AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, which wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The only victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 comes in integer math, where it scores 60,879 against the Intel's 59,543, a narrow 2.2% lead. That single win does little to offset the scale of Intel's dominance across the remaining tests.

The largest margin belongs to prime number generation, where the Intel chip scores 284 versus the AMD's 57, a 79.9% difference. This is the sort of workload that rewards the Intel processor's higher core count and clock speeds. Floating point math also shows a dramatic separation: Intel scores 82,751 against AMD's 41,114, a 50.3% deficit for the Ryzen part. Physics testing follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2,053 and AMD at 995, a 51.5% gap. These three tests alone indicate that the Intel processor is substantially stronger in mathematically intensive tasks.

Data encryption favors Intel by 38.4%, with scores of 18,289 and 11,267 respectively. The extended instructions test shows a 16.7% Intel advantage, with 20,083 versus 16,724. Multithread performance delivers a 24.7% Intel lead at 25,358 against 19,091. Random string sorting is 13.3% faster on Intel, 28,774 versus 24,936. Single-thread performance, measured in two separate entries with identical results, gives Intel 4,348 against AMD's 3,757, a 13.6% advantage.

Data compression is the closest contest, with Intel ahead by just 0.5%: 233,998 versus 232,803. That near-tie suggests the two processors are comparable in memory bandwidth-sensitive compression workloads, but it remains an Intel win. The overall average benchmark score tells a similar story: the AMD chip records an average of 37,762, while the Intel chip averages 30,468. It is important to note that these averages are not directly comparable across the two processors because the benchmark suites differ. The AMD processor's average is derived from PassMark tests only, while the Intel average includes Cinebench results as well.

The AMD processor sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 82nd. The AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, with an average score of 37,804 and a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30,422, a 0.2% delta. These relative placements indicate that despite the Intel chip's large head-to-head wins, the AMD part is ranked higher in the overall database percentile distribution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins only the integer math test, with a 2.2% margin.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4,348 in single-thread testing, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3,757. That is a 13.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: Data compression is the closest, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T at 233,998 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 232,803, a 0.5% difference.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37,762, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468. However, the Intel average includes Cinebench results in addition to PassMark tests, so the averages do not use identical test sets.

Q: How do the two processors compare in prime number generation?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 284 in the prime number test, versus 57 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, a 79.9% difference. This is the largest margin in any recorded test.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is at the 82nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, which means each core supports two threads. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning each core supports a single thread. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip matches the Intel chip in thread count through simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger caches are consistent with its desktop positioning and higher core count.

The Intel chip carries a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², figures that are not recorded for the AMD part. The AMD processor integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel processor integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Both support DDR5 memory, but the AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip is limited to DDR5. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but absent on the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip and 102.4 GB/s for the Intel chip. The Intel processor's socket is Intel Socket 1851, while the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 2.50 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 watts. The AMD chip's market segment is mobile, while the Intel chip's market segment is desktop. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel.

Memory support shows the AMD chip accepting both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip accepts only DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip. PCIe generation and lane counts are Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on the AMD side versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on the Intel side. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is recorded as January 2026, while the Intel release date is December 2024. The AMD part number is listed as 100-000001788, while the Intel part number is unknown.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger performer in nearly every recorded workload. Its wins span single-thread, multithread, physics, encryption, floating point, and prime number tests. The largest margins, such as the 79.9% lead in prime numbers and the 50.3% lead in floating point math, suggest that the Intel chip has a substantial advantage in computation-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a single head-to-head win in integer math, but that 2.2% margin is small relative to the deficits it faces elsewhere. The AMD chip does hold a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus Intel's 82, and its average benchmark score of 37,762 exceeds Intel's 30,468, though the differing test suites make that comparison less straightforward.

The data does not support a scenario where the AMD processor is the faster chip in most tasks. Instead, its advantages lie in other recorded characteristics: a much lower thermal design power of 28 watts versus 65 watts, support for LPDDR5X memory, ECC memory support, and a mobile market segment. The Intel chip is a desktop part with a higher power envelope and a 3 nm process node.

For workloads that emphasize raw compute throughput, the recorded data points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. For scenarios where power efficiency, mobile integration, or ECC support are the primary considerations, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has the documented features that matter. The two processors serve different market segments, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in all but one of the recorded benchmark categories. It is the clear choice for single-thread performance, delivering 4,348 against 3,757, a 13.6% margin. Multithread workloads favor it as well, with 25,358 versus 19,091, a 24.7% lead. Physics simulation, floating point math, and prime number generation are all heavily Intel-favored, with margins of 51.5%, 50.3%, and 79.9% respectively. Encryption and extended instructions also go to Intel, with 38.4% and 16.7% leads. Even the closest test, data compression, goes to Intel by 0.5%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins integer math with 60,879 against 59,543, a 2.2% margin. That is its only benchmark victory. Beyond the benchmarks, the AMD chip has the advantage in power efficiency, with a 28 watt thermal design power compared to 65 watts. It also supports LPDDR5X memory and ECC memory, both of which are absent from the Intel chip's recorded specifications. Its mobile market segment and AMD Socket FP8 platform distinguish it from the Intel chip's desktop orientation.

The data suggests a straightforward split: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the performance leader across nearly every measured workload, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 offers efficiency and feature advantages that are not captured by raw benchmark scores.