AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database records a decisive split between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every single head-to-head measurement, taking all 15 recorded tests against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The Intel part operates in a different performance tier, sitting at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip lands at the 79th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 75,488, which is roughly 2.8 times the AMD processor's average of 26,936.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is positioned for mobile, power-conscious systems, with a 28W TDP and a 4 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 targets desktop performance, using a 65W TDP, a 3 nm process node, and a massive core count advantage. The Intel part has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. This core disparity drives the largest performance gaps in multi-threaded workloads.

For users seeking maximum throughput in desktop applications, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the clear choice from the recorded data. For a mobile processor that delivers reasonable single-thread performance relative to its power envelope, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 shows a respectable showing, though it trails the Intel desktop chip by 26.4% in single-thread PassMark tests. The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $579, and the data shows no price-related justification for the AMD part beyond its mobile positioning.

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 the codename Gorgon Point and a generation label of Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It features a hybrid core arrangement implied by that generation label, though the database does not break down core types. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process, with the codename Arrow Lake-S and a generation label of Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake). It has 24 cores and 24 threads, which means it lacks hyper-threading, a notable design choice that trades thread count for more physical cores. The Intel chip contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the database does not list transistor count or die size for the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 36 MB of L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache alone is 9 times larger than the AMD L3 cache, and its per-core L2 is 3 times larger.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, plus ECC support. The Intel chip supports DDR5 only, also with a dual-channel bus but higher bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, and ECC support as well. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 pairs with a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The socket types are incompatible, with the AMD part using Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 dominates every recorded benchmark, but the margins vary significantly by workload type. The largest gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 459 versus the AMD chip's 56, a delta of 87.8% in Intel's favor. This test heavily favors the Intel architecture's raw integer throughput.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the biggest absolute gap: Intel scores 48,945 while AMD scores 10,590, a 78.4% delta. That result aligns with the core count difference (24 versus 6) and the larger L3 cache. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors Intel by 73.9%, with scores of 6,909 versus 1,806, indicating that Intel's single-core performance advantage is not just about core count.

In PassMark data encryption, Intel leads by 77.6%, scoring 46,949 versus 10,519. Floating point math shows a 79.8% delta, with Intel at 194,988 and AMD at 39,362. Physics simulation via PassMark shows Intel ahead by 72.9%, scoring 3,598 versus 976.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread tests, where Intel scores 4,881 versus AMD's 3,591, a 26.4% delta. This suggests that while the AMD chip's Zen 5 cores are competitive on a per-thread basis relative to its own multi-thread results, the Intel desktop chip still holds a solid single-thread lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core results show a wider 63.5% delta (696 versus 254), which may reflect different workload characteristics between the two test suites.

PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 56,602 versus AMD at 18,115, a 68% delta. Random string sorting shows a 68.1% delta, with Intel at 73,651 versus AMD at 23,488. Data compression shows a 64.2% delta, with Intel at 602,121 versus AMD at 215,812. Integer math shows a 64.6% delta, with Intel at 164,869 versus AMD at 58,332. Extended instructions show a 65.1% delta, with Intel at 45,357 versus AMD at 15,826. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 65.1% delta, with Intel at 4,933 versus AMD at 1,723.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores; Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 24 threads.
• Base clock: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz; Intel starts at 2.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.60 GHz; Intel reaches 5.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28W; Intel is rated at 65W.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm; Intel uses 3 nm.
• Transistors: Not listed for AMD; Intel has 17,800 million.
• Die size: Not listed for AMD; Intel has 243 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD has 80 KB per core; Intel has 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 3 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB total; Intel has 36 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR5 only.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s; Intel has 102.4 GB/s.
• PCIe version: AMD uses Gen 4; Intel uses Gen 5.
• PCIe lanes: AMD has 14 lanes (CPU only); Intel has 20 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated GPU: AMD has Radeon 840M; Intel has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket FP8; Intel uses Socket 1851.
• Market segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.
• Release date: AMD released 2026-01-04; Intel released 2024-12-31.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001935; Intel is SRQD4.
• Multiplier unlocked: Both are locked (false).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75,488, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's average of 26,936. The Intel chip ranks at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip ranks at the 79th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48,945 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 10,590. This represents a 78.4% delta in favor of the Intel processor.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has zero wins in the recorded data.

Q: What is the closest performance margin between the two processors?

A: The narrowest margin is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel chip scores 4,881 and the AMD chip scores 3,591, a 26.4% delta. All other benchmarks show a wider gap, ranging from 63.5% to 87.8%.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Intel's L3 cache is 9 times larger.

Q: Are both processors compatible with the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the Intel chip has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip.