AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison
AMD Ryzen AI 7 345
Processor U303L
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Processor U303L
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, while the Intel Processor U303L has no benchmark entries at all. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison. The AMD part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11461 and a single-core score of 1818. In Cinebench R15, it records 1712 multi-core and 271 single-core. These are the only direct performance figures available for either processor, so the analysis rests entirely on the AMD side of the ledger.
The Ryzen AI 7 345 posts an average benchmark score of 29461 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X with an average score of 29447, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD EPYC 9654 sits at 29409, a 0.2 percent gap. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, placing the Ryzen AI 7 345 0.7 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE records 29656, which is 0.7 percent higher than the Ryzen AI 7 345. These deltas are narrow, indicating the Ryzen AI 7 345 lands in a tightly packed performance tier.
The Intel Processor U303L has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50, meaning the database contains no measured results for it. The head-to-head benchmark list between the two parts is empty, and the win counts for both items are zero. Any comparison must therefore treat the Intel part as an unmeasured reference point, not a quantified competitor.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins every measurable category, simply because it is the only one with recorded data. In PassMark tests, it scores 237484 in data compression, 11814 in data encryption, 17003 in extended instructions, 62 in prime number finding, 42621 in floating point math, 63475 in integer math, 19927 in multithread, 1089 in physics, 25435 in random string sorting, and 3875 in single-thread performance. These figures cover a broad spread of workloads, from encryption-heavy tasks to integer arithmetic and memory-intensive sorting.
The Intel Processor U303L has no wins in any category, as no benchmark results are recorded. The data does not support any claim of superiority for the Intel part in any workload. The only conclusion available is that the AMD part demonstrates measurable performance across the entire PassMark and Cinebench suites, while the Intel part remains entirely unquantified.
The percentile ranking reinforces this split. The Ryzen AI 7 345 sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of five recorded processors. The Intel Processor U303L sits at the 50th percentile, but with no average score to anchor that position, the percentile carries little analytical weight. It appears to represent a median placement by default rather than by measurement.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor U303L uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.
Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part offers simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count, whereas the Intel part has a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio. Clock speeds also diverge substantially. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.60 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 2.0 GHz higher than the Intel boost clock, a significant gap for bursty single-thread workloads.
Cache structures reflect different design philosophies. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore has a larger total cache pool, with 12 MB of L3 versus 4 MB on the AMD part, although the AMD part's larger L2 per core narrows the effective difference for per-core working sets.
Power envelopes differ meaningfully. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part draws less power by specification, but the AMD part delivers far higher clock speeds and thread counts within its higher envelope. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, so the two are not platform-compatible.
Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD part therefore has a documented bandwidth advantage, while the Intel part's bandwidth remains unknown.
The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 96EU. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part, so the comparison is limited to naming the integrated solutions. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The AMD part offers more CPU-attached lanes for expansion.
Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000002122, while the Intel part has a part number of SRPKEQ5CV. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-14, while the Intel part was released on 2024-04-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.
The Verdict
The data presents an unusual situation. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a complete benchmark profile, a strong 81st percentile ranking, and an average score of 29461 that places it within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and just ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500HX. The Intel Processor U303L has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no rival comparisons. On the strength of the recorded data alone, the AMD part is the only one with demonstrated performance.
The Intel part does offer a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts, a larger 12 MB L3 cache versus 4 MB, and a lower launch MSRP of $285, though the AMD part has no recorded launch price. It also supports DDR4 memory, which the AMD part does not. These are structural advantages, not performance results. The AMD part counters with a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, a 4.60 GHz boost clock versus 2.60 GHz, 12 threads versus 6, and 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 8.
For workloads measured in the database, the AMD part is the clear choice. For workloads where power efficiency, DDR4 compatibility, or the larger L3 cache matter, the Intel part has theoretical appeal, but the absence of any benchmark data prevents a quantified defense of that position. The database records what it records, and in this case, only one processor has a record.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 11461 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Processor U303L has no recorded Cinebench R23 score.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461. The Intel Processor U303L has an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmarks.
Q: How do the core counts compare?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads.
Q: What are the power envelopes of the two processors?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Processor U303L has a TDP of 15 watts.
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel Processor U303L boosts to 2.60 GHz.
Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?
A: Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both list ECC memory as false.
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Processor U303L?
A: The Intel Processor U303L has a launch MSRP of $285. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has no recorded launch MSRP.
Specification Differences
| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Processor U303L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 5 |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |
| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-PS |
| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |
| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 96EU |
| Release date | 2025-01-14 | 2024-04-07 |
| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $285 |
| Part number | 100-000002122 | SRPKEQ5CV |
| Average benchmark score | 29461 | 0 |
| Percentile vs all CPUs | 81 | 50 |