AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 6 of the 15 compared tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins 9. The AMD part takes the largest single margin in integer math, scoring 58332 against 44019, a 32.5% lead. The Intel part counters with a dominant 71.3% advantage in the prime number test, 195 versus 56, which is the widest gap in either direction across the entire comparison.

In Cinebench, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins both multicore tests. The R15 multicore result shows 1723 versus 1583, an 8.8% edge. The R23 multicore result shows 10590 versus 10178, a 4% lead. These are moderate but consistent wins for the AMD processor in heavily threaded rendering workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V takes both single-core Cinebench tests, with an R15 score of 301.5 versus 254, a 15.8% delta, and an R23 score of 1950 versus 1806, a 7.4% delta. The single-core advantage is more pronounced in the older R15 test than in R23.

The PassMark suite reveals complementary strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 leads in data compression (215812 versus 186521, 15.7%), extended instructions (15826 versus 15613, 1.4%), integer math (the 32.5% win noted above), and random string sorting (23488 versus 22622, 3.8%). The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V leads in data encryption (14141 versus 10519, 25.6%), floating point math (59536 versus 39362, 33.9%), multithread (19810 versus 18115, 8.6%), physics (1637 versus 976, 40.4%), and single thread (4274 versus 3591, 16%). The floating point and encryption margins for Intel are substantial, while AMD's integer and compression margins are similarly large in the opposite direction.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also known as Core Ultra Series 2, with 8 cores and 8 threads. It runs a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, fabricated on a 3 nm TSMC process.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is three times larger, and its per-core L2 is 2.5 times larger. Threading also differs: the AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading with 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel chip runs 8 threads from 8 cores, with no SMT.

Memory and I/O specifications separate them further. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus but delivers 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, and the Intel chip uses the Arc 140V. The AMD processor draws a 28 W TDP, the Intel processor draws 30 W. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in integer-heavy and compression-oriented tasks. Its 32.5% lead in integer math and 15.7% lead in data compression suggest applications that parse, sort, or transform large data sets benefit from the Zen 5 core layout and the extra threads. The 4% multicore edge in Cinebench R23 and 8.8% edge in R15 indicate that rendering workloads with many parallel threads also favor the AMD part, albeit by smaller margins. The extended instructions win, though narrow at 1.4%, and the random string sorting win at 3.8%, reinforce a pattern of general-purpose computation favoring AMD.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in single-core responsiveness and floating point. The 16% single-thread lead, 15.8% lead in R15 single core, and 7.4% lead in R23 single core point to higher per-thread performance, consistent with its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The 33.9% floating point math advantage and 40.4% physics lead suggest workloads that rely on vector math, simulation, or physics calculations run markedly better on the Intel part. The 25.6% encryption lead shows a strength in cryptography-adjacent workloads. The multithread score, which Intel wins by 8.6%, is notable given the AMD part's thread count advantage, indicating Intel's 8 cores without SMT still deliver higher aggregate throughput in that specific PassMark test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V sits at the 76th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 records an average benchmark score of 26936. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V records 23219.

Q: How do their nearest rivals compare in average score?

A: The AMD part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900, a 0.1% delta. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254, a -0.2% delta.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not.

Q: What are the release dates for these two mobile processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a release date of 2026-01-04. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has a release date of 2024-09-23.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 3.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 5.10 GHz for Intel. TDP values are 28 W for AMD and 30 W for Intel. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2833.

Architecture and process node differ: AMD uses Zen 5 with the Gorgon Point codename on 4 nm, Intel uses Lunar Lake on 3 nm. Cache sizes differ across all levels: L1 is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 4 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel accepts only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 136.5 GB/s for Intel. ECC support exists on AMD only. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and the Arc 140V for Intel. The production status is Active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows two distinct usage profiles. For workloads dominated by integer math, data compression, and multicore rendering, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers measurable wins. Its 32.5% integer math advantage and 15.7% compression advantage are the largest margins it achieves, and its Cinebench multicore wins confirm that thread scaling works in its favor despite having fewer cores. The 79th percentile ranking and average score of 26936 place it slightly above its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-1370P and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G.

For single-threaded performance, floating point math, physics, and encryption, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the stronger choice. Its 16% single-thread lead, 33.9% floating point lead, and 40.4% physics lead are decisive, and the 25.6% encryption win adds a specialized advantage. The 76th percentile and average score of 23219 mean it sits near the Intel Core i9-11900F and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H in overall standing, but its per-thread results are consistently ahead of the AMD competitor.

The core count difference does not translate into a universal AMD win. Despite 12 threads versus 8, the AMD part loses the PassMark multithread test by 8.6%. The Intel part compensates with higher clocks, larger caches, and higher memory bandwidth. The AMD part wins where its extra threads and integer throughput matter; the Intel part wins where single-core speed and floating point throughput dominate. Users should select based on the specific workload mix, as neither processor dominates the other across all recorded benchmarks.