AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very clear territories. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in exactly two tests, both of which are single-core Cinebench runs. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 254 edges out the Intel Core 7 240H's 249, a 2% advantage. The gap widens in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD part scores 1806 against 1719, a 5.1% lead. These wins point to the Ryzen AI 7 445 being the stronger option for lightly threaded workloads that depend on raw per-core performance, such as everyday responsiveness or older applications that rely on a single thread.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins the remaining 13 head-to-head comparisons. This includes every PassMark test on record and both multi-core Cinebench runs. The PassMark single-thread score of 3782 versus 3591 gives Intel a 5.1% win in that category, which is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core result. The Intel part also dominates in multi-threaded scenarios. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2360 against 1723, a 27% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the lead grows to 32.8%, with scores of 15764 and 10590 respectively. The PassMark multithread test shows a 24.4% win for Intel, scoring 23975 versus 18115. The data indicates the Intel Core 7 240H is the clear choice for any workload that scales across cores, from rendering to compilation to scientific computing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with its codename listed as Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 W, and it uses the AMD Socket FP8. The cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics is the Radeon 840M, and PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes.

The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the Raptor Lake-H codename. It belongs to the Core 7 generation, described as Raptor Lake Refresh. This is a 10-core, 16-thread part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its thermal design power is 45 W, and it uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. The cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics is Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units, and PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes.

The core and thread count difference is the most significant architectural divergence. Intel offers 10 cores and 16 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel also has substantially more L3 cache, 24 MB shared versus 4 MB, and double the L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB. The boost clock advantage belongs to Intel at 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The process node favors AMD at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains the lower 28 W TDP against Intel's 45 W. Memory flexibility favors Intel with DDR4 support alongside DDR5, while AMD offers LPDDR5X and ECC support that Intel lacks. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5, though AMD provides more CPU-only lanes at 14 versus 8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Core 7 240H comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where it scores 102 against 56, a 45.1% advantage. This is followed closely by PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1723 against 976, a 43.4% lead. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 33.2%, scoring 58905 versus 39362. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test gives Intel a 32.8% win, and data encryption shows a 30.6% lead for Intel with scores of 15155 and 10519. Integer math follows at 27.4% in Intel's favor, scoring 80396 against 58332. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 27% Intel advantage. PassMark multithread gives Intel a 24.4% win, and data compression shows a 20.6% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 18.6%, and extended instructions by 6.3%. PassMark single-thread and singlethread both show Intel ahead by 5.1%, scoring 3782 versus 3591.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins are smaller in magnitude. Its best result is a 5.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1806 against 1719. The Cinebench R15 single-core win is just 2%, scoring 254 against 249. These are the only two tests where AMD comes out ahead, and both are single-core Cinebench workloads. In the broader PassMark suite, Intel wins every category, including the single-thread test, which suggests the Intel part has a more consistent per-core performance profile across different workload types.

The overall benchmark averages confirm the Intel advantage. The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31483, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits at 26936. This places the Intel part in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 79th percentile for the AMD part. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495 (0%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31508 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510 (-0.1%). The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849 (0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (-0.6%). These comparisons show both parts sitting near the center of their respective performance clusters, with the Intel part occupying a higher overall tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H wins with a score of 15764 against 10590, a 32.8% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins two single-core Cinebench tests: R15 single-core by 2% and R23 single-core by 5.1%.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 W, and the Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data presents an unambiguous performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 240H is the faster processor in the overwhelming majority of recorded benchmarks, winning 13 of 15 head-to-head comparisons. Its advantages are substantial in multi-threaded workloads, with margins ranging from 18.6% to 45.1% across PassMark tests and a 32.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel part also holds a 5.1% lead in PassMark single-thread performance, indicating that its 5.20 GHz boost clock and larger cache configuration deliver consistent per-core results across diverse workload types.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not offer a competitive multi-threaded alternative, trailing by at least 18.6% in every PassMark test and by 27% or more in both multi-core Cinebench runs. Its only wins are narrow single-core Cinebench results, which may matter for specific legacy applications but do not compensate for the broad performance deficit elsewhere. The AMD part does offer advantages in power efficiency with a 28 W TDP versus 45 W, ECC memory support, and a smaller 4 nm process node, but these are architectural features rather than performance wins. The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 240H as the higher-performing mobile processor, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 positioned roughly 17% lower in average benchmark score and in the 79th percentile versus Intel's 82nd. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the benchmark evidence.