AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 5 130UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a one-sided comparison, but with important caveats. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a full suite of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This means a direct head-to-head comparison of specific test scores is impossible. However, the available data for the AMD part and the aggregate statistics for both processors allow for meaningful interpretation.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16054 and a single-core score of 2010. In the older Cinebench R15 test, it records 2457 multicore and 220 single-core. PassMark results show 86227 in integer math, 52971 in floating point math, 24779 in multithread, and 3955 in single-thread performance. Data compression reaches 294298, while encryption scores 14925. Extended instructions produce 20778, and random string sorting finishes at 32344. Physics testing yields 1337, and find prime numbers completes at 84.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, indicating no recorded measurements. Its percentile rank against all CPUs sits at 50, compared to the AMD part's 85th percentile. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 37093, which places it in close competition with several established desktop processors. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i9-12900T with an average score of 37112, a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 160 at 37117 with the same delta, the Intel Core i7-13700 at 37135 with -0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 with -0.2 percent. These deltas are negligible, meaning the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 performs statistically on par with those higher-tier desktop parts despite being a mobile processor.

Because the Intel part lacks direct scores, the data cannot show where it wins or loses in individual tests. The analysis must instead rely on the structural differences between the two chips to explain why their aggregate standings diverge so sharply.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher benchmark percentile rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 130UL is at the 50th percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records an average benchmark score of 37093. The Intel Core 5 130UL has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H. The deltas are -0.1, -0.1, -0.1, and -0.2 percent respectively, indicating essentially equivalent aggregate performance.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-PS, from the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel part may benefit certain workloads, but the AMD part compensates with a higher boost clock and a more advanced process node.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded, and ECC is not supported. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The market segments also differ: the AMD chip is classified as mobile, and the Intel chip is classified as desktop. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a production status of Active, as does the Intel chip. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear aggregate performance gap, but it must be read carefully. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093 and sits at the 85th percentile. The Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile rank is the only performance-related statistic available for the Intel part, and it is far below the AMD part's standing.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900T, a low-power desktop part, and the Intel Core i7-13700, a full desktop processor. The deltas are all within -0.2 percent, meaning the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 performs on par with those chips in aggregate. That is a strong result for a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 130UL, with a 15 W TDP and desktop classification, has no comparable data, so its performance cannot be validated against the AMD part.

For users analyzing the data strictly as recorded, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the only processor with verified performance measurements. The Intel Core 5 130UL's lack of scores means its aggregate standing is unknown beyond the 50th percentile. The AMD part also delivers higher boost clocks, more threads, ECC support, and a newer process node. The Intel part offers more cores, more L3 cache, and DDR4 compatibility, but without benchmark data, those specifications cannot be translated into measured performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 for AMD, Raptor Lake for Intel. Codename differs: Gorgon Point for AMD, Raptor Lake-PS for Intel. Process node differs: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 10 nm at Intel for Intel. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD, with no figure for Intel.

Cache configurations differ. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD, 8 for Intel, both Gen 4.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M for AMD, Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. Market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: AMD was released in early January 2026, Intel in early April 2024. The AMD part number is 100-000001865, while the Intel part number is unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.70 GHz. Its 16 threads exceed the Intel part's 12 threads. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provides a measurable advantage, and ECC support makes it suitable for error-sensitive workloads. The 4 nm process node at TSMC indicates a denser and more power-efficient design compared to Intel's 10 nm node, though efficiency figures beyond TDP are not recorded.

The Intel Core 5 130UL wins on paper in core count, with 10 cores versus 8, and in L3 cache, with 12 MB versus 8 MB. Its 15 W TDP is lower than the AMD part's 28 W, which could indicate lower power draw, but no power consumption measurements are recorded to confirm this. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may allow for lower-cost system configurations, though pricing is not analyzed here. Its desktop classification and Socket 1700 compatibility suggest a different target platform than the AMD mobile part.

The AMD part's nearest rivals are all desktop-class processors, and it matches them within 0.2 percent. That suggests the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is positioned to compete well above its mobile classification. The Intel part, with no benchmark data, cannot be placed in any measured performance tier beyond the 50th percentile. For workloads that rely on single-thread speed, the AMD part's higher boost clock and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 220 indicate strength. For multithreaded tasks, the AMD part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16054 and PassMark multithread score of 24779 provide verified capability. The Intel part's larger L3 cache and additional cores could theoretically help in cache-sensitive or highly parallel workloads, but no scores exist to confirm that.