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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data presents a clear overall picture: AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 9 of 11 benchmark comparisons, while Intel Core 7 240H takes 2. The magnitude of the AMD lead varies substantially by workload. In passmark_data_compression, the AMD part scores 402831 versus 271774, a 48.2% advantage. The gap widens further in passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD delivers 28223 against Intel's 16897, a 67% difference. This is the largest percentage margin in the entire comparison.

Random string sorting follows a similar pattern. AMD records 42663, Intel 28866, producing a 47.8% delta. Integer math shows AMD at 99732 versus 80396, a 24.1% edge. Multithread performance favors AMD 30422 to 23975, a 26.9% delta. Data encryption sees AMD at 18937 against 15155, a 25% advantage. Floating point math is closer: AMD 63683, Intel 58905, an 8.1% margin. Single-thread performance also favors AMD, with scores of 4309 versus 3782, a 13.9% delta.

Intel's two wins come in specific workloads. Passmark_find_prime_numbers shows Intel at 102 versus AMD's 87, a 14.7% delta in Intel's favor. Passmark_physics also goes to Intel: 1723 against AMD's 1440, a 16.4% margin. These are notable results because they show Intel's architecture can pull ahead in certain mathematical and physics-based calculations, even while losing most other comparisons.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the gap. AMD's avgBenchmarkScore is 63331, while Intel's is 31483. This places AMD in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to Intel's 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63173 (0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 at 63765 (-0.7% delta), showing AMD sits in a tight cluster of high-performing parts. Intel's nearest rivals include Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31508 (-0.1% delta) and Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510 (-0.1% delta), placing it in a much lower performance tier.

Looking at the data more closely, the pattern suggests AMD's advantage is not uniform. The largest deltas appear in workloads involving data compression, extended instructions, and string sorting, which are often memory-latency sensitive or rely on efficient instruction decoding. The smaller deltas appear in floating point math and single-thread tests, where Intel's high boost clock helps close the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, from the Core 7 generation labeled Raptor Lake Refresh, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core counts differ: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both expose 16 threads, but Intel achieves this with more physical cores, implying a different core configuration. The cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 24 MB of shared L3 cache, triple the AMD L3 in total capacity.

Clock speeds are close but favor Intel slightly. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost. Intel's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a 5.20 GHz boost. The higher base clock may help Intel in sustained workloads, while the boost clocks are within 0.10 GHz of each other.

Thermal design power differs significantly. AMD is rated at 65 W TDP, Intel at 45 W TDP. This is a substantial difference, with Intel drawing less thermal budget despite having more cores and more cache. The socket and form factor also separate them: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as a desktop segment part, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744 and is classified as mobile. This distinction matters for system integration. AMD's die size is recorded as 195 mm², while Intel's is not listed in the database.

Memory support differs in important ways. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, but no ECC support and no memory bandwidth figure in the database. AMD's PCIe configuration is Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe generation is newer, but AMD provides more lanes.

Integrated graphics set them further apart. AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The production status for both is Active, though release dates differ: AMD released on 2026-02-28, Intel on 2024-12-17. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $502; AMD has no launch MSRP in the database. AMD's multiplier is unlocked, Intel's is not.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate a clear division of strengths. AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates computational throughput workloads. Data compression, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, data encryption, single-thread, and floating point math all favor AMD. The largest margins are in extended instructions (67%) and data compression (48.2%), suggesting AMD's Zen 5 core design handles complex instruction sequences and memory-heavy operations with particular efficiency. The multithread advantage of 26.9% is also significant, indicating the 8-core configuration scales well despite having fewer physical cores than Intel.

Intel Core 7 240H wins in two specific areas: prime number finding and physics. The prime number test shows Intel at 102 versus AMD's 87, a 14.7% lead. The physics test shows Intel at 1723 versus AMD's 1440, a 16.4% lead. These workloads often rely on branch prediction, integer division, and specific mathematical routines. Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, with its larger L2 and L3 caches, may provide an advantage in these particular calculations. The physics benchmark, in particular, often benefits from high single-thread performance and efficient scheduling, areas where Intel's higher base clock and larger cache could contribute.

The use-case split is therefore not about general capability but about workload character. For tasks involving data manipulation, encryption, sorting, or multi-threaded parallel execution, AMD is the stronger choice based on the recorded scores. For tasks involving prime number calculations or physics simulations, Intel holds the advantage. The average benchmark score of 63331 for AMD versus 31483 for Intel suggests that in the aggregate, AMD delivers roughly double the performance across the full test suite, but this average masks the specific workloads where Intel remains competitive.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split. AMD sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, placing it among high-end parts. Intel sits at the 82nd percentile, which is still strong but clearly lower. The nearest rival data for each processor confirms the tier separation: AMD's rivals average around 63000-63765, while Intel's rivals average around 31473-31510. This is nearly a 2x gap in average scores, consistent with the overall benchmark deltas.

The Verdict

The data points to AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G as the stronger processor for most workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, with particularly large leads in extended instructions, data compression, and multithread performance. Its 93rd percentile ranking and average score of 63331 place it in a different performance class than Intel's 82nd percentile and average score of 31483. For users prioritizing data processing, encryption, sorting, or general multithreaded compute, AMD delivers clearly superior results.

Intel Core 7 240H is the better choice only in specific scenarios. Its wins in prime number finding and physics benchmarks show it has strengths in certain mathematical workloads. Its lower TDP of 45 W versus AMD's 65 W also makes it a more thermally efficient option, which matters in mobile form factors. Intel also offers PCIe Gen 5 support, newer than AMD's PCIe Gen 4, and a larger L3 cache of 24 MB versus AMD's 8 MB. The higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz may help in lightly threaded tasks that do not boost.

The market segments reinforce this split. AMD is classified as desktop, Intel as mobile. The socket types, AM5 versus BGA 1744, are not interchangeable. System builders targeting desktop platforms with high compute demands will find AMD's data profile more compelling. Mobile system designers may prefer Intel's lower TDP and mobile form factor, accepting lower benchmark scores in exchange for thermal headroom.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in passmark_single_thread, while Intel Core 7 240H scores 3782, giving AMD a 13.9% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD scores 28223 versus Intel's 16897, a 67% difference in AMD's favor.

Q: Does Intel Core 7 240H win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, Intel wins passmark_find_prime_numbers with 102 versus AMD's 87, and passmark_physics with 1723 versus AMD's 1440.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD's average benchmark score is 63331, while Intel's is 31483. AMD places in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, Intel in the 82nd percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Threads: Both 16
• Base Clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel BGA 1744
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Raptor Lake-H
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process Node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die Size: 195 mm², not listed
• 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, 12 Lanes (CPU only), Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 860M, Iris Xe Graphics 64EU
• Market Segment: Desktop, Mobile
• Release Date: 2026-02-28, 2024-12-17
• Launch MSRP: Not listed, $502
• Multiplier Unlocked: Yes, No