AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Core 5 210H are both mobile processors aimed at similar performance tiers, but the benchmark data reveals a clear split in their strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 7 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 210H takes 8. The Intel chip holds a decisive lead in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while the AMD chip demonstrates a consistent, albeit smaller, advantage in single-threaded tasks and specialized instruction sets. The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 210H is the stronger choice for sustained multi-core productivity, whereas the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers superior responsiveness in single-threaded applications and specific computational tasks. The choice between them hinges on workload priority, not overall superiority.

The Verdict

The benchmark results position the Intel Core 5 210H as the leader in raw multi-core throughput. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 11830 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 10590, a margin of 10.5%. This pattern repeats across the PassMark suite, with Intel winning integer math (61503 vs 58332, a 5.2% lead), floating-point math (45057 vs 39362, a 12.6% lead), and data encryption (12187 vs 10519, a 13.7% lead). The Intel part also edges out the AMD chip in PassMark multi-thread (18252 vs 18115) and physics (1040 vs 976). For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, or heavy compilation tasks, the data consistently favors the Intel Core 5 210H.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, however, claims the single-threaded crown. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1806 against Intel's 1771 (a 2% lead) and Cinebench R15 single-core with 254 against 247 (a 2.8% lead). PassMark single-thread confirms this at 3591 vs 3539 (a 1.5% lead). The AMD chip's most striking win is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 15826 against Intel's 13370, an 18.4% advantage. It also wins prime number finding (56 vs 53) and random string sorting (23488 vs 23451). This makes the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 the preferable option for applications that rely heavily on AVX-512 or other extended instruction sets, as well as general desktop responsiveness.

The aggregate data supports this division. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 210H sits at the 77th percentile. The AMD chip's average benchmark score of 26936 exceeds Intel's 24872. However, the Intel part's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, shows a delta of only 0.2%, meaning the Core 5 210H is statistically tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1370P, is likewise separated by just 0.1%. The database indicates that both processors occupy a tight performance cluster, with the Intel part leaning toward multi-core and the AMD part toward efficiency in single-threaded and specialized tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H wins all major multi-core tests. It leads by 10.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (11830 vs 10590) and by 5.2% in PassMark integer math (61503 vs 58332). It also wins PassMark floating-point math by 12.6% (45057 vs 39362) and PassMark multi-thread by 0.8% (18252 vs 18115).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 have any clear advantages?

A: Yes, the AMD chip dominates in extended instruction performance. It scores 15826 in PassMark extended instructions, which is 18.4% higher than Intel's 13370. It also wins all single-threaded tests, including Cinebench R23 single-core (1806 vs 1771) and PassMark single-thread (3591 vs 3539).

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H is significantly faster in data encryption. It scores 12187 in PassMark data encryption versus AMD's 10519, a 13.7% lead. This is the Intel chip's second-largest margin of victory after the Cinebench R23 multi-core result.

Q: What are the differences in cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 210H has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do the processors compare in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 5 210H supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with the codename Raptor Lake-H and belongs to the Core 5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The process node difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm TSMC node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency.

The core configuration differs as well. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. Despite having two fewer physical cores, the AMD chip maintains the same thread count through simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip's L3 cache is notably larger at 12 MB shared, compared to AMD's 4 MB L3 cache. However, the AMD chip's L2 cache is 1 MB per core, half of Intel's 2 MB per core. Both CPUs have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. The PCIe support also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, a figure not available for the Intel chip.

Specification Differences

The database records several specification differences between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip's base clock is 2.20 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz, compared to the AMD chip's 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The thermal design power (TDP) differs significantly: the Intel chip is rated at 45 W, while the AMD chip is rated at 28 W. The Intel chip uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8.

The cache configuration is a key differentiator. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $342, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. The AMD chip was released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel chip was released on 2024-12-17. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001935, while the Intel chip's part number is SRQ6RQ5MN. Both are classified as mobile processors with active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD chip scores 15826, which is 18.4% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H's 13370. This is a decisive win for workloads that utilize advanced instruction sets, such as AVX-512. The AMD chip also wins PassMark prime number finding by 5.7% (56 vs 53) and PassMark random string sorting by a narrow 0.2% (23488 vs 23451). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip leads by 2.8% (254 vs 247), and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it leads by 2% (1806 vs 1771). PassMark single-thread shows a 1.5% lead for AMD (3591 vs 3539).

The Intel Core 5 210H counters with its own set of decisive victories. The largest is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 11830 against AMD's 10590, a 10.5% lead. In PassMark data encryption, Intel leads by 13.7% (12187 vs 10519). Floating-point math shows a 12.6% Intel advantage (45057 vs 39362). Integer math favors Intel by 5.2% (61503 vs 58332). PassMark physics shows a 6.2% Intel lead (1040 vs 976). In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads by 1.9% (1757 vs 1723). The PassMark multi-thread test shows a narrow Intel win of 0.8% (18252 vs 18115), and data compression also favors Intel by 0.9% (217805 vs 215812).

The pattern is consistent across the benchmark suite. The Intel chip wins 8 of the 15 tests, with an average margin of victory around 6.5% across its wins. The AMD chip wins 7 tests, with an average margin of about 4.4% across its wins. The AMD chip's wins are concentrated in single-threaded and specialized instruction tests, while the Intel chip's wins are concentrated in multi-threaded and general compute tests. The data shows a clear trade-off: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers higher single-thread performance and exceptional extended instruction throughput, while the Intel Core 5 210H delivers superior multi-core and encryption performance.