AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 posts an average benchmark score of 35,719, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468, putting it in the 82nd percentile. Despite the AMD part winning fewer individual head-to-head tests (4 wins versus 11), its average score is higher because its wins come in workloads where the margin is large.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to the AMD chip in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is noticeably faster in single-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,101 versus AMD's 1,954, a 37% advantage. In Passmark single-thread, Intel scores 4,348 versus AMD's 3,872, a 10.9% edge. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 20.8%.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: It depends on the test version. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins with 2,336.5 versus Intel's 2,214, a 5.5% margin. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates with 21,971 versus AMD's 14,278.5, a 35% advantage. The R23 result is the more demanding and modern workload.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 supports 89.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but Intel's platform supports a higher data rate. Intel only supports DDR5, while AMD supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an 8 MB L3 cache. Intel also has a larger L2 cache per core: 3 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. The Intel part's total cache hierarchy is substantially larger.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Passmark integer math and floating-point math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins integer math decisively with 84,868 versus Intel's 59,543, a 42.5% advantage. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins floating-point math with 82,751 versus AMD's 51,639, a 37.6% advantage. The two chips have clearly different computational strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers its best results in workloads that favor integer throughput and data manipulation. Its Passmark integer math score of 84,868 is 42.5% ahead of the Intel part, the largest margin in the entire head-to-head set. Data compression also favors AMD: 281,834 versus 233,998, a 20.4% gain. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 8%, with a score of 31,071 versus 28,774. The AMD chip also takes Cinebench R15 multi-core by 5.5%, showing that in some multi-threaded contexts, its 8-core, 16-thread configuration can outperform the Intel chip.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins the majority of tests, and its victories are spread across several categories. Single-threaded performance is a clear strength: Cinebench R23 single-core (3,101 versus 1,954, a 37% lead), Cinebench R15 single-core (312 versus 247, a 20.8% lead), and Passmark single-thread (4,348 versus 3,872, a 10.9% lead). In multi-threaded rendering, the Intel part wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 35% with a score of 21,971. Passmark multithread also goes to Intel, but by a smaller 5.4% margin. The Intel chip excels in floating-point math (82,751 versus 51,639, a 37.6% lead), physics (2,053 versus 1,318, a 35.8% lead), and prime number finding (284 versus 81, a 71.5% lead). Data encryption goes Intel's way by 20.9%, and extended instructions favor Intel by a narrow 0.6%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 195 mm². The processor belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon 860M.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process at the same foundry, TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it contains 17,800 million transistors. The chip has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning it lacks hyper-threading. Base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.90 GHz. It uses Intel Socket 1851 and is classified as a desktop processor. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

The process node difference is notable: 3 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for AMD. The Intel chip also has a substantially larger die and transistor count. The core count difference matters: Intel has 10 physical cores but no additional threads, while AMD has 8 physical cores that each support two threads, yielding 16 threads total. The cache hierarchy differs significantly, with Intel's 20 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache dwarfing AMD's 8 MB L3 and 1 MB per-core L2. Intel's L1 cache is also larger at 192 KB per core versus AMD's 80 KB per core.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz; Intel's base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.90 GHz. The TDP differs substantially: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 65 W.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1851. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, both from TSMC. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel. Intel lists a transistor count of 17,800 million; AMD does not list one. The cache hierarchy is heavily in Intel's favor: L1 is 192 KB per core versus 80 KB, L2 is 3 MB per core versus 1 MB, and L3 is 20 MB shared versus 8 MB.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR5 only. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU for Intel. AMD's release date is January 5, 2025; Intel's is December 31, 2024. Both are active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 comes in Passmark integer math, where it scores 84,868 versus Intel's 59,543. That is a 42.5% advantage and represents the clearest area of AMD dominance. The AMD chip also wins data compression by 20.4% (281,834 versus 233,998), random string sorting by 8% (31,071 versus 28,774), and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 5.5% (2,336.5 versus 2,214).

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has several large wins. The biggest is in Passmark find prime numbers: 284 versus 81, a 71.5% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core goes to Intel by 35% (21,971 versus 14,278.5). Floating-point math favors Intel by 37.6% (82,751 versus 51,639). Physics favors Intel by 35.8% (2,053 versus 1,318). Cinebench R23 single-core favors Intel by 37% (3,101 versus 1,954). Data encryption goes to Intel by 20.9% (18,289 versus 14,462). Cinebench R15 single-core goes to Intel by 20.8% (312 versus 247). Passmark single-thread goes to Intel by 10.9% (4,348 versus 3,872). Passmark multithread goes to Intel by 5.4% (25,358 versus 23,994). Extended instructions go to Intel by a narrow 0.6% (20,083 versus 19,955).

The benchmark data shows a split profile. AMD wins the tests where integer operations and data handling dominate. Intel wins the tests where single-thread speed, floating-point throughput, and sustained multi-core rendering matter. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is particularly telling: Intel's 10 physical cores without hyper-threading still outperform AMD's 8 cores with 16 threads by a wide margin in that workload. However, the AMD chip's larger average benchmark score suggests that its wins carry more weight in the overall aggregate, likely because integer math and data compression are heavily weighted in the average calculation.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors with opposing strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the choice for workloads centered on integer processing, compression, and sorting. Its 42.5% lead in integer math and 20.4% lead in data compression are substantial. It also operates at a much lower TDP of 28 W versus Intel's 65 W, making it suited for mobile platforms. The AMD chip's 85th percentile ranking and higher average benchmark score (35,719 versus 30,468) reflect these concentrated strengths.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the choice for single-threaded performance, floating-point math, physics simulation, and modern multi-core rendering. Its 37% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 37.6% lead in floating-point math are decisive. The 71.5% lead in prime number finding highlights its integer efficiency in certain algorithms, despite losing the broader integer math test. The Intel chip also offers 20 MB of L3 cache, 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support, all of which are absent from the AMD part.

The recorded data does not support a single overall winner. The AMD part wins 4 of 15 head-to-head tests but holds a higher average score. The Intel part wins 11 of 15 tests but has a lower average score. The choice depends entirely on which workloads matter more. For data-heavy integer tasks and low-power mobile use, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger option. For rendering, single-thread responsiveness, and floating-point calculations, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger option. The Intel chip also carries a larger cache and higher memory bandwidth, which may benefit workloads not captured in these benchmarks.