AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Processor 300 occupy different tiers in the database, and the recorded benchmark data reflects a substantial performance gap. The AMD part carries an average benchmark score of 41,208, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Intel Processor 300, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking, though its average benchmark score is not recorded in the database, so direct aggregate comparison is limited to the AMD side. The AMD chip's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41,215 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263, show how tightly the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 clusters with higher-tier mobile parts. It sits just 0.1% behind the 366H and essentially level with the 356H, while running 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. These deltas indicate the AMD processor performs in the same class as Intel's current Ultra 7 mobile lineup, despite carrying a PRO-series branding.

The individual PassMark workload scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 reveal its strengths and a few notable weaknesses. In multithreaded throughput, it scores 21,054, a figure that reflects its 6-core, 12-thread configuration. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3,785, which is competitive for a mobile chip in this class. The integer math score of 65,991 and floating point math score of 42,934 show strong arithmetic capability, while extended instructions score 18,456. Data compression work scores 256,420, and data encryption reaches 12,418. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive workload, scores 27,252. Physics simulation posts 1,119, and prime number generation, a purely integer workload, scores 77.

The Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark entries in the database, which means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The data shows the AMD part's measured scores but provides no corresponding Intel numbers to contrast. What can be inferred comes from processor positioning: the Intel Processor 300 is a 2-core, 4-thread desktop part with a 3.90 GHz base clock and no boost clock recorded. The AMD chip's boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz. Even without direct Intel benchmark scores, the core and thread disparity, combined with the AMD part's 87th percentile placement versus the Intel part's 50th percentile placement, indicates a wide performance margin in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD chip has three times the cores and three times the threads, so any parallel workload that scales with core count should favor it decisively.

Single-thread performance is harder to assess without Intel data. The Intel Processor 300 runs at a fixed 3.90 GHz, which is close to the AMD chip's base clock of 2.00 GHz but far below the AMD boost of 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor's single-thread score of 3,785 places it well within the range of modern mobile parts, but whether the Intel desktop chip can match or exceed that figure cannot be determined from the database. The Intel Processor 300's higher base clock suggests it may hold an advantage in lightly threaded tasks that do not trigger sustained boost behavior, but no recorded scores confirm this.

The Verdict

The database points to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 as the stronger processor for multi-core and threaded workloads. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 8 MB of L3 cache, give it a structural advantage that the Intel Processor 300 cannot counter with 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part's 87th percentile ranking places it among the better-performing CPUs in the database, while the Intel part's 50th percentile ranking places it squarely in the midrange. For users running compilation, rendering, simulation, or any workload that uses more than four threads, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on the recorded data.

The Intel Processor 300 has its own case, though it rests on different grounds. It is a desktop part with a 46 W TDP, a 3.90 GHz base clock, and support for DDR4 as well as DDR5 memory. Its lower idle and base power profile, combined with a simpler 2-core design, makes it a plausible option for basic desktop tasks where the AMD part's extra cores would go unused. The AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP and a 4 nm process node, which means it is designed for laptops and compact systems rather than traditional desktop builds. The Intel Processor 300 also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $82, though pricing analysis is outside the scope of this comparison.

For a user selecting based purely on benchmark positioning, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins on raw throughput and feature set. For a user building a low-power desktop system with legacy DDR4 memory and minimal thread requirements, the Intel Processor 300 offers a simpler, lower-cost path, but the database cannot confirm its performance level because no benchmark scores are recorded for it. The data does not support a recommendation for the Intel part in any performance-sensitive scenario.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, different process nodes, and different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 195 mm². The Intel Processor 300 uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-S codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 163 mm². The AMD chip's smaller process node gives it a transistor density advantage, though the database does not list transistor counts for either part.

Core configurations differ sharply. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 2 cores and 4 threads, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 cache is larger on the Intel part, but the AMD part's additional cores and larger total L3 cache give it more aggregate cache resources.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support enabled. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure and lists ECC memory as unsupported. This makes the AMD processor the more capable option for error-corrected memory workloads, while the Intel processor retains compatibility with older DDR4 platforms.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has a newer PCIe standard, which could matter for storage or GPU bandwidth in desktop systems, but the AMD part's mobile positioning makes direct PCIe comparisons less relevant. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 710. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD part's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026, while the Intel part's release date is January 7, 2024. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $82; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD processor's TDP is 28 W, while the Intel processor's TDP is 46 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has no boost clock recorded in the database, only a 3.90 GHz base clock.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has ECC memory support. The Intel Processor 300 does not.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor 300 uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Processor 300 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in every scenario where the database records benchmark scores. Its multithreaded score of 21,054, integer math score of 65,991, and floating point math score of 42,934 indicate strong performance in computation-heavy tasks. Data compression at 256,420 and random string sorting at 27,252 suggest the AMD part handles memory-intensive data manipulation well. Its 87th percentile ranking places it above the vast majority of tracked CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all Intel Core Ultra 7 parts, which confirms its position in the upper tier of mobile processors. The AMD chip is suited for workloads that use all 12 threads, such as software compilation, video encoding, and scientific computing, based on the recorded data.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in scenarios defined by its physical and platform characteristics rather than benchmark scores. It is a desktop processor with a 46 W TDP, a 3.90 GHz base clock, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It uses PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD part does not offer. Its 2-core, 4-thread design draws less power under load than the AMD part's 6-core design, though the TDP figures show the Intel chip actually has a higher rated TDP. The Intel part's support for DDR4 makes it compatible with older, widely available memory modules, and its Intel Socket 1700 platform is a common desktop standard. For a basic desktop system with light workloads, the Intel Processor 300 may be the more practical choice, but the database provides no benchmark scores to quantify its performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.00 GHz base clock, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, a 28 W TDP, and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, a 3.90 GHz base clock, no recorded boost clock, a 46 W TDP, and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 195 mm² die. The Intel part uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process with a 163 mm² die. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core with 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core with 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC, dual-channel memory, and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC, dual-channel memory, and no recorded bandwidth. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes; the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD part integrates Radeon 840M graphics; the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 710. The AMD part is a mobile processor released on January 4, 2026. The Intel part is a desktop processor released on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $82. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.