AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235H Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H decisively outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 across every single recorded workload in the head-to-head comparison. With 11 wins for Intel and zero for AMD, the Core Ultra 5 235H establishes a commanding lead, though the magnitude of that lead varies significantly by task type.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest gap appears in prime number finding, where the Intel part scores 239 versus AMD's 77, a 67.8% deficit. This workload heavily favors the Intel architecture's higher core count and per-core cache allocation. Floating-point math shows a similar story: Intel scores 93,509 against AMD's 42,934, a 54.1% advantage. These two results indicate that the Intel processor handles mathematical and algorithmic workloads with substantially more headroom.

Data encryption reveals another major divergence. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H scores 23,121, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 manages only 12,418, a 46.3% difference. This suggests the Intel part's architecture includes more robust cryptographic instruction throughput. Physics simulations follow the same pattern, with Intel at 1,985 versus AMD's 1,119, a 43.6% gap.

Multithreaded performance shows a 30% lead for Intel, scoring 30,091 against 21,054. This aligns with the core configuration: Intel fields 14 cores and 14 threads, while AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The threading model differs fundamentally, with Intel using one thread per core and AMD using two threads per core.

Random string sorting puts Intel ahead by 24.7%, scoring 36,208 versus 27,252. Extended instructions show a 21% gap, with Intel at 23,354 and AMD at 18,456. Data compression delivers a 15.1% lead for Intel: 301,979 versus 256,420. Integer math is the closest contest, with Intel at 74,247 and AMD at 65,991, an 11.1% difference.

Single-thread performance shows the smallest relative gap. Intel scores 4,359 against AMD's 3,785, a 13.2% lead. This result appears twice in the database, once under "passmark_single_thread" and once under "passmark_singlethread", both recording identical scores. Even in the workload least dependent on core count, the Intel processor maintains a clear edge.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H wins every category, but the degree of dominance suggests different use cases. For compute-heavy tasks like prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics simulation, the Intel part is the clear choice. The 67.8% and 54.1% deltas in those two categories indicate that scientific computing, engineering simulations, and mathematical modeling would run substantially faster on the Intel processor.

Data encryption and compression workloads also favor Intel strongly. The 46.3% encryption lead and 15.1% compression lead point to advantages in database operations, file archiving, and security-related tasks. The multithreaded performance gap of 30% reinforces that heavily parallel workloads benefit from Intel's 14 physical cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has no benchmark wins. Its strengths lie elsewhere in the specification sheet: it supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. It also uses a smaller process node at 4 nm versus Intel's 3 nm, though this architectural detail does not translate into performance advantages in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. Intel uses a 14-core, 14-thread configuration based on Arrow Lake, codenamed Arrow Lake-H, part of the Core Ultra Series 2.

The process nodes differ: AMD fabricates on TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel also uses TSMC but at 3 nm. The AMD die size is recorded at 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not listed in the database. Both processors target the mobile market and share the same 28 W TDP.

Cache architecture shows substantial differences. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches and the 18 MB shared L3 cache explain some of Intel's performance advantages in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, both use dual-channel memory buses. The bandwidth differs, with Intel at 102.4 GB/s and AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is exclusive to AMD. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes Radeon 840M, while Intel includes Arc Graphics 140T. The benchmark data does not include graphics comparisons, so the performance relationship remains unmeasured in this database.

Production status for both is listed as Active. AMD's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026, while Intel's is January 12, 2025. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H scores 4,359, which is 13.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's score of 3,785.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 lists ECC memory as enabled. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H provides 102.4 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 provides 89.6 GB/s, a difference of 12.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB of L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440.

Q: How do the processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H scores 30,091 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 30% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's score of 21,054.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) versus 14 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) versus 14 (Intel)
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) versus 2.40 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.80 GHz (AMD) versus 5.00 GHz (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 2049
• Architecture: Zen 5 versus Arrow Lake
• Codename: Gorgon Point versus Arrow Lake-H
• Process node: 4 nm versus 3 nm
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 3 MB per core
• L3 cache: 8 MB versus 18 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: true versus false
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus Arc Graphics 140T
• Part number: 100-000001866 versus SRQAP
• Release date: January 4, 2026 versus January 12, 2025

The average benchmark score tells a broader story. The AMD processor averages 41,208 across all recorded benchmarks, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel processor averages 37,522, placing it in the 85th percentile. Despite the Intel part winning every head-to-head test, the AMD part has a higher average score in the overall database. This discrepancy stems from the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor.

The nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an average score of 41,215 and a delta of 0%, plus the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263 with a -0.1% delta. The nearest rivals for the Intel processor include the Intel Core i9-13900HK at 37,425 with a 0.3% delta and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37,685 with a -0.4% delta.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 in every recorded benchmark. The Intel processor leads by margins ranging from 11.1% in integer math to 67.8% in prime number finding. Its 14 physical cores, larger caches, and higher clock speeds produce consistent wins across single-threaded and multithreaded workloads.

The AMD processor offers specific advantages outside raw performance benchmarks. It supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. It also uses a smaller die at 195 mm² and a 4 nm process node, though these do not translate into performance wins in the recorded data. The AMD part also sits in a higher percentile ranking overall at 87 versus Intel's 85, though this reflects the full benchmark database rather than the head-to-head comparison.

For workloads measured in this database, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is the stronger processor. Its advantages in floating-point math, encryption, and multithreaded tasks make it the default choice for compute-intensive mobile applications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 remains viable for ECC memory requirements or for users prioritizing the architectural traits of the Zen 5 generation, but the benchmark record shows no performance category where it takes the lead.