AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H. Across the eleven Passmark tests shared in the database, the Intel part wins every single one. The AMD processor does not register a single victory. The most lopsided result appears in the find prime numbers workload, where Intel scores 220 against AMD's 77, a 65% deficit for the Ryzen part. This is not a marginal gap; it is a substantial lead in a test that stresses integer recursion and branch prediction.

Floating point math shows a similarly dramatic separation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers 86,540 points, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 manages 42,934, a 50.4% difference. That is more than double the throughput in a workload that often scales with vector unit width and execution resources. The physics test, which typically reflects multi-core scaling and memory latency sensitivity, also favors Intel heavily: 1,877 for the Core Ultra 5 versus 1,119 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO, a 40.4% lead.

The gap narrows considerably in integer math. Intel scores 68,520 against AMD's 65,991, a delta of only 3.7%. This suggests that in pure scalar integer operations, the Zen 5 cores in the AMD part are competitive with the Arrow Lake cores in the Intel chip, despite the latter's higher core count. Data compression also remains close: Intel at 283,451 versus AMD at 256,420, a 9.5% difference. Random string sorting shows a 19% advantage for Intel (33,654 versus 27,252), while extended instructions land at 21,915 versus 18,456, a 15.8% gap.

The multithread benchmark, which aggregates performance across all cores, gives Intel a 25.1% win (28,119 versus 21,054). This aligns with the core count disparity: Intel fields 14 cores against AMD's 6. The single-thread test shows Intel ahead by 11.1% (4,258 versus 3,785), which is notable because AMD's Zen 5 architecture typically excels in single-threaded efficiency. The data encryption test produces the second-largest proportional gap after prime numbers: Intel scores 21,428, AMD scores 12,418, a 42% difference. Encryption workloads often benefit from AES-NI throughput and memory bandwidth, both of which appear to favor the Intel design.

The average benchmark score from the database reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 posts an average of 41,208, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31,508. This inversion is curious: the Intel chip wins every head-to-head test but has a lower average across its full benchmark suite. The explanation lies in the benchmark sets. The AMD processor carries Passmark results only, while the Intel part also includes Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Geekbench scores, which are measured on different scales and pull the average down. The Passmark-only comparison is the cleanest signal, and it uniformly favors Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the stronger processor in every measured Passmark workload. Its 11 direct wins, including a 65% margin in prime numbers and a 50.4% margin in floating point math, make it the clear choice for compute-heavy mobile workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, despite its efficient Zen 5 architecture and 4 nm process node, cannot close the gap in any recorded test. The Intel part also holds a percentile advantage over all CPUs at 82, though the AMD chip sits higher at 87. This percentile discrepancy, however, reflects the different benchmark suites recorded for each processor, not the head-to-head results.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part leads by 11.1%. For multi-threaded rendering or compilation, Intel leads by 25.1%. For scientific floating point, Intel leads by more than half. The AMD processor does not win a single category in the shared benchmark set, so the database offers no scenario where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 outperforms the Core Ultra 5 225H based on recorded measurements. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an average score of 41,215 (0% delta), which puts it in a different performance class than the Core Ultra 5 225H. That comparison, however, falls outside the head-to-head scope of this page.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins all 11 head-to-head Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins none.

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

A: The find prime numbers test shows the largest gap. Intel scores 220, AMD scores 77, a 65% difference.

Q: How close is the single-thread performance?

A: Intel leads by 11.1% in the Passmark single-thread test, scoring 4,258 versus AMD's 3,785.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any advantage in average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average benchmark score of 41,208 versus Intel's 31,508. This reflects different benchmark suites, not head-to-head performance.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 ranks at the 87th percentile. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H ranks at the 82nd percentile.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: Intel leads by 25.1%, scoring 28,119 versus AMD's 21,054 in the Passmark multithread test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD part has no hyper-threading equivalent, matching threads to cores, but the Intel part also runs 14 threads across 14 cores, so neither uses simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks differ slightly: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 4.90 GHz. Both have a 28 W TDP.

The cache hierarchy diverges sharply. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 total. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is more than double the AMD L3. Memory support is identical in type (DDR5 and LPDDR5X) and bus width (dual-channel), but the peak memory bandwidth differs: AMD lists 89.6 GB/s, Intel lists 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs with Radeon 840M, Intel with Arc Graphics 130T. The socket is another distinction: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 2049. The AMD part carries the part number 100-000001866, while Intel uses SRQAM. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures reflect different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 5, codenamed Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-H, from the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The process nodes differ by one step: AMD is fabricated on a 4 nm process, Intel on a 3 nm process, with both produced by TSMC. The AMD die measures 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

The core count difference stems from the hybrid approach in the Intel design. Arrow Lake-H uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores, which explains the 14-core count without additional threads. AMD's Gorgon Point uses a smaller core count with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations in the Intel part, but the AMD L3 is smaller at 8 MB versus Intel's 18 MB. The L1 cache per core on Intel is 2.4x larger than AMD's, and L2 is 3x larger. This cache advantage likely contributes to Intel's wins in data compression and encryption, where working sets exceed the AMD L3 capacity.

The memory bandwidth difference (102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s) gives Intel a 14.3% theoretical advantage, which shows up in the floating point and physics tests. The PCIe Gen 5 interface on Intel provides higher bandwidth per lane, though the AMD part offers more total lanes (16 versus 8). The integrated GPU differs as well, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using Arc Graphics 130T, though no GPU benchmarks are recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel chip, which may matter for specific professional workloads.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins every workload category in the shared benchmark set. The largest advantages appear in prime number finding (65% lead), floating point math (50.4% lead), and encryption (42% lead). These results point toward workloads involving heavy mathematical computation, cryptographic operations, and scientific simulation. The physics test, which often correlates with gaming physics or simulation, also favors Intel by 40.4%. For multi-threaded productivity applications like video encoding or 3D rendering, the 25.1% multithread lead gives Intel a clear edge.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, despite losing every head-to-head test, shows its closest margins in integer math (3.7% behind) and data compression (9.5% behind). These are workloads where core count matters less and per-core efficiency matters more. The AMD part's 6 Zen 5 cores with 12 threads are competitive in scalar integer tasks. The 87th percentile ranking, however, suggests that when compared against the broader CPU landscape, the AMD chip sits in a higher performance tier than the Intel part's 82nd percentile. This is because the AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and 366H, which are higher-tier Intel parts.

For users choosing between these two specific processors, the database offers no scenario where the AMD part wins. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers superior results in every measured Passmark test, with single-thread, multithread, and specialized workloads all favoring the Intel design. The AMD part's advantages are limited to ECC memory support, a smaller die size, and a higher percentile ranking, none of which translate into a benchmark victory in the head-to-head data. The Intel chip's 3 nm process node, larger cache, and higher memory bandwidth appear to be decisive factors in the recorded results.