AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive benchmark landscape between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, Intel secures 14 wins, while AMD claims a single victory. The magnitude of Intel's advantage varies dramatically by workload, from a narrow single-digit gap in some areas to a crushing 67.9% lead in others.

The most striking divergence appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core results. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32924 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365's 18698, a delta of -43.2% from AMD's perspective. This means Intel delivers roughly 76% more multi-threaded render performance in this test. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result follows the same pattern, with Intel at 3318 versus AMD at 2842, a 14.3% deficit for the Ryzen part.

Single-core performance shows an even wider gulf. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4648 while AMD manages only 1992, a 57.1% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core tells a similar story: 468 for Intel against 303 for AMD, a 35.3% gap. These numbers indicate that the Intel architecture holds a substantial per-thread advantage in this render workload, not just a multi-core edge.

PassMark's integer math test provides the lone AMD victory. The Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 101831 versus Intel's 91187, giving AMD an 11.7% lead. This is the only workload in the entire comparison where AMD finishes ahead, and it suggests that AMD's integer execution pipeline has a specific strength that Intel cannot match.

Other PassMark results reinforce Intel's dominance. Floating point math shows Intel at 120548 against AMD's 62802, a 47.9% deficit for AMD. Prime number finding demonstrates the largest proportional gap: Intel scores 365, AMD scores 117, a 67.9% difference. Data encryption favors Intel by 39.5% (30236 versus 18297), and extended instructions show Intel ahead by 24.6% (33304 versus 25113).

The multi-threaded PassMark score lands at 38706 for Intel and 29467 for AMD, a 23.9% gap. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2569 versus AMD's 1704, a 33.7% difference. Random string sorting favors Intel by 19.7% (49140 versus 39447). Data compression gives Intel an 11.6% lead (400942 versus 354510). Even the single-thread PassMark results, which are typically close between architectures, show Intel at 4394 against AMD's 3841, a 12.6% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark distribution reveals a clear workload split. Intel's 14 wins span render workloads, encryption, compression, floating point math, physics simulation, and general single-threaded tasks. The Core Ultra 5 245 dominates in scenarios that stress raw throughput: Cinebench R23 multi-core, Cinebench R15 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, and PassMark physics. Its single-core leadership in both Cinebench R23 and R15 indicates strong per-thread efficiency for lightly threaded applications.

AMD's single win in PassMark integer math points to a narrow but real niche. Integer-heavy workloads, such as certain database operations, compilers, or scripting workloads that rely on integer arithmetic, may see better results on the Ryzen AI 9 365. The 11.7% margin is meaningful, but it stands alone against the broader Intel sweep.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall balance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 achieves an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048, sitting in the 87th percentile. The 8950-point gap in average score corresponds to a 3-percentile-point difference, which is notable but not enormous given the spread of results.

Intel's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (delta -0.5%), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (delta +0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (delta +0.8%). These comparisons show that the Core Ultra 5 245 sits in a competitive cluster where small percentage swings separate it from similarly performing parts. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core 5 221E (delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (delta -0.5%), and Intel Core i9-13905H (delta -0.7%), indicating that the Ryzen AI 9 365 also occupies a dense performance neighborhood.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size measures 233 mm². This is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process also at TSMC. It is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Intel lists 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. This is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, using Intel Socket 1851.

Core configurations differ sharply. AMD provides 10 cores and 20 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double thread count. Intel provides 14 cores and 14 threads, with no SMT, meaning each core handles exactly one thread. Despite having 4 fewer cores, AMD's thread count reaches 20, which is 6 more than Intel's 14. This thread advantage does not translate into multi-core benchmark wins, as the Intel part's higher per-core performance and larger cache compensate.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a total of 16 MB of L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache, 24 MB versus 16 MB, likely contributes to its lead in cache-sensitive workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR5 only, also on a dual-channel bus, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Intel also enables ECC memory support, while AMD does not. The 12.8 GB/s bandwidth advantage for Intel may influence memory-bound workloads.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational gap. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. For users connecting high-bandwidth peripherals, Intel's newer PCIe standard and additional lanes provide more headroom.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capability. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 9 365 with a Radeon 880M. Intel pairs the Core Ultra 5 245 with Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Clock speeds favor Intel on paper. AMD lists a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel lists a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The higher base clock, 3.50 versus 2.00 GHz, likely contributes to Intel's strong single-core showing, while the 0.10 GHz boost advantage is smaller.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 win so many more benchmarks despite having fewer threads?

A: Intel has 14 cores and 14 threads, while AMD has 10 cores and 20 threads. Intel's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), and higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz) contribute to its wins. The 65 W TDP versus AMD's 28 W TDP also indicates Intel has more power headroom for sustained performance.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 365 against AMD's 117, a 67.9% difference. The second largest is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel leads by 57.1% (4648 versus 1992).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins PassMark integer math with a score of 101831 versus Intel's 91187, an 11.7% margin. This is its only head-to-head victory in the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 89.6 GB/s. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not.

Q: How do the processors compare in average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995 and sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average score of 40048 and sits in the 87th percentile.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each processor?

A: Both use TSMC as the foundry. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm process.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 20 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-06 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $270 |

| Part number | 100-000001530 | SRVFE |

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 leads in 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, with its largest advantages in prime number finding (67.9%), single-core Cinebench R23 (57.1%), and floating point math (47.9%). Its average benchmark score of 48995 places it in the 90th percentile, 3 percentile points above the AMD part. The Ryzen AI 9 365's only win, integer math by 11.7%, does not offset the broad Intel advantage.

The architectural context explains the results. Intel's 3 nm process, 24 MB L3 cache, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 65 W TDP provide substantial performance headroom. AMD's 4 nm process, 16 MB L3 cache, and 28 W TDP target efficiency and mobility. The Ryzen AI 9 365 is a mobile processor on Socket FP8, while the Core Ultra 5 245 is a desktop processor on Socket 1851. These are different classes of hardware, and the benchmark data reflects that.

For users building a desktop system where raw performance across render, encryption, compression, and physics workloads matters, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 delivers consistently higher scores. Its nearest rival cluster includes the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K, both within 0.8% of its average score, so it competes in a strong field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-13905H, offers competitive integer math performance but trails in nearly every other measured workload. The data supports choosing Intel for performance-focused tasks and AMD for integer-heavy applications or mobile usage scenarios where its 28 W TDP and LPDDR5X memory support provide advantages.