AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's average benchmark score and how does it rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average benchmark score of 41,208 and sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Processor U303L compare in terms of CPU core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part offers double the thread count.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 boosts to 4.80 GHz, whereas the Intel Processor U303L boosts to 2.60 GHz. The AMD part has a significantly higher maximum clock speed.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Processor U303L uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U303L have any benchmark records in the database?

A: No. The Intel Processor U303L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. Its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 50.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth specification for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor U303L has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data in the database presents a clear performance hierarchy for these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, scoring an average of 41,208 across the test suite. Its nearest rivals in the database are all higher-tier mobile and desktop parts, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41,215 (0.0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41,376 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H at 40,967 (+0.6%). This places the AMD part directly in the company of premium processors.

The Intel Processor U303L has no recorded benchmark scores at all, making a direct head-to-head comparison impossible from the measured data. Its percentile rank of 50 suggests a mid-pack position, but without scores, no quantitative performance assessment can be made. The AMD part is at the 87th percentile, a full 37 percentile points higher.

For users who prioritize measured compute performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the only option with verified results. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, and 4.80 GHz boost clock place it far ahead of the Intel part's 5 cores, 6 threads, and 2.60 GHz boost clock on paper. The Intel Processor U303L, with its lower core count, lower clocks, and absent benchmark data, cannot be recommended for any workload where performance is the deciding factor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors, so the comparison rests entirely on the AMD part's recorded results and the Intel part's absence of any.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 delivers strong single-thread performance with a score of 3,785 in the PassMark single-thread test. Its multithread score is 21,054, which is roughly 5.6 times its single-thread figure, indicating effective scaling across its 12 threads. Integer math scores 65,991, while floating-point math scores 42,934. Extended instructions score 18,456, and data encryption scores 12,418. Data compression reaches 256,420, random string sorting hits 27,252, and the find prime numbers test yields 77. Physics simulation scores 1,119.

The Intel Processor U303L has no benchmark scores, so there are no wins to attribute to it in any category. The AMD part wins every measurable category by default. The absence of data for the Intel part is itself a significant finding: the database records no performance validation for this processor, whereas the AMD part has a complete set of results across all tested workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores, while the Intel Processor U303L has 5. Thread counts differ more substantially, with the AMD part supporting 12 threads versus 6 for the Intel part. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.20 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 2.60 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD part rated at 28 W and the Intel part at 15 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a die size of 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 1.25 MB per core for the Intel part. L3 cache is 8 MB for the AMD part and 12 MB shared for the Intel part. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory support differs in type: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has none listed. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. PCIe lanes differ as well: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part has Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 840M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 96EU.

Release dates differ: the Intel Processor U303L was released on 2024-04-07, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a release date of 2026-01-04. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers are 100-000001866 for the AMD part and SRPKEQ5CV for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that uses Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor U303L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, part of the Intel Processor generation based on Raptor Lake.

Process technology differs significantly. The AMD part is manufactured on a 4 nm node by TSMC, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm node. The foundry for the AMD part is TSMC, and the foundry for the Intel part is Intel.

The AMD part belongs to a newer generation and uses a smaller process node, which typically correlates with improved power efficiency and higher achievable clock speeds. The data confirms this: the AMD part's boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for the Intel part, and the AMD part has double the thread count despite having only one additional core.

Cache architecture differs in the L3 tier. The AMD part has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a slight advantage in per-core L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core versus 1 MB per core for the AMD part, but the AMD part's larger thread count and higher clocks give it the overall compute advantage.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are classified as mobile market segments. Both are marked as Active in production status. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. The AMD part's PCIe implementation offers 16 lanes, double the 8 lanes of the Intel part, which may matter for external device connectivity in mobile systems.