AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE against the Intel Processor U302L. Neither processor has any submitted benchmark scores in the database, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs tracked. With zero benchmark entries for each, the wins column shows 0 for both parts, meaning there is no measured performance data to separate them on raw speed.

What the recorded data does show is a substantial divergence in their designed capabilities. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE carries 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L carries 5 cores and 6 threads. That is a 20% core advantage for the AMD part and a 100% thread advantage. The AMD part also clocks far higher: its base clock is 2.00 GHz against the Intel part's 1.20 GHz, and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz against the Intel part's 2.40 GHz. The AMD boost clock is exactly double the Intel boost clock.

The thermal envelope tells a similar story. The AMD part is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W TDP. The AMD part consumes more than twice the power budget, which aligns with its higher core count and clock speeds. The Intel part is clearly positioned for low-power mobile operation, whereas the AMD part is a desktop part with a much larger power allowance.

The absence of benchmark data means the database cannot assign a definitive performance winner. What can be stated from the specifications is that the Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a structural advantage in parallel workloads due to its 12 threads versus 6, and a likely advantage in single-thread workloads due to its 4.80 GHz boost clock versus 2.40 GHz. The Intel Processor U302L counters with a much lower power draw and a smaller physical footprint in terms of power delivery requirements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has 1 more core and 6 more threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz, and the Intel Processor U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. The AMD boost clock is twice the Intel boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is rated at 35 W, and the Intel Processor U302L is rated at 15 W. The AMD part has a 20 W higher TDP.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor U302L supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor U302L does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel Processor U302L is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Processor U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which the database identifies as a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design. This architecture pairs performance and efficiency cores within the same package. The process node is 4 nm, manufactured by TSMC, and the die size is listed at 195 mm². The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, from the Intel Processor generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and the database does not list a die size for it.

The cache hierarchies differ in structure. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus has more L2 per core and more total L3, while the AMD part has the same per-core L1.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 80EU. The database does not provide performance scores for either GPU, so no comparative graphics benchmark can be cited.

The market segment differs: the AMD part is classified as a Desktop processor, while the Intel part is classified as Mobile. This aligns with the TDP difference and the socket difference. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

The PCIe configuration also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has 4 more CPU PCIe lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Clock speeds: AMD base is 2.00 GHz and boost is 4.80 GHz; Intel base is 1.20 GHz and boost is 2.40 GHz.

TDP: AMD is 35 W; Intel is 15 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD is 4 nm at TSMC; Intel is 10 nm at Intel.

Codename and generation: AMD is Gorgon Point in the Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) generation; Intel is Raptor Lake-PS in the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel does not list a bandwidth figure.

ECC support: AMD supports ECC; Intel does not.

PCIe: AMD has Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only); Intel has Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 80EU.

Market segment: AMD is Desktop; Intel is Mobile.

Multiplier: AMD is unlocked; Intel is locked.

Release date: AMD was released on 2026-02-28; Intel was released on 2024-04-07. The Intel part predates the AMD part by nearly two years.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for either processor, so the verdict must rest entirely on the specification record. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is the stronger compute part on paper. It has more cores, double the threads, a base clock 0.80 GHz higher, a boost clock 2.40 GHz higher, a much larger power budget, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, an unlocked multiplier, and a newer manufacturing process. The Intel Processor U302L has a larger L3 cache, more L2 per core, support for both DDR4 and DDR5, a far lower TDP, and an earlier release date.

For workloads that scale with threads, the AMD part's 12 threads versus 6 is a decisive structural margin. For workloads that scale with clock speed, the AMD part's 4.80 GHz boost is double the Intel part's 2.40 GHz boost. The Intel part's only clear computational advantage is its 10 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB, a 2 MB difference that is unlikely to offset the core and clock gaps.

The Intel part's 15 W TDP makes it the appropriate choice for power-constrained mobile designs, which matches its Mobile market classification. The AMD part's 35 W TDP and Desktop classification point to a socketed desktop platform where power delivery is less constrained.

The AMD part also offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks, and a longer PCIe lane allocation. The Intel part supports DDR4, which may matter for platforms with existing DDR4 memory, but the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded while the Intel part's bandwidth is not.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Processor U302L is $285. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE wins on multi-threaded compute. Its 12 threads against 6 gives it a 2x thread count, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock gives it a 2x clock advantage over the Intel part. The 35 W TDP provides the power headroom to sustain those clocks. The database shows no benchmark scores, but the structural specifications strongly favor the AMD part for rendering, compilation, simulation, or any parallel workload.

The AMD part also wins on platform flexibility. It has an unlocked multiplier, ECC memory support, 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a newer 4 nm process. These features matter for users who want overclocking, error-corrected memory, or more expansion lanes.

The Intel Processor U302L wins on power efficiency. Its 15 W TDP is less than half the AMD part's 35 W TDP. For a mobile chassis with limited cooling or battery capacity, the Intel part is the only realistic choice between the two, given its Mobile market classification.

The Intel part also wins on memory compatibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Platforms with existing DDR4 memory can reuse it with the Intel part.

The Intel part wins on L3 cache capacity. Its 10 MB shared L3 exceeds the AMD part's 8 MB, a 25% margin in cache size. For cache-sensitive workloads with limited thread counts, this could partially offset the core disadvantage.

The Intel part wins on release timing. It was released on 2024-04-07, while the AMD part was released on 2026-02-28. The Intel part has been available in the market for nearly two years longer.

The AMD part wins on PCIe lane count. Its 12 CPU lanes exceed the Intel part's 8 CPU lanes by 4 lanes, which matters for NVMe storage or add-in cards.

The AMD part wins on memory bandwidth. The database records 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.