AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 and Intel Core 7 150HL present a stark contrast in available benchmark data. The database contains an extensive set of 15 benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This asymmetry shapes any direct comparison: the AMD part can be evaluated across multiple workloads, whereas the Intel chip can only be assessed through its architectural specifications and market positioning.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 posts a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 17,462.5, indicating strong sustained throughput across its 10 cores. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result of 1,996.5 reflects capable per-thread performance, a trait supported by a 5.00 GHz boost clock. In the older Cinebench R15 test, the AMD chip achieves 2,672.5 in multi-core and 247 in single-core, showing consistent scaling across benchmark generations.

PassMark results for the AMD part reveal workload-specific strengths. The data compression score of 349,463 is the highest single metric in the entire AMD benchmark set, suggesting excellent integer throughput in compression tasks. Integer math follows with 99,156, while floating point math reaches 62,411. Extended instructions score 24,773, and data encryption hits 17,601. Random string sorting delivers 37,379, and prime number finding returns a modest 124. The PassMark multithread score of 28,986 and single-thread score of 3,750 round out the suite.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 holds an average benchmark score of 43,431 across all recorded tests. This places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43,326, a 0.2% gap, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H at 43,210, also 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 43,689, which is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 matches that 43,704 figure, also 0.6% ahead. These narrow margins place the Ryzen AI 9 465 in a tightly contested performance tier, with all four nearest rivals within 0.6% of its average score.

The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, the midpoint of all CPUs, but this is a default placement rather than a measured result. Consequently, no head-to-head benchmark wins can be assigned to either processor. The AMD chip wins by default in every measured workload, but that reflects data availability rather than proven superiority.

# FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both parts offer identical thread counts, but the Intel chip packs four additional physical cores.

Q: What is the boost clock for each CPU?

A: Both processors reach 5.00 GHz at maximum boost. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150HL starts from a higher 2.40 GHz base.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL carries a 45 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is rated at 28 W. This indicates the Intel part draws more power, though the actual thermal and performance implications depend on the full system design.

Q: Do these CPUs support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, whereas the Intel part has no bandwidth figure listed.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 uses the Radeon 880M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Q: Which CPU has better benchmark data in the database?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has recorded benchmark scores. It holds a 43,431 average benchmark score and sits at the 88th percentile. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries and a default 50th percentile placement.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the older Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also offers 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core, and its L3 cache expands to 24 MB shared. This gives the Intel processor a larger total cache footprint, though the core count difference complicates direct per-core comparisons.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel memory bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no bandwidth figure for the Intel part. The inclusion of DDR4 support on the Intel chip suggests compatibility with a broader range of existing memory modules.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 150HL provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. This gives the AMD processor twice the CPU-attached PCIe lane count, which can matter for expansion devices or high-throughput peripherals.

Process technology and foundry differ as well. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The smaller process node typically enables better power efficiency, which aligns with the AMD chip's 28 W TDP against Intel's 45 W. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers, preventing user overclocking.

Socket compatibility is completely different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented socket. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. The Intel chip is classified in the desktop market segment, while the AMD chip targets mobile. This means the two processors are not interchangeable in any system and serve different platform design goals.

The integrated graphics solutions reflect their respective architectures. AMD pairs its CPU with Radeon 880M graphics, while Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The release dates also differ, with the Intel part appearing in April 2024 and the AMD part scheduled for the end of December 2025.

# The Verdict

The recorded data heavily favors the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, but this is a function of benchmark availability. The AMD chip has 15 individual benchmark results, an average score of 43,431, and an 88th percentile ranking. These numbers place it among a competitive group of processors, including the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, AMD Ryzen 7 170, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. The maximum difference among these rivals is 0.6%, indicating that the Ryzen AI 9 465 performs at parity with a well-established performance tier.

The Intel Core 7 150HL cannot be placed in that same tier because the database has no measured scores for it. Its 50th percentile ranking is a neutral default, not an evidence-based position. The Intel chip does offer more physical cores, 14 versus 10, and a larger L3 cache of 24 MB versus 16 MB, but without benchmark data these specifications cannot be translated into real-world performance claims.

For users who require verified performance data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is the only choice with recorded results. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock, 20 threads, and 43,431 average benchmark score provide a concrete basis for system planning. The Intel Core 7 150HL remains an unmeasured quantity, and any assessment of its capabilities must rely on architectural reasoning rather than empirical evidence.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both reach 5.00 GHz boost, but the AMD chip starts at 2.00 GHz base and the Intel chip at 2.40 GHz base. TDP differs substantially, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 45 W.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, from the Ryzen AI 400 generation that includes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel processor uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, from the Core 7 generation. Process nodes differ, with AMD on TSMC's 4 nm process and Intel on its 10 nm process. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations diverge in L2 and L3. Both provide 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD gives 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while Intel gives 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support shows AMD handling DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel handling DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses, but only AMD has a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe provisioning favors AMD with Gen 4 and 16 CPU lanes against Intel's Gen 4 and 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 880M and Intel using Iris Xe Graphics with 96 EU. The market segments also differ: AMD targets mobile, Intel targets desktop.

# Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 wins in every category where benchmark data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,462.5 and single-core score of 1,996.5 establish verified performance baselines. PassMark results show strength in data compression at 349,463, integer math at 99,156, and floating point math at 62,411. The chip's 28 W TDP, combined with TSMC's 4 nm process, suggests efficient operation for mobile platforms. Its 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more CPU-attached expansion capability than the Intel part. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded advantage, and the 88th percentile ranking places it among the better-performing CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 7 150HL wins on raw specification counts. Its 14 cores exceed the AMD chip's 10, and its 2 MB per-core L2 cache with 24 MB shared L3 provides a larger cache pool. The 2.40 GHz base clock is higher than AMD's 2.00 GHz. DDR4 compatibility gives the Intel part access to an established memory ecosystem, and its desktop market segment with Socket 1700 targets a different platform class than the AMD mobile chip. The Iris Xe Graphics with 96 EU represents a distinct integrated graphics solution, though no performance data accompanies it.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means the Core 7 150HL cannot claim any measured performance wins. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, by virtue of having 15 recorded results and a strong average score, holds all empirically verified advantages. A system builder seeking a processor with documented performance should select the AMD part. A builder with specific requirements for 14 physical cores, DDR4 support, or a Socket 1700 desktop platform would need to evaluate the Intel chip through other means, as the database currently offers no measured evidence for it.