AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors along clear lines. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 2 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins 9. The Intel part holds the overall average score advantage at 48,995 versus 63,331 for the AMD chip, but that comparison is misleading because the averages are drawn from different test suites. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 records a PassMark single-thread score of 4,394 against 4,309 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, a 1.9 percent margin. In multithreaded PassMark testing, the Intel part scores 38,706 against 30,422, a 21.4 percent gap. The AMD processor counters with a 9.4 percent win in integer math (99,732 versus 91,187) and a narrow 0.5 percent win in data compression (402,831 versus 400,942). The data shows the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 as the stronger all-around performer for most workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G holds specific advantages in integer-heavy and compression tasks. The AMD chip also sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, above the Intel part's 90th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 63,331 exceeds the Intel part's 48,995, though again the test sets differ. Users prioritizing raw multithreaded throughput, floating-point math, or encryption should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Users with integer-heavy or data-compression workloads should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G. The AMD chip is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 carries a launch MSRP of $270.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The 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 fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename, belongs to the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel chip does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count. Base clocks differ too: the AMD chip starts at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip starts at 3.50 GHz. Both parts reach a 5.10 GHz boost clock.

Cache layouts diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support also differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel part at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Radeon 860M. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Socket requirements also differ: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part's multiplier is unlocked; the Intel part's is locked. The AMD part was released later in the database, dated 2026-02-28, versus 2025-01-06 for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 dominates the majority of recorded benchmarks. Its largest win comes in prime number finding, where it scores 365 against 87 for the AMD chip, a 76.2 percent advantage. Floating-point math shows a 47.2 percent gap in Intel's favor: 120,548 versus 63,683. Physics simulation favors Intel by 43.9 percent (2,569 versus 1,440). Data encryption shows a 37.4 percent Intel lead (30,236 versus 18,937). Extended instructions go to Intel by 15.3 percent (33,304 versus 28,223). Random string sorting favors Intel by 13.2 percent (49,140 versus 42,663). Multithreaded performance favors Intel by 21.4 percent (38,706 versus 30,422). Single-thread performance favors Intel by 1.9 percent (4,394 versus 4,309).

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins two tests. Integer math goes to AMD by 9.4 percent (99,732 versus 91,187). Data compression goes to AMD by a slim 0.5 percent (402,831 versus 400,942). The AMD chip also holds a higher percentile ranking at 93 versus 90, and its average benchmark score of 63,331 exceeds the Intel part's 48,995. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63,173 (0.2 percent delta), the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63,080 (0.4 percent), the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 at 63,765 (-0.7 percent), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62,839 (0.8 percent). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196 (-0.4 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49,228 (-0.5 percent), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48,698 (0.6 percent), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48,618 (0.8 percent).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 records a PassMark single-thread score of 4,394, which is 1.9 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 4,309.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins PassMark integer math with 99,732 against 91,187 (a 9.4 percent advantage) and PassMark data compression with 402,831 against 400,942 (a 0.5 percent advantage).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 365 against 87 for the AMD chip, a 76.2 percent difference.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark multithread test shows the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 at 38,706, which is 21.4 percent above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 30,422. This gap aligns with the Intel part's higher core count of 14 versus 8, though the AMD chip's 16 threads narrow the difference. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz contributes to its multithreaded lead.

PassMark floating-point math delivers the second-largest gap. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 120,548, a 47.2 percent advantage over the AMD chip's 63,683. This substantial margin suggests the Intel architecture handles floating-point operations with significantly more efficiency. The physics test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2,569 against AMD's 1,440, a 43.9 percent lead. Data encryption favors Intel by 37.4 percent (30,236 versus 18,937), indicating stronger cryptographic throughput.

Prime number finding shows the most extreme divergence. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 365, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 87, a 76.2 percent difference. This test often reflects integer and branch-prediction performance, yet the AMD chip wins the broader integer math test by 9.4 percent (99,732 versus 91,187). The two results are not contradictory: prime number finding may stress different pipeline stages than general integer math.

Extended instructions favor Intel by 15.3 percent (33,304 versus 28,223). Random string sorting favors Intel by 13.2 percent (49,140 versus 42,663). The AMD chip's wins are narrower: 0.5 percent in data compression (402,831 versus 400,942) and 9.4 percent in integer math. Single-thread performance is close, with Intel ahead by only 1.9 percent (4,394 versus 4,309). The data shows the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 winning 9 of 11 tests, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G taking 2. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 48,995 trails the AMD chip's 63,331, but the AMD average includes different tests, including the very high data compression score of 402,831, which skews its overall figure upward.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $270 |

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm process with a larger die and more transistors (17,800 million). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses a 4 nm process with a smaller die. Both parts run at 65 W TDP and reach the same 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has more cores, more cache at every level, higher memory bandwidth, and newer PCIe generation. The AMD chip offers more threads, LPDDR5X memory support, an unlocked multiplier, and a smaller die.