AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core 7 150HL, though the comparison is limited by the available measurements. The AMD processor has a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at all.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,316 points and a single-core score of 2,038 points. In Cinebench R15, it records 2,713 points multi-core and 215 points single-core. These results place the AMD part in the 87th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 39,485.

The Intel Core 7 150HL sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no completed benchmark runs have been recorded for this processor. The absence of scores means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD processor's absolute results and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS averages 39,603 points, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen AI 7 450's average. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS sits at 39,325 points, 0.4% lower. The AMD EPYC 4245P records 39,215 points, 0.7% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D averages 39,768 points, 0.7% higher. These narrow deltas indicate the Ryzen AI 7 450 performs within a tight competitive band around these established processors.

In PassMark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 shows strong multi-threaded capability with a multithread score of 26,350 and a single-thread score of 3,901. Integer math reaches 88,531 points, floating point math reaches 54,447 points, and extended instructions score 22,400 points. Data compression scores 315,906 points, data encryption scores 16,247 points, and random string sorting scores 35,648 points. Prime number finding records 89 points, and physics simulation scores 1,578 points.

The Intel Core 7 150HL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark data, so its relative performance cannot be quantified from the database. The only comparable structural data is the core and thread configuration: the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads on the AMD part, yet no measured output exists to confirm whether that advantage translates into actual performance wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150HL boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD part holds a 0.10 GHz advantage in maximum boost frequency.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part draws a higher thermal design power budget.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150HL have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database records an empty benchmark array for the Intel Core 7 150HL, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed. All performance figures in the comparison come from the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD processor ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 39,485. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, averages 39,603 points, a 0.3% difference.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 450 averages 39,485 points, which is 0.7% lower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's average of 39,768 points. The gap is small enough that the two processors sit in adjacent competitive positions.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in every measured benchmark category because the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded scores. The AMD processor's strongest absolute results appear in data compression at 315,906 points and integer math at 88,531 points, followed by floating point math at 54,447 points and multithread performance at 26,350 points.

The AMD part's single-thread score of 3,901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,038 indicate solid per-core performance, while its multi-core Cinebench R23 result of 18,316 confirms scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads. The 87th percentile ranking places it among higher-performing CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 7 150HL cannot claim any benchmark wins from the recorded data. Its 14 cores and 20 threads suggest a higher thread count, but without measured results, any performance advantage remains speculative. The database shows no completed runs for the Intel part, so its wins column stands at zero.

For workloads requiring encryption and extended instructions, the AMD processor records 16,247 points and 22,400 points respectively. Random string sorting reaches 35,648 points, and prime number finding scores 89 points. Physics simulation scores 1,578 points. These results cover a broad range of compute tasks, all favoring the AMD processor in the absence of Intel data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks are close, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 5.00 GHz.

TDP differs substantially, with the AMD processor rated at 28 watts and the Intel processor at 45 watts. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core.

Memory support diverges: the AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth; the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD processor, but not on the Intel processor.

PCIe lanes differ, with the AMD processor offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus the Intel processor's Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD processor's die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Release dates differ by nearly two years: the AMD processor was released on January 4, 2026, while the Intel processor was released on April 7, 2024. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001868, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architecture split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation.

The process technology differs by foundry and node: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The AMD processor's die size is 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database. Transistor counts are absent for both parts.

Cache architecture reflects the design philosophies. The AMD processor uses per-core L2 cache at 1 MB per core and a total L3 cache of 8 MB. The Intel processor uses per-core L2 cache at 2 MB per core and a shared L3 cache of 24 MB. The Intel part's larger L3 pool may benefit workloads with high cache reuse, but no benchmark data confirms this.

The AMD processor's market segment is mobile, while the Intel processor's market segment is desktop. The AMD part uses a mobile socket (FP8), and the Intel part uses a desktop socket (1700). Despite this, both are marked as active in production status.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD processor at 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor's memory bandwidth is not listed. The AMD processor's PCIe implementation provides twice the lane count of the Intel part, 16 versus 8, both at Gen 4.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor and configuration: Radeon 860M on the AMD side versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the Intel side. The database does not record benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so the comparison stops at the specification level.

The release timeline places the Intel processor in April 2024 and the AMD processor in January 2026. The AMD part benefits from a newer architecture and process node, while the Intel part relies on the older Raptor Lake design. The core count advantage sits with Intel, while the thread count advantage also sits with Intel, but the process and architecture advantages sit with AMD.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 as the measured performer in this comparison. It holds the 87th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 39,485, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals all fall within a 0.7% band of its average score, confirming that it competes at the level of established processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The Intel processor has no such competitive context in the database.

For users selecting purely on measured performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers verified results across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and a full PassMark suite. The Intel Core 7 150HL offers a higher core count and thread count, a larger L3 cache, and a higher base clock, but the database contains no evidence that these specifications translate into benchmark wins.

The AMD processor also presents a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 45 watts, a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, and support for ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which may matter for platform compatibility, but the database records no performance advantage from this flexibility.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the processor with recorded benchmark data and a high percentile standing. The Intel Core 7 150HL remains an unmeasured part whose specifications suggest capability but whose actual performance is unverified in the database. Any purchase decision between these two should weigh the AMD processor's confirmed results against the Intel processor's unquantified specifications.