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

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear and decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core 5 210H. Across 11 recorded benchmark tests, the AMD part takes all 11 victories, with no wins recorded for Intel. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G stands at 63331, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 210H, by contrast, averages 24872 and sits in the 77th percentile. That is a massive gap in overall measured performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G also sits in a different competitive class. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (average score 63173, a 0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.4% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (63765, -0.7% delta). The Intel Core 5 210H, meanwhile, competes with parts like the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, 0.2% delta). The two processors are not in the same performance neighborhood at all.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the superior processor by every benchmark measurement in this database. The Intel Core 5 210H is not competitive with it in any measured workload, and the data offers no scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every benchmark category, so the use-case split is entirely one-sided. The largest margins come in compute-heavy and data-processing workloads. For extended instruction workloads, the AMD chip delivers 28223 points versus 13370 for Intel, a 111.1% advantage. Data compression shows 402831 versus 217805, an 85% lead. Random string sorting goes 42663 to 23451, an 81.9% margin. These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and instruction efficiency, and the AMD processor dominates all of them.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in Passmark multithread versus 18252 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 66.7% advantage. Integer math goes 99732 to 61503, a 62.2% lead. Prime number finding shows 87 versus 53, a 64.2% margin. Floating point math is 63683 versus 45057, a 41.3% lead. Physics simulation scores 1440 versus 1040, a 38.5% margin. Data encryption is 18937 versus 12187, a 55.4% lead.

Even in single-thread performance, which is often a stronger area for Intel designs, the AMD processor wins. The Passmark single-thread score is 4309 for AMD versus 3539 for Intel, a 21.8% advantage. The Intel Core 5 210H has no benchmark category where it records a win, so there is no workload in this database that favors it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and different foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 5 generation based on Raptor Lake Refresh.

Core and thread counts differ meaningfully. Both processors have 8 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports 16 threads while the Intel Core 5 210H supports 12 threads. That difference explains part of the multithreaded performance gap. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Intel starts higher at base, but AMD boosts higher.

Cache layouts also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is 8 MB on the AMD part and 12 MB shared on the Intel part. Intel has more L2 and L3 cache, yet still loses every benchmark, which indicates that the AMD architecture is more efficient per clock and per cache byte.

The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but ECC memory is not supported, and the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The AMD chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and is multiplier unlocked. The Intel chip is a mobile part with a 45 W TDP and a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The AMD chip is also larger physically, with a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

The release dates differ by over a year. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel Core 5 210H was released on 2024-12-17. Both parts are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in Passmark single-thread, while the Intel Core 5 210H scores 3539. The AMD part leads by 21.8%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in Passmark multithread, which is 66.7% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H at 18252.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H supports 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 MB. Intel also has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in Passmark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 28223 versus 13370 for the Intel Core 5 210H, a 111.1% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in overall database percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 210H ranks in the 77th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins all 11 recorded comparisons, and the margins are often large. The biggest win is in extended instructions, where AMD scores 28223 against Intel's 13370, a 111.1% delta. This test typically measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the AMD architecture is more than twice as fast.

Data compression shows a similarly large gap. AMD scores 402831 versus 217805, an 85% delta. Random string sorting goes 42663 to 23451, an 81.9% delta. These workloads rely heavily on memory access patterns and per-thread efficiency, and the AMD part handles both with substantial margins. Multithread performance is 30422 versus 18252, a 66.7% delta, which reflects the 16-thread versus 12-thread configuration.

Integer math favors AMD by 62.2%, with scores of 99732 versus 61503. Prime number finding shows 87 versus 53, a 64.2% delta. Floating point math is 63683 versus 45057, a 41.3% delta. Data encryption is 18937 versus 12187, a 55.4% delta. Physics simulation is 1440 versus 1040, a 38.5% delta.

Even the closest category, single-thread performance, still favors AMD by 21.8%, with scores of 4309 versus 3539. That is notable because single-thread performance is typically a strong suit for Intel's higher-clocked designs, but here the AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz and the Zen 5 architecture deliver a clear lead over the Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm the same story. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G averages 63331, while the Intel Core 5 210H averages 24872. That is roughly 2.5 times the average score, and the percentile ranks reflect it: 93rd for AMD, 77th for Intel. The AMD part sits among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, while the Intel part sits among older mobile parts like the Intel Core i7-13620H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. The performance class difference is decisive.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD part has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.20 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz.

Cache differs in both L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC support and no listed bandwidth. PCIe generations differ, with AMD using Gen 4 with 12 lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different, with the AMD Radeon 860M on the AMD side and Intel Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the Intel side. The TDP differs, with AMD at 65 W and Intel at 45 W. The AMD part is multiplier unlocked, the Intel part is not. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1744. The AMD market segment is Desktop, the Intel segment is Mobile. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has none listed. The release dates differ, with AMD at 2026-02-28 and Intel at 2024-12-17.