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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear and consistent performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 and the Intel Core 7 150U. Across 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD processor takes 14 wins, with the Intel chip securing just a single victory.

The most dramatic separation occurs in the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 24,773 against 8,748 for the Intel Core 7 150U, a delta of 183.2%. This is the largest percentage advantage recorded in the entire comparison. Data compression follows closely, with the AMD part scoring 349,463 versus 158,622, representing a 120.3% lead. Random string sorting also shows a triple-digit gap: 37,379 for AMD against 18,269 for Intel, a 104.6% difference. Prime number finding shows a 113.8% advantage, with scores of 124 and 58 respectively.

Multi-threaded workloads consistently favor the AMD chip. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 465 delivers 17,462.5 points, which is 96.6% higher than the Intel's 8,883. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a similar pattern: 28,986 versus 14,700, a 97.2% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core results are less extreme but still decisive, with AMD at 2,672.5 and Intel at 1,505.5, a 77.5% difference. Integer math shows a 94.2% advantage (99,156 versus 51,057), while floating-point math lands at 81.4% (62,411 versus 34,405). Data encryption completes the run of substantial wins at 75.6% (17,601 versus 10,025), and physics simulation shows a 66.9% delta (1,689 versus 1,012).

Single-thread performance is far closer. The Intel Core 7 150U wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test by a narrow 2.8% margin, scoring 254 against 247. However, the AMD processor takes the Cinebench R23 single-core test at 1,996.5 versus 1,875.5, a 6.5% lead. The PassMark single-thread results also favor AMD, with 3,750 against 3,508, a 6.9% advantage. Both PassMark single-thread entries record identical scores, confirming consistency in the measurement.

The average benchmark score in the database tells the broader story. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 holds an average of 43,431, while the Intel Core 7 150U sits at 17,395. The AMD part ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel chip lands in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43,326 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H at 43,210 (0.5% behind). The Intel Core 7 150U, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333 (0.4% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17,321 (0.4% ahead).

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is the stronger processor for nearly every measured workload. Its multi-thread dominance is decisive, with margins exceeding 90% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, and integer math. The extended instructions result, at 183.2% ahead, suggests a substantial advantage in SIMD-heavy or specialized instruction workloads. For users running parallel compilation, rendering, data compression, or encryption tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core 7 150U has a narrow single-core win in Cinebench R15, but it loses the other single-thread comparisons. Its lower thermal design point of 15 watts, compared to 28 watts for the AMD part, indicates a design aimed at lower power envelopes. For workloads that are lightly threaded and run for short bursts, the Intel chip's Cinebench R15 single-core result shows it can occasionally edge ahead, but the overall single-thread picture favors AMD in the more recent Cinebench R23 and PassMark tests.

The percentile ranking reinforces this split. The AMD part's 88th percentile placement places it among the higher-performing mobile processors in the database, while the Intel part's 71st percentile is a mid-range result. The nearest rivals for each chip confirm their competitive tiers: the AMD processor trades blows with the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and Core Ultra 9 386H, while the Intel chip competes with the Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 3 210.

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 combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 150U uses the older Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Both processors feature 10 cores, but thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part supports 20 threads, while the Intel part supports 12. This difference directly explains much of the multi-thread performance gap. The AMD processor's ability to process nearly twice as many threads simultaneously gives it a structural advantage in parallel workloads.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both parts share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's larger L3 pool provides more shared capacity for the 10 cores, while the Intel chip's slightly larger per-core L2 helps individual core performance.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. The AMD part's support for LPDDR5X and its documented bandwidth suggest a more modern memory interface.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmarks, so the analysis is limited to the architectural difference in the IGP implementations.

PCIe connectivity shows another distinction. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD platform more headroom for discrete GPUs or high-speed storage.

Specification Differences

The processors differ across several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150U has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but the AMD part starts from a higher base frequency.

Thermal design power differs by 13 watts. The AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 15 watts. This positions the Intel chip for thinner, lower-power designs, while the AMD chip targets slightly larger chassis with more thermal headroom.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001861, and the Intel part carries part number SRMYP. The AMD processor was released at the end of 2025, while the Intel processor was released in early 2024. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.

Memory bus widths are both dual-channel, and neither processor supports ECC memory. Both are classified as mobile market segment parts and both are in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 17,462.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 96.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U's 8,883.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 150U wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test with 254 points against 247, a 2.8% margin.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 3,750 in the PassMark single-thread test, 6.9% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U's 3,508.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 is rated at 28 watts, and the Intel Core 7 150U is rated at 15 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 wins in multi-threaded productivity workloads. Its 96.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core makes it suitable for rendering tasks. The 97.2% advantage in PassMark multi-thread confirms strong performance in parallel general-purpose computing. The 120.3% lead in data compression and 75.6% lead in data encryption point to advantages in file archiving and security-related workloads.

The AMD part also dominates in math-heavy and specialized instruction workloads. The 94.2% lead in integer math and 81.4% lead in floating-point math support scientific computing and numerical simulation. The 183.2% lead in extended instructions indicates a major advantage in SIMD workloads. The 113.8% lead in prime number finding reinforces the mathematical processing strength.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in one narrow case: Cinebench R15 single-core. This result suggests that in short, lightly threaded bursts, the Intel part can momentarily outperform the AMD chip. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, which supports this single-thread burst capability. Its 15 watt TDP makes it suitable for passively cooled or very thin systems where thermal limits are strict.

For users choosing between these two processors, the decision hinges on workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 delivers broadly superior performance across nearly every recorded benchmark, with the largest gains in multi-threaded, math, and specialized instruction tasks. The Intel Core 7 150U offers a single benchmark win, a lower power envelope, and a higher boost clock, making it a candidate for power-constrained designs where peak single-thread burst performance matters more than sustained multi-thread throughput.