AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Processor U301L occupy very different positions in the mobile processor landscape. The data shows a decisive performance gap, though direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are limited because the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers a comprehensive set of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel part lacks any score entries, leaving its performance profile unquantified.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, the recorded benchmarks establish a clear performance baseline. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 10,590 points, while single-core reaches 1,806 points. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1,723 points multi-core and 254 points single-core. These results place the chip in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 26,936.

Passmark results for the AMD part are equally detailed. Multi-thread performance registers 18,115 points, while single-thread reaches 3,591 points. Integer math scores 58,332, floating point math 39,362, and extended instructions 15,826. Data compression hits 215,812, data encryption 10,519, and random string sorting 23,488. Physics testing produces 976 points, and prime number finding yields 56.

The Intel Processor U301L, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, but this reflects its average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database has no measured performance data for this processor. Consequently, direct numerical comparisons between the two chips cannot be established from the recorded information. What the data does show is that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a fully characterized performance envelope, while the Intel Processor U301L remains unmeasured.

When placing the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 against its nearest rivals, the benchmark scores reveal a tightly contested field. The Intel Core i7-1370P averages 26,900 points, just 0.1% behind the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 7545U sits 0.3% behind at 26,849 points. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G leads by 0.4% with 27,051 points, and the Intel Core i9-9900K is 0.6% ahead at 27,097 points. These deltas are minimal, indicating the Ryzen AI 7 445 performs within a narrow band of established desktop and mobile processors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins every category where data exists, simply because the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmarks. Within the AMD chip's own results, specific strengths emerge. Multi-core workloads show particularly strong performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 10,590 points represents a significant portion of the average score, and Passmark multi-thread at 18,115 confirms this capability. The processor handles integer-heavy tasks well, with 58,332 points in integer math, while floating point math at 39,362 demonstrates balanced arithmetic throughput.

Single-core performance is comparatively modest but respectable. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,591 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,806 indicate that the architecture favors sustained multi-thread workloads over burst single-thread operations. Data compression at 215,812 points stands out as the highest individual Passmark score, suggesting strong memory subsystem efficiency and cache utilization. Encryption at 10,519 points and extended instructions at 15,826 round out the compute profile.

For the Intel Processor U301L, no wins can be documented from the database. Its specifications indicate a lower-power design with a 15 W TDP versus the AMD's 28 W, which suggests thermal efficiency advantages, but no benchmark data confirms this. The absence of scores means the database cannot assign any performance-based win to the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26,936, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The Intel Processor U301L has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals recorded, meaning the database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1370P?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P has an average score of 26,900, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 26,936. The difference is negligible.

Q: What is the best-performing individual benchmark for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445?

A: The highest recorded score is in Passmark data compression at 215,812 points, followed by Passmark integer math at 58,332 points.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Processor U301L?

A: The launch MSRP is $107.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Processor U301L has a boost clock of 2.20 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database. Core counts diverge significantly: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Clock speeds show a wide gap, with the AMD part running at a 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, versus the Intel chip at 1.20 GHz base and 2.20 GHz boost.

Thermal design power differs by 13 W: the AMD processor is rated at 28 W, the Intel at 15 W. Sockets are incompatible, with the AMD using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel using Intel Socket 1700. The process node also differs, with AMD at 4 nm from TSMC and Intel at 10 nm from its own foundry.

Cache configurations vary. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but L2 differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is substantially different: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 8 MB shared. Memory support overlaps partially, with both supporting DDR5, but the AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X while the Intel chip supports DDR4. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on AMD, absent on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 64EU on Intel. Release dates are distinct, with the Intel part launching in April 2024 and the AMD part in January 2026. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $107; the AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. AMD uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Intel Processor generation based on Raptor Lake. These are different design philosophies: AMD's hybrid approach within the Zen 5 family versus Intel's monolithic Raptor Lake design.

Manufacturing processes reinforce this divide. AMD fabricates on TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The smaller node typically enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency, though the database does not record transistor counts or die sizes for either chip.

Core architecture differs in thread handling. The AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading, yielding 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel chip does not, producing 6 threads from 5 cores. This directly impacts multi-threaded workload capacity.

Cache hierarchy diverges in L3 allocation. AMD provides 4 MB total L3, a modest amount for a 6-core design. Intel provides 8 MB shared L3, double the AMD allocation despite fewer cores. L2 per core is slightly larger on Intel at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB on AMD.

Memory controller features differ. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. AMD's memory bandwidth is quantified at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is unlisted. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Integrated graphics architectures are separate: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 64EU. PCIe capabilities differ in lane count, with AMD offering 14 Gen 4 lanes versus Intel's 8 Gen 4 lanes, which affects expansion and peripheral connectivity options.

The Verdict

The recorded data leads to a one-sided conclusion. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is a fully benchmarked processor with a 79th percentile ranking and an average score of 26,936. It delivers strong multi-core performance, evidenced by 10,590 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 18,115 in Passmark multi-thread. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, sit within 0.6% of its average score, confirming competitive positioning against established processors.

The Intel Processor U301L cannot be evaluated on performance because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its 50th percentile ranking is a default value tied to a zero average score, not a measured performance indicator. What the specifications show is a lower-power part: 15 W TDP, 5 cores, 6 threads, 1.20 GHz base clock, and 2.20 GHz boost clock. This configuration suggests a design targeting efficiency rather than peak throughput, but without benchmark data, no performance claims can be supported.

For users selecting between these processors, the data supports the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 for any workload where measured performance matters. Its benchmark suite covers multi-thread compute, single-thread responsiveness, data compression, encryption, and mathematical operations, all with quantified scores. The Intel part offers a lower TDP and a $107 launch MSRP, but its unmeasured performance leaves its capability entirely unspecified in the database. The AMD chip also provides more cores, more threads, higher clocks, and a smaller process node, all of which are documented advantages. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only processor of the two with demonstrated performance, and it should be preferred when benchmark results are the deciding factor.