AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data positions the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H as the decisive performer across every recorded workload. Out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part wins all 11, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 taking zero victories. The Intel processor posts an average benchmark score of 34,485 against the AMD chip's 37,762, though this aggregate figure masks the per-test reality where Intel leads in every category. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 ranks at the 86th percentile. That percentile placement is notable: the AMD chip's overall average is lifted by its PassMark suite results, but its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600K (0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.4% behind), placing it in strong desktop-class company. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700HX (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.4% ahead), which shows it competes with higher-tier mobile HX chips. For a buyer choosing strictly from this data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the pick for anyone who prioritizes raw throughput, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 holds appeal for its higher overall average score and 86th percentile standing, despite losing every direct test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins every single benchmark category recorded. Its most dominant margins come in prime number finding, where it scores 299 versus the AMD chip's 57, a gap of 80.9%. Physics simulation shows a 62.9% Intel advantage (2,682 versus 995). Floating point math favors Intel by 50.1% (82,415 versus 41,114). Data encryption sees Intel ahead by 47.1% (21,291 versus 11,267). Multithreaded performance gives Intel a 33.1% lead (28,545 versus 19,091). Extended instructions run 31.9% faster on Intel (24,542 versus 16,724). Random string sorting favors Intel by 27.5% (34,402 versus 24,936). Data compression shows Intel ahead by 17% (280,340 versus 232,803). Single-thread performance is closer, with Intel ahead by only 6.4% (4,013 versus 3,757). Integer math is nearly identical, with Intel ahead by just 1.9% (62,070 versus 60,879). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 does not win any category. The closest contests are integer math and single-thread performance, where the AMD architecture's Zen 5 core design keeps the gap small. The Intel part's advantage grows with workload complexity and parallelism, particularly in tasks that use many cores or heavy math operations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3 total. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture on Intel's 3 nm process, belonging to the Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) generation. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache is substantially larger: 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The Intel part has no hyperthreading, matching its 16 threads to 16 cores, while the AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Memory bandwidth differs: Intel lists 115.2 GB/s, AMD lists 89.6 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on dual-channel buses. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. Both are mobile-segment processors with active production status and the same release date. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel's thread count equals its core count, while AMD uses SMT to get 12 threads from 6 cores.

Q: How do their single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4,013 in PassMark single-thread testing, which is 6.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 3,757. This is the closest head-to-head margin between the two chips.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache total. Intel also has larger per-core L1 (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 (2.5 MB versus 1 MB) caches.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X on dual-channel buses. They differ in bandwidth: Intel lists 115.2 GB/s, AMD lists 89.6 GB/s. Only the AMD chip supports ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a higher average benchmark score at 37,762, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H at 34,485. Despite this, Intel wins every individual head-to-head benchmark. The AMD part also ranks at the 86th percentile versus Intel's 84th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result is passmark_find_prime_numbers. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 299, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 57, giving Intel an 80.9% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on integer throughput and core count, and the Intel chip's 16 cores versus 6 cores explains much of the gap. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2,682, AMD scores 995, a 62.9% margin. Floating point math shows Intel at 82,415 versus AMD at 41,114, a 50.1% lead. Data encryption gives Intel 21,291 against AMD's 11,267, a 47.1% difference. Multithreaded performance, which is the best overall indicator of parallel capability, shows Intel at 28,545 versus AMD at 19,091, a 33.1% margin. Extended instructions favor Intel by 31.9% (24,542 versus 16,724). Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 27.5% (34,402 versus 24,936). Data compression gives Intel a 17% lead (280,340 versus 232,803). The narrowest margins appear in single-thread and integer math. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4,013 versus AMD at 3,757, a 6.4% lead. Integer math is nearly a tie: Intel at 62,070, AMD at 60,879, a 1.9% gap. The consistent pattern is that Intel's advantage scales with the number of cores and the intensity of parallel work. In single-core and light integer tasks, the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive, but the Intel chip's 16 cores overwhelm the AMD part in threaded workloads. The average benchmark score tells a different story, with AMD at 37,762 and Intel at 34,485, but the direct comparisons show Intel winning every test. The Intel part's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700HX and Intel Core i5-13450HX, sit close in average score, while the AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600K and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, indicating that the AMD chip's aggregate strength comes from a different mix of benchmark results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are also close: AMD at 4.50 GHz, Intel at 4.60 GHz. TDP differs slightly: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 25 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540. Architecture differs: AMD uses Zen 5, Intel uses Panther Lake. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry. Cache configurations are substantially different: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 115.2 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is exclusive to AMD. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. Both are mobile processors, both are active in production, and both share the same release date. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. The part numbers differ: AMD lists 100-000001788, Intel lists SA4RD.