AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core 7 240H present a clear split in benchmark performance, with the AMD chip taking the majority of wins. The recorded data shows the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 winning 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 240H takes the remaining 5. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 37093, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part scores 31483 on average, sitting in the 82nd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 comes in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where it scores 2010 against Intel’s 1719. That is a 16.9% advantage, a substantial margin for a single-threaded workload. The AMD chip also wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3955 versus 3782, a 4.6% lead.

In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD processor maintains its edge. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows 16054 for AMD versus 15764 for Intel, a 1.8% win. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a larger gap, with AMD at 2457 and Intel at 2360, a 4.1% advantage. The PassMark multi-thread test also favors AMD, with 24779 against 23975, a 3.4% lead.

The AMD processor dominates in several specialized PassMark workloads. Extended instructions show a 23% advantage, with AMD scoring 20778 and Intel 16897. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 12%, with scores of 32344 and 28866. Data compression favors AMD at 294298 versus 271774, an 8.3% margin. Integer math also goes to AMD, with 86227 against 80396, a 7.3% win.

The Intel Core 7 240H has its own notable wins. The largest is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1723 against AMD’s 1337, a 22.4% advantage. The Cinebench R15 single-core test goes to Intel by 11.6%, with 249 versus 220. Floating point math favors Intel, with 58905 against 52971, a 10.1% margin. Find prime numbers also goes to Intel, with 102 versus 84, a 17.6% difference. Data encryption is a narrow Intel win, 15155 versus 14925, a 1.5% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant from the Core 7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundries.

Core counts differ. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors therefore handle the same number of threads, but Intel spreads them across more physical cores. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 5.20 GHz.

Cache configurations are also distinct. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a significant difference, with AMD offering 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded, and it does not support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units.

The socket and packaging also differ. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for Intel. The power envelope is different, with AMD at 28 W TDP and Intel at 45 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger choice for single-threaded responsiveness in the Cinebench R23 test, where its 16.9% lead is the largest performance gap in this comparison. It also wins the PassMark single-thread test, confirming a general single-thread advantage despite losing the Cinebench R15 single-core test. The AMD chip also wins in integer-heavy work, extended instruction sets, data compression, and random string sorting, which points to strong general-purpose compute and data handling capabilities.

The Intel Core 7 240H is better suited for physics simulations, where its 22.4% lead is decisive. It also wins floating point math, prime number calculation, and data encryption. The Cinebench R15 single-core win indicates that in certain legacy single-threaded workloads, the Intel chip can pull ahead. The Intel processor also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 8 MB, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

The multi-threaded picture slightly favors AMD. The Cinebench R23 multi-core and R15 multi-core tests both go to AMD, as does the PassMark multi-thread test. The margins are modest, ranging from 1.8% to 4.1%, but they are consistent across all three multi-threaded benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 2010, which is 16.9% higher than the Intel Core 7 240H’s 1719.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD chip wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with 16054 versus 15764, a 1.8% margin, and the Cinebench R15 multi-core test with 2457 versus 2360, a 4.1% margin.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark win for the Intel Core 7 240H?

A: The PassMark physics test, where Intel scores 1723 against AMD’s 1337, a 22.4% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same number of threads?

A: Yes, both support 16 threads, but the AMD chip has 8 cores while the Intel chip has 10 cores.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses 8 cores, while the Intel Core 7 240H uses 10 cores. Both have 16 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. The boost clock is 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket FP8 for AMD and Intel BGA 1744 for Intel. The architecture is Zen 5 for AMD and Raptor Lake for Intel. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 24 MB for Intel. The memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, and DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not Intel. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 64EU for Intel. The production status for both is Active. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The data favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 for most workloads. It wins 10 of 15 direct comparisons and holds the higher average benchmark score at 37093 versus 31483. Its single-thread lead in Cinebench R23 and the PassMark single-thread test, combined with wins in multi-core and integer-heavy tasks, makes it the broader performer. The Intel Core 7 240H is the pick for physics, floating point math, prime number finding, and data encryption, where its margins range from 1.5% to 22.4%. The Intel chip also offers a larger L3 cache and a higher boost clock, but the recorded benchmarks show the AMD processor delivering more wins overall. The AMD chip also operates at a lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W for Intel, which is relevant for mobile system thermal management. Users who need maximum physics simulation performance or floating point throughput should favor the Intel part. For general single-threaded speed, multi-threaded workloads, and data processing tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger option according to the recorded data.