AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 takes 5. The margin in Intel's victories tends to be larger than AMD's, which shapes the overall average score picture.

Starting with Cinebench, the multi-core results heavily favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 12804.5 against AMD's 10590, a 20.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2021.5 versus 1723, a 17.3% lead. The situation flips in single-core testing. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 posts 1806 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1647.5 for Intel, an 8.8% edge. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 254 to 241, a smaller 5.1% margin.

PassMark results reinforce Intel's multi-threaded dominance. The Intel chip scores 21100 in PassMark multithread against 18115 for AMD, a 16.5% gap. PassMark physics heavily favors Intel, 1439 to 976, a 47.4% difference. Integer math shows Intel at 69986 versus 58332, a 20% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel as well, 51670 to 39362, a 31.3% margin. Find prime numbers is the largest single delta in the entire comparison, with Intel at 88 and AMD at 56, a 57.1% advantage for Intel.

Data compression and encryption also belong to Intel, though with different magnitudes. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 236209 versus 215812, a 9.5% lead. Data encryption is more one-sided: 14251 for Intel versus 10519 for AMD, a 35.5% advantage. Random string sorting goes to Intel, 27435 to 23488, a 16.8% margin.

AMD's remaining wins are concentrated in single-thread and instruction-heavy workloads. PassMark single-thread shows AMD at 3591 versus 3399 for Intel, a 5.3% lead. The duplicate PassMark singlethread entry confirms the same result. Extended instructions favor AMD, 15826 to 13749, a 13.1% advantage. That is AMD's only non-single-thread victory in the entire set.

The average benchmark score reflects these distributions. Intel's average is 27507, while AMD's is 26936. Both processors sit at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating similar overall standing despite the different workload profiles.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is the choice for heavily parallel workloads. Any task that scales across cores and threads will favor Intel based on the recorded data. The 20.9% Cinebench R23 multi-core lead and the 16.5% PassMark multithread advantage point to rendering, video encoding, and general productivity workloads as Intel's territory. The 57.1% margin in find prime numbers suggests mathematical or computational tasks that can be parallelized benefit significantly from Intel's configuration.

Data handling workloads also favor Intel. The 35.5% lead in data encryption and the 9.5% lead in data compression indicate that archival, database, and security-related tasks will complete faster on the Intel part. The 31.3% floating point advantage reinforces this, as scientific computing and financial modeling often rely on floating point throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins where single-core performance matters most. The 8.8% Cinebench R23 single-core lead and the 5.3% PassMark single-thread advantage suggest that lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-threaded productivity tools, will respond more quickly on AMD. The 13.1% extended instructions win indicates AMD handles instruction-heavy code paths more efficiently, which can matter for cryptography, media codecs, or emulation workloads that leverage specialized instruction sets.

Users who prioritize responsiveness in everyday tasks may prefer AMD, while those who regularly run multi-threaded batch jobs should lean Intel. The data does not support AMD for sustained all-core work; the 47.4% physics deficit and the 20% integer math shortfall are too large to ignore.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 12804.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 20.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 10590.

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

A: Yes. AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core (254 vs 241), Cinebench R23 single-core (1806 vs 1647.5), PassMark single-thread and singlethread (3591 vs 3399), and PassMark extended instructions (15826 vs 13749).

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark multithread?

A: Intel leads with 21100 versus 18115 for AMD, a 16.5% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 88 and AMD scores 56, giving Intel a 57.1% lead.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 are recorded at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: Intel's average benchmark score is 27507. AMD's average is 26936, a difference of 571 points.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core and thread counts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has 14 cores and 18 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: Intel runs at 3.60 GHz, AMD at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 4.50 GHz and AMD at 4.60 GHz. Both have a 28 W TDP.

Memory support differs. Intel supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory and have a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

PCIe generation differs. Intel lists Gen 5, while AMD lists Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG 96EU, AMD uses Radeon 840M.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $375. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part number is SRMZ4, and the AMD part number is 100-000001935. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is built on Meteor Lake, part of the Core Ultra Series 1, using a 7 nm process from Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The process node difference is notable: 7 nm versus 4 nm.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. Intel has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The L3 difference is substantial and likely contributes to Intel's multi-threaded advantages in certain workloads.

The Intel architecture combines 14 cores with 18 threads, which implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores rather than a symmetric design. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, consistent with simultaneous multithreading on each core. The AMD generation is listed as Zen 5 / Zen 5c, suggesting a hybrid core arrangement similar in concept to Intel's approach, though the core counts differ significantly.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 2049, AMD uses Socket FP8. Both are mobile platforms. The Intel foundry is Intel itself, while AMD uses TSMC. The release dates differ, with Intel recorded as 2023-12-13 and AMD as 2026-01-04. Both processors are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is the stronger all-around performer based on the recorded benchmarks. It wins 10 of 15 comparisons, including all major multi-threaded tests, and its average benchmark score of 27507 is higher than AMD's 26936. Users who run rendering, compression, encryption, or any workload that uses many threads should select the Intel part. The 20.9% Cinebench R23 multi-core lead and the 35.5% data encryption advantage are decisive for those use cases.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a narrower but real set of strengths. It leads in every single-thread measurement and in extended instructions. Users who prioritize single-thread response, such as in older software or certain instruction-heavy code paths, may prefer AMD. The 8.8% Cinebench R23 single-core lead is meaningful for those workloads.

Both processors sit at the 79th percentile in the database, so neither is a clear outlier in overall capability. The choice depends on workload. For mixed usage where multi-threaded tasks appear regularly, the data favors Intel. For single-thread-centric usage with occasional instruction-heavy processing, AMD holds the advantage. The 6-core AMD part cannot match the 14-core Intel part in raw parallel throughput, and the benchmark data confirms that with consistent double-digit margins across most multi-threaded tests.