AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear pattern of dominance for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H across the PassMark suite. Out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part wins 10, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G manages a single victory. The magnitude of Intel's wins varies widely, from a narrow single-thread margin to a massive gap in prime number generation.

The most lopsided result appears in the prime number test. Intel scores 299 against AMD's 55, a delta of -81.6% from AMD's perspective. This is the largest proportional gap in the entire comparison. Floating point math also shows a substantial divide: Intel posts 82415 versus AMD's 43494, giving Intel a 47.2% advantage. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2682 and AMD at 999, a difference of 62.8%.

Data encryption favors Intel heavily. The Core Ultra 5 336H records 21291, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G manages 12111, a 43.1% gap. Extended instructions show Intel ahead by 23.8% (24542 versus 18697). Random string sorting gives Intel 34402 against AMD's 27407, a 20.3% edge. Data compression, while still an Intel win, is closer: 280340 versus 253484, a 9.6% difference.

Multithreaded performance shows Intel leading by 28.9%, scoring 28545 against AMD's 20285. This aligns with the core count disparity, though the gap is not proportional to the 16 versus 6 core difference, suggesting AMD's per-core efficiency partially compensates. Single-thread performance is the tightest race: Intel scores 4013, AMD scores 3829, a 4.6% margin. The single-thread and singlethread entries in the database record identical values for both processors.

AMD's only win comes in integer math. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 63707 against Intel's 62070, a 2.6% advantage. This is a narrow but notable result, indicating AMD's integer execution pipeline holds a slight edge despite the broader Intel lead elsewhere.

Looking at aggregate scores, the database lists AMD's average benchmark score as 40718 and Intel's as 34485. This appears counterintuitive given Intel's head-to-head wins, but the averages draw from different benchmark sets. AMD's average derives from its PassMark-only results, while Intel's average includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores, which are not present for AMD. The percentile rankings reflect this: AMD sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 84th.

Nearest rival data puts AMD's 40718 average within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6357P (40630), 0.3% of the Intel Core 5 223PE (40585), 0.4% of the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557), and 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40518). Intel's 34485 average sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13700HX (34554), 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333), 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (34260), and 0.8% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins 10 of 11 comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins only the integer math test.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The prime number test shows the biggest delta. Intel scores 299, AMD scores 55, a difference of 81.6% in Intel's favor.

Q: Is there any test where the AMD processor beats the Intel processor?

A: Yes. In PassMark integer math, AMD scores 63707 against Intel's 62070, a 2.6% advantage.

Q: How close is single-thread performance between the two?

A: Very close. Intel scores 4013, AMD scores 3829, a 4.6% lead for Intel. This is the narrowest margin among Intel's wins.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: AMD ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel ranks at the 84th. This reflects their different average benchmark scores, which come from different test sets.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6357P at 0.2% difference. Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700HX at -0.2% difference.

The Verdict

The data presents a straightforward choice for most workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger performer in 10 of 11 measured tests, with particularly decisive advantages in physics, floating point, encryption, and prime number generation. It leads by 28.9% in multithreaded PassMark scores and by 4.6% in single-thread scores. Anyone prioritizing raw throughput across a broad mix of integer, floating point, and memory-intensive tasks should look to the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a narrower appeal. Its single win in integer math (2.6% ahead) is real but isolated. Its average benchmark score of 40718 is higher than Intel's 34485, but this comparison is misleading because the averages use different benchmark suites. The percentile ranking (87th versus 84th) similarly reflects different test sets. The data does not support claims of overall AMD superiority.

The choice becomes clearer when considering the context. Intel's multithread score of 28545 versus AMD's 20285 indicates a 40.7% raw difference, yet Intel uses 16 cores and 16 threads against AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. AMD's per-thread efficiency is higher, but Intel's core count delivers more aggregate work. For tasks that scale with cores, Intel wins decisively. For lightly threaded integer workloads, AMD holds a small edge.

The database positions Intel closer to established desktop and mobile parts. Its average score sits within 0.2% of the Core i7-13700HX and 0.4% of the Core i5-13450HX. AMD's average places it within 0.2% of the Xeon 6357P and 0.5% of the Core Ultra X7 368H. Neither processor dramatically outperforms its nearest rivals.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. AMD uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration. Intel uses 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning Intel has no hyperthreading while AMD does. Base clocks are close: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly: 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a major divergence. AMD is rated at 65 W, Intel at 25 W. This makes Intel a lower-power design despite having more cores. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel BGA 2540. AMD is classified as a desktop processor, Intel as mobile.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth favors Intel: 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. PCIe generations also differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics are distinct. AMD ships Radeon 840M, Intel ships Intel Xe3 Graphics. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's part number is 100-000001783, Intel's is SA4RD. Release dates differ by about two months: Intel released on 2026-01-04, AMD on 2026-03-01. Both are listed as Active in production.

Architecture Differences

The architectural story begins with process node. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, Intel uses Intel's 3 nm process. This gives Intel a density advantage that partially explains its higher core count at lower TDP. Foundries differ accordingly: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache organization shows fundamental differences. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Intel's L3 cache is 4.5 times larger in total. The per-core L2 advantage for Intel is 2.5 times. These cache differences likely contribute to Intel's lead in data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, all of which benefit from larger caches.

Codename and generation differ. AMD uses the Gorgon Point codename and falls in the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, built on a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses the Panther Lake codename, with the generation listed as Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H). Intel's architecture is explicitly named Panther Lake, while AMD's architecture field is null, though the generation string implies Zen 5 derivatives.

Memory controller differences align with the bandwidth figures. Intel's support for LPDDR5X alongside DDR5 enables its higher 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. AMD's DDR5-only controller tops out at 89.6 GB/s. Intel's PCIe Gen 5 support with 12 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 with 10 lanes gives Intel a newer interconnect for peripheral expansion.

The core count difference is the most architecturally significant factor. Intel's 16 cores versus AMD's 6 cores explains the multithreaded score gap, but the per-core cache and process node advantages for Intel suggest its cores are individually more capable as well. AMD's use of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores implies a hybrid arrangement, though the database does not specify the mix.

Where Each One Wins

Intel's strengths concentrate in workloads that leverage many cores, large caches, and high memory bandwidth. The multithread score of 28545 against 20285 shows a 28.9% lead for parallel workloads. Physics simulation, which often scales with core count, gives Intel a 62.8% advantage. Floating point math, a common proxy for scientific and engineering computations, favors Intel by 47.2%. Data encryption and compression, both sensitive to cache size and memory throughput, show Intel ahead by 43.1% and 9.6% respectively.

Random string sorting, another memory and cache-sensitive task, goes to Intel by 20.3%. Extended instructions, which exercise SIMD and specialized execution units, favor Intel by 23.8%. The prime number test, likely dependent on integer division and branch prediction, shows Intel ahead by 81.6%, the largest gap in the dataset. Single-thread performance, relevant to lightly threaded applications and responsiveness, goes to Intel by 4.6%.

AMD's single win in integer math (63707 versus 62070, a 2.6% edge) points to a narrow niche. Integer-heavy workloads that do not stress caches or memory bandwidth may see a slight AMD advantage. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G also carries ECC memory support, which matters for error-sensitive computing environments, though the database does not benchmark ECC-specific workloads. AMD's 65 W TDP suggests it can sustain higher power draw, potentially maintaining boost clocks under load, but the benchmark data does not isolate this effect.

The overall split is clear: Intel for nearly everything measurable, AMD for a single integer test and ECC support. The 25 W TDP of the Intel part makes it the more power-efficient choice per unit of performance, though the database does not provide efficiency ratios. For users prioritizing the broadest performance envelope, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the data-supported pick. For those specifically needing ECC memory or seeing gains in pure integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a defensible but narrow case.