AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark suite reveals a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the AMD processor wins every single test. The most dramatic margin appears in extended instructions, where AMD scores 18456 against Intel's 8748, a 111% advantage. This category typically exercises advanced SIMD and cryptographic instruction paths, and the gap here is so large it suggests a fundamental difference in execution capability.

Data compression shows the second-largest delta. AMD's 256420 score outperforms Intel's 158622 by 61.7%. This workload is highly sensitive to memory bandwidth and cache efficiency, and AMD's 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth combined with its Zen 5 architecture appears to provide a clear edge. Random string sorting follows with a 49.2% lead (27252 versus 18269), another memory-latency-sensitive test where AMD's design choices pay off.

Multithreaded performance is a major differentiator. AMD posts 21054 in PassMark multithread versus Intel's 14700, a 43.2% advantage. This result is notable because the Intel Core 7 150U actually has more physical cores (10 versus 6), yet AMD's 12 threads match Intel's 12 threads and still deliver substantially higher throughput. The efficiency of Zen 5's core design is evident here.

Integer math shows AMD ahead by 29.2% (65991 versus 51057), and floating-point math follows with a 24.8% lead (42934 versus 34405). Prime number finding, a test that stresses branch prediction and integer throughput, gives AMD a 32.8% edge (77 versus 58). Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 23.9% (12418 versus 10025), a meaningful margin for workloads involving AES or other cryptographic operations.

Physics simulation scores are closer but still favor AMD: 1119 versus 1012, a 10.6% lead. Single-thread performance, often a strong suit for Intel's high-boost parts, also goes to AMD, but by a narrower margin. AMD's 3785 beats Intel's 3508 by 7.9%. Given that the Intel chip boosts to 5.40 GHz while AMD reaches only 4.80 GHz, AMD's per-clock efficiency advantage is substantial.

The aggregate benchmark averages confirm the gap. AMD's average benchmark score is 41208, while Intel's is 17395. AMD's average places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database; Intel sits in the 71st percentile. AMD's nearest rivals in the database are Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215, 0% delta), Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (41376, -0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (40967, 0.6%). Intel Core 7 150U's nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321, 0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17507, -0.6%). These rival clusters show how far apart the two processors sit in the database's performance hierarchy.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel's Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference alone gives AMD a significant density and power efficiency advantage.

Core configurations differ sharply. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Intel's extra physical cores come from its hybrid design, which mixes performance and efficiency cores, though the recorded data does not specify the exact split. Both processors expose 12 threads to the operating system, but AMD achieves this with fewer physical cores through simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. Intel also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) gives it a capacity advantage in theory, yet the benchmark results show AMD winning every cache-sensitive workload, which points to latency and bandwidth characteristics mattering more than raw capacity.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database lists no bandwidth figure for the Intel part. AMD also supports ECC memory; Intel does not. For systems where data integrity matters, that is a meaningful distinction.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This gives AMD twice the available PCIe lanes for discrete GPUs, NVMe storage, or other expansion devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either part, so any comparison of iGPU performance would be speculative.

The platforms also use different sockets: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, and Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 7 150U. Both are mobile packages, and both have locked multipliers. Thermal design power differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W. Despite Intel's lower TDP, AMD's higher power envelope contributes to its performance lead.

Release timing places the Intel part earlier: January 7, 2024 versus January 4, 2026 for AMD. The AMD chip carries the part number 100-000001866, while Intel's is SRMYP. AMD's die size is recorded as 195 mm²; Intel's is not listed in the database. Both are listed as active in production and target the mobile market segment.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is largely one-sided. The largest advantages appear in compute-heavy tasks: extended instructions (111% lead), data compression (61.7%), and random string sorting (49.2%). These workloads map to scientific computing, data processing pipelines, compression utilities, and database-style string operations. For users running such tasks, the AMD part delivers roughly 1.5 to 2 times the throughput of the Intel chip.

Multithreaded workloads favor AMD strongly. The 43.2% lead in PassMark multithread suggests that rendering, video encoding, compilation, and other parallel workloads will complete substantially faster on the AMD platform. The physics test, which simulates rigid body dynamics, also favors AMD by 10.6%, though this is the narrowest margin among the multithreaded tests.

Single-thread performance goes to AMD by 7.9%. This matters for legacy applications, lightly threaded productivity software, and general desktop responsiveness. AMD's single-thread advantage also indicates that its per-core IPC is significantly higher than Intel's, given the clock speed deficit.

Intel Core 7 150U's advantages are not visible in the benchmark data. It wins no head-to-head tests. Its strengths lie in its 15 W TDP, which is lower than AMD's 28 W rating, and its support for DDR4 memory, which may allow for more cost-flexible system designs. The larger 12 MB L3 cache and 10 physical cores give it a theoretical advantage in workloads that scale with core count and cache capacity, but the recorded benchmarks do not confirm such an advantage.

The average benchmark score difference is stark: 41208 for AMD versus 17395 for Intel, a factor of roughly 2.4. In percentile terms, AMD ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while Intel ranks in the 71st. That 16-percentile gap places the two chips in entirely different performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both expose 12 threads to the operating system.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: Intel's Core 7 150U reaches 5.40 GHz, while AMD's Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 tops out at 4.80 GHz. Despite the lower boost clock, AMD wins the single-thread PassMark test by 7.9%.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The extended instructions test shows the biggest gap, with AMD scoring 18456 versus Intel's 8748, a 111% difference. Data compression is second at 61.7% (256420 versus 158622).

Q: Does Intel win any benchmark category?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head PassMark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins all 11 categories. Intel's closest result is physics, where it trails by 10.6%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and ECC support. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory but no ECC support.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database's overall percentile ranking?

A: AMD sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 71st percentile. AMD's average benchmark score is 41208 versus Intel's 17395.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 outperforms the Intel Core 7 150U in every benchmark category captured in the database, with margins ranging from 7.9% in single-thread to 111% in extended instructions. AMD's average benchmark score of 41208 is more than double Intel's 17395, and its 87th percentile ranking versus Intel's 71st confirms that these are not close competitors.

The Intel Core 7 150U offers a lower 15 W TDP, broader memory compatibility with DDR4 support, and a larger 12 MB L3 cache. It also has more physical cores. However, none of these characteristics translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data. The AMD part's 28 W TDP buys substantially more performance, and its 4 nm TSMC process delivers better efficiency per clock.

For workloads that stress integer math, floating-point math, data compression, encryption, or extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the stronger choice by wide margins. For single-threaded tasks, AMD also leads, though by a smaller margin. The Intel part's only apparent advantages are its lower power rating and its ability to work with DDR4 memory, which may matter in specific system designs.

The database places AMD's nearest rivals among Intel Core Ultra 7 parts and the desktop-class AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, while Intel's nearest rivals are older AMD Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 parts. That positioning tells the story: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 competes in a higher performance class, while the Core 7 150U sits alongside entry-level and mid-range desktop processors from several generations ago. Buyers choosing between these two should rely on the benchmark data, which shows a consistent and often overwhelming advantage for the AMD processor.