AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark results for these two mobile processors split cleanly into two distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 takes five of the eleven recorded tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V takes six, but the margins reveal much more than the win count.

The AMD chip's most dominant result comes in integer math, where it scores 65991 against Intel's 41558, a lead of 58.8%. That is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression follows the same pattern: AMD scores 256420 versus 187050, a 37.1% advantage. In extended instructions, AMD leads 18456 to 15928, a 15.9% edge. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 27252 versus 22905, a 19% margin. The multithread test shows AMD ahead at 21054 versus 19461, which is a narrower 8.2% win.

Intel's wins are concentrated in different workloads. The find prime numbers test is a blowout: Intel scores 191 versus AMD's 77, a 59.7% advantage. Floating point math goes Intel's way at 56923 versus 42934, a 24.6% margin. Physics also favors Intel, 1608 versus 1119, a 30.4% lead. Data encryption shows Intel ahead at 13822 versus 12418, a 10.2% edge. The single-thread test is close, with Intel at 3943 versus 3785, a 4% margin. The singlethread test shows the identical 4% delta, confirming the single-core picture.

The average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head results. AMD's average is 41208, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 23297, which sits in the 76th percentile. That gap is notable because Intel wins more individual tests, but AMD's wins come in tests that carry more weight in the aggregate score. The data shows that AMD's wins in data compression and integer math contribute heavily to its higher average, while Intel's wins in prime numbers and physics, though real, do not offset the difference.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, AMD's 41208 average sits essentially even with the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41263 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is close at 41376 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H trails at 40967 (0.6% behind AMD). Intel's 23297 average matches the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at 23277 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254 (0.2%). The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V sits at 23219 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 4124P is at 23167 (0.6%). Both processors sit near peers in their respective performance bands, but those bands are far apart.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the stronger overall processor by average benchmark score. Its 41208 average versus Intel's 23297 represents a substantial gap, and the 87th versus 76th percentile placement reinforces that conclusion. The AMD chip wins multithread, integer math, data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting, which are the workloads that dominate its aggregate score.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V wins single-thread performance with a 4% margin, and it dominates in prime number finding, floating point math, physics, and data encryption. Those are meaningful wins for specific application types. The physics score of 1608 versus 1119 is particularly strong, and the floating point advantage of 24.6% suggests that workloads relying on FPU throughput will favor Intel.

The choice comes down to workload profile. The database shows AMD for general-purpose computing, multithreaded tasks, and integer-heavy workloads. The Intel chip is the pick for single-threaded responsiveness, physics simulation, and floating point math. The 59.7% margin in prime numbers indicates that Intel's architecture handles certain algorithmic patterns far better than AMD's. For users whose applications resemble the Intel-favored tests, the 17-watt TDP also offers a lower power envelope. For users running compression, sorting, or integer-heavy code, AMD's 28-watt TDP buys a significant performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average benchmark score of 41208, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has 23297. AMD also holds the higher percentile ranking at 87 versus 76.

Q: What is the largest single-test margin in the comparison?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V wins the find prime numbers test by 59.7%, scoring 191 versus AMD's 77. AMD's largest win is integer math at 58.8%, scoring 65991 versus Intel's 41558.

Q: Which processor wins the multithread benchmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins the multithread test with a score of 21054 versus Intel's 19461, a margin of 8.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V leads with a score of 3943 versus AMD's 3785, a 4% advantage. The singlethread test shows the identical result.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons show for each processor?

A: AMD's 41208 average is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263). Intel's 23297 average aligns with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (23277) and the Intel Core i9-11900F (23254).

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores. However, AMD has 12 threads versus Intel's 8 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V uses 8 cores and 8 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz; Intel's base is 2.20 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 17 watts.

The memory support and bandwidth also diverge. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports LPDDR5X (dependent on motherboard) with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are different as well. AMD pairs with the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses the Arc 140V. Both processors are mobile parts, production status is Active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's part number is 100-000001866, Intel's is SRPMMSRPMY.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures are fundamentally different. AMD uses Zen 5 with the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. Intel uses the Lunar Lake architecture, designated as Core Ultra Series 2. The process nodes also differ: AMD is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel is built on TSMC's 3 nm process.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The die size is recorded only for AMD at 195 mm²; Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 2833. AMD's architecture combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores within the Gorgon Point generation, while Intel's Lunar Lake represents a different design philosophy with more cores but fewer threads. The release dates differ by over a year: AMD's release date is recorded as January 2026, while Intel's is September 2024. Both are active production parts with no transistor counts recorded in the database.