AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two mobile processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins all four head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with margins ranging from 43.7% to 519.7%. Its average benchmark score of 37093 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Processor N150 sits at the 28th percentile with an average score of 1025. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 belongs alongside desktop-class rivals: the nearest competitors in the database are the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, all within 0.2% of its average score. The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, matches the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, Intel Core i3-4340, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and Intel Core i7-5650U, all within 0.2% of its average. The data indicates that the AMD part is for workloads demanding heavy multi-threading and sustained throughput, while the Intel part serves a much lower power envelope with modest compute expectations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different manufacturing nodes, CPU architectures, and memory platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Processor N150 uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with the Twin Lake architecture and the Alder Lake-N generation. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 4 threads with no simultaneous multi-threading.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The die size for the AMD part is 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. The AMD part also provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The power targets are far apart. The AMD processor has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 6 W TDP. The base clock of the AMD chip is 2.00 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost clock; the Intel chip has a 0.10 GHz base clock with a 3.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records four direct comparisons between the two CPUs, all from Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins every one.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 16054 against 2590.5 for the Intel part, a delta of 519.7%. This is the largest margin in the comparison and reflects the combined effect of twice the core count, four times the thread count, and a much higher power budget. The Intel N150 delivers roughly one-sixth of the multi-core throughput in this workload.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2457 against 422.5, a delta of 481.5%. The pattern is consistent with the R23 result, confirming that the multi-core advantage holds across two generations of the Cinebench test.

Single-core performance shows a smaller but still decisive gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 2010 against 935, a delta of 115%. The AMD chip more than doubles the Intel chip in this test. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 220 against 153.15, a delta of 43.7%, the narrowest margin in the set.

The benchmark data shows a clear structure: the multi-core deficit for the Intel part is far larger than the single-core deficit. The AMD processor maintains a strong lead in both, but its advantage grows with thread count. The Intel N150 cannot match the AMD part in any recorded test.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 16054 versus 2590.5 for the Intel N150, a 519.7% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2457 versus 422.5, a 481.5% advantage.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 2010 versus 935, a 115% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 220 versus 153.15, a 43.7% advantage.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025 and sits at the 28th percentile.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, all within 0.2% of its average score. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, Intel Core i3-4340, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and Intel Core i7-5650U, all within 0.2% of its average score.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins every recorded benchmark comparison. Its strengths are most pronounced in multi-threaded rendering workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 519.7% lead, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 481.5% lead. These results indicate that the AMD part is suited for productivity tasks that scale across cores, such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and software compilation. The 16 threads, 28 W TDP, and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s support sustained throughput in such workloads.

The AMD part also leads in single-thread performance, with a 115% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 43.7% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core. This indicates responsiveness in lightly threaded applications as well, though the margin is smaller than in multi-core tests. The 5.10 GHz boost clock contributes to this result.

The Intel Processor N150 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its data shows a 6 W TDP, which is the lowest power target in this comparison, and a 0.10 GHz base clock with a 3.60 GHz boost clock. The recorded benchmarks do not include power consumption or battery life tests, so the database cannot quantify the efficiency trade-off. What the data does show is that the Intel part operates in a different performance tier: its average score of 1025 places it near the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340, both from much older generations. The Intel N150 is the appropriate choice only for workloads where its low 6 W TDP and single-channel memory configuration are acceptable, and where the performance level of the 28th percentile is sufficient.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, by contrast, sits in a tier with the Intel Core i9-12900T and Intel Core i7-13700, both desktop-class processors. The data indicates that the AMD part is the stronger processor without qualification in the recorded tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Intel Processor N150 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-11-19 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000001865 | SRPNR |

The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD part has double the cores and four times the threads. The AMD part has a much higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 3.60 GHz) and a higher TDP (28 W versus 6 W). The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The AMD part was released later, with a release date of 2026-01-04 compared to 2024-11-19 for the Intel part.