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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive picture: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 14 of 15 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 claims only a single victory. The margin of Intel's wins is substantial, with double-digit percentage leads in nearly every category.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core performance. Intel scores 5173 against AMD's 1992, a delta of -61.5% from AMD's perspective. This means the Intel part delivers roughly 2.6 times the single-thread score. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test tells a similar story: Intel records 36647 versus 18698, a -49% delta, putting Intel ahead by nearly double. Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern, with Intel leading 3693 to 2842 in multi-core (-23%) and 521 to 303 in single-core (-41.8%).

PassMark workloads reinforce Intel's advantage. Floating point math shows Intel at 131546 against AMD's 62802, a -52.3% delta. Prime number finding is particularly lopsided: Intel scores 416, AMD scores 117, a -71.9% delta. Data encryption favors Intel at 33381 versus 18297 (-45.2%), while extended instructions show Intel at 37912 against 25113 (-33.8%). Physics calculations also favor Intel, 2998 to 1704 (-43.2%).

The multi-thread PassMark score sums up the overall compute advantage. Intel achieves 43110, AMD reaches 29467, a -31.6% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead at 55206 versus 39447 (-28.5%). Data compression favors Intel at 460123 against 354510 (-23%).

The single exception, and AMD's only win, comes in PassMark integer math. AMD scores 101831, Intel scores 98854, giving AMD a 3% lead. This is a narrow margin compared to the scale of Intel's other victories, but it does indicate one area where AMD's architecture holds an edge. Interestingly, AMD also has a slight edge over one of its nearest rivals in average benchmark score, sitting only -0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins across virtually every measured workload category. It takes the lead in rendering (Cinebench R15 and R23), general multi-threaded compute (PassMark multithread), single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread), data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculation, floating point math, physics simulation, and random string sorting. This broad sweep indicates that Intel's part is simply faster in almost all computational tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins only in PassMark integer math. The 3% margin is real but isolated. No other benchmark in the head-to-head list shows AMD ahead. This means the AMD part does not top the charts in any other recorded category, whether single-core, multi-core, rendering, or specialized math workloads.

The context from the database's nearest-rival data adds nuance. AMD's average benchmark score is 40048, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, scores 40081, a negligible -0.1% difference. Intel's average score is 55093, placing it at the 91st percentile. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 54762, meaning Intel leads that rival by 0.6%. The gap between the two processors in average score is substantial: 55093 versus 40048, which is about 37.5% higher for Intel.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the superior performer in almost every benchmark recorded. Any workload that relies on single-thread speed, multi-thread throughput, floating point operations, or data processing will favor Intel by wide margins. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36647 versus 18698 is a near 2:1 advantage, and the single-core score of 5173 versus 1992 is even larger. PassMark multithread at 43110 versus 29467 confirms the multi-core lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 should be selected only for scenarios where its integer math advantage matters, and even then, the 3% lead in that single test is small relative to Intel's overall dominance. Intel's percentile rank of 91 versus AMD's 87, plus the higher average benchmark score, positions Intel as the stronger part in the database's aggregate ranking.

For a buyer choosing strictly on measured performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the pick. The AMD part does not close the gap in any significant way outside its single integer math win. The Intel part also holds a launch MSRP of $294, which can be stated once as a reference point. AMD has no launch MSRP listed in the database. The data does not support choosing AMD for general compute, rendering, or single-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins 14 of 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins only 1.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 416 against AMD's 117, a -71.9% difference from AMD's perspective.

Q: Is there any benchmark where AMD beats Intel?

A: Yes, AMD wins PassMark integer math with a score of 101831 versus Intel's 98854, a 3% lead.

Q: How do their aggregate benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel has an average benchmark score of 55093 and sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. AMD has an average score of 40048 and sits at the 87th percentile.

Q: What are their closest rivals according to the database?

A: AMD's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with a score of 40081, a -0.1% delta. Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with a score of 54762, a 0.6% delta in Intel's favor.

Q: Does AMD win any multi-core or single-core tests?

A: No. Intel wins all Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core and multi-core tests, as well as PassMark single-thread and multithread tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel's Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Arrow Lake architecture, codename Arrow Lake-S, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

AMD's chip integrates 10 cores and 20 threads, while Intel's part has 14 cores and 14 threads. AMD's thread count exceeds its core count by 2x, indicating simultaneous multithreading. Intel's core and thread counts are equal, meaning no multithreading. This is a notable structural difference: AMD uses more threads per core, while Intel uses more physical cores.

Cache layouts also differ. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. Intel's per-core cache is larger at every level, and its total L3 is 50% bigger.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 3 nm. Intel's die size is 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors, while AMD's die size is 233 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The foundry is the same for both, TSMC.

Memory support varies. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics present a major split. AMD includes Radeon 880M integrated graphics. Intel lists integrated graphics as N/A, meaning the "F" suffix in the model name indicates no iGPU.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear differences in core configuration, clock speeds, power, and platform support.

Core count: AMD has 10 cores and 20 threads. Intel has 14 cores and 14 threads. Intel has 4 more physical cores, but AMD has 6 more threads.

Clock speeds: AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel's base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz. Intel starts higher and boosts higher.

TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W. Intel is rated at 125 W. This is a large power envelope difference, with Intel consuming over 4 times the TDP rating.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket. Intel uses Intel Socket 1851, a desktop socket. This reflects their market segments: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Process node: AMD is on 4 nm, Intel is on 3 nm. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 243 mm². Intel is slightly larger.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Intel leads in all cache levels.

Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel records 102.4 GB/s. Intel is higher.

PCIe: AMD supports Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel supports Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Intel is newer and wider.

Integrated graphics: AMD includes Radeon 880M, Intel has N/A. Only AMD provides on-die graphics.

Multiplier unlock: AMD's multiplier is locked. Intel's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking.

Release date: AMD was released on 2024-06-30, Intel on 2024-10-23. AMD came first by several months.

Part numbers: AMD is 100-000001530, Intel is SRQCY.

Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Production status for both is active.