AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The benchmark data shows it winning 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, with particularly dominant results in data compression (116% ahead), integer math (126.6% ahead), and multithread workloads (53.6% ahead). Its average benchmark score of 63331 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V averages 23219, sitting in the 76th percentile.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins only two tests: find prime numbers (195 vs 87, a 55.4% margin) and physics (1637 vs 1440, a 12% margin). These wins indicate a different strength profile, but they do not offset the AMD processor's broad superiority across most workloads.

The Ryzen AI 7 450G should be the pick for users whose workloads are heavily multithreaded: data compression, encryption, integer-heavy computation, sorting, or floating-point math. The data shows it delivers more than double the compression throughput and more than double the integer math score. The Core Ultra 9 288V suits workloads that depend on prime number generation and physics simulation, where its efficiency-oriented design shows measurable advantages.

For single-thread performance, the AMD part edges ahead by a narrow 0.8% (4309 vs 4274), which effectively makes the two processors equal in lightly threaded tasks. The deciding factor is multithreaded capability, where the AMD's 16 threads versus Intel's 8 threads creates a substantial gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multithread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in PassMark multithread, which is 53.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's 19810. The AMD processor has 16 threads versus 8 on the Intel.

Q: Are these processors comparable in single-thread speed?

A: Yes, nearly identical. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in PassMark single-thread, just 0.8% above the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's 4274.

Q: Which CPU is more power-efficient?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has a 30 TDP, less than half of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 65 TDP. However, the AMD part delivers substantially higher performance in most benchmark categories despite the higher power envelope.

Q: What is the integrated graphics situation?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Arc 140V. The benchmark data does not include graphics tests, so no direct comparison can be made from this database.

Q: Which platform supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not.

Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 18937 in data encryption, which is 33.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's 14141.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G belongs to the Gorgon Point generation, built on the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, based on Lunar Lake architecture, and uses a more advanced 3 nm process also from TSMC.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 8 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count. The Intel part does not.

Cache layouts reveal different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has a larger cache pool overall, but the AMD part's extra threads compensate in throughput-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports only LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, which is 52.5% higher.

PCIe capabilities differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V offers Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The AMD part has more lanes for expansion, while the Intel part uses a newer PCIe generation.

The market positioning is distinct. The AMD processor is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel processor does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Base clock speeds differ: the AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel at 3.30 GHz. Both boost to 5.10 GHz.

TDP is a major differentiator. The AMD part has a 65 TDP, the Intel part a 30 TDP.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and is marked as a Desktop segment product. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2833 and is marked as Mobile.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 3 nm, both from TSMC.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 8 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, 12 MB shared L3.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC. Intel supports only LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC.

PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Arc 140V.

Release dates differ: the AMD part released on 2026-02-28, the Intel part on 2024-09-23.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor is locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates the benchmark comparison with 9 wins out of 11 tests. The largest margins come in integer math and data compression.

In PassMark integer math, the AMD scores 99732 against Intel's 44019, a 126.6% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the comparison. The AMD's 16 threads clearly enable parallel integer operations that the Intel's 8 threads cannot match.

Data compression shows a 116% delta, with AMD at 402831 and Intel at 186521. This workload scales well with thread count, and the AMD processor more than doubles the Intel part's throughput.

Random string sorting delivers an 88.6% win for AMD, scoring 42663 versus 22622. Extended instructions show an 80.8% margin, with AMD at 28223 and Intel at 15613.

Multithread performance shows a 53.6% delta, AMD at 30422 and Intel at 19810. This is consistent with the thread count difference.

Data encryption shows a 33.9% win for AMD, 18937 versus 14141.

Floating-point math is closer: AMD scores 63683, Intel scores 59536, a 7% delta.

Single-thread performance is nearly identical. AMD scores 4309, Intel scores 4274, a 0.8% delta in AMD's favor.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins two tests. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 195 against AMD's 87, a 55.4% margin. This suggests the Intel architecture has a particular strength in prime number generation that is not dependent on thread count. In physics, Intel scores 1637 against AMD's 1440, a 12% margin.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins in every throughput-oriented category. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread all go to the AMD part. The data shows a processor built for parallel workloads, with the 16-thread configuration delivering massive advantages in integer math (126.6%) and data compression (116%). Users processing large datasets, compressing files, sorting strings, or running encryption workloads will see the largest gains.

The floating-point math win, while smaller at 7%, indicates the AMD part handles scientific and numerical workloads well. The 0.8% single-thread margin is negligible in practice, so users running lightly threaded applications will not notice a meaningful difference.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in find prime numbers with a 55.4% margin and physics with a 12% margin. These wins point to a processor with strong single-core efficiency in specific algorithmic patterns. The higher base clock of 3.30 GHz, versus 2.00 GHz on the AMD, likely contributes to these results. The Intel part also has higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, which may benefit memory-sensitive workloads.

The Intel part's 30 TDP versus the AMD's 65 TDP suggests the Intel processor is better suited for power-constrained environments, though the benchmark data does not include power consumption measurements. The Intel part's smaller PCIe lane count (4 Gen 5 lanes versus 12 Gen 4 lanes) limits expansion capability, while the AMD part supports ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive workloads.