AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 across all eleven shared benchmark tests, with the Intel Core 7 240H failing to secure a single win. The largest margin appears in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 31969 against Intel's 16897, a delta of 89.2%. This result indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets, a category that often includes encryption, compression, and certain scientific calculations.

Data compression follows closely behind, with the AMD processor delivering 461650 versus 271774, a 69.9% advantage. Random string sorting shows a nearly identical pattern, with AMD's 48894 beating Intel's 28866 by 69.4%. These two tests are heavily dependent on memory subsystem efficiency and thread scheduling, and the results suggest the AMD design manages concurrent data streams more effectively.

Integer math, a core measure of general-purpose processing power, sees AMD score 126829 against Intel's 80396, a 57.8% lead. Floating-point math shows a 35.6% gap, with scores of 79887 and 58905 respectively. The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall throughput, records 36487 for AMD and 23975 for Intel, a 52.2% difference.

Encryption performance favors AMD by 52.6%, with scores of 23132 versus 15155. Prime number finding, a test that stresses branch prediction and integer throughput, gives AMD a 27.5% edge (130 versus 102). The physics test, which simulates rigid body interactions, is the closest race: AMD scores 1877, Intel scores 1723, a margin of only 8.9%.

Single-thread performance, critical for responsiveness and lightly threaded applications, shows AMD ahead with 4301 versus 3782, a 13.7% advantage. This result is consistent across both the single_thread and singlethread entries in the database, which record identical values.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the trend: AMD sits at 74496, while Intel manages 31483. The AMD part also holds a 94th percentile ranking across all tested CPUs, compared to Intel's 82nd percentile. In the nearest rival comparison, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 lands just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (74640 average), while the Intel Core 7 240H matches the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473, essentially a dead heat with a 0% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, built around 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H relies on the older Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm node with 10 cores and 16 threads. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, partially explains the power efficiency gap: AMD's TDP is rated at 28 watts, while Intel draws up to 45 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both chips allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 cache splits at 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache tells a different story: AMD provides 16 MB, while Intel offers 24 MB shared across the chip. This larger L3 on the Intel part does not translate into benchmark wins, suggesting that AMD's memory architecture and core efficiency compensate for the smaller pool.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD side, while Intel omits it entirely.

PCIe connectivity differs in both version and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 but only 8 lanes. This tradeoff means AMD has more total bandwidth for expansion devices, while Intel's fewer lanes run at a higher signaling rate. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel pairs the Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Sockets are distinct as well, with AMD on Socket FP8 and Intel on BGA 1744, meaning they are not interchangeable in any chassis.

The die size for AMD is listed as 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database. Both chips have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not an option for either. Release dates place Intel earlier at 2024-12-17 and AMD later at 2026-01-04.

Where Each One Wins

Given the benchmark sweep, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 dominates every measured category. The largest wins come in extended instructions and data compression, making it the clear choice for database workloads, file archiving, encryption tasks, and any application that benefits from vectorized operations. The 89.2% lead in extended instructions suggests particularly strong performance in code that uses AVX-512 or similar feature sets, though the database does not specify which instructions are included.

The 69.9% compression advantage and 69.4% sorting advantage point to strong memory bandwidth utilization. With 89.6 GB/s of recorded bandwidth, the AMD chip can feed its 12 cores efficiently during data-heavy operations. The Intel part, lacking a listed bandwidth figure, appears to bottleneck earlier under these loads.

For multitasking and heavily threaded work, the 52.2% multithread lead gives AMD a substantial edge. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration versus 10 cores and 16 threads means more parallel work can be in flight simultaneously. Content creation, software compilation, and virtualization workloads would all favor the AMD part based on these numbers.

The Intel Core 7 240H does not win any category, but its closest margin, the 8.9% gap in physics, indicates that in certain real-time simulation workloads the gap narrows. The 13.7% single-thread deficit is also the smallest proportional difference outside of physics, meaning that for older or poorly threaded applications, the Intel chip is comparatively less disadvantaged. Still, the data provides no category where Intel leads.

The nearest rival data for Intel shows it trading blows with the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495 average, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-13500 (31510 average, -0.1% delta). This places the Core 7 240H in the performance tier of mid-range desktop chips from a few generations back, rather than competing with the top of the mobile stack where the AMD part resides.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 outperforms the Intel Core 7 240H in every recorded test. The average benchmark score of 74496 for AMD against 31483 for Intel represents a 136.6% difference in overall throughput. The percentile rankings, 94 versus 82, place the two chips in different performance classes entirely.

For users who prioritize raw compute, data manipulation, or battery-conscious operation, the AMD part is the stronger selection. Its 28 watt TDP paired with a 4 nm process delivers higher scores while consuming less power than Intel's 45 watt design. The ECC memory support and larger PCIe lane count (16 Gen 4 lanes versus 8 Gen 5 lanes) add practical value for professionals running memory-intensive or expansion-heavy systems.

The Intel Core 7 240H does have a launch MSRP of $502, which is the only pricing data recorded. However, the performance gap is so wide across all eleven tests that the price difference alone cannot justify selecting it for performance-sensitive tasks. The Intel part's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB) and higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) do not overcome the architectural advantages of the AMD design.

The data suggests that anyone building a mobile workstation or high-end laptop should select the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475. The Intel Core 7 240H remains viable for scenarios where Intel-specific features or software optimizations are required, but the recorded benchmarks provide no evidence of a performance-based reason to choose it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD part scores 4301 in the passmark single-thread test, while the Intel part scores 3782. This gives AMD a 13.7% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is listed as false for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the passmark extended instructions test, where AMD leads by 89.2% (31969 versus 16897).

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each chip based on average score?

A: The AMD part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with an average score of 74640, a 0.2% difference. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 with an average score of 31473, a 0% difference.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 | Intel Core 7 240H |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $502 |