AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Processor U302L occupy different tiers of the mobile processor market, and the recorded data reflects a substantial performance gap. The AMD part carries an average benchmark score of 37,762, while the Intel U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, registering an average score of 0. The Intel part sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs tested, whereas the AMD part reaches the 86th percentile. That gap alone frames the competitive picture: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is positioned far higher in the overall performance distribution.

Looking at the AMD part's individual benchmark results, the strongest showing comes in data compression, where it scores 232,803. That figure is roughly six times its own integer math score of 60,879, and it dwarfs the floating point math result of 41,114. Data encryption posts 11,267, extended instructions hit 16,724, and random string sorting reaches 24,936. The single-thread score sits at 3,757, while the multithread score is 19,091. Physics testing yields 995, and finding prime numbers produces a score of 57.

Because the Intel U302L has no benchmark entries, direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the AMD part's position relative to its nearest rivals in the database. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits within a tight cluster of comparable processors. Against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, it trails by 0.1% in average score. Against the Intel Core 5 211E, it is behind by 0.2%. Against the Intel Core i5-13600K, it leads by 0.2%. Against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, it trails by 0.4%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 performs essentially on par with those four chips in aggregate workload testing.

The Intel U302L, with no measured scores, cannot be placed in that same competitive context. The database records its percentile as 50, which suggests a mid-pack position, but without benchmark numbers, the magnitude of the gap to the AMD part remains unquantified. The data does show that the AMD part's multithread score of 19,091 and single-thread score of 3,757 are both substantial figures for a mobile processor, and the 86th percentile ranking places it well above the Intel part's 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor U302L uses Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Its codename is Raptor Lake-PS, and it belongs to the Intel Processor generation based on Raptor Lake.

The core configurations differ as well. The AMD part packs 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 5 cores and 6 threads. That means the AMD chip offers one additional core and twice the thread count. Clock speeds also favor AMD: the base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.50 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. The AMD part's boost clock is nearly double the Intel part's boost clock.

Cache hierarchies show different design priorities. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more significantly: the AMD part has 4 MB total, while the Intel part has 10 MB shared. That gives Intel a larger pool of last-level cache, which can benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns, though the AMD part compensates with higher clock speeds and more threads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 80EU.

Production status is active for both, and both are locked to a fixed multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ: the AMD part entered the database with a release date of January 4, 2026, while the Intel part has a release date of April 7, 2024. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins on raw compute throughput. Its 12 threads, 4.50 GHz boost clock, and 4 nm process node give it a clear advantage in multithreaded workloads. The multithread benchmark score of 19,091 and the data compression score of 232,803 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The 86th percentile ranking places it among higher-performing mobile processors, and its average score of 37,762 puts it in the same class as desktop parts like the Intel Core i5-13600K, which it edges out by 0.2%.

The AMD part also wins on memory bandwidth. The recorded 89.6 GB/s figure exceeds anything recorded for the Intel part, which has no memory bandwidth entry. That bandwidth advantage, combined with support for LPDDR5X, makes the AMD part better suited for memory-intensive tasks such as data encryption and extended instruction workloads, where it scores 11,267 and 16,724, respectively.

The Intel Processor U302L wins on power efficiency, at least on paper. Its TDP is 15 watts versus 28 watts for the AMD part. That lower thermal envelope makes it suitable for fanless or low-power designs, though the database does not include battery life or thermal measurements to confirm real-world impact. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 10 MB shared, which could benefit workloads where cache capacity matters more than raw clock speed. Its support for DDR4 memory gives it compatibility with older, more widely available memory modules, which can be an advantage in upgrade scenarios.

The Intel part also has a longer market presence, with a release date in April 2024, nearly two years before the AMD part's January 2026 release. That means more time for ecosystem maturity, driver optimization, and BIOS support. However, the benchmark data does not capture those factors directly.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The core count differs: 6 cores for AMD versus 5 cores for Intel. Thread count differs: 12 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Base clock differs: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clock differs: 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 2.40 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 28 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process node differs: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel). L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache differs: 4 MB versus 10 MB shared. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s recorded for AMD, none recorded for Intel. ECC support differs: enabled for AMD, disabled for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 14 lanes for AMD versus 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 80EU.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part also has a part number of SRPKGQ5CX, while the AMD part uses 100-000001788. Release dates differ: January 2026 for AMD versus April 2024 for Intel. Both parts are locked multipliers, both are mobile segments, and both are active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Processor U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. That is a difference of 2.10 GHz in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U302L does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Processor U302L has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: How does the AMD part compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37,762. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 by 0.1%, trails the Intel Core 5 211E by 0.2%, leads the Intel Core i5-13600K by 0.2%, and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 by 0.4%.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U302L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U302L, and its average benchmark score is 0. It sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 86th percentile.