AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors along clear architectural lines. AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 takes five of the eleven head-to-head tests, while Intel Core Ultra 9 288V takes six, but the margins tell a more interesting story than the raw win count.

AMD's strongest territory is integer-heavy and data-throughput work. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 leads by 49.9% in PassMark integer math, its largest single win, scoring 65991 against 44019. Data compression shows a 37.5% advantage, with the AMD part scoring 256420 versus 186521. Extended instructions go to AMD by 18.2% (18456 vs 15613), and random string sorting favors AMD by 20.5% (27252 vs 22622). The multithread score also lands in AMD's column, 21054 versus 19810, a 6.3% margin. These results point to a processor that handles structured, parallel workloads with many concurrent threads, which aligns with its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Intel's wins are concentrated in single-thread performance, math operations, and specialized tasks. The Core Ultra 9 288V leads single-thread by 11.4% (4274 vs 3785) and shows a massive 60.5% edge in finding prime numbers (195 vs 77). Floating-point math goes to Intel by 27.9% (59536 vs 42934), physics by 31.6% (1637 vs 1119), and data encryption by 12.2% (14141 vs 12418). The Intel part's 8 cores and 8 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading, still manage to outrun the AMD chip in these tests thanks to a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 4.80 GHz and higher per-core throughput.

The overall percentile ranking favors AMD. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 9 288V sits at the 76th. The average benchmark score also heavily favors AMD: 41208 versus 23219, a gap driven by the AMD part's much larger set of PassMark scores in the averaging. The Intel chip's average includes Cinebench results, which pull its average down relative to the PassMark-heavy AMD dataset.

The Verdict

The data shows two different design philosophies. AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in integer math, compression, extended instructions, sorting, and overall multithread throughput. It is the choice for workloads that scale with thread count and benefit from simultaneous multithreading. Its nearest rivals in the database include Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, all within 0.6% of its average score. That cluster indicates the AMD part delivers mainstream-class performance with tight competition around its performance tier.

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in single-thread, floating-point, physics, encryption, and prime-number finding. Its nearest rivals are Intel Core i9-11900F, AMD EPYC 4124P, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, and Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, all within 0.3% of its average score. The Intel part delivers higher peak single-core capability and stronger math acceleration, but its 76th percentile ranking places it below the AMD chip in overall CPU hierarchy.

For multithreaded productivity, data processing, and integer-heavy compilation workloads, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 holds the advantage. For single-thread responsiveness, physics simulation, encryption tasks, and floating-point scientific work, the Core Ultra 9 288V leads. The 6.3% multithread gap is modest, while the 49.9% integer math gap is decisive. The single-thread gap of 11.4% favors Intel but is not overwhelming. The AMD processor also has ECC memory support, a feature absent on the Intel part, which matters for reliability-sensitive deployments.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in either direction belongs to AMD in integer math. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 65991 against 44019, a 49.9% advantage. This is the kind of result that shows up in database operations, hashing, and general arithmetic loops. The AMD chip's 12 threads allow it to distribute integer work across more execution contexts than the Intel part's 8 threads.

Data compression shows AMD ahead by 37.5%, scoring 256420 versus 186521. This test benefits from the AMD part's L3 cache configuration and thread scheduling. Random string sorting, another data-heavy task, goes to AMD by 20.5% (27252 vs 22622). Extended instructions favor AMD by 18.2% (18456 vs 15613), indicating better throughput on SIMD-style workloads.

Intel's largest win is in prime number finding, where it scores 195 versus 77, a 60.5% margin. This test is highly sensitive to single-core clock speed and integer division efficiency, both of which favor the Intel part's 5.10 GHz boost and Lunar Lake architecture. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 27.9% (59536 vs 42934), and physics by 31.6% (1637 vs 1119). These results suggest the Intel core design has stronger raw execution units per thread, even with fewer threads overall.

Data encryption goes to Intel by 12.2% (14141 vs 12418), likely reflecting dedicated AES instruction efficiency on the Lunar Lake cores. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 11.4% (4274 vs 3785), a consistent margin across both single-thread test entries in the database.

Multithread performance is closer than the core configuration suggests. AMD wins 21054 versus 19810, a 6.3% margin, despite having 2 fewer cores. The AMD part's 12 threads compensate for the core deficit, while the Intel part's higher clock speed narrows the gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. AMD uses simultaneous multithreading, Intel does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V boosts to 5.10 GHz, while AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Intel Core Ultra 9 288V ranks at the 76th percentile.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports ECC memory. Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports 136.5 GB/s, while AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor wins the multithread benchmark?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins PassMark multithread with 21054 against 19810, a 6.3% margin.

Architecture Differences

AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 195 mm². It belongs to the Gorgon Point codename and the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The TDP is 28 W, and it uses AMD Socket FP8. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. Integrated graphics is Radeon 840M. The release date is January 2026, and ECC memory is supported.

Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Cache is organized as 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The TDP is 30 W, and it uses Intel BGA 2833. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus at 136.5 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU. Integrated graphics is Arc 140V. The release date is September 2024, and ECC memory is not supported.

The process node difference matters: Intel uses 3 nm TSMC, AMD uses 4 nm TSMC. The Intel part has a smaller process, higher base and boost clocks, larger L1 and L2 per core, more L3 cache, and significantly higher memory bandwidth. The AMD part counters with more threads, ECC support, a wider PCIe lane count, and a lower TDP. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but only 4 lanes are available. AMD's Gen 4 with 16 lanes provides more total connectivity options. These architectural differences directly explain the benchmark split: Intel's wider cores and higher clocks drive single-thread and math wins, while AMD's thread count and cache strategy drive integer and data-throughput wins.