AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Core 7 160UL represent two very different approaches to low-power computing. The data shows a decisive victory for the AMD part, which wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ryzen AI 7 445 posts an average benchmark score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 160UL manages an average of 14232, sitting in the 69th percentile. The performance gap is substantial, with the AMD chip outperforming the Intel chip by 89.3% on average, a margin that reflects fundamental architectural differences rather than minor clock speed adjustments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Despite this clock advantage, the AMD chip wins every single benchmark comparison between the two.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both processors present the same thread count, but the AMD chip delivers substantially higher multi-threaded performance in the recorded data.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part is rated for lower power consumption, yet the AMD part delivers significantly higher performance across all tested workloads.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 leads in single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1806 compared to the Intel's 1325, a 36.3% advantage. In Passmark single-thread testing, the AMD chip scores 3591 versus 3391 for the Intel chip, a 5.9% lead.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 215812 in Passmark data compression, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 108953. This represents a 98.1% advantage for the AMD processor, nearly doubling the Intel chip's output in this workload.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 160UL does not. This is one of the specification differences that may influence platform selection in certain use cases.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures from different foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-PS, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process, which partially explains the efficiency and performance characteristics observed in the benchmark data.

The core configurations differ notably. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores but the same thread count, indicating a hybrid core arrangement typical of the Raptor Lake generation. Cache layouts also differ: both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs substantially, with the AMD chip offering 4 MB while the Intel chip provides 12 MB shared. Despite having more cache and more cores, the Intel chip trails in nearly every measured workload.

Memory support and platform features diverge as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. PCI Express connectivity also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are different as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD part is classified in the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is classified in the desktop segment with Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ, with the Intel chip released in April 2024 and the AMD chip released in January 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a comprehensive sweep by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 across all 15 recorded comparisons. The largest margin comes in Passmark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 15826 against the Intel chip's 5832, a 171.4% advantage. This indicates a major difference in SIMD or specialized instruction throughput that favors the Zen 5 architecture.

Passmark random string sorting shows a 98.3% lead for the AMD chip, with scores of 23488 versus 11843. Data compression follows closely at 98.1%, with the AMD chip scoring 215812 compared to 108953. These workloads demonstrate the AMD processor's strong memory subsystem and integer processing capabilities.

Cinebench results show a mixed picture across versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip leads by 82.1%, scoring 1723 against 946. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the margin narrows considerably to 12.8%, with scores of 10590 versus 9386. This suggests that longer, more sustained multi-threaded workloads partially close the gap between the two processors, although the AMD chip still maintains a clear lead.

Single-core performance shows a similar pattern. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the AMD chip a 91% advantage with 254 points against 133. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 36.3% lead, with the AMD chip scoring 1806 versus 1325. The Passmark single-thread test shows a much smaller 5.9% margin, with scores of 3591 and 3391. The difference between Cinebench and Passmark single-thread results suggests that the AMD chip's advantage varies by workload type and instruction mix.

Passmark multithread results show a 64% lead for the AMD chip, scoring 18115 against 11043. Floating point math shows a 53.3% advantage, with the AMD chip scoring 39362 versus 25670. Data encryption shows a 47.2% lead, with scores of 10519 and 7146. Integer math shows a 22.8% advantage, with the AMD chip scoring 58332 against 47515. Physics tests show a 19.2% lead, with scores of 976 versus 819. Find prime numbers shows a 12% advantage, with scores of 56 and 50.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock of the AMD chip is 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 1.80 GHz. The boost clock favors the Intel chip at 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the AMD chip.

TDP differs significantly: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 15 watts. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 under the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake under the Raptor Lake-PS codename. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache is 4 MB for the AMD chip and 12 MB shared for the Intel chip. Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip 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 chip.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but absent on the Intel chip. PCIe lane counts differ, with the AMD chip providing 14 CPU lanes and the Intel chip providing 8 CPU lanes, both at Gen 4. The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD chip using Radeon 840M and the Intel chip using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Market segments differ, with the AMD chip classified as mobile and the Intel chip as desktop. The AMD chip has a listed part number of 100-000001935, while the Intel chip's part number is recorded as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the analysis of where each processor wins is based on the magnitude of the margins rather than which processor takes the victory. The AMD chip shows its largest advantages in extended instructions, random string sorting, and data compression, where it leads by 171.4%, 98.3%, and 98.1% respectively. These are workloads that benefit from efficient instruction decoding and high memory throughput, areas where the Zen 5 architecture appears to excel.

The AMD chip also shows strong results in multi-threaded workloads. Passmark multithread shows a 64% lead, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows an 82.1% lead. The narrower 12.8% margin in Cinebench R23 multicore suggests that the Intel chip's additional cores help in sustained rendering-style workloads, even though the AMD chip still wins.

The Intel Core 7 160UL's best relative showing comes in the Passmark single-thread test, where the AMD chip leads by only 5.9%. This is the smallest margin in the entire dataset. The Intel chip also comes closest in Cinebench R23 multicore with a 12.8% deficit and in the find prime numbers test with a 12% deficit. These results indicate that the Intel chip is most competitive in lightly threaded integer workloads and sustained multi-core rendering, though it does not win any of these comparisons.

The Intel chip's advantages are not in performance but in platform characteristics. It has a lower TDP of 15 watts compared to 28 watts, it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, and it has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 10-core configuration provides more physical cores, and its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is three times the AMD chip's 4 MB. These traits may matter for specific platform requirements, but the recorded performance data does not show them translating into benchmark wins.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the faster processor in every measured workload. With 15 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons and an average benchmark score of 26936 compared to 14232 for the Intel Core 7 160UL, the AMD chip holds an 89.3% overall performance advantage. The AMD chip also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution, sitting at the 79th percentile versus the Intel chip's 69th percentile.

The closest rival comparison for the AMD chip includes the Intel Core i7-1370P with an average score of 26900 and a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U with an average score of 26849 and a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core 7 160UL's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14277 and a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F with an average score of 14185 and a delta of 0.3%. These reference points place the two processors in different performance tiers entirely.

The Intel Core 7 160UL offers a lower TDP of 15 watts, DDR4 memory support, and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It also provides 10 physical cores and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. These specification advantages do not produce benchmark wins in the recorded data. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers superior performance across single-core, multi-core, encryption, compression, and math workloads while supporting ECC memory and providing more PCIe lanes.

For users selecting between these two processors based on the recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the stronger choice for performance-oriented tasks, offering leads ranging from 5.9% in Passmark single-thread testing to 171.4% in extended instructions. The Intel Core 7 160UL may suit platform-specific requirements such as DDR4 compatibility or lower power envelopes, but the performance data consistently favors the AMD chip. The database records no benchmark category where the Intel processor takes the lead.