AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE versus the Intel Core 7 150U. The recorded measurements include a full suite of 19 benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 150U, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE entry has an empty benchmark array. This means the head-to-head comparison must be constructed from the Intel part's absolute scores and its position among rivals, while the AMD part's performance profile can only be inferred from its specifications and its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

What the data does show is that the Intel Core 7 150U sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17,395. Its nearest rivals bracket it tightly: the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17,333 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 17,321 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17,507 (0.6% ahead). This clustering within a 1.1% window suggests the Core 7 150U delivers performance squarely in the mid-range desktop APU class, despite being a mobile-oriented part.

The Intel chip's Cinebench results reveal its multi-threaded character. It scores 1,505.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 5,248 in R20 multi-core, and 8,883 in R23 multi-core. Single-core scores are 254 in R15, 740 in R20, and 1,875.5 in R23. The R23 multi-core to single-core ratio of 4.74 indicates strong parallel scaling, consistent with its 10-core, 12-thread configuration. Geekbench results show 6,234 multi-core and 1,857 single-core, a ratio of 3.36, which reflects the hybrid core arrangement where efficiency cores contribute to multi-threaded workloads but do not double the thread count.

PassMark tests break down the Intel part's workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 51,057, floating point math scores 34,405, and extended instructions (SIMD) scores 8,748. Data encryption scores 10,025, data compression scores 158,622, and random string sorting scores 18,269. Prime number finding scores a modest 58, while physics scores 1,012 and multithread scores 14,700. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 3,508.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no recorded benchmarks, the data cannot confirm any direct win for either processor. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking places it below the Intel part's 71st percentile in overall standing, which suggests the Intel chip holds the performance advantage in the database's aggregate view, but the absence of AMD benchmark scores means this remains an inference from percentiles rather than a measured head-to-head result.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17,395. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark measurements are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 150U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and the AMD Ryzen 3 210, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G. All four rivals fall within a 1.1% performance band.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U ranks at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150U has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but asymmetric conclusion. The Intel Core 7 150U has measured performance across 19 benchmarks, a 71st percentile ranking, and an average score of 17,395 that places it in the middle of a tightly clustered group of AMD desktop rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no recorded benchmarks and a 50th percentile ranking, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance. For buyers who rely on measured results, the Intel part is the only one with verifiable data.

The Intel chip's benchmark suite shows balanced performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 8,883 and single-core of 1,875.5, Geekbench multi-core of 6,234 and single-core of 1,857, and PassMark multithread of 14,700 with single-thread of 3,508. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.6% of it, which means the Core 7 150U delivers performance essentially identical to a cluster of established AMD desktop APUs. The 71st percentile ranking confirms it sits above the median CPU in the database.

The AMD part's specifications suggest it should compete: 8 cores with 16 threads versus the Intel chip's 10 cores with 12 threads, a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz), a slightly lower boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 5.40 GHz), and a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm). But specifications are not measurements. The database records no benchmark scores for the AMD part, and its 50th percentile ranking places it below the Intel chip's 71st percentile. Based on recorded data, the Intel Core 7 150U is the processor with demonstrated performance, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE remains unverified.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ by 0.20 GHz (2.00 GHz for AMD, 1.80 GHz for Intel), and boost clocks differ by 0.30 GHz (5.10 GHz for AMD, 5.40 GHz for Intel). Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 35 W, the Intel part at 15 W.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It supports ECC memory. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744 and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with no recorded bandwidth figure and no ECC support. PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Cache hierarchies differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked.

Market segments differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE is classified as a desktop processor with a release date of 2026-02-28. The Intel Core 7 150U is classified as a mobile processor with a release date of 2024-01-07. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI 400 generation based 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 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, part of the Core 7 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with no recorded die size.

The core designs reflect different philosophies. The AMD part uses 8 cores with 16 threads, meaning every core supports two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part uses 10 cores with 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores support hyper-threading and others do not. This explains why the Intel chip has more physical cores but fewer threads than the AMD chip.

Cache organization also differs architecturally. The AMD part uses per-core L2 at 1 MB per core and a shared 8 MB L3 pool. The Intel part uses per-core L2 at 1.25 MB per core and a larger shared 12 MB L3 pool. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part may benefit workloads with high cache reuse, while the AMD part's smaller L3 is offset by its higher bandwidth memory support.

The memory controllers differ. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth and no ECC. The AMD part's support for LPDDR5X suggests it can operate in low-power mobile contexts despite being classified as desktop, while the Intel part's DDR4 compatibility targets older memory ecosystems.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part's smaller transistor geometry allows higher transistor density within its 195 mm² die, while the Intel part's larger node is reflected in its lower 15 W TDP rating. The AMD part's 35 W TDP indicates it is designed for higher sustained power delivery, while the Intel part's 15 W TDP targets power-constrained mobile chassis.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8,883 and single-core score of 1,875.5 provide concrete reference points. Its Geekbench scores of 6,234 multi-core and 1,857 single-core confirm consistent performance across different benchmark suites. PassMark results show particular strengths in integer math (51,057), floating point math (34,405), and data compression (158,622). The multithread score of 14,700 and single-thread score of 3,508 round out a comprehensive performance profile.

The Intel part wins on efficiency metrics as well. Its 15 W TDP is less than half the AMD part's 35 W rating, which means it can operate in thinner, lighter mobile devices with smaller cooling solutions. The 71st percentile ranking places it above the median CPU, and its average score of 17,395 puts it within 0.6% of four established AMD desktop rivals. For workloads that match its benchmark profile, the Intel part delivers verified, competitive performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE wins on specification-based advantages that the data cannot yet confirm. Its 16 threads versus 12 threads suggests better multi-threaded scaling in heavily threaded applications. Its higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz may improve lightly threaded responsiveness at sustained loads. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Intel part's unrecorded bandwidth figure, which could benefit memory-intensive tasks. Its ECC support is an advantage for error-sensitive workloads. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. Its 4 nm process node indicates a more modern fabrication technology. Its desktop classification with AM5 socket suggests upgradeability potential.

However, the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 71st percentile, combined with zero recorded benchmark scores, means these specification advantages remain theoretical. The database cannot confirm that the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in any workload. The Intel Core 7 150U is the processor with demonstrated wins across all 19 recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE's advantages are limited to its specification sheet and unverified architectural traits.