AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316, which is 16.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 240H's 15764.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 7 240H achieve its largest single-test margin?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 13.7%, scoring 249 versus 215 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450.

Q: What is the PassMark multithread score for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 26350, while the Intel Core 7 240H scores 23975, giving AMD a 9.9% lead.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485, compared to 31483 for the Intel Core 7 240H. The AMD chip also lands in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 82nd percentile for Intel.

Q: How do the two compare in PassMark integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 88531, a 10.1% edge over the Intel Core 7 240H's 80396.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H win any PassMark workloads?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark find prime numbers (102 versus 89), floating point math (58905 versus 54447), and physics (1723 versus 1578).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 W, and it fits an AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename from the Core 7 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). Intel fabricates it on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 W, and it mounts to Intel BGA 1744.

Cache layouts differ notably. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool is a structural advantage for Intel, though benchmark results do not always favor it.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, but no ECC memory and no listed bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are another split: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 carries a Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 7 240H carries Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Both are mobile processors in active production. AMD's release date is listed as 2026-01-04, while Intel's is 2024-12-17.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, including all four Cinebench multi-core results and the dominant PassMark workloads. The largest margin is PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 22400 versus 16897, a 32.6% advantage. That is the single biggest win for either chip across all measured tests.

Cinebench R23 single-core also goes to AMD decisively: 2038 versus 1719, a 18.6% lead. This is a notable result because the Intel chip has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) yet still trails in single-threaded rendering. Cinebench R15 single-core flips the other way, with Intel winning 249 to 215, a 13.7% margin.

In multi-core rendering, AMD's lead is consistent. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2713 versus 2360, a 15% edge. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 18316 versus 15764, a 16.2% edge. Both results align with the thread count parity (16 threads each) and suggest better per-thread efficiency on the Zen 5 design.

PassMark integer math favors AMD at 88531 versus 80396, a 10.1% gap. PassMark multithread favors AMD at 26350 versus 23975, a 9.9% gap. PassMark data compression is another AMD win: 315906 versus 271774, a 16.2% margin. PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD by 23.5%, scoring 35648 against 28866. PassMark data encryption is closer, with AMD ahead 16247 to 15155, a 7.2% difference. PassMark single-thread also goes to AMD, 3901 versus 3782, a 3.1% margin.

Intel's four wins are concentrated in specific workloads. PassMark floating point math goes to Intel with 58905 versus 54447, a 7.6% edge. PassMark physics favors Intel at 1723 versus 1578, an 8.4% margin. PassMark find prime numbers is another Intel win, 102 versus 89, a 12.7% advantage. Those wins suggest Intel holds an edge in certain mathematically intensive or physics-simulation tasks, but they are fewer and generally smaller than AMD's margins.

Notably, the two single-thread PassMark entries (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) are duplicates with identical scores for each chip, both awarding AMD a 3.1% win. That duplication inflates AMD's win count slightly, but even excluding the duplicate, AMD would hold 10 wins against 4 for Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 7 240H |

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

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB shared |

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

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 8 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $502 |

The Intel chip has more cores (10 versus 8) and higher base and boost clocks. The AMD chip has a smaller process node, lower TDP, and ECC support. Intel offers more L2 per core and a much larger L3 cache. AMD offers higher memory bandwidth and more PCIe lanes, though Intel moves to Gen 5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in rendering workloads, general productivity, and most PassMark integer-based tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore lead of 16.2% indicates stronger sustained multi-threaded performance for CPU-bound tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation. The 18.6% single-core Cinebench R23 advantage also positions it well for lightly threaded applications that rely on per-core efficiency rather than raw clock speed.

The AMD chip also dominates data compression (16.2% ahead), random string sorting (23.5% ahead), and extended instructions (32.6% ahead). Those results point to strong algorithmic throughput, particularly for workloads that use SIMD or vectorized operations. The 10.1% integer math lead reinforces the picture of a processor that handles general computation efficiently.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins in floating point math (7.6% ahead), physics (8.4% ahead), and prime number finding (12.7% ahead). These are more specialized workloads. Floating point math and physics simulations often favor architectures with different execution-unit configurations. The prime number test also tends to respond well to higher clock speeds, and the Intel chip boosts to 5.20 GHz.

For single-core Cinebench R15, Intel wins by 13.7%, but that result is offset by AMD's larger single-core Cinebench R23 win. The PassMark single-thread test also goes to AMD, so the overall single-thread picture leans AMD, despite Intel's higher boost clock.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450. It wins 11 of 15 measured comparisons, including every Cinebench multi-core test and most PassMark workloads. Its average benchmark score of 39485 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 240H sits at 31483 and the 82nd percentile.

The AMD chip is the stronger choice for users who prioritize rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks. Its 16.2% Cinebench R23 multicore lead and 18.6% single-core lead in that same suite give it a clear performance advantage in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded CPU workloads.

The Intel Core 7 240H holds specific wins in floating point math, physics, and prime number finding. Those are narrow use cases, and its 12.7% prime-number win is its largest margin. For most general-purpose computing, the data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivering higher scores across a broader range of tests.

The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $502, while AMD's launch MSRP is not listed. The Intel chip has more cores (10 versus 8) and more L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB), but those structural advantages do not translate into benchmark wins outside its four specialized tests. The AMD chip runs at a lower TDP (28 W versus 45 W), which may be relevant for mobile thermal envelopes.

For users selecting between these two mobile processors, the recorded measurements indicate the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the higher-performing part in most scenarios. The Intel Core 7 240H is preferable only when the specific workload matches its strengths in floating point math, physics simulation, or prime number computation.