AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core Ultra 5 225H in different performance tiers, with the AMD part winning 11 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The most decisive AMD victories come in integer-heavy and compression workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 101831 against 68520 for the Intel part, a 48.6% advantage. Data compression shows a similar pattern: 354510 versus 283451, a 25.1% gap. These two results alone establish the AMD processor as the stronger choice for workloads that rely on simple arithmetic throughput and data packing.

Cinebench multicore results reinforce that lead. The Ryzen AI 9 365 posts 18698 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core Ultra 5 225H manages 14629.5, a 27.8% difference. The older Cinebench R15 multicore test shows the same trend at a smaller magnitude: 2842 versus 2397.5, a difference of 18.5%. Geekbench multicore lands at 13760 for the AMD chip and 11526 for the Intel chip, a 19.4% margin. These results indicate that the Ryzen AI 9 365 sustains a substantial lead whenever all cores are active.

The Intel part does claim several wins, and they are not trivial. PassMark floating point math heavily favors Intel: 86540 versus 62802, a 27.4% advantage. The find prime numbers test is even more lopsided, with Intel scoring 220 against 117, a 46.8% margin. PassMark data encryption also goes to Intel, 21428 versus 18297, a 14.6% edge. Single-thread PassMark results favor Intel as well, with 4258 against 3841, a 9.8% difference. The physics workload follows the same direction, 1877 versus 1704, a 9.2% gap.

The AMD chip wins the remaining single-core comparisons, though by narrower margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1992 versus 1969, only 1.2% apart. Geekbench single-core shows 2253 versus 2151, a 4.7% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 303 versus 288.5, a 5% difference. PassMark extended instructions goes to AMD by 14.6%, 25113 versus 21915. Random string sorting favors AMD by 17.2%, 39447 versus 33654. PassMark multithread is closer, 29467 versus 28119, a 4.8% edge for AMD.

Looking at the aggregate database scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits at an average benchmark score of 40048 with an 87th percentile ranking across all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31508 and ranks in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.1% above), the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (0.2% above), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (0.5% above). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495, and the Intel Core 7 240H at 31483, each within 0.1% of the Intel part's score. The average score gap between the two processors is roughly 27%, which aligns with the multicore Cinebench and Geekbench deltas.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 establishes dominance in throughput-oriented tasks where many threads operate on integer data. Its 48.6% lead in integer math, 25.1% lead in data compression, and 27.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore place it clearly ahead for compilation workloads, database operations, and content creation pipelines that scale across cores. The extended instructions result, 14.6% ahead, suggests that SIMD-heavy code also runs faster on the AMD part. Random string sorting, a proxy for memory access patterns and pointer-chasing workloads, favors AMD by 17.2%.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins in floating point math with a 27.4% margin, which indicates an advantage in scientific computing, physics simulations, and 3D rendering that rely heavily on FP32 or FP64 arithmetic. The find prime numbers result, 46.8% ahead, reflects faster integer division and modular arithmetic on the Intel core. Data encryption favors Intel by 14.6%, a meaningful edge for disk encryption and secure communication workloads. Single-thread PassMark performance, 9.8% ahead, gives Intel the upper hand in lightly threaded applications where the measured workload is dominated by a single core. The physics test, 9.2% ahead, aligns with the floating point advantage.

For general productivity, the AMD chip's 19.4% Geekbench multicore lead and 4.8% PassMark multithread lead make it the safer choice for multitasking and parallel applications. The Intel chip's single-thread PassMark lead of 9.8% does not translate into Cinebench or Geekbench single-core wins, where AMD leads by 1.2% and 4.7% respectively. This split suggests the Intel core has a specific efficiency in the PassMark single-thread test that does not generalize to all single-threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. Both processors come from the same foundry, but the Intel part uses a smaller process node.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. In multicore benchmarks, the AMD chip's 20 threads outperform the Intel chip's 14 threads despite the Intel chip having 4 additional physical cores.

Cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has a larger L3 pool by 2 MB and substantially larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. The AMD part compensates with higher clock speeds: its base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost.

Memory bandwidth favors Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225H supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 supports 89.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory and support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip carries the Radeon 880M, while the Intel chip carries the Arc Graphics 130T.

The Intel part draws from a newer release window. The AMD chip has a release date of 2024-06-30, while the Intel chip has a release date of 2025-01-12. Both are listed as active production parts. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation with the Strix Point codename, while the Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Arrow Lake-H codename. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel, both at TSMC.

Core and thread counts differ: 10 cores and 20 threads for AMD versus 14 cores and 14 threads for Intel. Clock speeds differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. Cache configurations differ across all three levels: 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 for AMD; 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB L3 for Intel.

Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD versus Arc Graphics 130T for Intel. The die size is recorded only for AMD at 233 mm². The part numbers differ: 100-000001530 for AMD and SRQAM for Intel. Release dates differ: 2024-06-30 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel.

The TDP is identical at 28 watts for both parts. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory. Both lack ECC support. Both are locked parts with no unlocked multiplier. Both target the mobile market segment. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 leads in all recorded multicore benchmarks. It scores 18698 in Cinebench R23 multicore versus 14629.5 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, a 27.8% advantage. Geekbench multicore shows 13760 versus 11526, a 19.4% margin. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2842 versus 2397.5, an 18.5% gap.

Q: Where does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H outperform the AMD processor?

A: The Intel part wins 6 of the 17 head-to-head tests. Its largest wins are in PassMark find prime numbers (220 versus 117, a 46.8% margin), floating point math (86540 versus 62802, a 27.4% margin), and data encryption (21428 versus 18297, a 14.6% margin). It also wins in PassMark single-thread (4258 versus 3841, a 9.8% margin) and physics (1877 versus 1704, a 9.2% margin).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading. Despite having 4 fewer physical cores, the AMD part wins all multicore benchmarks due to its higher thread count and clock speeds.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The AMD part has a 0.30 GHz higher base clock and a 0.10 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. Both parts use dual-channel memory and support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare across the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048 and ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31508 and ranks in the 82nd percentile. The AMD part sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081) and Intel Core 5 221E (40144), while the Intel part sits near the Intel Core i5-13500 (31510) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495).