AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Processor U301L occupy very different positions in the database. The Ryzen AI 7 450G has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible, but the available data for the AMD part establishes a clear performance tier.

The Ryzen AI 7 450G delivers an average benchmark score of 63,331. This places it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor U301L sits at the 50th percentile, but with an average benchmark score of zero due to the absence of recorded tests. For the AMD part, the strongest results come from PassMark's integer math test, where it scores 99,732, and floating point math, where it scores 63,683. The single-thread score is 4,309, while the multithread score reaches 30,422.

The closest rival to the Ryzen AI 7 450G in the database is the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, which averages 63,765, putting the 450G 0.7% behind it. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63,173, which is 0.2% behind the 450G. The Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63,080, trailing by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 averages 62,839, which is 0.8% behind the 450G. These delta values show the Ryzen AI 7 450G sits within a tight band of less than one percent among its nearest rivals, indicating consistent performance across those four processors.

The Intel Processor U301L has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark entries, so its position in the database cannot be evaluated through performance scores. The data confirms that the Ryzen AI 7 450G is a fully measured processor with results across eleven PassMark subtests, including data compression at 402,831, data encryption at 18,937, extended instructions at 28,223, prime number finding at 87, random string sorting at 42,663, and physics at 1,440.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Processor U301L uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip is based on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz. The thermal design power also separates the two: the AMD chip is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 15 watts.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache on the AMD part is 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 8 MB on both, but the AMD listing specifies 8 MB with no shared designation, while the Intel listing specifies 8 MB shared. The AMD die size is recorded at 195 mm², while no die size is listed for the Intel part.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded and ECC memory is not supported.

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are different as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

The socket and market segment are not shared. The Ryzen AI 7 450G uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as a desktop processor. The Intel Processor U301L uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a mobile processor. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part, while the Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001917, and the Intel part number is SRPKFQ5CW.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 450G wins in every measurable category because the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores. The AMD part shows strong multithread performance with a score of 30,422 and a single-thread score of 4,309. The integer math result of 99,732 indicates heavy processing capability for arithmetic workloads. The data compression score of 402,831 is the highest recorded subtest for the AMD part, suggesting strong throughput in compression-related tasks.

The Ryzen AI 7 450G also carries advantages in platform features. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide more parallelism than the Intel part's 5 cores and 6 threads. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 2.20 GHz gives the AMD part a significant clock advantage. The support for LPDDR5X and ECC memory, along with a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, gives the AMD platform broader memory options. The AMD part also has more PCIe lanes at 12 versus 8.

The Intel Processor U301L wins in power efficiency based on the recorded thermal design power. Its 15-watt TDP is much lower than the AMD part's 65-watt TDP, which suits mobile deployments and low-power systems. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which can be relevant for systems using older memory modules. Its 1.25 MB L2 cache per core is higher than the AMD part's 1 MB per core, giving it a per-core cache advantage. The Intel part is classified as mobile, so it targets a different physical form factor than the desktop-class AMD chip.

The percentile rankings reflect the performance gap. The Ryzen AI 7 450G sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Processor U301L sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 63,331, while the Intel part has no recorded average score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.20 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 2.20 GHz respectively. The TDP is 65 watts for the AMD part and 15 watts for the Intel part.

The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. The AMD codename is Gorgon Point with a generation of Ryzen AI 400 using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel codename is Raptor Lake-PS with a generation of Intel Processor using Raptor Lake architecture.

The die size is 195 mm² for the AMD part, with no die size recorded for the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for both, with the Intel part specified as shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel.

PCIe lanes are 12 for AMD and 8 for Intel, both at Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The market segment is desktop for AMD and mobile for Intel. The release date for the AMD part is 2026-02-28, while the Intel part released on 2024-04-07. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The launch MSRP for the Intel Processor U301L is $107; no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63,331. The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is zero.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor U301L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Processor U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory access.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U301L does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Processor U301L has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI 7 450G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 450G is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13790F. It is 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185.