AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Processor U302L

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 19095, while the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This absence of data means the Intel part cannot be directly compared on any individual test, but the broader database percentile ranking clarifies the separation: the AMD processor sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Processor U302L ranks at the 50th percentile.

Looking at the AMD processor's measured outputs, the single-core Cinebench R23 result of 2054 and the multi-core result of 19095 illustrate a strong scaling pattern across its 12 cores and 24 threads. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a similar relationship, with a single-core score of 313 and a multi-core score of 3234. PassMark results reinforce this profile: the single-thread score of 4050 and the multithread score of 36402 show the processor's capability in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. Integer math scores of 127573 and floating point math scores of 80023 indicate solid arithmetic throughput, while data compression at 461195 and encryption at 22929 point to strong data processing capabilities.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. It scores 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900HX, and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Against the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, it trails by 0.4%. These margins are narrow, placing the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 in a competitive tier with high-end desktop and mobile parts despite its 28 W TDP. The average benchmark score of 56306 across all recorded tests confirms this positioning.

Since the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The database shows zero wins for the Intel part and zero wins for the AMD part in direct head-to-head tests, reflecting the lack of paired measurements. The available evidence, however, comes from the percentile and average score fields, which place the AMD processor far ahead of the Intel processor's 50th percentile standing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines 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 Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences alone account for significant efficiency and density variations, though the database does not provide direct power efficiency measurements.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 5 cores and 6 threads. This 7-core and 18-thread difference explains the multi-core performance gap, as the AMD part can handle more simultaneous work. Clock speeds also favor AMD: the base clock of 2.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz on the AMD part compare to 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost on the Intel part. The boost advantage of 2.80 GHz gives the AMD processor a substantial single-thread speed edge as well.

Cache layouts differ between the two designs. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 pool supports its higher core count and aggressive clock speeds. Memory support also diverges: the AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Both are CPU-only lane counts, but the AMD part offers double the lane availability for expansion. Integrated graphics solutions also differ: the AMD processor uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 80EU. Socket compatibility is entirely separate, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Intel Socket 1700.

The Intel Processor U302L has a recorded launch MSRP of $285. The AMD part has no launch MSRP field in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 outperforms the Intel Processor U302L across every measurable dimension available in the database: core count, thread count, clock speed, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lane count. Its 92nd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 50th percentile ranking places them in different performance classes entirely. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 56306, compared to no recorded average for the Intel part, confirms the gap.

The Intel Processor U302L does have one advantage: its 15 W TDP versus the AMD part's 28 W TDP. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the Intel part consumes less. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for certain upgrade paths. However, the performance data does not show any workload where the Intel part wins, since no benchmark results exist for it.

The AMD processor targets workloads that benefit from 12 cores, 24 threads, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel processor, with 5 cores and 6 threads, targets lighter usage scenarios where its lower TDP matters more than raw throughput. The database does not provide any measured evidence of the Intel part outperforming the AMD part in any test, so the verdict rests on the structural specifications and the AMD part's substantial benchmark lead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field captured in the database. Core and thread counts differ, with AMD at 12 cores and 24 threads versus Intel at 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ at 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz, and boost clocks differ at 5.20 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. TDP ratings differ at 28 W versus 15 W.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture and codename differ, with Zen 5 and Gorgon Point on the AMD side versus Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-PS on the Intel side. Process nodes differ at 4 nm from TSMC versus 10 nm from Intel. Die size is recorded only for the AMD part at 233 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 10 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part.

PCIe lane counts differ at 16 lanes for AMD versus 8 lanes for Intel, both at Gen 4. Integrated graphics differ, with the Radeon 890M on the AMD part versus UHD Graphics 80EU on the Intel part. Release dates differ, with the AMD part dated 2026-01-04 and the Intel part dated 2024-04-07. Part numbers are recorded for both: 100-000001937 for AMD and SRPKGQ5CX for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has none recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

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

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U302L does not.

Q: What are the power draw ratings for each?

A: The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel processor has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: How does the AMD processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56306. The Intel Processor U302L is at the 50th percentile with no recorded average benchmark score.

Q: Which sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in every benchmark category with recorded data. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 19095 and single-core at 2054 show dominance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. PassMark single-thread at 4050 and multithread at 36402 confirm the same pattern. The AMD part also wins on structural specifications: 12 cores versus 5, 24 threads versus 6, a 5.20 GHz boost clock against 2.40 GHz, 16 MB of L3 against 10 MB, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth against no recorded figure, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes against 8.

The Intel Processor U302L wins only on power efficiency as expressed by TDP, at 15 W versus 28 W. It also supports DDR4 memory, which the AMD part does not, and it has a recorded launch MSRP of $285, which the AMD part lacks. The Intel part's 5-core, 6-thread configuration with a 2.40 GHz boost clock suits tasks where low power draw and modest compute requirements align, such as lightweight mobile workloads. The database provides no benchmark results for the Intel part, so any performance-based win for it cannot be established from recorded measurements.

For workloads that stress multi-core performance, data compression, encryption, or floating point math, the AMD processor's recorded scores point to it as the clear choice. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which it edges by 0.5%, and the Intel Core 7 253PQE, which it leads by 0.7%. Those comparisons place the AMD part in a performance tier far above the Intel Processor U302L's 50th percentile standing. The Intel part remains a viable option only for scenarios where its lower TDP and DDR4 support are the deciding factors.