AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual pairing. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has a full set of measurements. Consequently, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only processor with quantifiable performance data. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE cannot be positioned relative to the Intel part based on measured scores, as no such scores exist for it.

For any workload where the Intel Core 7 160UL has a recorded score, it is the sole data point. The Intel chip sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14232. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14185 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U at 14320 (0.6% ahead). These deltas are small, placing the Core 7 160UL in a tightly contested performance band.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, by contrast, has no recorded scores, no average, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile stands at 50, which is a neutral placeholder rather than a measured result. Users choosing between these two should note that only the Intel part has empirical data supporting its performance claims. The AMD part is an unknown quantity in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-PS codename.

In terms of core configuration, the AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 12 threads. Both support 12 threads, but the Intel chip has more physical cores. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The AMD cache layout uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel cache uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part thus carries a larger L2 per core and a larger L3 pool.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure and does not support ECC. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes a Radeon 840M, while Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD part provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty for both, and the wins counters are zero for each. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Intel Core 7 160UL, and it has no comparison points against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE.

The Intel Core 7 160UL's recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests provide a standalone profile. In Cinebench R15, it scores 946 multi-core and 133 single-core. In R20, it scores 3942 multi-core and 556 single-core. In R23, it scores 9386 multi-core and 1325 single-core. These show a multi-core advantage over single-core, as expected for a 10-core part.

Passmark results for the Intel part include data compression at 108953, data encryption at 7146, extended instructions at 5832, find prime numbers at 50, floating point math at 25670, integer math at 47515, multithread at 11043, physics at 819, random string sorting at 11843, and single thread at 3391. The singlethread score is also listed as 3391.

Without any AMD scores, no direct win can be assigned to either chip. The Intel part's nearest rivals, however, show how it compares to other CPUs. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-10400F, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6756E, and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. These margins are minimal, indicating the Core 7 160UL is competitive with those parts but not dominant.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores. Both have 12 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 4.80 GHz for AMD versus 5.20 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs substantially: 35 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel, making the Intel part a lower-power option.

The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry differs: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. Socket compatibility differs: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and Ryzen AI 400 generation, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake-PS and the Core 7 generation.

Cache allocations differ: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. Both share 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part records 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth. ECC support differs: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe lanes differ: 12 for AMD versus 8 for Intel. The integrated GPU differs: Radeon 840M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates differ: 2026-02-28 for AMD versus 2024-04-07 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160UL does not.

Q: Which processor has a lower thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 watts, which is lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE's TDP of 35 watts.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 160UL has benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded benchmark entries.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only processor with measurable wins. It has 16 benchmark scores covering Cinebench and Passmark tests, an average benchmark score of 14232, and a percentile ranking of 69 against all CPUs. Its nearest rival comparisons show it within 0.6% of four other processors, meaning it holds its own in that performance cluster.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no benchmark wins, as it has no scores. Its 50th percentile is a neutral database default, not a measured outcome. The Intel part wins every category where a comparison could exist, simply because it has data and the AMD part does not.

In terms of use cases suggested by the Intel data, the Core 7 160UL shows strength in multi-core workloads. Its Cinebench multi-core scores are substantially higher than single-core scores, and its Passmark multithread score of 11043 outpaces its single thread score of 3391. The Intel part also shows strong data compression performance at 108953, indicating suitability for compression tasks. Floating point math at 25670 and integer math at 47515 are notable.

The AMD part, lacking data, cannot be assigned any specific use case win. Its specifications suggest a desktop processor with a 35-watt TDP, 6 cores, and 12 threads, but no measured performance exists to confirm any advantage. The Intel part's lower 15-watt TDP and 10 cores might indicate an efficiency-oriented design, but only the numbers in the database support such claims, and those numbers belong exclusively to Intel.

For users seeking a processor with verified performance, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only choice with empirical backing. For users considering the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, the database provides no evidence of its performance level. The recorded data favors the Intel part in every comparative dimension, solely because it is the only one with measurements.