AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 are both 28-watt mobile processors built on the Zen 5 architecture, but the data shows they serve distinctly different performance tiers. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the clear performance leader, winning 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 35719 against the 445's 26936. The PRO 350 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 85 versus 79 for the 445. The only benchmark where the 445 comes out ahead is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it edges out the PRO 350 by 2.8%. For workloads that lean heavily on multi-threading, the PRO 350 is the obvious choice, while the 445 offers a marginal single-thread advantage in a legacy test.

The Verdict

The data directs each processor to a distinct segment. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers the higher overall performance, with an average benchmark score of 35719 that places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival in the database is the Intel Core 7 250H, which scores 35728, a negligible delta of 0%. The PRO 350 also sits just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. This is a processor that competes with upper-mid-range desktop and mobile parts, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, which it trails by only 0.5%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, by contrast, posts an average benchmark score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051 (0.4% ahead). The 445 is therefore positioned in a lower performance bracket, trading significant multi-core throughput for a modest single-core win in one specific test.

The verdict is straightforward: the PRO 350 is for users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded applications, as it outperforms the 445 by margins ranging from 20.7% to 31.3% across PassMark workloads. The 445 is for users who prioritize legacy single-thread performance, as it wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 2.8% and nothing else.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 dominates across nearly every measurable category. In multi-core rendering, it scores 14278.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 25.8% higher than the 445's 10590. The PRO 350 also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core with 2336.5 against 1723, a 26.3% advantage. These results indicate that the PRO 350 is the stronger part for video rendering, 3D modeling, and other heavily threaded workloads.

In single-core performance, the picture is more nuanced. The PRO 350 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1954 against 1806, a 7.6% lead, and it wins PassMark single-thread with 3872 against 3591, a 7.3% lead. However, the 445 wins the older Cinebench R15 single-core test with 254 against 247, a 2.8% margin. This suggests that while the PRO 350 generally has the faster single-core performance, the 445 retains a slight edge in a test that may favor its specific clock behavior or older instruction scheduling.

Across the PassMark suite, the PRO 350 wins every category. The largest margins come in integer math, where it scores 84868 against 58332, a 31.3% lead, and find prime numbers, where it scores 81 against 56, a 30.9% lead. The smallest PassMark margin is in extended instructions, where the PRO 350 leads by 20.7%. The PRO 350 also leads in data encryption by 27.3%, floating point math by 23.8%, and multithread by 24.5%.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 5 architecture and are manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The core counts differ significantly: the 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. This core advantage is the primary driver of the PRO 350's multi-threaded performance lead.

The cache configurations also differ. The 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the PRO 350 has 8 MB. Both share the same per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 1 MB. The larger L3 cache on the PRO 350 likely contributes to its superior performance in cache-sensitive workloads such as data compression and integer math.

The processors use different codenames and belong to different generations. The 445 is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, while the PRO 350 is codenamed Krackan Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. The PRO 350 has a documented die size of 195 mm², while the die size for the 445 is not recorded in the database.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 445 uses the Radeon 840M, while the PRO 350 uses the Radeon 860M. Both processors support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. The PRO 350 offers more PCIe lanes, with 16 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the 445 offers 14 Gen 4 lanes. Both use AMD Socket FP8, and both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz. The boost clock differs, with the PRO 350 reaching 5.00 GHz and the 445 reaching 4.60 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average benchmark score of 35719, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins?

A: Yes, the 445 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 254 against 247 for the PRO 350, a 2.8% advantage.

Q: How does the L3 cache differ between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Radeon 860M, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Radeon 840M.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire head-to-head dataset belongs to the PRO 350 in PassMark integer math, where it scores 84868 against the 445's 58332, a 31.3% lead. This is followed closely by PassMark find prime numbers, where the PRO 350 scores 81 against 56, a 30.9% lead. These two results highlight the PRO 350's substantial advantage in pure arithmetic throughput, likely driven by its additional cores and higher boost clock.

In data encryption, the PRO 350 scores 14462 against 10519, a 27.3% lead. The PRO 350 also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 26.3% and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 25.8%. The multithread workload shows a 24.5% lead for the PRO 350, with scores of 23994 and 18115 respectively. Physics performance follows a similar pattern, with the PRO 350 scoring 1318 against 976, a 25.9% lead. Random string sorting shows a 24.4% lead for the PRO 350, and floating point math shows a 23.8% lead. Data compression shows a 23.4% lead, and extended instructions show a 20.7% lead.

The PRO 350 also wins the modern single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1954 against 1806, a 7.6% lead. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3872 against 3591, a 7.3% lead. The only win for the 445 comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 254 against 247, a 2.8% lead. This single result does not offset the PRO 350's overwhelming dominance across the rest of the suite.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most significant specification difference. The PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The boost clock also differs, with the PRO 350 reaching 5.00 GHz and the 445 reaching 4.60 GHz. The base clock is identical at 2.00 GHz for both.

The L3 cache differs, with the PRO 350 offering 8 MB and the 445 offering 4 MB. The integrated graphics differ, with the PRO 350 using the Radeon 860M and the 445 using the Radeon 840M. The PCIe lane count from the CPU also differs, with the PRO 350 providing 16 Gen 4 lanes and the 445 providing 14 Gen 4 lanes.

The codenames and generations differ. The 445 is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, while the PRO 350 is codenamed Krackan Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. The PRO 350 has a documented die size of 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for the 445. The part numbers also differ, with the 445 listed as 100-000001935 and the PRO 350 listed as 100-000000713. Both processors share the same TDP of 28 watts, the same socket (AMD Socket FP8), the same process node (4 nm from TSMC), and the same memory support (DDR5 and LPDDR5X, dual-channel, 89.6 GB/s, ECC supported).