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

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors along clear architectural and workload lines. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers 5 wins, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T takes 10 wins in the head-to-head comparison. The AMD part dominates data compression, integer math, extended instructions, and random string sorting, while the Intel part wins in single-threaded workloads, floating-point math, prime number finding, encryption, physics, and the heavier multi-threaded Cinebench tests.

For users prioritizing raw single-core responsiveness and sustained multi-threaded rendering, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3699 versus 1992 for the AMD part, a 46.1% gap, shows a substantial advantage in lightly threaded tasks. The Intel processor also leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core with 26208 against 18698, a 28.7% margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, however, wins decisively in data compression with a 24.9% lead, and in integer math with a 14.8% lead, suggesting it handles database and general compute workloads more efficiently.

The overall average benchmark scores place the AMD part slightly higher, with an average of 40048 versus 38194 for the Intel part, and the AMD processor sits at the 87th percentile versus the 86th percentile for Intel. The nearest rival data shows the AMD processor performing within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, while the Intel processor sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14490F. These figures indicate that despite the Intel part winning more individual tests, the AMD part achieves a marginally higher overall standing in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP8. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake architecture on the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm TSMC process. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts, and it uses the Intel Socket 1851. The cache hierarchy is larger, with 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

The die sizes are similar, with the AMD part at 233 mm² and the Intel part at 243 mm². The Intel processor has a higher transistor count, listed at 17,800 million, while the AMD processor does not have a recorded transistor figure. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part using the Radeon 880M and the Intel part using the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor, while the AMD part is a mobile segment processor. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $270.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in workloads that favor its thread count and cache configuration. Data compression shows a 24.9% lead, with a score of 354510 against 283812. Integer math is 14.8% ahead, at 101831 versus 88676. Extended instructions are 13.8% ahead, at 25113 versus 22071. Random string sorting is 12.9% ahead, at 39447 versus 34931. The AMD part also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 7.6%, with 2842 against 2641.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T wins in single-threaded performance and in floating-point and physics workloads. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 46.1% lead, with 3699 against 1992. Cinebench R15 single-core is 18.5% ahead, at 372 versus 303. Floating-point math is 42.1% ahead, at 108499 versus 62802. Prime number finding is 63.9% ahead, at 324 versus 117. Data encryption is 22.7% ahead, at 23656 versus 18297. Physics is 25.2% ahead, at 2278 versus 1704. PassMark single-thread is 12% ahead, at 4367 versus 3841. PassMark multi-thread is 4.4% ahead, at 30833 versus 29467. Cinebench R23 multi-core is 28.7% ahead, at 26208 versus 18698.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel part excels in tasks that benefit from higher clock speeds and per-core efficiency, while the AMD part wins in tasks that leverage its simultaneous multithreading and memory compression capabilities. The AMD part has 20 threads versus 14 for the Intel part, and that thread advantage shows in the compression and integer workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 3699 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1992. The Intel part leads by 46.1%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 26208, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698. The Intel part is 28.7% ahead in this test.

Q: Which processor handles data compression better?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 354510 in PassMark data compression, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 283812. The AMD part leads by 24.9%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average of 38194. The AMD part is approximately 4.9% higher.

Q: How do the processors compare in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 4367, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 3841. The Intel part is 12% ahead.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the comparison is Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T delivers 3699 points against 1992 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, a 46.1% deficit for the AMD part. This is the largest single gap in either direction. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part at 372 and the AMD part at 303, an 18.5% lead for Intel.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result flips the single-core narrative somewhat, but still favors Intel. The Intel part scores 26208 against 18698, a 28.7% lead. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test, however, goes to the AMD part, with 2842 against 2641, a 7.6% lead. This suggests the AMD part handles older multi-threaded workloads well, while the Intel part scales better in newer Cinebench versions.

PassMark results show a broad split. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins data compression with 354510 versus 283812, a 24.9% margin. Integer math goes to AMD, 101831 versus 88676, a 14.8% margin. Extended instructions favor AMD, 25113 versus 22071, a 13.8% margin. Random string sorting favors AMD, 39447 versus 34931, a 12.9% margin. The Intel part wins floating-point math by a large margin, 108499 versus 62802, a 42.1% lead. Prime number finding is heavily Intel-favored, 324 versus 117, a 63.9% lead. Data encryption goes to Intel, 23656 versus 18297, a 22.7% lead. Physics goes to Intel, 2278 versus 1704, a 25.2% lead. PassMark multi-thread goes to Intel by a narrow margin, 30833 versus 29467, a 4.4% lead. PassMark single-thread goes to Intel, 4367 versus 3841, a 12% lead.

The wins are split 5 for AMD and 10 for Intel. The AMD wins are concentrated in compression, integer, and string operations, while the Intel wins cover single-core, floating-point, encryption, physics, and the newer Cinebench multi-core test. The data confirms that the AMD part is a specialized compute engine for certain data-centric tasks, while the Intel part offers broader general-purpose strength across more benchmark categories.