AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear performance split between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, with Intel winning 13 of the 15 recorded comparisons. The most dramatic Intel advantage appears in the PassMark floating point math test, where the Core Ultra 7 265H scores 109123 against the Ryzen AI 9 365's 62802, a 42.4% lead. Similarly, the prime number search workload shows Intel at 335 versus AMD's 117, a 65.1% gap that points to a substantial difference in integer-heavy algorithmic throughput.

The Intel chip also dominates in multi-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 265H scores 19940 versus 18698 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, a 6.2% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a narrower 4.9% lead for Intel (2989 against 2842). Single-core results follow the same pattern: Intel leads Cinebench R23 single-core by 4.2% (2080 versus 1992) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.3% (307 versus 303). The PassMark single-thread test shows a more pronounced 11.4% Intel margin, with 4334 against 3841.

Encryption workloads heavily favor Intel. The PassMark data encryption test records 26005 for the Core Ultra 7 265H versus 18297 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, a 29.6% difference. The PassMark physics test also skews Intel, with 2497 against 1704, a 31.8% gap. Extended instruction throughput favors Intel by 6.3% (26805 versus 25113), and random string sorting shows a modest 3.2% Intel edge (40742 versus 39447). The PassMark multi-thread score completes the Intel sweep at 34027 versus 29467, a 13.4% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 claims two clear wins. The PassMark integer math test shows AMD at 101831 versus 85479 for Intel, a 19.1% margin. The data compression test gives AMD 354510 against 334711, a 5.9% lead. These two results suggest the AMD architecture retains an edge in specific integer and compression workloads, even while losing the broader multi-threaded and floating point comparisons by wide margins.

The aggregate benchmark score reflects this overall balance: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H averages 41621 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048. That places Intel in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, one point ahead of AMD's 87th percentile. The nearest rival data places the Intel chip alongside the Intel Core i7-14650HX (0.1% higher average) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (0.6% lower average), while the AMD chip sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i9-13905H.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion for multi-threaded and floating point intensive users: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H delivers the higher performance in the majority of recorded benchmarks. Its 13 wins out of 15 comparisons include the most demanding rendering, physics, encryption, and single-thread workloads. The 6.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 42.4% lead in floating point math indicate that users running CPU-bound creative or scientific workloads would see measurable gains with the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 remains the better choice for two specific workload families. The 19.1% advantage in integer math and the 5.9% lead in data compression suggest that database operations, compression pipelines, or integer-heavy development tasks would favor the AMD chip. However, the breadth of Intel wins in the remaining categories, including the 29.6% encryption margin and the 31.8% physics margin, means the Intel part is the safer default for general-purpose mobile computing.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this: Intel's 41621 average sits 3.9% above AMD's 40048. The percentile ranking (88th versus 87th) confirms that the Intel chip holds a slightly higher position in the database's overall CPU hierarchy. Users who prioritize the specific workloads where AMD leads, namely integer math and data compression, should choose the Ryzen AI 9 365. All other workloads in the recorded data point to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H scores 19940, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698, giving Intel a 6.2% lead.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 leads the PassMark integer math test with 101831 versus 85479, a 19.1% advantage, and the data compression test with 354510 versus 334711, a 5.9% lead.

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

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap, with Intel scoring 335 against AMD's 117, a 65.1% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: Intel leads in all recorded single-core tests: Cinebench R23 single-core by 4.2% (2080 versus 1992), Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.3% (307 versus 303), and PassMark single-thread by 11.4% (4334 versus 3841).

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H averages 41621 across all recorded tests, compared to 40048 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, a 3.9% overall advantage.

Q: In how many benchmark comparisons does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H wins 13 comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 2 comparisons out of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core and thread configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning AMD uses simultaneous multithreading while Intel does not. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.20 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.00 GHz and 5.30 GHz respectively. Both have a 28 W TDP.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory bandwidth also differs: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, while Intel records 102.4 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X memory.

The socket and PCIe specifications are different. AMD uses the AMD Socket FP8 with 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Intel BGA 2049 with 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The AMD integrated graphics is the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Arc Graphics 140T. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. Release dates differ, with AMD launching on 2024-06-30 and Intel on 2025-01-12. Process nodes also differ: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 (Ultra 7 generation). Both are mobile processors produced by TSMC, but at different nodes: 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel.

The die size is recorded only for AMD at 233 mm², with no die size data available for Intel. The core count difference reflects different design approaches: AMD's 10 cores with 20 threads leverage simultaneous multithreading to double logical processors, while Intel's 16 cores with 16 threads rely on physical cores alone. The L3 cache structure also differs, with AMD using 16 MB and Intel using 24 MB shared across the chip.

The memory bandwidth difference of 102.4 GB/s for Intel versus 89.6 GB/s for AMD aligns with the Intel chip's higher base and boost clocks. The PCIe generation difference matters for expansion: AMD offers 16 Gen 4 lanes, while Intel offers 8 Gen 5 lanes, which provides higher per-lane bandwidth but fewer total lanes. The ECC support on Intel adds a reliability feature absent from the AMD part. The integrated graphics differ in branding and architecture, with AMD's Radeon 880M and Intel's Arc Graphics 140T, though the benchmark data does not include graphics performance comparisons.