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

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 dominates multi-core tests. It scores 2713 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 1505.5 for the Intel Core 7 150U, a delta of 80.2%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 18316 versus 8883, which is 106.2% higher.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150U win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins one test. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 254 versus 215 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, a 15.4% advantage. This is the only head-to-head victory for Intel out of 15 recorded comparisons.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor delivers substantially higher multi-threaded throughput in the database results.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher single-core Cinebench R15 score, but the AMD part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2038 versus 1875.5.

Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption and compression?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 16247 in Passmark data encryption versus 10025 for Intel, a 62.1% lead. In data compression, the AMD part scores 315906 versus 158622, a 99.2% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and performance percentiles?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 150U has an average score of 17395 and sits in the 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. These process nodes represent a significant generational gap in manufacturing technology.

The AMD part features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores but only 12 threads. This suggests a hybrid core arrangement for Intel, common in the Raptor Lake family, where performance cores and efficiency cores share the thread count. The AMD processor instead uses a uniform 8-core, 16-thread design based on Zen 5.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 pool may help in certain cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark data shows AMD winning most tests.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it, and it does not support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. This gives the AMD platform more expansion headroom for discrete components.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the comparison here is architectural only.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. This suggests the AMD part consumes more power but delivers significantly higher performance in most recorded tests. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 was released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel Core 7 150U was released on 2024-01-07. The AMD part is therefore a newer design by roughly two years.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, making it the clear performance leader across most workload categories. Its largest margins come in compute-heavy and data-processing tasks. For example, Passmark extended instructions shows a 156.1% advantage, and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 106.2% advantage. These results indicate that the AMD part is well suited for rendering, scientific computing, and any workload that scales with core count and instruction throughput.

The AMD part also wins in integer math with a score of 88531 versus 51057, a 73.4% lead. Floating-point math follows a similar pattern: 54447 versus 34405, a 58.3% advantage. Prime number finding shows a 53.4% lead, and physics simulation shows a 55.9% lead. These are strong indicators for engineering simulations, financial modeling, and data analysis.

In memory-related tasks, the AMD part wins data compression with 315906 versus 158622, a 99.2% margin, and random string sorting with 35648 versus 18269, a 95.1% margin. These results point to excellent memory bandwidth utilization, consistent with the 89.6 GB/s figure recorded in the database.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins only one test: Cinebench R15 single-core, with a 15.4% advantage. This suggests that in legacy single-threaded applications, the Intel part may deliver slightly better responsiveness. However, the AMD part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with an 8.7% margin, and Passmark single-thread with an 11.2% margin. So the Intel single-core win is isolated to the older R15 test.

For users running modern multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the stronger choice. For legacy single-threaded software, the Intel part offers a narrow edge in one specific benchmark, but the AMD part wins the more recent single-core tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

TDP differs by 13 watts: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, the Intel part at 15 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. Manufacturing process also differs: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel.

The L2 cache differs per core: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache totals differ: 8 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth value. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part.

PCIe configuration differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel.

The release dates differ substantially: 2026-01-04 for AMD versus 2024-01-07 for Intel. Part numbers also differ: 100-000001868 for AMD versus SRMYP for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark margin belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 in Passmark extended instructions, where it scores 22400 versus 8748, a 156.1% advantage. This test typically measures SIMD and advanced instruction throughput, and the Zen 5 architecture shows a decisive edge here.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 106.2% lead for AMD, with scores of 18316 versus 8883. This is a strong indicator for rendering and content creation workloads. The AMD part also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 2713 versus 1505.5, an 80.2% margin.

Passmark data compression shows a 99.2% lead for AMD, with scores of 315906 versus 158622. Random string sorting follows with a 95.1% margin, 35648 versus 18269. These results point to strong memory subsystem performance on the AMD platform.

Passmark multithread shows a 79.3% lead for AMD, with scores of 26350 versus 14700. Integer math shows a 73.4% lead, 88531 versus 51057. Floating-point math shows a 58.3% lead, 54447 versus 34405.

Data encryption shows a 62.1% lead for AMD, 16247 versus 10025. Physics simulation shows a 55.9% lead, 1578 versus 1012. Prime number finding shows a 53.4% lead, 89 versus 58.

The AMD part also wins Passmark single-thread with 3901 versus 3508, an 11.2% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to AMD with 2038 versus 1875.5, an 8.7% margin.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins only Cinebench R15 single-core, with 254 versus 215, a 15.4% margin. This is the sole bright spot for Intel in the entire head-to-head dataset.

In terms of overall positioning, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with an average score of 39603 and a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an average score of 39768 and a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core 7 150U has an average score of 17395, placing it in the 71st percentile, with nearest rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 and a delta of -0.6%.

The performance gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 outperforms the Intel Core 7 150U by roughly 127% in average benchmark score, based on the recorded averages of 39485 versus 17395. This places them in entirely different performance classes despite both being mobile processors.