both is Active. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part is from the Core Ultra Series 2, while the AMD part has no series designation.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H for users who need broad, high-throughput performance. Its 9 wins out of 11 tests, including a 47.2% lead in floating point math and a 16.5% lead in multithread, make it the stronger choice for computation-heavy tasks. The Intel part also holds a 4.7% lead in single-thread performance, which matters for responsiveness in everyday applications. The Intel chip's percentile rank of 82 versus the AMD's 89 is interesting: the AMD part ranks higher among all CPUs, but this is likely because its average score is inflated by the very high data compression result, which is an outlier relative to its other scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G should be selected for workloads that specifically rely on integer math and data compression. Its 4% lead in integer math and 3.3% lead in data compression are the only areas where it beats the Intel part. For users on a desktop platform with an AMD Socket AM5, the AMD chip offers the advantage of ECC memory support and an unlocked multiplier, which are not available on the Intel mobile part. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus the Intel's 1.70 GHz, though the Intel part has a slightly higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

For most users, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers more consistent performance across a wider range of tests. The data shows it is the better all-rounder, especially for tasks that use many cores or heavy floating point operations. The AMD part is a niche contender, best suited for integer and compression workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded tasks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is faster, scoring 4258 in PassMark single-thread tests versus 4060 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, a 4.7% lead.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 28119 in PassMark multithread tests, which is 16.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's 23487.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins two tests: data compression with a 3.3% lead (292735 vs 283451) and integer math with a 4% lead (71251 vs 68520).

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 89.6 GB/s.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in two specific areas: data compression and integer math. The data compression score of 292735 is its strongest result, 3.3% ahead of the Intel part. The integer math score of 71251 is 4% higher. These wins suggest the AMD chip handles integer-heavy algorithms and compression workloads well. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with SMT appears to be efficient for these tasks, and its 8 MB of L3 cache is sufficient for such operations. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking, and it supports ECC memory, making it potentially suitable for error-sensitive integer workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins in all other measured categories. Its largest victory is in floating point math, where it is 47.2% ahead, indicating strong FPU throughput. It also wins the physics test by 29.2%, the data encryption test by 36.6%, and the prime number test by 59.1%. These results point to a processor that excels in scientific, encryption, and simulation workloads. The multithread win of 16.5% shows that its 14 cores are effectively utilized in parallel tasks. The Intel part also wins in extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-thread performance, giving it a comprehensive advantage for general computing, content creation, and any software that can use more than a few cores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, the Intel base clock is 1.70 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.80 GHz, the Intel boost clock is 4.90 GHz. The AMD TDP is 65, the Intel TDP is 28.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2049. The AMD process node is 4 nm, the Intel process node is 3 nm. The AMD die size is 195 mm², the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel cache includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5, the Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, the Intel is 102.4 GB/s. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. The AMD PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes, the Intel PCIe is Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD integrated graphics is Radeon 840M, the Intel is Arc Graphics 130T. The AMD market segment is Desktop, the Intel is Mobile. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001918, the Intel part number is SRQAM.