AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Processor N150 occupy entirely different performance strata, as the recorded data confirms. The AMD part posts an average benchmark score of 37,762, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel N150, by contrast, averages 1,025 and sits in the 28th percentile. That gap is not marginal; it is a chasm.

Looking at the raw scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 delivers a multi-thread score of 19,091, a single-thread score of 3,757, and a floating-point math score of 41,114. Its integer math result reaches 60,879, while data compression hits 232,803 and random string sorting lands at 24,936. The Intel N150 offers no comparable PassMark figures in the database, but its Cinebench results tell a similar story. In Cinebench R23, the N150 scores 2,590.5 multi-core and 935 single-core. The AMD processor's nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37,804 average, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 211E (37,829, -0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13600K (37,685, +0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904, -0.4%), all cluster within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. That places the AMD chip in the company of high-end desktop and premium mobile parts.

The Intel N150's nearest rivals are older or lower-tier components. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T averages 1,024 (+0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-4340 averages 1,026 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U averages 1,024 (+0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-5650U averages 1,027 (-0.2%). The N150 is effectively a modern low-power chip that trades blows with processors from a decade ago. The delta between the two reviewed CPUs, measured by average benchmark score, is roughly 36.8 times in favor of the AMD part. Every recorded benchmark for the AMD chip, whether it is physics (995), extended instructions (16,724), or data encryption (11,267), dwarfs the Intel chip's entire output.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins on every metric the database records for both parts. Its 6 cores and 12 threads allow it to handle parallel workloads with far greater ease than the Intel N150's 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part's 4.50 GHz boost clock, compared to the N150's 3.60 GHz, gives it a clear edge in bursty, single-threaded tasks. The multi-thread score of 19,091 versus the N150's Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 2,590.5 indicates that heavily threaded applications, such as video rendering or compilation, will finish dramatically faster on the AMD silicon.

The Intel N150's only advantage lies in its operating envelope. Its 6 W TDP, versus the AMD part's 28 W, makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs where power draw is the primary constraint. It also uses a single-channel memory bus, which further reduces complexity and cost in low-end boards, though the database shows its memory bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s versus the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s. For workloads that are latency-sensitive but not bandwidth-hungry, such as lightweight web browsing or document editing, the N150 can suffice, but its Cinebench R15 scores of 422.5 multi-core and 153.15 single-core show that even basic productivity will feel sluggish compared to the AMD alternative.

The AMD chip, with its 86th percentile ranking, wins in every scenario that demands computational throughput. The Intel part, with its 28th percentile ranking, wins only in scenarios defined by power efficiency and minimal thermal output. The data shows no benchmark category where the N150 surpasses the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Intel Processor generation derived from Alder Lake-N, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, explains much of the efficiency and performance disparity.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Despite the Intel part having a larger L3 cache, its lower core count and lack of simultaneous multithreading (4 threads on 4 cores) limit its ability to exploit that cache. The AMD part's 12 threads can keep more data in flight, and its dual-channel memory bus (89.6 GB/s) feeds the cores far faster than the Intel part's single-channel bus (38.4 GB/s).

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC memory enabled. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but without ECC. For industrial or reliability-focused workloads, ECC support is a meaningful differentiator. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. That affects expandability and peripheral bandwidth. The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 840M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730, though the database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either.

Socket compatibility is another separator. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1264. Neither is socketed for user upgradeability in the traditional sense, but the platforms are entirely incompatible. The AMD part's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026, while the Intel part's is November 19, 2024, making the Intel chip a generation older in market availability.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37,762, while the Intel Processor N150 has an average of 1,025.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904 average), within 0.2% of the Intel Core 5 211E (37,829), within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37,804), and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-13600K (37,685).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Processor N150 support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a high-performance mobile processor, ranking in the 86th percentile of all CPUs and matching the performance of desktop parts like the Intel Core i5-13600K and the premium AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Anyone who needs multi-threaded throughput, ECC memory, dual-channel bandwidth, or PCIe Gen 4 connectivity should choose the AMD part. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 4.50 GHz boost clock, deliver results that the Intel N150 cannot approach in any recorded benchmark.

The Intel Processor N150, with its 6 W TDP and 28th percentile ranking, is a low-power chip for basic tasks. Its 4 cores and 4 threads, 3.60 GHz boost clock, and single-channel memory cap its performance at the level of decade-old desktop processors like the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T or the Intel Core i3-4340. It is the appropriate choice for designs where power consumption is the absolute priority and where heavy computation is not expected. The database shows no scenario where the Intel part wins on performance, but its thermal and power profile gives it a distinct niche in fanless or battery-constrained systems.

For any user comparing these two directly on benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the only rational selection. The Intel N150 remains viable only when the 28 W TDP of the AMD part is unacceptable and the workload is limited to light, single-threaded tasks. The recorded data confirms that the AMD part is not merely faster; it is in a different performance class entirely.