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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins every single head-to-head test in the database, 11 wins to 0. The most decisive margin appears in prime number generation, where Intel scores 358 against AMD's 55, a 84.6% advantage. Floating point math shows a 52.7% lead for Intel with 92038 versus 43494. Physics simulation favors Intel by 57.3% (2342 vs 999). Data encryption shows Intel at 22285, which is 45.7% ahead of AMD's 12111.

Multi-threaded performance presents a clear gap. Intel scores 30459 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 33.4% higher than AMD's 20285. Extended instructions follow the same pattern: Intel scores 27162, a 31.2% improvement over AMD's 18697. Data compression delivers Intel a 16.3% win with 302811 against 253484. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 25.1% (36590 vs 27407).

Single-thread performance narrows the gap but still favors Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225 records 4412 in the single-thread test, 13.2% above the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's 3829. Integer math is the closest contest: Intel scores 65345, only 2.5% higher than AMD's 63707. Even in that near tie, Intel takes the win.

The average benchmark score confirms the spread. AMD's Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G averages 40718 across its recorded tests, while Intel's Core Ultra 5 225 averages 36938. That average sits lower for Intel because its benchmark suite includes Cinebench results, which are not present for AMD. Within the shared PassMark tests, Intel wins all 11.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no category where the AMD part claims a victory. Every recorded workload, from integer math to encryption to prime finding, lands in Intel's favor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 also delivers stronger single-thread scores, which matters for lightly threaded applications and responsive daily use.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G does hold advantages in the specification sheet that do not translate to benchmark wins in this database. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. It also uses a smaller process node (4 nm vs 3 nm, though Intel's node is actually smaller). The AMD part draws the same 65 W TDP as the Intel part, despite having fewer cores and threads.

For users prioritizing the measured performance, Intel is the clear pick. For those needing ECC memory support in a desktop platform, AMD offers that capability. The benchmark results, however, do not show a single workload where AMD outperforms Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses 6 cores and 12 threads, built on the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid design. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Intel's architecture is Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S for desktop.

Process nodes differ: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses TSMC's 3 nm process. Intel's die contains 17,800 million transistors across 243 mm². AMD's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache structures show significant differences. AMD provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and only 4 MB of L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. That five-fold difference in L3 cache likely contributes to Intel's wins in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, each with dual-channel buses. Memory bandwidth favors Intel: 102.4 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD offers Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units.

Clock speeds favor Intel in both base and boost. Intel runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, while AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. Both processors have locked multipliers and target the desktop market segment. Both are listed as active production parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-threaded score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 30459 in PassMark multithread, which is 33.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's 20285.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head tests, and Intel wins all 11. The closest margin is integer math at 2.5% in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: Intel scores 4412 in the single-thread test, 13.2% above AMD's 3829.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 does not.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: AMD has 4 MB of L3 cache. Intel has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data supports one clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the faster processor in every measured workload. Its score in floating point math is nearly double AMD's, and its prime number generation is over six times higher. The Intel part also carries a higher average benchmark score across its recorded tests (36938) when compared to the AMD's nearest rivals, though the AMD part itself averages 40718.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G does offer ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Intel part. For desktop users requiring that capability, AMD is the only option in this pairing. The AMD part also uses a 4 nm process versus Intel's 3 nm, though the smaller process does not yield a performance advantage in the recorded data.

For general computing, content creation, or any workload represented in the benchmark suite, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 delivers superior results. Its 10 cores, larger cache, and higher clocks combine to produce wins across the board. The AMD part excels only in the spec sheet for ECC support and thread count per core, but neither translates to a benchmark victory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Release date | 2026-03-01 | 2025-01-06 |

| Part number | 100-000001783 | SRQCZSRVF7 |