AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 records an average benchmark score of 35719, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 records 75488. The Intel part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part at the 85th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests in the direct comparison?

A: The data shows the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 does not win any of the recorded comparisons.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in a single benchmark?

A: The largest gap appears in the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the Intel processor scores 48945 against the AMD processor's 14278.5, a delta of -70.8% for the AMD part. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread performance, where Intel leads by -20.7%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel processor supports DDR5 memory only.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and a transistor count of 17,800 million.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 24 cores and 24 threads. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD processor is a mobile part using AMD Socket FP8, with a TDP of 28. The Intel processor is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1851, with a TDP of 65. The AMD processor integrates Radeon 860M graphics, while the Intel processor integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory.

The memory bandwidth figures show the Intel part ahead at 102.4 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel processor supports DDR5 only. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $579.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 as the stronger performer across every measured benchmark. The Intel part leads by double-digit margins in all 15 head-to-head tests, with its smallest advantage being -20.7% in PassMark single-thread performance and its largest being -82.4% in PassMark find prime numbers.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is a mobile processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 28 TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a desktop processor with 24 cores, 24 threads, and a 65 TDP. The market segments are different, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning. The AMD part sits near the Intel Core 7 250H and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in average score, with deltas of 0% and 0.1% respectively. The Intel part sits near server-class AMD EPYC parts, with deltas of -0.1% against the EPYC 8224P and 0.2% against the EPYC 4545P.

The data shows the Intel processor occupying the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor occupies the 85th percentile. For workloads that demand the highest multicore throughput, the Intel part is clearly ahead. The AMD part, however, holds its own in its mobile segment, with its closest rivals being other mobile-class processors. The choice between the two depends on the platform: the Intel part is for desktop builds, the AMD part is for mobile systems.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 for the AMD part and 65 for the Intel part.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 9 285. The process nodes differ, with the AMD part on 4 nm and the Intel part on 3 nm. Die sizes are 195 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel. The Intel part lists a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the AMD part does not list one in the database.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on AMD versus 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 3 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB on AMD versus 36 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M on the AMD part versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Intel part. The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part as Desktop. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $579.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 4933 against the AMD part's 2336.5, a delta of -52.6%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 696 against 247, a delta of -64.5%.

Cinebench R23 shows the largest multicore gap. The Intel part scores 48945 versus 14278.5 for AMD, a delta of -70.8%. Single-core R23 shows a delta of -71.7%, with Intel at 6909 and AMD at 1954.

In PassMark tests, the Intel part leads across the board. Data compression shows Intel at 602121 versus 281834 for AMD, a delta of -53.2%. Data encryption shows Intel at 46949 versus 14462, a delta of -69.2%. Extended instructions show Intel at 45357 versus 19955, a delta of -56%. Find prime numbers shows the biggest gap at -82.4%, with Intel at 459 and AMD at 81.

Floating point math shows Intel at 194988 versus 51639 for AMD, a delta of -73.5%. Integer math shows Intel at 164869 versus 84868, a delta of -48.5%. Multithread performance shows Intel at 56602 versus 23994, a delta of -57.6%. Physics shows Intel at 3598 versus 1318, a delta of -63.4%. Random string sorting shows Intel at 73651 versus 31071, a delta of -57.8%.

The single-thread tests show the smallest gap. PassMark single-thread and singlethread both show Intel at 4881 versus AMD at 3872, a delta of -20.7%. Even in that closest category, the Intel part maintains a clear lead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every recorded benchmark category. The largest advantages appear in integer-heavy and parallel workloads. The find prime numbers test shows the biggest delta at -82.4%, indicating a strong advantage in workloads with heavy iteration and integer arithmetic. Floating point math shows a -73.5% delta, and Cinebench R23 multicore shows -70.8%, both pointing to strong multicore throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 does not win any recorded benchmark. The closest comparison is PassMark single-thread performance, where the delta is -20.7%. That suggests the AMD part is relatively stronger in single-threaded tasks than in heavily parallel tasks, but still trails the Intel part.

The data indicates the Intel part is the better choice for desktop workloads that use many cores, large caches, and high memory bandwidth. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache, 24 cores, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth align with the benchmark results. The AMD part, with 8 cores, 8 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, is positioned for mobile platforms where the 28 TDP and support for LPDDR5X memory matter more than raw throughput.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are AMD EPYC server processors, with deltas of -0.1% and 0.2%. The AMD mobile part's nearest rivals are Intel Core 7 250H and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, with deltas of 0% and 0.1%. Those groupings confirm the two processors compete in different tiers. The Intel part belongs to the 95th percentile, the AMD part to the 85th percentile.