AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unequivocal result: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 7 150U. The scale of the victory varies significantly by workload, ranging from a modest 6.2% single-core margin to a dominant 187.1% in extended instruction throughput.

The largest performance gap appears in PassMark's extended instructions test, where the AMD processor scores 25,113 against Intel's 8,748. This 187.1% delta indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced CPU instruction sets. Similarly, the PassMark data compression test shows the AMD part at 354,510 versus 158,622, a 123.5% lead, making it the second-largest proportional victory in the dataset.

Multi-threaded benchmarks reveal the core-count advantage clearly. In Geekbench multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 13,760 against 6,234 for the Core 7 150U, a 120.7% difference. Cinebench R23 multicore reinforces this with 18,698 versus 8,883, a 110.5% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows 29,467 against 14,700, a 100.5% advantage. These results align with the thread count disparity, as the AMD part provides 20 threads versus Intel's 12.

The integer math test shows the AMD processor at 101,831 versus 51,057, a 99.4% lead. Prime number finding shows a 101.7% advantage (117 versus 58), while random string sorting delivers a 115.9% margin (39,447 versus 18,269). Floating point math shows an 82.5% lead (62,802 versus 34,405), identical to the data encryption delta of 82.5% (18,297 versus 10,025).

Single-threaded performance tells a closer story. The Ryzen AI 9 365 leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by only 6.2% (1,992 versus 1,875.5). PassMark single-thread shows a 9.5% advantage (3,841 versus 3,508). Geekbench single-core shows a 21.3% lead (2,253 versus 1,857), while Cinebench R15 single-core shows 19.3% (303 versus 254). The physics test shows a 68.4% advantage (1,704 versus 1,012).

The average benchmark score puts the AMD processor at 40,048, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel processor averages 17,395, sitting in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40,081 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Core 5 221E at 40,144 (0.2% behind). The Intel Core 7 150U sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333 (0.4% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17,321 (0.4% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every recorded benchmark category, but the magnitude of its wins splits into two distinct groups. The first group consists of heavily parallel workloads where the AMD part's 20 threads and 10 cores produce leads exceeding 100%. Data compression, Geekbench multicore, random string sorting, and PassMark multithread all fall into this category, with leads ranging from 100.5% to 123.5%. These workloads scale with thread count and memory bandwidth, both areas where the AMD processor holds an advantage.

The second group contains lightly threaded tasks where the Ryzen AI 9 365 still leads but by much smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows only a 6.2% advantage, and PassMark single-thread shows 9.5%. These results suggest the two processors have comparable single-core efficiency, with the AMD part's higher base clock of 2.00 GHz against Intel's 1.80 GHz contributing to the edge. Intel's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz does not translate into a single-core benchmark victory in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 7 150U does not win a single recorded test. Its closest performance comes in single-threaded workloads, where it trails by single-digit to low-double-digit percentages. The Intel part's 15 W TDP is lower than AMD's 28 W TDP, suggesting a power efficiency trade-off, but the benchmark data does not include any efficiency measurements to quantify that relationship.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Both processors have 10 cores, but the thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part supports 20 threads, while the Intel part supports 12. This explains the large multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The AMD processor's cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a smaller 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics units also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part was released on June 30, 2024, and the Intel part on January 7, 2024. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both target the mobile market segment with active production status. Neither supports ECC memory.

The Verdict

The recorded data directs a clear choice toward the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 for any workload that benefits from multi-threading. Its 20 threads, 16 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth produce leads of 100% or more across multi-threaded benchmark categories. The 87th percentile ranking against all CPUs versus Intel's 71st percentile confirms the overall performance hierarchy.

The Intel Core 7 150U remains competitive only in single-threaded tasks, where it trails by 6.2% to 21.3% depending on the benchmark. Its lower 15 W TDP may suit fanless or ultra-portable designs, but the database contains no efficiency benchmarks to confirm that trade-off. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and AMD Ryzen 3 210, both older or lower-tier processors, which contextualizes its performance class.

For users prioritizing raw computational throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger choice in every measured category. The Intel Core 7 150U offers no recorded benchmark victory, making it difficult to justify on performance grounds alone. The decision ultimately depends on platform requirements, power constraints, and system integration needs, none of which the benchmark scores capture.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The PassMark extended instructions test shows the largest gap, with the AMD processor scoring 25,113 versus 8,748, a 187.1% advantage.

Q: How close is single-threaded performance?

A: The closest result is Cinebench R23 single-core, where AMD scores 1,992 against Intel's 1,875.5, a 6.2% lead. PassMark single-thread shows a 9.5% gap.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 40,048, ranking in the 87th percentile. The Intel processor averages 17,395, ranking in the 71st percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core 7 150U |

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

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Raptor Lake-U |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part number | 100-000001530 | SRMYP |