AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i9-13905H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is decisively lopsided. The Intel Core i9-13905H wins 9 of the 11 recorded benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 manages only 2 wins. The Intel part’s victories are not marginal either; in most workloads, it leads by substantial double-digit margins.

The largest gap appears in the PassMark physics test. The Intel chip scores 2054 against the AMD’s 1119, a delta of -45.5% from the AMD’s perspective. That means the Intel processor is roughly 83% faster in this specific workload, which stresses raw computational throughput. Similarly, floating-point math shows a huge divide: Intel scores 73434, AMD scores 42934, a -41.5% delta. For builders targeting scientific computing, FEA, or any FP-heavy task, this is a massive differentiator.

Encryption workloads also favor Intel heavily. The i9-13905H scores 20464 in data encryption, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 12418, a -39.3% delta. Prime number finding follows the same pattern: Intel at 122, AMD at 77, a -36.9% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 101716 versus AMD’s 65991, a -35.1% delta. The multithread score, which often serves as a general productivity proxy, has Intel at 29779 and AMD at 21054, a -29.3% difference. Random string sorting shows Intel at 37460 versus 27252, a -27.3% delta, and data compression shows Intel at 354330 versus 256420, a -27.6% gap. Even extended instructions, a narrower test, has Intel ahead at 21297 versus 18456, a -13.3% delta.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440’s only wins come in single-thread performance. It scores 3785 in both the PassMark single_thread and singlethread tests, while the Intel chip scores 3703. The delta is 2.2% in AMD’s favor. That is a narrow but consistent lead, and it matters for lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office documents, and some legacy applications. Still, one narrow win in two duplicate test entries does not offset the Intel chip’s dominance across the other nine categories.

When placed against the broader database, both processors land in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 41208, while the Intel part averages 40313. Those averages reflect the fact that the AMD chip’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (avg 41215, delta 0%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (avg 41263, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (avg 41376, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (avg 40967, delta 0.6%). The Intel i9-13905H, by contrast, sits near the Intel Xeon 6369P (avg 40327, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (avg 40246, delta 0.2%), the Intel Xeon 6507P (avg 40426, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (avg 40431, delta -0.3%). So while the Intel part wins the head-to-head decisively in raw throughput, the AMD part actually has a slightly higher average score across the entire benchmark suite, thanks to its single-thread advantage and the weighting of the database’s aggregated metrics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core i9-13905H uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-H codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

The core count difference is stark: 14 versus 6. That alone explains most of the multithreaded performance gap. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock, 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, which contributes to its single-thread showing despite losing narrowly to AMD in that specific test. The AMD part’s base clock is lower at 2.00 GHz, but its power envelope is also much lower.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major divergence. AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. That larger shared L3 pool helps the Intel chip keep more working data on-die, which is likely a factor in its compression and encryption wins.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it, and it does not support ECC. For workstation-adjacent use cases where data integrity matters, the AMD part has a clear feature advantage.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The Intel part’s Gen 5 support is newer, but the lane count is halved. For GPU-heavy builds, AMD’s 16 Gen 4 lanes may be more practical; for NVMe storage with Gen 5 drives, Intel’s 8 lanes could be sufficient but less flexible.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 with a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not provide iGPU benchmark scores, so any comparison of graphics performance would be speculative.

Socket and physical dimensions also set them apart. AMD uses the FP8 socket with a die size of 195 mm². Intel uses BGA 1744 with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel die is physically larger, which correlates with its higher core count and larger cache, but also with its higher power draw.

Power consumption is a major architectural difference. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. That is a 17-watt gap, which in a laptop chassis translates to different cooling requirements, battery life, and chassis thickness. The AMD chip is clearly designed for efficiency-focused ultraportables, while the Intel chip is built for performance-oriented machines that can handle more heat.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-13905H wins in every scenario that requires sustained multi-core throughput. Compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, physics simulation, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins between 13.3% and 45.5%. For video rendering, 3D modeling, batch photo editing, code compilation, or any parallel workload, the Intel chip is the stronger choice. Its 14 cores and 20 threads simply outmuscle the AMD part’s 6 cores and 12 threads. The physics test, where Intel leads by 83%, highlights this gap best.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in single-thread performance by 2.2%. That is a narrow edge, but it matters for everyday responsiveness. Boot times, application launches, web browsing, and productivity suites often rely on single-core speed. The AMD part’s Zen 5 architecture, despite its lower core count, delivers a slightly faster single-thread experience than Intel’s Raptor Lake. For users who spend most of their time in lightly threaded applications, the AMD chip will not feel slower, and in some cases will feel snappier.

The AMD part also holds advantages outside raw benchmark scores. Its 28-watt TDP means it generates less heat and requires less cooling. In a thin-and-light laptop, that translates to longer battery life and quieter operation. It also supports ECC memory, which is rare in mobile processors and valuable for certain professional workflows where memory errors are unacceptable. Its memory bandwidth is explicitly listed at 89.6 GB/s, which is a solid figure for its class.

The Intel part’s higher TDP of 45 watts is a trade-off. It delivers more performance but demands a thicker chassis, better cooling, and more power. In a desktop-replacement laptop or a mobile workstation with a robust cooling solution, that trade-off is acceptable. In an ultraportable, it is not.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in PassMark single-thread tests, while the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 3703. The AMD part leads by 2.2%.

Q: How big is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The Intel chip wins the PassMark multithread test with 29779 against AMD’s 21054, a 29.3% difference. In the physics test, the gap is even larger: Intel at 2054 versus AMD at 1119, which is a 45.5% delta.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i9-13905H does not list ECC support.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD part includes a Radeon 840M, and the Intel part includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not provide iGPU benchmark comparisons.

Q: Which chip has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-13905H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 per core. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 and 1 MB of L2 per core.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i9-13905H is the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads. Every multithreaded benchmark in the database, from data compression to physics simulation, favors Intel by margins that range from 13.3% to 45.5%. If the task is rendering, compiling, encrypting, or number-crunching, the Intel part delivers more throughput, period. The 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a structural advantage that the AMD part cannot overcome in parallel tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the better pick for efficiency-focused builds. Its 28-watt TDP, versus Intel’s 45 watts, means it fits in thinner chassis with smaller batteries and quieter cooling. It wins single-thread performance by 2.2%, which covers everyday responsiveness. It also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part, and offers 16 Gen 4 PCIe lanes versus Intel’s 8 Gen 5 lanes. For a mobile professional who prioritizes battery life, low heat, and data integrity over raw multi-core speed, the AMD chip is the smarter buy.

For everyone else, the data points to Intel. The benchmark results are not close in most categories, and the 87th percentile ranking for both parts in the database does not change the head-to-head outcome. The Intel chip’s average benchmark score of 40313 is actually lower than AMD’s 41208, but that aggregate number is skewed by the AMD part’s single-thread win and the database’s weighting. In direct comparisons, the Intel chip dominates 9 out of 11 tests. The verdict is simple: pick Intel for performance, pick AMD for efficiency.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 | Intel Core i9-13905H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2023-01-03 |

| Part Number | 100-000001866 | SRMHU |