AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H records 34485, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded PassMark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in passmark_multithread versus 28545 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, a 6.6% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins four of the eleven head-to-head tests: data encryption, find prime numbers, floating point math, and physics.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not list ECC support.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates the majority of the benchmark suite, taking 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests. Its largest victories come in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. In passmark_integer_math, the AMD part scores 99732 against 62070 for Intel, a 60.7% advantage that represents the single biggest margin in the entire comparison. Data compression shows 402831 versus 280340, a 43.7% lead, and random string sorting shows 42663 versus 34402, a 24% lead. The AMD chip also wins extended instructions by 15%, multithread by 6.6%, and single-thread by 7.4% (4309 versus 4013). These results indicate a processor that excels in general integer workloads, compression, and single-threaded responsiveness.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in four categories, and its victories are concentrated in specific computational patterns. The largest Intel margin is in find prime numbers, where it scores 299 against 87 for AMD, a 70.9% advantage. In floating point math, Intel leads 82415 to 63683, a 22.7% margin. Physics simulation shows 2682 versus 1440, a 46.3% lead. Data encryption goes to Intel at 21291 versus 18937, an 11.1% advantage. These wins point to a chip that handles prime-finding algorithms, floating-point throughput, physics calculations, and encryption workloads considerably better than the AMD alternative.

The use-case split is therefore sharp. For tasks dominated by integer arithmetic, compression, sorting, and general desktop responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger choice. For workloads that stress floating-point units, prime-number searches, physics solvers, and encryption, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H holds a clear edge.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation under the codename Gorgon Point, using a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The chip is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, and it integrates Radeon 860M graphics.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is a Panther Lake part from the Core Ultra Series 3, built on Intel's own 3 nm process. It is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2540 with a locked multiplier, and it integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Intel part uses a 16-core, 16-thread configuration, while AMD uses 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading to reach 16 threads.

Cache organization differs substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 pool is more than twice the size of AMD's, which helps explain its strength in certain cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support is similar in type, both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, but the bandwidth figures differ. Intel lists 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth against 89.6 GB/s for AMD. PCIe connectivity also diverges: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD side.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.90 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks diverge significantly: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel. The AMD part carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part carries a 25 W TDP, reflecting its mobile positioning.

Socket and form factor differ completely. AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as a desktop segment part. Intel uses Intel BGA 2540 and is classified as a mobile segment part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not.

Process nodes differ by one step: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm at Intel. Cache sizes differ at every level. AMD supplies 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel supplies 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, while ECC support favors AMD. PCIe generation favors Intel with Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, though both provide 12 CPU lanes.

Release dates are close, with Intel launching on 2026-01-04 and AMD on 2026-02-28. Both parts are active in production. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records its most emphatic win in passmark_integer_math with a score of 99732 against 62070, a 60.7% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction and establishes AMD's dominance in integer-heavy computation. Data compression follows closely, with AMD at 402831 and Intel at 280340, a 43.7% lead. Random string sorting adds another AMD win at 42663 versus 34402, a 24% margin. Extended instructions go to AMD at 28223 versus 24542, a 15% advantage. The multithread test shows AMD ahead at 30422 against 28545, a 6.6% edge. Single-thread performance also favors AMD, 4309 versus 4013, a 7.4% margin.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H counters with its own set of decisive wins. The largest is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 299 against 87, a 70.9% advantage. This is the single biggest margin in the entire head-to-head set, and it reverses the direction of the comparison that AMD dominates in integer math. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2682 versus 1440, a 46.3% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel at 82415 versus 63683, a 22.7% margin. Data encryption is closer, with Intel at 21291 versus 18937, an 11.1% advantage.

The overall benchmark tally favors AMD by 7 wins to 4. However, the Intel wins are not marginal; three of them exceed 22% margins. The pattern suggests that Intel's architecture, with its larger L3 cache and 16 physical cores, is better suited to floating-point and prime-number workloads, while AMD's higher boost clock and SMT design carry integer and compression tasks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear picture for different workload profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger all-round performer, with a 93rd percentile standing, an average benchmark score of 63331, and 7 head-to-head wins. Its 60.7% lead in integer math and 43.7% lead in data compression make it the obvious choice for general desktop use, software compilation, compression utilities, and single-threaded applications where its 5.10 GHz boost clock and 4309 single-thread score provide an advantage.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, despite sitting in the 84th percentile with an average score of 34485, wins the workloads where its architecture is strongest. The 70.9% margin in find prime numbers, the 46.3% margin in physics, and the 22.7% margin in floating point math indicate that users running physics simulations, scientific floating-point calculations, or prime-number-based algorithms would see materially better results on the Intel part. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support these compute-heavy patterns.

For mobile deployments, the Intel part draws only 25 W against AMD's 65 W, a meaningful difference for battery-driven systems. For desktop builds where power draw is less constrained, the AMD part's higher multithread score, superior integer performance, and unlocked multiplier offer more headroom. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which matters for data-integrity-sensitive environments.

The database records a 6.6% AMD lead in multithread and a 7.4% lead in single-thread, the two most general-purpose metrics. Those margins, combined with the 93rd versus 84th percentile placement, support selecting the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G for mixed-use systems. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the data-driven pick only for workloads that match its four winning categories, particularly floating-point and physics-heavy tasks.