AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Processor U302L occupy very different positions in the database's performance hierarchy. The Ryzen AI 7 450G sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the Intel Processor U302L lands at the 50th percentile. The gap in raw computing capability is substantial and consistent across every measured workload.

The Ryzen AI 7 450G delivers a multi-thread score of 30422 in PassMark's multithread test. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparison is impossible. However, the percentile data tells the story clearly. A 93rd percentile ranking means the AMD part outperforms roughly 93% of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part's 50th percentile ranking places it exactly at the median.

The Ryzen AI 7 450G shows particular strength in integer math with a score of 99732. Its floating point math score reaches 63683. Data compression work scores 402831, while data encryption hits 18937. Extended instruction workloads produce a score of 28223. The single-thread score of 4309 demonstrates strong per-core performance, and the physics score of 1440 rounds out the picture.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen AI 7 450G provide useful context. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63173, sitting just 0.2% behind the AMD chip's average of 63331. The Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63080, a 0.4% deficit. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 averages 63765, which is 0.7% ahead of the 450G. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 averages 62839, trailing by 0.8%. The 450G thus clusters tightly with a group of high-end desktop and mobile processors, all within roughly one percentage point of each other.

The Intel Processor U302L has no nearest rivals listed in the database and no average benchmark score. Its 50th percentile placement confirms it as a mid-pack processor, but the database lacks the measured scores needed for a direct workload-by-workload comparison. The AMD part's recorded scores across nine distinct PassMark subtests stand in contrast to the Intel part's empty benchmark field.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 5 cores and 6 threads. This core and thread deficit explains much of the performance gap, particularly in multi-threaded workloads where the AMD part can process more concurrent work.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The Ryzen AI 7 450G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor U302L runs at a 1.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 2.40 GHz. The AMD part's boost clock is more than double the Intel part's, a massive advantage for bursty single-threaded tasks.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part allocates 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part allocates 1.25 MB per core. At the L3 level, the AMD chip has 8 MB total, while the Intel chip has 10 MB shared. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 and larger L3 do not compensate for its core count and clock disadvantages.

Memory support shows a generational split. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it, and it lacks ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers 50% more CPU-attached lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are also distinct. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 80EU. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so no numerical graphics comparison is possible.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an unlocked multiplier and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Processor U302L has a locked multiplier and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part targets the desktop market segment, while the Intel part targets mobile. The AMD chip's TDP is 65 watts versus the Intel chip's 15 watts, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design split.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins across every benchmark category where data exists. Its 93rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 50th percentile ranking establishes an overwhelming overall advantage. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 63331 places it in the company of high-end desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-13790F and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, both of which are within 0.4% of its average score.

Multi-threaded workloads favor the AMD part decisively. With 16 threads versus 6, the Ryzen AI 7 450G can handle heavily parallel tasks with more than twice the concurrent execution capacity. The 30422 multithread score reflects this capability. Integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, and extended instruction workloads all benefit from the additional cores and threads.

Single-threaded workloads also favor the AMD part. The 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 2.40 GHz gives the Ryzen AI 7 450G a massive clock speed advantage. The single-thread score of 4309 confirms strong per-core performance. The Intel part's lower clocks and older architecture leave it at a clear disadvantage even in lightly threaded tasks.

The Intel Processor U302L does hold advantages in specific areas. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD part's 65 watts, making it suitable for thermally constrained mobile designs. Its support for DDR4 memory alongside DDR5 gives system builders flexibility with existing memory inventories. Its 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache and 10 MB shared L3 exceed the AMD part's cache allocations. Its launch MSRP is $285. The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel part, so the analysis can only note these specification-level advantages.

For workloads that fit within the AMD part's strengths, the Ryzen AI 7 450G is the clear choice. For power-constrained or DDR4-compatible mobile systems, the Intel Processor U302L offers a path, albeit with substantially lower performance. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier also enables overclocking, a feature the locked Intel part cannot offer.

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Processor U302L?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speed?

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 U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Processor U302L has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U302L does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Processor U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the two processors rank in the database's overall CPU percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor U302L ranks at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Processor U302L |

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

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Zen 5 / Zen 5c | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 10 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 80EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $285 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001917 | SRPKGQ5CX |

The two processors share identical L1 cache allocations at 80 KB per core and both use dual-channel memory buses. Both support Gen 4 PCIe and both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 63331 and its 93rd percentile ranking contrast with the Intel part's absent benchmark data and 50th percentile placement. The AMD part's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the Intel Core i7-13790F, all sit within one percentage point of its average score, confirming its position among strong desktop performers.