AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous split: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins every single head-to-head comparison recorded in the database. Across 11 shared tests, the AMD part claims 11 victories, while the Intel Core 3 N355 records zero wins. This is not a close contest with trade-offs depending on workload type; it is a full sweep.

The AMD processor dominates in every category measured. In multithreaded throughput, the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 31485 in PassMark's multithread test, compared to 10174 for the Intel Core 3 N355. That represents a 209.5% advantage. The gap persists in single-threaded performance, where the AMD part scores 4168 versus 2153, a 93.6% lead. Even in specialized instruction workloads, the AMD chip is far ahead: extended instructions show 26441 against 5968, a 343% delta.

The Intel Core 3 N355 does not win any of the shared PassMark tests. Its strongest relative showing comes in single-thread performance, where it trails by less than double, but it still loses by a substantial margin. In absolute terms, the Intel part does have its own benchmark records in Cinebench tests that the AMD part does not share, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5262 and a single-core score of 1039. However, these are not head-to-head comparisons because the database does not list the same Cinebench runs for the AMD processor.

For use-case planning, the data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the appropriate choice for workloads that stress any of the measured areas: integer math, floating point, encryption, compression, random string sorting, physics simulation, prime number finding, or general multithreading. The Intel Core 3 N355, by contrast, would be selected only when its different platform characteristics matter more than raw benchmark scores, since no benchmark in this database shows it ahead.

The Verdict

The verdict follows directly from the recorded measurements. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 should be chosen for any application where PassMark performance matters. It sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 62498. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62839 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63080 (0.9% higher). The Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 61841, which is 1.1% lower than the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465. These deltas are small, meaning the AMD part competes at the top tier of laptop processors.

The Intel Core 3 N355 should be chosen only when its specific platform attributes are required. It sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13492. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (0.8% lower), and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 (1.1% lower). The N355 is positioned in the lower-mid range of the database, roughly five times slower on average than the AMD part (62498 versus 13492).

There is no benchmark-based argument for selecting the Intel part when performance is the sole criterion. The AMD processor delivers more than triple the multithread score, more than double the integer math score, and nearly double the single-thread score. The only reasons to pick the Intel Core 3 N355 would be platform-level considerations that are not captured in these benchmark numbers, such as its smaller physical footprint or different memory support characteristics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 comes in the prime number finding test, where it scores 126 against 27 for the Intel part, a 366.7% advantage. That is followed by extended instructions at 343% (26441 versus 5968) and data compression at 228% (385174 versus 117435). These three tests show the AMD processor's ability to handle algorithmic and instruction-heavy workloads at a level the Intel part cannot approach.

Integer math shows a 216.2% delta, with the AMD part scoring 107173 against 33894. Multithread performance is 209.5% higher at 31485 versus 10174. Floating point math delivers 66824 versus 22695, a 194.4% lead. Physics simulation scores 1747 versus 625, a 179.5% delta. Random string sorting adds another win at 177.8% (40860 versus 14706). Data encryption completes the sweep with 19308 versus 8121, a 137.8% lead.

The narrowest margin, though still a decisive win, is in single-thread performance. The AMD part scores 4168 against 2153, a 93.6% advantage. Even in this closest comparison, the AMD processor is nearly twice as fast. The pattern across all 11 head-to-head results is consistent: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is roughly two to four times faster depending on the workload, with no test where the Intel Core 3 N355 comes within single-digit percentage points.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 31485 in PassMark multithread, while the Intel Core 3 N355 scores 10174. The AMD part leads by 209.5%.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4168 in PassMark single-thread, versus 2153 for the Intel Core 3 N355, a 93.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has an average benchmark score of 62498, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492, placing it at the 68th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N355 win any shared benchmark test?

A: No. Across the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins all 11. The Intel Core 3 N355 records 0 wins.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, 0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, 0.5% higher), Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.9% higher), and Intel Core i9-13900KF (61841, 1.1% lower). For the Intel Core 3 N355, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-12100F (13494, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% higher), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, 0.8% lower), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% lower).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to 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 Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists under the Core 3 generation with the Alder Lake-N lineage. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and no die size is recorded.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading. Cache layouts also diverge: the AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel processor provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, combined with per-core L2, supports its higher thread count.

Memory architecture is another major split. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part delivers more than double the memory bandwidth, which contributes to its large leads in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD part carries a Radeon 890M, and the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core count and thread count are the most visible differences. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 offers 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 offers 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks diverge more clearly, with the AMD part reaching 5.00 GHz against 3.90 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power differs by 13 watts. The AMD processor is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 15 W TDP. The AMD part uses more power but delivers substantially higher performance across all measured benchmarks. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1264.

Process technology favors AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, versus 10 nm from Intel for the N355. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. Memory support shows the AMD processor accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, while the Intel processor accepts DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 38.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD, Gen 3 with 9 lanes for Intel.

Release dates are close but not identical. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a release date of 2025-01-06. Both are listed as Active production status, both target the mobile market segment, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers differ: 100-000001862 for AMD, SRPNT for Intel. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The cache structure shows AMD using per-core L2 and a larger shared L3 (16 MB), while Intel uses shared L2 (2 MB) and a smaller shared L3 (6 MB).