AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 and Intel Core 7 150U compare on core and thread counts?

A: Both processors have 10 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 20 threads while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 threads. This thread advantage is a key factor in the AMD part's multithreaded performance lead.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465's boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has an average benchmark score of 62,498, while the Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17,395. The AMD processor also sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor shows a larger lead in data compression tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is 142.8% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U in the PassMark data compression test, recording a score of 385,174 versus 158,622.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the Intel Core 7 150U wins?

A: In the head-to-head benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins all 11 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 7 150U does not win any of the tested categories.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 150U is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 and Intel Core 7 150U diverge significantly in their underlying architectures. The AMD part uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-U, from the Core 7 generation built on Raptor Lake-U.

Manufacturing processes differ sharply. The AMD processor is fabricated on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip has a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel chip's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150U has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support and PCIe connectivity show notable differences. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses a Radeon 890M GPU, while the Intel Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. Both parts have locked multipliers and do not support ECC memory.

The physical packages are distinct: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. Release timing also differs, with the Intel part released on January 7, 2024, and the AMD part released on January 4, 2026. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 across every tested category. The AMD part wins all 11 comparisons in the head-to-head set, with the smallest margin being an 18.8% lead in single-threaded tests and the largest being a 202.3% lead in extended instructions.

In single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4,168 in both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, compared to 3,508 for the Intel Core 7 150U. This 18.8% advantage indicates that the AMD microarchitecture delivers higher per-core throughput despite the Intel chip's higher 5.40 GHz boost clock.

The multithreaded gap is substantially larger. The AMD processor scores 31,485 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 114.2% ahead of the Intel chip's 14,700. This difference aligns with the AMD part's 20 threads versus 12 threads, though the per-core efficiency advantage also contributes.

Integer math shows a 109.9% lead for the AMD chip, with scores of 107,173 versus 51,057. Floating-point math follows a similar pattern: the AMD part scores 66,824, which is 94.2% ahead of the Intel part's 34,405. The extended instructions test records the largest gap at 202.3%, with the AMD processor scoring 26,441 versus 8,748 for the Intel chip.

Data compression results show the AMD processor at 385,174 compared to 158,622 for the Intel processor, a 142.8% difference. Random string sorting shows a 123.7% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 40,860 versus 18,269. Data encryption records 19,308 for the AMD chip versus 10,025 for the Intel chip, a 92.6% advantage.

The prime number finding test shows the AMD processor scoring 126 versus 58 for the Intel processor, a 117.2% lead. Physics tests record 1,747 for the AMD part versus 1,012 for the Intel part, representing a 72.6% advantage, the narrowest relative gap outside of single-thread tests.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this pattern. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 averages 62,498 across its recorded benchmarks, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 150U averages 17,395, placing it in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62,738 (0.4% behind the AMD chip) and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62,839 (0.5% behind). The Intel chip's nearest rivals are all AMD parts: the Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333 (0.4% behind the Intel chip), the Ryzen 3 210 at 17,321 (0.4% behind), and the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482 (0.5% ahead).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 | Intel Core 7 150U |

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

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

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

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release Date | January 4, 2026 | January 7, 2024 |

| Part Number | 100-000001862 | SRMYP |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in every recorded head-to-head benchmark category, making its advantage unambiguous across the tested workload spectrum. The most pronounced wins come in extended instructions (202.3% ahead), data compression (142.8% ahead), and random string sorting (123.7% ahead). These results point to workloads that benefit from the AMD part's higher thread count and newer Zen 5 architecture.

For multithreaded productivity tasks, the AMD processor is the stronger choice. Its 114.2% lead in the multithread test and 109.9% lead in integer math indicate that compilation, rendering, and scientific computing workloads would see substantial benefits from the AMD chip. The 20-thread configuration provides more parallel throughput than the Intel chip's 12 threads.

Encryption and data processing workloads also favor the AMD part. The 92.6% lead in data encryption and the 94.2% lead in floating-point math suggest the AMD processor handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads with superior efficiency. The physics test, with a 72.6% advantage, reinforces the pattern for simulation and physics-based computation.

The Intel Core 7 150U does not win any recorded benchmark category. However, its specification profile shows some areas of nominal advantage that the data does not translate into performance wins. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, and a lower TDP at 15 W versus 28 W. These characteristics could matter for thermally constrained designs or lightly threaded workloads where the boost clock can be sustained, though the single-thread benchmark still favors the AMD part by 18.8%.

The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may be relevant for platforms that use older memory modules. Its PCIe Gen 4 implementation with 8 lanes (CPU only) is narrower than the AMD chip's 16 lanes, likely limiting expansion options for discrete GPUs or high-speed storage.

Based on the recorded data, the use-case split is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the superior processor for every benchmarked workload, from single-threaded responsiveness to heavily parallel multithreaded tasks. The Intel Core 7 150U offers a lower TDP and higher boost clock on paper, but its benchmark results place it in a lower performance tier overall. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 62,498 is roughly 3.6 times higher than the Intel part's 17,395, a gap that reflects the architectural and manufacturing process advantages of the Zen 5 design on TSMC's 4 nm node.