AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Processor U301L occupy very different positions in the database. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a robust benchmark profile across eleven recorded tests, while the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Intel part is itself a significant finding: there is no measurable basis for a direct head-to-head comparison of specific workload performance. The AMD part, however, can be evaluated against its nearest rivals, which provides context for its performance level.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 delivers an average benchmark score of 37762, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This percentile rank indicates that the processor outperforms the vast majority of recorded parts. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37804, representing a delta of -0.1 percent relative to the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13600K scores 37685, a delta of 0.2 percent in favor of the Ryzen part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, a delta of -0.4 percent. These deltas are remarkably tight, all within a band of less than one percent. The data shows that the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits in a dense cluster of similarly performing processors, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage in average score.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 shows clear strengths and some weaker areas. The single-thread score is 3757, which matches the passmark_singlethread score of 3757, confirming consistency in the measurement. The multithread score is 19091. Integer math scores 60879, while floating point math scores 41114. Extended instructions score 16724. Data compression scores 232803, which is the highest raw number in the suite. Data encryption scores 11267. Random string sorting scores 24936. Find prime numbers scores 57. Physics scores 995. These scores collectively produce the average of 37762.

The Intel Processor U301L, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database and a percentile rank of 50. It has no nearest rivals listed. This means the database contains no recorded measurements for the Intel part, and therefore no direct comparison of test scores between the two processors can be made. The data does not allow for statements about which processor is faster in any specific workload, because the Intel part lacks recorded results. The only comparative information available comes from the AMD part's position relative to its own rivals.

Given the absence of Intel benchmark data, the head-to-head comparison must be framed around what the database actually contains: the AMD part has a full set of scores and a high percentile ranking, while the Intel part has no scores at all. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's average score of 37762 and its 86th percentile placement indicate that, based on available data, it is a high-performing mobile processor. The Intel Processor U301L's 50th percentile with zero average score suggests it is unranked in practice, since no measurements exist to establish its performance level.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction between these two processors, though it is not a conventional performance comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a complete benchmark record, an average score of 37762, and an 86th percentile ranking. The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects no measured results rather than a specific performance tier.

For workloads that rely on single-thread performance, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's score of 3757 represents a concrete data point, but there is no corresponding Intel score to compare against. For multithreaded workloads, the Ryzen part's 19091 score stands alone in the database. The Intel part's presence in the database without any benchmarks means that any assertion about its performance would be unsupported speculation.

The nearest rival data for the AMD part shows that it is competitive with a group of processors all scoring within 0.4 percent of each other. The Intel Core i5-13600K, a desktop part, trails the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 by 0.2 percent in average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads by 0.4 percent. This clustering indicates that the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 delivers performance comparable to established parts across both AMD and Intel lineups.

From the recorded data, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the only one of the two with measurable performance. The Intel Processor U301L cannot be positioned as faster or slower in any workload because no measurements exist. A user selecting between these two parts based on the database would have to rely on the AMD part's documented scores and high percentile, while the Intel part offers no benchmark evidence whatsoever. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD processor is the supported choice in this database, and the Intel processor remains an unknown quantity until benchmark data is recorded.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37762.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the Intel Processor U301L has an empty benchmarks array and an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 compare to the Intel Core i5-13600K?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average score of 37762, while the Intel Core i5-13600K scores 37685, a delta of 0.2 percent in favor of the Ryzen part.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor U301L ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the single-thread score for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435?

A: The single-thread score is 3757, and the passmark_singlethread score is also 3757.

Q: Which processor has a higher multithread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a multithread score of 19091. The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded multithread score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and the boost clock is 4.50 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.20 GHz and the boost clock is 2.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, the Intel part at 15 watts.

The sockets are different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Cache configurations also differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no listed memory bandwidth. PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and the Intel part has Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

The release dates also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel Processor U301L has a release date of 2024-04-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $107; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Both parts have locked multipliers and are in the mobile market segment, and both are listed as active in production.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, and belongs to the Intel Processor generation based on Raptor Lake. The manufacturing processes differ: the AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The core counts and thread counts reflect the architectural choices. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part provides 5 cores and 6 threads, which suggests a different threading arrangement. The cache hierarchies reflect the architectures: the AMD part uses a per-core L2 of 1 MB and an L3 of 4 MB, while the Intel part uses a per-core L2 of 1.25 MB and a shared L3 of 8 MB. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both parts.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and ECC support, and it has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but it has no ECC support and no listed memory bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs in lane count: the AMD part provides 14 Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel part provides 8 Gen 4 lanes. The integrated graphics solutions are distinct, with the AMD part using Radeon 840M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 64EU.

The manufacturing process difference is particularly notable. The AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process is smaller than the Intel part's 10 nm process, which typically allows for higher density and efficiency. The clock speeds reflect the architectural and process differences: the AMD part boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 2.20 GHz. The thermal design power of 28 watts for the AMD part versus 15 watts for the Intel part indicates different power envelopes, with the AMD part drawing more power while also providing substantially higher clock speeds and a larger thread count. The Intel part's release in 2024 predates the AMD part's release in 2026, and the Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $107 while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.