AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G compared to the Intel Processor N150?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records an average benchmark score of 40,718, while the Intel Processor N150 records 1,025. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 28th percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, which the Intel part does not.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G boosts up to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Processor N150 boosts up to 3.60 GHz. The base clock of the AMD part is 2.00 GHz, compared to 0.10 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor N150 does not. Both processors support DDR5, but the Intel part also supports DDR4 and LPDDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel Processor N150 is built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename, and the Intel part uses the Twin Lake codename.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Processor N150 delivers 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel bus. The AMD part also has 10 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, whereas the Intel part has 9 PCIe Gen 3 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins decisively across every recorded benchmark category. The data shows the AMD part delivering 20285 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel Processor N150 does not have a directly comparable PassMark multithread score, but its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 places it in a completely different performance tier. The AMD part's single-thread PassMark score of 3829 contrasts with the Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935, indicating a substantial lead in lightly threaded workloads as well.

The Intel Processor N150 wins in power efficiency and form factor suitability. With a TDP of 6 watts against the AMD part's 65 watts, the Intel part is designed for mobile and low-power applications. The Intel part uses a BGA 1264 socket, indicating a soldered, compact mobile package, while the AMD part uses the standard AMD Socket AM5 desktop socket. The Intel part also supports three memory types (DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5), offering flexibility for system builders targeting varied memory availability, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5.

The AMD part wins in memory bandwidth and PCIe capability. Its 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than double the Intel part's 38.4 GB/s. The AMD part also provides PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, which doubles the data transfer rate per lane compared to the Intel part's PCIe Gen 3. For workloads that are memory-bandwidth sensitive, such as data compression or encryption, the AMD part's dual-channel configuration and higher bandwidth are clear advantages.

The Intel Processor N150 wins in cache organization for the L2 and L3 levels per core. The Intel part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of total L3. However, the AMD part's larger core count and higher clock speeds offset this cache deficit in most measured workloads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This hybrid architecture allows the processor to deploy high-performance Zen 5 cores alongside efficiency-oriented Zen 5c cores, enabling dynamic scheduling across different power and performance profiles. The process node is TSMC's 4 nm process, which provides a dense transistor layout and improved power efficiency relative to larger nodes.

The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture and belongs to the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. This is a 10 nm Intel process design. The Twin Lake architecture is a low-power, mobile-oriented design with 4 cores and no hyperthreading. The absence of SMT means the Intel part cannot extract additional thread-level parallelism from its physical cores, limiting its multithreaded throughput.

The AMD part integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's memory controller supports dual-channel DDR5 with ECC, whereas the Intel part's memory controller is single-channel and does not support ECC, though it does support DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. The AMD part's PCIe controller runs Gen 4 with 10 lanes, while the Intel part runs Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The AMD part is fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel part is fabricated by Intel. This distinction matters for process maturity and manufacturing characteristics. The AMD part's 4 nm node is significantly more advanced than the Intel part's 10 nm node, which correlates with the AMD part's higher clock ceiling and lower latency characteristics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count: 6 versus 4. Thread counts differ: 12 versus 4. Base clock differs: 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz. Boost clock differs: 4.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. TDP differs substantially: 65 watts versus 6 watts. Socket types differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1264.

Process node differs: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry differs: TSMC versus Intel. Cache configuration differs: the AMD part uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 96 KB L1 per core and 2 MB shared L2. Total L3 differs: 4 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Memory bus differs: dual-channel versus single-channel. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. ECC support differs: enabled versus disabled. PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 4 with 10 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment differs: desktop versus mobile. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released in March 2026, while the Intel part was released in November 2024. Generation names differ: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N). Part numbers differ: 100-000001783 versus SRPNR.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, so the comparison relies on their respective standalone benchmark results.

In multi-core workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G delivers a PassMark multithread score of 20285. The Intel Processor N150 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5. While the tests are different, the magnitude of the gap is clear: the AMD part's multithread score is roughly 7.8 times larger than the Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score. The AMD part also scores 63707 in PassMark integer math and 43494 in PassMark floating point math, indicating strong arithmetic throughput across both integer and floating-point operations.

In single-thread workloads, the AMD part scores 3829 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel part scores 935 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part's single-thread performance is over 4 times higher than the Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core score. This advantage is consistent with the AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz, and its more advanced 4 nm process.

In data compression, the AMD part scores 253484 in PassMark data compression. This is the highest recorded score in the AMD part's benchmark suite, indicating very strong throughput for compression algorithms, which are often memory-bandwidth limited. The AMD part's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel configuration directly support this result.

In data encryption, the AMD part scores 12111 in PassMark data encryption. The Intel part has no directly comparable encryption benchmark in the database. The AMD part also scores 18697 in PassMark extended instructions, indicating strong SIMD and specialized instruction support.

In physics simulation, the AMD part scores 999 in PassMark physics. The Intel part has no comparable physics benchmark score recorded. In random string sorting, the AMD part scores 27407, and in prime number finding, it scores 55.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 6357P with an average score of 40630 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core 5 223PE with 40585 and a delta of 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core 7 253PE with 40557 and a delta of 0.4 percent. These deltas are all within half a percent, placing the AMD part in a tightly packed performance cluster among desktop-class processors.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T with an average score of 1024 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i3-4340 with 1026 and a delta of -0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U with 1024 and a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel part's performance cluster consists of older desktop and mobile processors, confirming its low-power positioning rather than high-throughput capability.

The average benchmark score of the AMD part is 40718, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 1025, placing it in the 28th percentile. This percentile gap of 59 points illustrates the performance tier separation between a modern desktop workstation processor and a low-power mobile processor.