AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H are both mobile processors released on the same date, yet they deliver very different performance profiles. The Intel part wins 10 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD chip secures a single victory in integer math. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H posts a higher average benchmark score of 34,485 compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440’s 41,208, but that gap is misleading because the AMD chip’s average is inflated by its PassMark scores, while the Intel chip’s average includes Cinebench results where it excels. In terms of overall percentile ranking, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H ranks at the 84th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the clear winner in most compute-heavy tasks. It leads in floating-point math with a score of 82,415 versus 42,934, a 47.9% advantage. It also dominates prime number finding, scoring 299 versus 77, a 74.2% gap. In physics simulations, the Intel chip scores 2,682 against the AMD’s 1,119, a 58.3% lead. Multithreaded performance favors Intel, with 28,545 versus 21,054, a 26.2% edge. Data encryption shows Intel at 21,291 versus 12,418, a 41.7% advantage. Extended instructions, random string sorting, and data compression all go to Intel, with leads of 24.8%, 20.8%, and 8.5% respectively. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, 4,013 versus 3,785, a 5.7% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins only in integer math, scoring 65,991 against Intel’s 62,070, a 6.3% advantage. This indicates that for workloads relying on integer operations, such as certain database or logic-heavy tasks, the AMD chip holds a slight edge. However, this single win does not offset the Intel chip’s sweeping dominance across other PassMark tests. The data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the better choice for users prioritizing raw throughput in floating-point, encryption, physics, and multithreaded scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is based on the Panther Lake architecture, codenamed Panther Lake, part of the Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) generation. It uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The chip has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, and its integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The core count difference is stark: Intel has 16 cores versus AMD’s 6, yet both have 16 threads on Intel and 12 threads on AMD. This means Intel relies on more physical cores without hyperthreading, while AMD uses fewer cores with simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip also has a larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 8 MB, and higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip compensates with a higher boost clock, 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, and a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 3 nm, though Intel’s node is more advanced in terms of process generation.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the superior processor for most demanding workloads. Its 16 cores and 16 threads provide a substantial advantage in multithreaded tasks, as evidenced by its 26.2% lead in multithread score and 58.3% lead in physics. The Intel chip also wins in single-thread performance, though by a smaller margin of 5.7%. For users running encryption, floating-point math, or data compression, the Intel chip delivers significantly higher scores, with leads ranging from 8.5% to 74.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, while ranking higher in overall percentile (87th versus 84th), only wins in integer math, a narrow use case. Its higher average benchmark score of 41,208 versus 34,485 is driven by its PassMark results, but the Intel chip’s Cinebench scores, where it reaches 23,991 in R23 multicore and 3,387 in R23 single-core, are not included in the head-to-head PassMark comparisons.

The AMD chip’s advantage lies in its efficiency and specific architectural traits. It has a lower TDP of 28 W versus Intel’s 25 W, which is actually higher, so the AMD part is not more power-efficient in this metric. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, which is larger than Intel’s 3 nm node. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, which Intel does not, and offers PCIe Gen 4 versus Intel’s Gen 5. For users needing ECC or a higher boost clock, the AMD chip has those features, but for raw performance, the Intel chip is the clear choice based on the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores.

Q: Does the AMD chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H provides 115.2 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 provides 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H’s 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do they compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4,013 in PassMark single-thread, beating the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440’s 3,785, a 5.7% difference.

Q: Which chip wins in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in integer math with a score of 65,991 versus Intel’s 62,070, a 6.3% advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is in find prime numbers, where it scores 299 against AMD’s 77, a 74.2% lead. Floating-point math is another major victory, with Intel at 82,415 versus 42,934, a 47.9% margin. Physics follows with Intel at 2,682 versus 1,119, a 58.3% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 21,291 versus 12,418, a 41.7% lead. Multithread performance gives Intel a 26.2% edge, 28,545 versus 21,054. Extended instructions see Intel ahead by 24.8%, 24,542 versus 18,456. Random string sorting favors Intel by 20.8%, 34,402 versus 27,252. Data compression is closer, with Intel ahead by 8.5%, 280,340 versus 256,420. Single-thread performance shows Intel at 4,013 versus 3,785, a 5.7% lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440’s sole win is in integer math, where it scores 65,991 against Intel’s 62,070, a 6.3% advantage. This is the only test where the AMD chip outperforms Intel. Across all other tests, Intel holds a consistent lead, often by double-digit percentages. The data confirms that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the dominant performer in the head-to-head comparison, with 10 wins versus AMD’s 1.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every key specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 25 W for Intel, meaning the Intel chip has a lower thermal design power. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 2540. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, with AMD using TSMC as the foundry and Intel using its own fabs. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD, while Intel’s die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is identical in type, both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel buses, but Intel’s memory bandwidth is 115.2 GB/s versus AMD’s 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on AMD. PCIe versions differ, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics for Intel. Both are mobile processors with active production status, released on the same date, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.