AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, which takes 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 210H claims a single victory. The scale of AMD's advantage varies widely by workload, from narrow single-thread margins to crushing multi-thread and instruction-level leads.

The largest gap appears in PassMark's extended instructions test, where the AMD part scores 22400 against Intel's 13370, a 67.5% advantage. This suggests a substantial difference in SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. PassMark's find prime numbers test shows a similar 67.9% gap, with AMD at 89 versus Intel's 53. Both tests point to raw compute efficiency that goes beyond simple core-count math.

Multi-threaded rendering follows closely. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316 versus the Intel's 11830, a 54.8% lead. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells the same story: 2713 versus 1757, a 54.4% margin. The AMD chip also wins PassMark multithread by 44.4% (26350 versus 18252) and PassMark physics by 51.7% (1578 versus 1040). These results indicate that the AMD processor's thread scheduling and core design handle sustained parallel workloads far more effectively.

Data-heavy tasks favor AMD as well. PassMark data compression shows a 45% lead (315906 versus 217805), and data encryption comes in 33.3% ahead (16247 versus 12187). Integer math output reaches 88531 versus 61503, a 43.9% gap, while floating-point math is closer at 20.8% (54447 versus 45057). Random string sorting gives AMD a 52% edge (35648 versus 23451).

The single-core picture is more nuanced. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to AMD by 15.1% (2038 versus 1771). PassMark single-thread also favors AMD, but by a narrower 10.2% (3901 versus 3539). Interestingly, Cinebench R15 single-core is the sole Intel win, with the Core 5 210H posting 247 versus AMD's 215, a 13% margin. This outlier suggests that the older R15 test's workload characteristics align better with Intel's higher base clock of 2.20 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz, or with its per-core cache layout. Across the more modern single-thread tests, AMD's 5.10 GHz boost clock appears to overcome that base-clock disadvantage.

The aggregate statistics reinforce the gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 210H averages 24872 and lands in the 77th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals by average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (39768, delta -0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39325, delta +0.4%). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, delta +0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964, delta -0.4%). This places Intel's part in the company of older high-end mobile chips, while AMD's part competes with desktop-class processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Gorgon Point codename and a die size of 195 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Both processors have 8 cores, but thread counts differ. AMD supports 16 threads, while Intel supports 12. This 33% thread advantage helps explain the multi-core benchmark results, though it does not fully account for gaps exceeding 50% in some tests. Core organization also differs. AMD's cache structure uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 total. Intel uses the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core, and provides 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 and L2 caches do not translate to benchmark wins, which suggests that AMD's memory hierarchy efficiency or core design compensates for the smaller pools.

Process node differences are stark: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD chip is built by TSMC, while Intel fabricates its own silicon. This node gap likely contributes to AMD's ability to reach a 5.10 GHz boost clock while running at a 28 W TDP. Intel's boost clock of 4.80 GHz comes with a significantly higher 45 W TDP. The lower TDP of the AMD part, combined with higher boost clocks and better benchmark scores, indicates a substantial efficiency advantage.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no ECC support and no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ too, with AMD using the Radeon 860M and Intel using Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Socket and platform details separate the two further. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's part number is 100-000001868, and Intel's is SRQ6RQ5MN. The release dates place Intel earlier at 2024-12-17, with AMD following on 2026-01-04.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins across nearly every workload category in the recorded data. Its largest advantages appear in extended instructions, prime number finding, multi-core rendering, physics simulation, and random string sorting. These are compute-heavy, parallel-friendly tasks that benefit from the 16 threads and the Zen 5 architecture. Compression and encryption also favor AMD strongly, making it the better choice for data processing, archiving, and security-related workloads. The 45% compression lead and 33.3% encryption lead suggest that systems using this chip will handle database operations and file compression with noticeably less latency.

Integer math and floating-point math both go to AMD, with leads of 43.9% and 20.8% respectively. The floating-point margin is smaller but still clear. This positions the AMD chip as the stronger option for scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload that relies heavily on arithmetic throughput. The multithread test win of 44.4% reinforces the multi-core story.

The Intel Core 5 210H wins exactly one benchmark: Cinebench R15 single-core, with a 13% margin. This single result suggests that Intel's architecture can still win in a specific legacy single-thread scenario. The R15 test is the oldest in the set, and its workload may reward Intel's higher base clock or its particular branch prediction behavior. However, the more modern Cinebench R23 single-core test goes to AMD by 15.1%, and PassMark single-thread goes to AMD by 10.2%. The evidence indicates that Intel's single-core win is an isolated case rather than a trend.

For users running legacy single-threaded applications that resemble the R15 workload, the Intel chip may hold a narrow edge. For everything else, from modern single-threaded apps to heavily threaded rendering, compilation, data processing, and physics, the AMD chip delivers measurably higher performance. The 87th versus 77th percentile ranking summarizes this: AMD sits 10 percentile points higher in the overall CPU distribution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 210H wins only Cinebench R15 single-core.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 18316 versus Intel's 11830, a 54.8% lead. The R15 multi-core test shows a 54.4% gap at 2713 versus 1757.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 247 versus AMD's 215, a 13% margin. But AMD wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 15.1% and PassMark single-thread by 10.2%.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 210H has a 45 W TDP. AMD achieves higher benchmark scores at the lower power envelope.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger cache does not produce a benchmark advantage.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own fabs.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 as the stronger processor in almost every measurable workload. Its 14-to-1 win count, combined with leads that often exceed 40% and occasionally approach 68%, places it in a different performance class despite both chips having 8 cores. The AMD part's 16 threads versus Intel's 12, its 5.10 GHz boost clock, its 4 nm process, and its 28 W TDP all contribute to a profile that dominates in multi-threaded, data-heavy, and even modern single-threaded tasks.

The Intel Core 5 210H's single win in Cinebench R15 single-core is real but narrow. Any system builder prioritizing that specific legacy workload might notice Intel's edge, but the more current R23 single-core test reverses the result by 15.1%. The Intel chip does offer Gen 5 PCIe with 8 lanes, which the AMD chip does not provide, and it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5. It also carries a launch MSRP of $342. For users who need DDR4 compatibility or the specific PCIe Gen 5 lane configuration, Intel provides those options.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, however, delivers higher scores with lower power consumption, supports ECC memory, offers greater memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, and uses a more advanced 4 nm process. Its average benchmark score of 39485 versus Intel's 24872 represents a 58.8% aggregate advantage. The percentile rankings confirm the separation: 87th versus 77th. The data supports choosing the AMD chip for rendering, physics, data compression, encryption, and general compute workloads. The Intel chip remains viable only for the narrow case of legacy single-threaded R15-style tasks.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 5 210H |

|-------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Part number | 100-000001868 | SRQ6RQ5MN |

| PassMark single-thread | 3901 | 3539 |

| Cinebench R23 multi-core | 18316 | 11830 |

| Cinebench R23 single-core | 2038 | 1771 |

| Average benchmark score | 39485 | 24872 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 87 | 77 |