AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark suite shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, with Intel taking seven of the eleven recorded tests, but AMD winning the two most impactful workloads by wide margins. The largest single delta belongs to AMD in integer math, where it scores 107173 versus 66417, a 61.4% advantage. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 385174 against 310843, a 23.9% lead. These two wins alone explain why the AMD part holds a slight edge in overall multithread performance.

Intel counters with decisive victories in prime number finding and floating point math. The Core Ultra 5 225F scores 352 in find prime numbers versus AMD's 126, a 64.2% gap. Floating point math goes to Intel at 92554 versus 66824, a 27.8% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel: 2430 against 1747, a 28.1% difference. Data encryption goes to Intel at 22648 versus 19308, a 14.7% edge, and extended instructions follow the same pattern at 28027 versus 26441, a 5.7% margin.

Single-thread results put Intel ahead, though not by a huge amount. The Core Ultra 5 225F records 4397 in single-thread performance versus AMD's 4168, a 5.2% advantage. Random string sorting is the remaining AMD win at 40860 versus 37325, a 9.5% lead. The multithread test itself is close: AMD scores 31485, Intel scores 31004, a 1.6% margin. The database records a 4-7 win split in favor of Intel, but the AMD wins are concentrated in workloads that often matter more for overall throughput, such as integer-heavy and compression tasks.

Average benchmark scores tell a different story. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 posts an average of 62498, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F averages 37313. That difference is largely because AMD's PassMark results are higher across the board, while Intel's average is dragged down by lower scores in data compression and integer math. The percentile rankings reflect this: AMD sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 85th.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F leads with 4397 in PassMark single-thread, compared to 4168 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, a 5.2% advantage.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 31485 in PassMark multithread against 31004 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, a 1.6% margin in favor of AMD.

Q: Does the Intel chip offer better floating point performance?

A: Yes. Intel scores 92554 in floating point math versus AMD's 66824, a 27.8% lead.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 20 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 averages 62498, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F averages 37313.

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption?

A: Intel wins data encryption with 22648 versus 19308 for AMD, a 14.7% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm TSMC node with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Core and cache layouts diverge sharply. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has a larger L3 pool, but AMD compensates with simultaneous multithreading: 10 cores and 20 threads versus Intel's 10 cores and 10 threads.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part runs at a 3.30 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1851. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel operation and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics situation is also distinct: AMD includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while Intel has no integrated graphics at all, matching its "F" series designation. The AMD part is the newer release, dated 2026-01-04, versus Intel's 2025-01-06. Both are active production parts and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of use cases. For workloads dominated by integer math, data compression, and random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 delivers substantially higher throughput, with a 61.4% lead in integer math and a 23.9% lead in compression. Its 20 threads give it a multithread edge, albeit a narrow one at 1.6%. The 93rd percentile ranking versus Intel's 85th also reflects its higher average score of 62498 versus 37313.

For single-thread and floating point tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger performer. It wins prime number finding by 64.2%, floating point math by 27.8%, physics by 28.1%, and single-thread by 5.2%. Its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz may contribute to these results, as does its larger per-core cache. The Intel chip also offers faster memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, which can benefit certain compute patterns.

The choice depends on the workload profile. The AMD part suits parallel integer-heavy and data processing tasks, while the Intel part suits single-threaded, physics, and floating point workloads. Neither chip dominates the other across all metrics; the 4-7 win split in the head-to-head tests shows a balanced contest with different strengths. The AMD chip's mobile segment and lower 28 W TDP make it suitable for systems where power efficiency matters, while the Intel chip's 65 W TDP and desktop segment target conventional desktop builds. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $231; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |

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

| Cores | 10 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2025-01-06 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $231 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and multithread throughput. The integer math result, 107173 versus 66417, is its most decisive victory at 61.4%. Data compression (385174 versus 310843, 23.9%) and random string sorting (40860 versus 37325, 9.5%) reinforce a pattern: AMD handles data transformation and parallel integer workloads well. The multithread win, though small at 1.6%, confirms that its 20 threads deliver measurable benefit in mixed threaded loads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins in prime number finding, floating point math, physics, data encryption, extended instructions, and single-thread tests. Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 64.2% (352 versus 126). Floating point math (92554 versus 66824, 27.8%) and physics (2430 versus 1747, 28.1%) point to strong numerical compute. Data encryption (22648 versus 19308, 14.7%) and extended instructions (28027 versus 26441, 5.7%) add to its lead in specialized instruction workloads. The single-thread advantage (4397 versus 4168, 5.2%) gives it an edge in lightly threaded applications.

In practical terms, the AMD chip suits mobile systems where power draw is a concern, given its 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 890M graphics. The Intel chip suits desktop systems requiring a discrete GPU, as it has no integrated graphics, and where Gen 5 PCIe lanes and higher memory bandwidth support peripheral-heavy builds. The release dates place AMD newer by roughly a year, but the Intel part has a recorded launch price while AMD's is absent from the database. Each processor's wins map directly to its architectural strengths: AMD's thread count and lower clocks for parallel integer work, Intel's higher base clock and larger caches for single-thread and floating point tasks.