AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Processor U302L represent two distinct approaches to mobile computing. The Ryzen AI 9 365 is a high-core-count Zen 5 part aimed at demanding workloads, while the Intel Processor U302L is a low-power Raptor Lake chip designed for efficiency. The recorded data shows a substantial performance gulf between them, with the AMD part holding a 37-percentile advantage over all CPUs in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. This gives the AMD chip four times the thread count of the Intel part.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 runs at a 2.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Processor U302L operates at 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost, meaning the AMD chip can reach more than double the maximum clock speed.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Processor U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so a direct performance comparison is not possible from recorded data.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for each chip?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor U302L uses Intel's 10 nm process, and its die size is not recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth figure is not listed in the database.

Q: What is the release date and launch MSRP for the Intel part?

A: The Intel Processor U302L was released on 2024-04-07 and has a launch MSRP of $285. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 was released on 2024-06-30, and its launch MSRP is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is stark. 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 fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant, with AMD using a more advanced manufacturing technology.

Core organization also differs. The AMD chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, with an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip has 5 cores and 6 threads, with a per-core L1 of 80 KB, a larger per-core L2 at 1.25 MB, but a smaller shared L3 of 10 MB. The AMD chip's thread count suggests simultaneous multithreading on all cores, while the Intel chip has only 6 threads for 5 cores, indicating that only one core supports hyper-threading.

Memory support further differentiates them. The Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor U302L supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel memory, but its bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD chip has a wider PCIe implementation with Gen 4 and 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip has Gen 4 with only 8 lanes (CPU only). Both processors have ECC disabled and locked multipliers. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in every recorded category, but the scope of those wins varies. For heavily threaded workloads, the 10-core, 20-thread design dominates. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698 points, a figure that places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores, so its percentile sits at 50 with an average score of 0, meaning the database treats it as having no validated performance data.

Single-thread performance favors the AMD chip as well, driven by its 5.00 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1992 points, and in Geekbench single-core it reaches 2253. The Intel part's 2.40 GHz boost clock limits its potential in single-threaded tasks, though no direct scores exist to quantify the gap.

The AMD chip also excels in data-heavy operations. Its Passmark data encryption score is 18297, floating point math reaches 62802, and integer math hits 101831. These figures indicate strong throughput for scientific, financial, and general productivity workloads. The Intel Processor U302L, by contrast, has no recorded scores, so it cannot be positioned as a winner in any database-listed test.

The only area where the Intel part might hold an advantage is power consumption, given its 15 W TDP versus the AMD chip's 28 W TDP. However, the database contains no power efficiency benchmarks, so this cannot be confirmed from recorded data. For users prioritizing multi-core performance, high boost clocks, and memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the clear choice. The Intel Processor U302L would be better suited for fanless or ultra-low-power designs, but its lack of benchmark scores prevents any quantitative comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.20 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 2.40 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture and process node also diverge: Zen 5 (Strix Point) on TSMC 4 nm versus Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-PS) on Intel 10 nm. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed. Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 16 MB for AMD versus 10 MB for Intel.

Memory support shows AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes for AMD versus 8 lanes for Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and UHD Graphics 80EU for Intel. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for AMD and 2024-04-07 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Both are mobile segments, active production, and have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Processor U302L has an empty benchmark array. This means all comparative analysis must rely on the AMD chip's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers strong multi-core results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18698 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40048 across all tests. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with an average score of 40081 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 with a delta of -0.5%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 with a delta of -0.7%. These small deltas indicate the Ryzen AI 9 365 performs nearly identically to those desktop and high-end mobile parts, despite being a 28 W mobile chip.

In single-core tests, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1992 in Cinebench R23 and 2253 in Geekbench. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3841, which appears twice in the database under slightly different test names. For multi-threaded performance, the Passmark multi-thread score is 29467, while Geekbench multicore reaches 13760. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2842, and the single-core score is 303.

The Passmark suite reveals specific strengths. Data compression scores 354510, data encryption hits 18297, and extended instructions reach 25113. Integer math is particularly strong at 101831, while floating point math scores 62802. Physics processing scores 1704, random string sorting scores 39447, and find prime numbers scores 117.

Because the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The AMD chip's 87th percentile ranking versus Intel's 50th percentile ranking shows a 37-point gap in database position. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 0, meaning it has not been validated in any test, while the AMD part's average is 40048. Any claim about the Intel chip's performance would be speculative, as the recorded data contains no numbers for it.

The absence of Intel benchmark scores is notable. For a processor with a 15 W TDP and 5 cores, the database provides no evidence of competitive performance. The AMD chip, by comparison, is fully characterized across 17 benchmark entries, covering everything from Cinebench to Passmark sub-tests. This asymmetry in data availability means the only quantitative conclusion is that the Ryzen AI 9 365 is a high-performing mobile processor, while the Intel Processor U302L remains unmeasured in the database.