AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split in workload characteristics between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. The AMD part wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while Intel takes 6. The most decisive AMD victories come in multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 16054 against Intel's 10178, a 57.7% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: 2457 versus 1583, a 55.2% lead. PassMark integer math is the largest single delta, with AMD at 86227 and Intel at 44019, a 95.9% gap. This indicates the AMD processor's 16 threads provide substantial throughput in parallel integer workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, however, dominates in specific single-thread and specialized tasks. The largest Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 195 versus AMD's 84, a 56.9% advantage. PassMark floating point math also favors Intel: 59536 versus 52971, an 11% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel wins 301.5 to 220, a 27% margin. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead at 4274 versus 3955, a 7.5% difference. PassMark physics favors Intel at 1637 versus 1337, an 18.3% lead. These results suggest Intel's architecture, despite having only 8 threads, excels at latency-sensitive and single-threaded floating-point operations.

The AMD processor also shows strength in memory and data-oriented tasks. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 294298 versus Intel's 186521, a 57.8% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 32344 versus 22622, a 43% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD at 20778 versus 15613, a 33.1% margin. Data encryption shows a narrower AMD win: 14925 versus 14141, a 5.5% difference. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is close, with AMD at 2010 and Intel at 1950, a 3.1% AMD advantage, indicating near parity in modern single-threaded rendering workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V averages 23219. The AMD part also sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to Intel's 76th percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is significantly ahead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 16054 versus Intel's 10178, a 57.7% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 55.2% lead for AMD with 2457 versus 1583.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, Intel wins 6 benchmarks. These include PassMark find prime numbers (195 versus 84, a 56.9% lead), PassMark floating point math (59536 versus 52971, an 11% lead), Cinebench R15 single-core (301.5 versus 220, a 27% lead), PassMark physics (1637 versus 1337, an 18.3% lead), and PassMark single-thread (4274 versus 3955, a 7.5% lead).

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor according to the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-12900T with an average score of 37112, a 0.1% difference. Other close rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 160 (37117), Intel Core i7-13700 (37135), and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (37161). The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254, a 0.2% difference, followed by the AMD EPYC 4124P at 23167, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at 23277, and Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23297.

Q: How do the thread counts differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. This 8-thread difference explains much of the AMD advantage in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have the same boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Their base clocks differ, with Intel at 3.30 GHz and AMD at 2.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also from TSMC but on a more advanced 3 nm process. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Both processors are mobile segments and currently active in production.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a larger total cache footprint, which likely contributes to its wins in prime number finding and floating-point math, tasks that benefit from large working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. Intel does not support ECC memory. The higher bandwidth on Intel may help in memory-bound floating-point operations.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses the Arc 140V. The sockets are not interchangeable: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, and Intel uses Intel BGA 2833.

Specification Differences

The two processors share equal core counts (8) and boost clocks (5.10 GHz), but diverge on several other specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 16 threads versus Intel's 8 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 3.30 GHz. Thermal design power is close but not identical: AMD at 28 W, Intel at 30 W. The process node differs: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 3 nm, both from TSMC. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ in all levels. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel accepts only LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 136.5 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on AMD only. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 860M versus Arc 140V. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2026-01-04, Intel on 2024-09-23. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger choice for multi-threaded productivity and integer-heavy workloads. Its 16 threads deliver a 57.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 95.9% lead in PassMark integer math. Data compression, random string sorting, and extended instruction workloads all favor AMD by margins from 33.1% to 57.8%. Data encryption shows a smaller but consistent AMD advantage at 5.5%. The AMD part also wins the modern single-core Cinebench R23 test by 3.1%, suggesting its Zen 5 cores are competitive in current rendering engines. With an average benchmark score of 37093 and 85th percentile ranking, the AMD processor aligns with desktop-class rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, both within 0.2% in average score.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in single-threaded latency-sensitive tasks and floating-point math. Its PassMark find prime numbers score of 195 is 56.9% higher than AMD's 84, a decisive margin. Floating-point math favors Intel by 11%, and physics simulation by 18.3%. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows Intel ahead by 27%, though the newer Cinebench R23 single-core test narrows Intel's position to a 3.1% AMD win. PassMark single-thread puts Intel 7.5% ahead. The Intel part's 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth and larger 12 MB shared L3 cache likely contribute to these wins. Its average benchmark score of 23219 places it near the Intel Core i9-11900F and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, with all nearest rivals within 0.3%.

For workloads that mix both characteristics, the split is instructive. The AMD processor dominates PassMark multithread at 24779 versus 19810, a 25.1% lead. The Intel processor counters in PassMark physics with a 18.3% lead. The data suggests a mobile user running parallel compilation, data compression, or encryption workloads would see substantial advantages on the AMD part. A user running scientific computing with heavy floating-point math or prime-number sieving would prefer the Intel part. The Radeon 860M versus Arc 140V integrated graphics comparison is recorded, though no direct graphics benchmarks appear in the data. Both processors are mobile parts with active production status, but the AMD part's later release date and 16-thread configuration position it as the higher-throughput option in this head-to-head.