AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. The margins are substantial across every category, ranging from a 21.5% single-thread advantage to a 145.3% lead in prime number computation.

The largest gap appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where AMD scores 130 against Intel's 53, a 145.3% delta. This workload, which stresses integer recursion and memory access patterns, favors the AMD part's larger thread count and cache hierarchy. Extended instruction throughput tells a similar story: AMD posts 31,969 versus Intel's 13,370, a 139.1% advantage. This benchmark exercises AVX and similar vector instruction sets, where Zen 5's wider execution units deliver a clear edge.

Data compression and integer math also show massive deltas. AMD scores 461,650 in data compression, more than double Intel's 217,805, for a 112% lead. Integer math follows at 106.2% (126,829 versus 61,503). Random string sorting, which tests memory latency and pointer chasing, shows AMD at 48,894 against Intel's 23,451, a 108.5% difference.

The multithread score, a broad aggregate of parallel workloads, puts AMD at 36,487 versus Intel's 18,252, a 99.9% delta. That is nearly double the throughput. Floating-point math is comparatively closer but still lopsided: AMD's 79,887 beats Intel's 45,057 by 77.3%. Physics simulation, another multi-threaded workload, shows AMD at 1,877 versus Intel's 1,040, an 80.5% gap. Data encryption gives AMD 23,132 against Intel's 12,187, an 89.8% lead.

The single-thread results are the only category where the gap narrows below 50%. AMD scores 4,301 in passmark_single_thread, while Intel manages 3,539, a 21.5% delta. That is still a meaningful per-core advantage, but it confirms that Intel's Raptor Lake architecture remains competitive in lightly threaded scenarios.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall disparity. AMD's average is 74,496, which places it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average is 24,872, landing at the 77th percentile. For context, AMD's nearest rivals by average score are the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (74,640, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 (74,761, delta -0.4%), the AMD EPYC 4545P (75,373, delta -1.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (75,488, delta -1.3%). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 sits within 1.3% of these desktop and high-end mobile parts despite its 28W TDP. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H (24,911, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24,822, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935, delta -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,964, delta -0.4%). The Core 5 210H is effectively tied with several older-generation parts, whereas AMD is trading blows with flagship silicon.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core 5 210H. Intel records zero wins in the database.

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

A: AMD scores 4,301 in the passmark single-thread test, while Intel scores 3,539. That is a 21.5% delta in AMD's favor, the smallest margin of any benchmark in the comparison.

Q: What is the difference in multithreaded performance?

A: The passmark multithread score is 36,487 for AMD and 18,252 for Intel, a 99.9% difference. AMD delivers roughly double the parallel throughput.

Q: How do these CPUs compare to their nearest rivals?

A: AMD's average score of 74,496 places it within 1.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745, AMD EPYC 4545P, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285. Intel's average of 24,872 puts it within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13620H, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Intel Core i7-11850H, and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: AMD lists a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel lists 4.80 GHz. AMD also has a higher core count (12 versus 8) and thread count (24 versus 12).

Q: What memory technologies does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC enabled. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, but ECC is not supported. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. AMD uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Gorgon Point and a die size of 233 mm². Intel uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, on Intel's 10 nm process. AMD's generation is listed as Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while Intel's is Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The foundries also differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 12 threads. Cache organization also differs. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. For L3, AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 12 MB shared. The per-core L2 difference partially compensates for Intel's lower core count, but the aggregate cache capacity still favors AMD.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5, with no ECC support and no bandwidth figure recorded. AMD's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This means Intel offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD pairs with Radeon 890M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Both are mobile processors in active production. AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1744. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ: AMD's is recorded as 2026-01-04, Intel's as 2024-12-17. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $342; AMD's launch MSRP is not listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is the faster processor in every measured benchmark, with margins from 21.5% to 145.3%. Its average score of 74,496 and 94th percentile ranking put it in a different competitive tier than Intel's 24,872 average and 77th percentile.

The difference in nearest rivals reinforces this. AMD competes against desktop-class parts like the Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 4545P, while Intel sits alongside previous-generation mobile parts like the Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 9 5900HX. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is not merely ahead; it is positioned several product generations above the Core 5 210H in raw throughput.

The 28W TDP of the AMD part, versus Intel's 45W, makes this gap more notable. AMD achieves its higher scores at a lower thermal envelope, which suggests better efficiency per watt, though the database does not record direct power consumption measurements. Intel's advantages are limited to a higher base clock (2.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), and support for DDR4 memory, which can ease upgrade paths for older platforms.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, vector instructions, or memory bandwidth, the AMD part is the clear choice from the recorded data. For scenarios where PCIe Gen 5 connectivity or DDR4 compatibility is required, Intel has the only listed support. Single-thread performance also favors AMD by 21.5%, so there is no benchmark category where the recorded data shows Intel ahead.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every core specification. AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel has 8 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28W for AMD and 45W for Intel.

Process node and foundry: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD; no die size is recorded for Intel. Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1744. Architecture names differ: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-H.

Cache: L1 is 80 KB per core for both. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB for AMD, 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for AMD; none is listed for Intel. ECC is supported on AMD, not on Intel. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M for AMD, Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for Intel. Release dates: 2026-01-04 for AMD, 2024-12-17 for Intel. Launch MSRP is $342 for Intel; no MSRP is recorded for AMD. Part numbers: 100-000001683 for AMD, SRQ6RQ5MN for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every recorded benchmark category. The largest margins are in prime number finding (145.3%), extended instructions (139.1%), data compression (112%), and integer math (106.2%). These workloads benefit from AMD's 12 cores, 24 threads, and larger L3 cache. The multithread score (99.9% delta) confirms that heavily parallel tasks see nearly double the throughput on AMD.

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance (21.5%). This still favors AMD, but it indicates that Intel's per-core architecture is comparatively stronger in lightly threaded work. For applications that rely on a single thread and cannot scale across cores, the Core 5 210H is less far behind, though still slower.

The Intel Core 5 210H has no benchmark wins in the database. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It supports DDR4 memory, which is not listed for AMD. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. If a system requires DDR4 compatibility or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, Intel is the only option among these two. Its 45W TDP also indicates a higher power envelope, which may suit designs that prioritize sustained power delivery over efficiency.

AMD's 28W TDP and higher performance across all recorded tests make it the stronger choice for compute-intensive mobile workloads, including data encryption, floating-point math, and physics simulation. Its 94th percentile ranking, compared to Intel's 77th, places it in a higher overall performance class. The nearest rival data confirms this: AMD trades within 1.3% of flagship desktop CPUs, while Intel trades within 0.4% of older mobile parts. For users selecting purely on benchmark data, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is the superior processor in every measured dimension.