AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average benchmark score of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485, placing it in the 84th percentile. The AMD part sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-13900HX in the database's nearest rival rankings, while the Intel part sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13700HX.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H leads in the PassMark multithread test with a score of 28545, compared to 23487 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, a delta of 17.7% in Intel's favor. The Intel chip also has 16 cores versus 6 for the AMD chip.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G edges out the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H in the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4060 versus 4013, a margin of 1.2%. This is the narrowest winning margin among all head-to-head benchmarks recorded.

Q: What is the difference in process node between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm node at Intel. The Intel chip's die size is not recorded in the database, while the AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm².

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not. Both support DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, but the Intel chip also adds LPDDR5X support.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, compared to 4.60 GHz for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H diverge sharply in their fundamental design. The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename from the Ryzen AI 400 generation, implementing a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core layout. The Intel chip uses the Panther Lake architecture, specifically the Panther Lake-H variant from the Ultra 5 generation. Process technology differs: AMD uses a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel uses a 3 nm node at its own foundry.

Core counts separate the two dramatically. The AMD processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor provides 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip therefore has more than twice the core count but no hyperthreading, which explains its identical cores-to-threads ratio. The AMD chip relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ in structure. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, combined with more than double the L3 capacity, suggest a design aimed at feeding its higher core count.

The socket situation reflects their different market targets. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop platform, and has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540, a soldered mobile package, with a locked multiplier. The AMD chip is classified as a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel chip is classified as mobile with a 25 W TDP.

Memory and I/O differ as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. For PCIe, the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows 11 benchmark comparisons, with Intel winning 7 and AMD winning 4. The largest Intel victory comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 299 against 90 for AMD, a 69.9% advantage. This test appears to reward the Intel chip's higher core count heavily.

Floating-point math shows another substantial Intel lead. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 82415, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 45711, a 44.5% gap. The physics test follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2682 versus 1329 for AMD, a 50.4% difference. Data encryption also favors Intel by 36.2%, with scores of 21291 and 13585 respectively.

Extended instructions favor Intel by 15.9%, with scores of 24542 and 20648. Random string sorting favors Intel by 9.6%, with scores of 34402 and 31106. The multithread test, which is often a proxy for heavy parallel workloads, favors Intel by 17.7%, with scores of 28545 and 23487.

The AMD side shows its strength in integer math. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 71251, against 62070 for Intel, a 14.8% advantage. Data compression also goes to AMD, with a score of 292735 versus 280340, a 4.4% margin. The single-thread tests, recorded twice under slightly different test names, both go to AMD by 1.2%, with scores of 4060 versus 4013.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD chip clearly ahead overall. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G averages 46187, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485. This puts the AMD chip in the 89th percentile versus the Intel chip's 84th percentile. The nearest rival data confirms the positioning: the AMD chip sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-13900HX and 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. The Intel chip sits within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors designed for different roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, with its desktop socket, unlocked multiplier, and 65 W TDP, targets systems where single-thread speed and integer performance matter. Its 1.2% single-thread win and 14.8% integer math win support that positioning. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, with its mobile BGA package, 25 W TDP, and 16 cores, targets systems where parallel throughput matters more. Its 17.7% multithread win and dramatic leads in prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics confirm that orientation.

The average benchmark score gap, 46187 versus 34485, is substantial, but the benchmark mix matters. The AMD chip's higher average comes from strong performance in integer math and data compression, while the Intel chip wins in encryption, floating-point, and multithreaded tests. A workload that emphasizes integer operations or data compression would favor AMD. A workload that emphasizes floating-point math, encryption, or heavily parallel tasks would favor Intel.

The thermal envelope difference is notable: 65 W for AMD versus 25 W for Intel. The Intel chip delivers its multithread wins at a lower TDP, while the AMD chip delivers its single-thread and integer wins at a higher TDP. The Intel chip also offers a larger L3 cache (18 MB versus 8 MB), higher memory bandwidth (115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s), and PCIe Gen 5 support, while the AMD chip offers ECC memory support and an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Gorgon Point | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-01-04 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in single-thread performance, integer math, and data compression. Its single-thread score of 4060 leads the Intel chip by 1.2%, and its integer math score of 71251 leads by 14.8%. Data compression shows a 4.4% advantage. These results point toward workloads that are latency-sensitive or dominated by integer arithmetic, such as general desktop responsiveness, code compilation, and database-style operations. The unlocked multiplier also allows tuning for those who adjust clock speeds.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in multithread performance, floating-point math, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and random string sorting. The multithread score of 28545 leads by 17.7%, and the floating-point score of 82415 leads by 44.5%. Encryption shows a 36.2% advantage, prime number finding a 69.9% advantage, and physics a 50.4% advantage. These results point toward scientific computing, cryptography, simulation, and heavily parallel content creation. The lower 25 W TDP also makes it suited to mobile systems where power draw matters.

The average benchmark scores tell the broader story. The AMD chip's 46187 average puts it in the 89th percentile, while the Intel chip's 34485 average puts it in the 84th percentile. The AMD chip outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900HX, by 0.2%. The Intel chip trails its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700HX, by 0.2%. The data does not declare a single winner; it identifies two different performance profiles for two different platforms.