AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently holds no shared benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and the Intel Core 7 160UL. Because the head-to-head array is empty, there are no recorded wins for either processor in direct comparison. Instead, the Intel Core 7 160UL carries a full suite of 17 individual benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded benchmark entries at all. This asymmetry means any direct numerical comparison between the two is impossible from the available data.

What the data does provide is a detailed performance profile for the Intel Core 7 160UL. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9386 points in the multi-core test and 1325 points in the single-core test. The R20 results show 3942 multi-core and 556 single-core, while the older R15 test records 946 multi-core and 133 single-core. These scores place the Intel part in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14232.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, the absence of benchmark scores leaves its percentile at 50 and its average score at zero. The recorded data cannot confirm whether the AMD part is faster or slower than the Intel part in any workload. The Intel Core 7 160UL, by contrast, has a complete set of PassMark results: 47515 in integer math, 25670 in floating point math, 108953 in data compression, 7146 in data encryption, 5832 in extended instructions, 50 in prime number finding, 11043 in multithread, 819 in physics, 11843 in random string sorting, and 3391 in single-thread tests.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 160UL provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C sits with an average score of 14277, a delta of -0.3 percent relative to the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185, which is 0.3 percent below. The Intel Xeon 6756E records 14163, a 0.5 percent gap, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U reaches 14320, putting it 0.6 percent ahead. These margins are tight, all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Intel Core 7 160UL performs in a narrow band around these four competitors. None of these rivals is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, so no cross-brand comparison can be drawn from this field.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has an empty benchmarks array. All 17 recorded benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core 7 160UL.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 160UL?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has an average benchmark score of 14232, placing it in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 160UL compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C has an average score of 14277, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Intel part's 14232. This is the smallest delta among the four listed nearest rivals.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The recorded data shows identical boost frequencies for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and the Intel Core 7 160UL.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, giving the AMD part 2 more cores and 12 more threads.

Q: Are there any performance wins recorded for either processor in a direct head-to-head test?

A: The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, so the database records zero wins for both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and the Intel Core 7 160UL in direct comparison.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the older Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core 7 generation. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The process difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm node, while the Intel part uses a larger 10 nm node.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 160UL also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has a larger L2 allocation at 1.25 MB per core, while its L3 cache is smaller at 12 MB shared. This means the Intel part provides more L2 cache per core, while the AMD part offers a larger total L3 pool.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part exposes Gen 4 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part exposes Gen 4 PCIe with only 8 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor and capability. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor in the database, whereas the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's production status is active, matching the Intel part's active status. The release dates differ: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a release date of 2025-12-31, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has a release date of 2024-04-07.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core counts: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores, the Intel Core 7 160UL has 10. Thread counts: 24 versus 12. Base clocks: 2.00 GHz for the AMD part, 1.80 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz for both. Thermal design power differs: the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts, a 13-watt gap.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 4 nm from TSMC for the AMD part, 10 nm from Intel for the Intel part. Foundries differ accordingly: TSMC versus Intel. Die size is recorded only for the AMD part at 233 mm²; no die size is listed for the Intel part. L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD, 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 16 MB for AMD, 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe lanes from the CPU differ: 16 lanes for AMD, 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 890M versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2025-12-31 for AMD, 2024-04-07 for Intel. The part number for the AMD part is 100-000001859, while the Intel part's part number is unknown. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion for the Intel Core 7 160UL: it has a complete set of benchmarks and a strong percentile ranking at 69, with an average score of 14232. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6 percent of its average score, confirming that it performs in a tightly competitive band. Users who need a processor with verified performance numbers, a lower TDP of 15 watts, DDR4 compatibility for older memory, and a desktop socket should look to the Intel Core 7 160UL. Its 12 threads and 10 cores, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, provide a workable profile for general desktop workloads, and its Iris Xe Graphics 96EU offers integrated display output.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, the database records no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile sits at 50, which is the neutral midpoint. What the data does show is a higher core count at 12 cores and 24 threads, a higher TDP at 28 watts, a smaller 4 nm process node, a larger 16 MB L3 cache, a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. These specifications suggest a more capable multi-threading configuration on paper, but without benchmark results, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage. The AMD part also carries a newer release date of 2025-12-31 and a mobile socket, making it a portable-oriented design.

The choice between the two depends on whether verified performance data or raw specifications matter more. The Intel Core 7 160UL is the only one with measured results, and those results place it in the upper third of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 offers more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, and a smaller process node, but the database has no evidence of its actual performance. For a user prioritizing a lower power envelope and proven benchmark scores, the Intel part is the data-backed option. For a user prioritizing core count, thread count, and architectural recency, the AMD part appears stronger on paper, but the lack of recorded scores leaves that assessment unverified. The production status for both parts is active, so neither is discontinued. Given the available measurements, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only processor for which the database can substantiate performance claims.