AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 145.3% (32803 vs 13370). Prime number finding shows a 156.6% advantage (136 vs 53), and data compression comes in at 111.7% ahead (461195 vs 217805).

Multi-core performance strongly favors AMD. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 19095 versus Intel's 11830, a 61.4% gap. Cinebench R15 multicore shows an 84.1% difference (3234 vs 1757). PassMark multithread confirms the trend with a 99.4% lead (36402 vs 18252). Integer math follows at 107.4% (127573 vs 61503), and floating point math at 77.6% (80023 vs 45057).

Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows a 16% advantage (2054 vs 1771). Cinebench R15 singlecore delivers a 26.7% lead (313 vs 247). PassMark single thread shows a 14.4% difference (4050 vs 3539). The Ryzen part also leads in random string sorting by 108.2% (48824 vs 23451), data encryption by 88.1% (22929 vs 12187), and physics by 84.1% (1915 vs 1040).

The average benchmark score for AMD sits at 56306, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 24872, which lands in the 77th percentile. The Ryzen AI Max 390 is the closest rival to AMD, with an average score of 56273 and a delta of only 0.1%. Intel's nearest competitor is the Core i7-13620H at 24911, a 0.2% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins every multi-core test. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 19095 vs 11830 (61.4% ahead), and PassMark multithread shows 36402 vs 18252 (99.4% ahead).

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: AMD leads in all single-core tests, but by smaller margins. PassMark single thread shows 4050 vs 3539 (14.4%), Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 2054 vs 1771 (16%), and Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 313 vs 247 (26.7%).

Q: What is the biggest benchmark difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where AMD scores 136 versus Intel's 53, a 156.6% advantage. Extended instructions follow at 145.3% (32803 vs 13370).

Q: How do their overall database standings compare?

A: AMD holds a 92nd percentile ranking across all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 56306. Intel sits at the 77th percentile with an average score of 24872.

Q: Are there any workloads where Intel wins?

A: No. The recorded data shows 15 wins for AMD and 0 for Intel across all tested benchmarks, including compression, encryption, math, physics, and sorting tasks.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel part?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a launch MSRP of $342. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the faster processor in every measured category. Its average benchmark score is more than double that of the Intel Core 5 210H (56306 vs 24872). The AMD part also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution, sitting at 92 versus 77.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded throughput, the choice is clear. AMD's 61.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 99.4% lead in PassMark multithread indicate a substantial advantage for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks. Single-threaded work favors AMD as well, though the 14.4% to 26.7% deltas are more moderate.

The Intel part has its own positioning. Its average score of 24872 places it near the Core i7-13620H (24911, 0.2% behind) and the Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, 0.2% ahead). That places it in a different performance class entirely. The AMD processor competes with the Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273, 0.1% delta) and the Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56555, 0.4% delta), which are far above Intel's rival set.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. AMD offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 12 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz; Intel's base is 2.20 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs as well: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is available on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe lanes differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are different as well. AMD pairs with Radeon 890M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

AMD builds the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 generation built on a Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel's process node is 10 nm at Intel's own foundry, with no die size recorded.

Cache layouts differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but Intel's L2 is 2 MB per core, giving it more per-core L2. AMD's L3 is 16 MB, while Intel's L3 is 12 MB and shared. The L3 total is not listed for AMD, but the per-core L2 difference suggests Intel may favor certain cache-sensitive workloads.

The production status for both is Active. AMD's release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while Intel's is 2024-12-17. Intel carries a launch MSRP of $342; AMD has none listed.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in every benchmark category recorded. For data compression, AMD scores 461195 versus 217805, a 111.7% lead. Data encryption shows 22929 versus 12187, an 88.1% advantage. Extended instruction workloads deliver the largest gap at 145.3% (32803 vs 13370). Prime number calculations favor AMD by 156.6% (136 vs 53).

Math-heavy tasks clearly belong to AMD. Floating point math shows 80023 versus 45057 (77.6%), and integer math shows 127573 versus 61503 (107.4%). Physics simulation scores 1915 versus 1040 (84.1%). Random string sorting gives AMD a 108.2% edge (48824 vs 23451).

The Intel Core 5 210H does not win any recorded benchmark. Its closest showing is in single-threaded tests, where the 14.4% gap in PassMark single thread and 16% gap in Cinebench R23 singlecore represent its best relative performance. Even there, AMD retains the lead. The Intel part's lower core count and older Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm node appear to explain the consistent deficit, while AMD's Zen 5 design on 4 nm with higher boost clocks and more threads dominates across the board.