AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database positions the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G as a far stronger compute part, while the Intel Processor N250 is defined by its low power envelope. The AMD chip sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,187. The Intel part sits at the 50th percentile, though it has no recorded average score in the database. The AMD processor is a desktop part with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, and a 65 W TDP. The Intel Processor N250 is a mobile part with 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, and a 6 W TDP.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is for workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 23,487 and single-thread score of 4,060 indicate a processor that can handle heavy parallel tasks and responsive desktop interaction. The Intel Processor N250, with its 6 W TDP and 4 threads, is suited for fanless or passively cooled mobile designs where power draw is the primary constraint. The data shows no benchmark scores for the Intel part, meaning the database has no recorded performance measurements to compare directly. The AMD part is unlocked, so users can adjust multipliers, while the Intel part is locked.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divergence is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Processor N250 uses a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, based on the Gorgon Point codename, and employs a Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design. The Intel part is from the Intel Processor generation, using the Twin Lake architecture, which is related to the Alder Lake-N family.

Cache structures differ considerably. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part uses a per-core L2 layout, while Intel uses a shared L2 pool. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Memory support splits the two clearly. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but uses a single-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, and it does not support ECC. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The AMD integrated graphics is the Radeon 840M; the Intel integrated graphics is the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses the Intel BGA 1264 package. The AMD part is unlocked, the Intel part is not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Processor N250 has a TDP of 6 W, making it a much lower-power part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N250 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Processor N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor N250 has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Are these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Processor N250 has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Processor N250 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Processor N250, and the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The analysis must therefore rely on the AMD part's individual scores and its percentile rank to establish its position.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a PassMark multi-thread score of 23,487, a PassMark single-thread score of 4,060, and a PassMark physics score of 1,329. Its floating-point math score is 45,711, integer math is 71,251, and extended instructions score is 20,648. Data encryption scores 13,585, data compression scores 292,735, random string sorting scores 31,106, and finding prime numbers scores 90. These figures are recorded only for the AMD part; the Intel Processor N250 has no entries in the benchmark database.

The AMD part's average benchmark score of 46,187 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-13900HX with an average score of 46,098 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with an average score of 46,062 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with an average score of 46,030 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 4364P with an average score of 45,970 and a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G sits essentially level with those parts, matching a high-end laptop HX chip and a desktop EPYC part within a half-percentage point.

The Intel Processor N250 has a 50th percentile rank among all CPUs, which is a median position. With no recorded average score or benchmark results, the database offers no quantitative basis to compare its performance against the AMD part. The only recorded data for the Intel chip is architectural: 4 cores, 4 threads, a 0.10 GHz base clock, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, 6 MB of shared L3 cache, and a 6 W TDP. The AMD part's boost clock is 4.80 GHz, its L3 cache is 8 MB, and its TDP is 65 W.

The AMD part also carries a much higher memory bandwidth figure at 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s for the Intel chip. That bandwidth difference, combined with the dual-channel bus versus single-channel, indicates a substantial gap in memory-bound workloads. The AMD part's PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes also outpaces the Intel chip's PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes for expansion and data transfer.

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G as a high-performance desktop processor that sits among recent high-core-count rivals in average score. The Intel Processor N250, by contrast, is a low-power mobile processor with no recorded performance measurements. The database defines the AMD part by its compute capability and the Intel part by its power efficiency and compact BGA package. For workloads where throughput matters, the AMD part has the clear advantage in cores, threads, cache, memory bandwidth, and clock speed. For workloads where power draw is the limiting factor, the Intel part's 6 W TDP is the defining specification.