AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 versus the Intel Processor U302L. With no benchmark scores, no average scores, and no nearest rival comparisons available, the quantitative performance relationship between these two processors cannot be established from the current data. The percentile fields for both processors are identical at 50, which indicates that both sit at the median of all CPUs tracked in the database, but this does not reflect any relative standing between the two because no direct comparison metrics exist. The wins counter for each processor is zero, meaning there is no recorded scenario where either chip outperforms the other in a measured test. Until benchmark entries are populated, any claim about which processor is faster in specific workloads would be unsupported by the database. The absence of data is itself a finding: the database currently treats both parts as unmeasured in head-to-head terms, so the analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than empirical scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Intel Processor U302L diverge sharply at the architectural level. AMD uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Intel Processor generation. The manufacturing process differs substantially: AMD fabricates on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node at its own foundry. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Core and thread counts present a major gap. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 5 cores and 6 threads. This is a 7-core and 18-thread difference in favor of AMD. Clock speeds also differ widely: the AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, whereas the Intel base clock is 1.20 GHz with a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The AMD chip boosts 2.80 GHz higher and bases 0.80 GHz higher. Thermal design power reflects the performance envelope: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W.

Cache organization differs in the L2 and L3 levels. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3. On a per-core basis, Intel has 0.25 MB more L2, but AMD has 6 MB more total L3. The socket interfaces are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support shows a split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, but the memory bandwidth is not recorded. Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs in lane count: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs with Radeon 890M, Intel with UHD Graphics 80EU. Both are mobile-market processors with active production status. AMD released on 2025-12-31, Intel released on 2024-04-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP for AMD, while Intel has a launch MSRP of $285.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds?

A: The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 6 MB less.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is rated at 28 W. The Intel Processor U302L is rated at 15 W.

Q: Are these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked parts.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 holds decisive specification advantages over the Intel Processor U302L. The AMD part offers 12 cores versus 5, 24 threads versus 6, a boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, a base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz, 16 MB of L3 versus 10 MB, a 28 W TDP envelope versus 15 W, and a newer 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD part also provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 8, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which the Intel part lacks in the database.

The Intel Processor U302L does hold a few specification advantages. It has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, has a smaller die size (not recorded, so no comparison possible), and carries a lower TDP of 15 W, which may suit power-constrained designs. The Intel part also has an earlier release date of 2024-04-07 compared to AMD's 2025-12-31.

The database contains no benchmark scores for either processor, so the performance verdict relies entirely on architectural and specification comparisons. The core count, thread count, clock speed, cache size, and PCIe lane differences all favor AMD. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is positioned for workloads that benefit from high core counts, high boost clocks, and larger L3 cache. The Intel Processor U302L is positioned for lower power operation with a 15 W envelope and a smaller core configuration. Users choosing between these parts should weigh the AMD's substantial compute resources against the Intel's lower power draw and earlier availability. The recorded data does not support any claim of benchmark superiority for either part, only a clear specification-level separation.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 | Intel Processor U302L |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 5 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 10 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 80EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $285 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001859 | SRPKGQ5CX |

The specification table shows that the two processors share the same L1 cache size per core, the same dual-channel memory bus, the same PCIe generation, the same market segment, the same production status, and the same locked multiplier status. Every other recorded field differs. The AMD processor is newer, larger in die size, higher in TDP, and provides more cores, threads, cache, and PCIe lanes. The Intel processor is older, lower in TDP, supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, has a higher per-core L2 allocation, and is the only one with a recorded launch MSRP. The absence of benchmark data means these specifications form the complete basis for differentiation in the database.