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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has an average benchmark score of 40718, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average score of 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile. AMD leads by roughly 33.6% in average score.

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD offers simultaneous multithreading, which gives it 2 extra threads despite having 4 fewer cores.

Q: Which chip wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in single-threaded workloads. In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4348 compared to AMD's 3829, a delta of 11.9% in Intel's favor.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses a 3 nm TSMC process. Intel also specifies its transistor count at 17,800 million and die size at 243 mm², whereas AMD does not list those figures.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not support ECC memory. Both use DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses, but Intel has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 9 out of 11 head-to-head benchmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins only 2 tests. The two wins for AMD are in data compression and integer math.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins in exactly two head-to-head tests: PassMark data compression and integer math. In data compression, AMD scores 253484 against Intel's 233998, a 8.3% advantage. This indicates AMD's processing pipeline handles compression workloads more efficiently, likely due to its thread scheduling with 12 threads. In integer math, AMD scores 63707 versus Intel's 59543, a 7% lead. These are the only areas where AMD shows a measurable edge over Intel.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates the benchmark suite with wins in nine tests. The largest margins come in prime number finding (80.6% ahead), floating point math (47.4% ahead), physics (51.3% ahead), and data encryption (33.8% ahead). Intel also takes multithreaded performance with a 20% lead, single-thread with 11.9% lead, extended instructions with 6.9% lead, and random string sorting with 4.8% lead. The pattern is clear: Intel wins in most computational categories, often by substantial margins.

For real-world use, AMD's wins point to workloads like file compression, archiving, and integer-heavy computations such as database operations or financial modeling. Intel's wins cover a broader range: scientific computing, 3D physics simulation, encryption tasks, and general productivity. The single-thread lead also suggests Intel handles everyday applications with better responsiveness.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation using a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process. Its cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3 total. The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading is enabled. It supports ECC memory and uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics come from the Radeon 840M.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It uses a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. Cache sizes are larger: 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. This processor has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. It does not support ECC memory. Memory bandwidth is higher at 102.4 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units.

The key architectural differences are the core design philosophies. AMD uses fewer cores but adds multithreading, while Intel uses more physical cores without multithreading. Intel's process node is smaller at 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm, and Intel provides significantly more L3 cache (20 MB versus 4 MB). Intel also offers more PCIe lanes (20 Gen 5 versus 10 Gen 4) and higher memory bandwidth. AMD's ECC support is a unique feature not available on Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

Socket types differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1851. The process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. Cache configurations are markedly different: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD only. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on Intel.

Release dates differ: AMD launched in March 2026, while Intel launched in December 2024. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP. Both are unlocked for overclocking, meaning the multiplier is locked on both. AMD has a part number of 100-000001783, while Intel's is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for Intel comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 284 against AMD's 55, a delta of 80.6%. This is an enormous gap and suggests Intel's integer processing pipeline is far better optimized for this specific workload. Floating point math shows Intel at 82751 versus AMD's 43494, a 47.4% lead. Physics tests show Intel at 2053 versus AMD's 999, a 51.3% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 18289 versus AMD's 12111, a 33.8% lead.

Multithreaded performance favors Intel with a score of 25358 against AMD's 20285, a 20% delta. Single-thread performance gives Intel 4348 versus AMD's 3829, an 11.9% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 20083 versus AMD's 18697, a 6.9% lead. Random string sorting gives Intel 28774 versus AMD's 27407, a 4.8% lead.

AMD's two wins are smaller in magnitude. Data compression gives AMD 253484 versus Intel's 233998, an 8.3% lead. Integer math gives AMD 63707 versus Intel's 59543, a 7% lead. These wins are significant but do not offset Intel's dominance in the other categories.

The average benchmark score comparison is also telling. AMD's average of 40718 exceeds Intel's 30468, but this includes all PassMark tests, not just the head-to-head suite. The head-to-head data shows Intel winning 9 of 11 tests, often by wide margins. The overall percentile ranks are 87th for AMD and 82nd for Intel, but the specific workload results paint a more nuanced picture.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger processor for most computational tasks. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with particularly large margins in prime number finding, floating point math, physics, and encryption. Its 10 physical cores and higher clock speeds (2.50 GHz base, 4.90 GHz boost) give it a clear advantage in multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. The larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 4 MB) and higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s) support its performance in data-intensive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the better choice for specific workloads. Its wins in data compression and integer math indicate an advantage in compression tools and integer-heavy applications. The 12 threads, despite fewer cores, help in thread-saturated tasks. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused systems. The 4 nm process node and Gorgon Point architecture with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores deliver efficiency, though the benchmark data does not show an overall performance edge.

For users building a general-purpose desktop system, the data favors Intel. The single-thread lead of 11.9% and multithread lead of 20% translate to faster everyday use and better multitasking. The PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes also provides more expansion headroom. For specialized workloads like compression and integer processing, AMD's wins are relevant, but they are narrow in scope. The overall benchmark results indicate Intel is the higher-performing processor across the majority of tested scenarios, while AMD offers a more balanced feature set with ECC support and competitive performance in select areas.