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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 20 threads from 10 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 threads from 10 cores. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, the Intel part does not.

Q: What process node does each chip use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is built on TSMC's 4 nm node, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses TSMC's 3 nm node. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Q: How do the two chips compare in overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD chip sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 82nd percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 62498, compared to 30468 for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports 102.4 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip has a 12.8 GB/s advantage in theoretical memory bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4348 in PassMark single-thread, which is 4.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465's 4168.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family.

The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1851. The AMD processor has a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel processor has a 65 W TDP. Neither chip is multiplier unlocked.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC silicon with a die size of 233 mm², while Intel uses 3 nm TSMC silicon with a die size of 243 mm². The Intel part lists 17,800 million transistors; the AMD part does not list a transistor count.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD chip provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more cache at every level.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, while the Intel part supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel chip has the higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

The release dates are close: the AMD part was released on 2026-01-04, and the Intel part on 2024-12-31. The Intel chip is a desktop segment product, while the AMD chip is a mobile segment product.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins 6 of the 11 recorded PassMark comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 5.

The largest AMD victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD chip scores 107173 against the Intel chip's 59543, a margin of 80%. This is the single biggest delta between the two processors in the entire benchmark set. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 385174 versus 233998, a 64.6% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 42%, with scores of 40860 against 28774. Extended instructions favor AMD by 31.7%, with 26441 versus 20083. Multithreaded performance goes to AMD by 24.2%, with 31485 versus 25358. Data encryption is the closest AMD win, 19308 versus 18289, a 5.6% margin.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T takes the remaining categories. Prime number finding goes to Intel by a wide margin: 284 versus 126, a 55.6% advantage. Floating point math favors Intel by 19.2%, with 82751 versus 66824. Physics performance goes to Intel by 14.9%, with 2053 versus 1747. Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 4.1%, with 4348 versus 4168. The PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries record the same scores for both chips.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX with an average score of 62738 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 with 62839 and a delta of -0.5%. The Intel Core i9-13900KF sits 1.1% behind the AMD chip with an average score of 61841. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS with 30390 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U with 30364 and a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core i5-13600H trails by 0.3% with an average score of 30548.

The average benchmark score gap between the two processors is substantial: 62498 for the AMD part versus 30468 for the Intel part, which is roughly a factor of two.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 dominates in integer-heavy and parallel workloads, winning multithreaded performance, integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, and data encryption. Its 20 threads versus 10 threads gives it a structural advantage in tasks that scale with thread count.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in single-threaded work, floating point math, physics simulations, and prime number calculations. Its higher single-thread score of 4348 and its floating point score of 82751 show that it handles serial and math-intensive tasks more efficiently per thread, despite having half the thread count.

For a mobile platform, the AMD chip's 28 W TDP combined with its multithreaded lead makes it the stronger choice for portable workstations running parallel workloads. For a desktop platform, the Intel chip's 65 W TDP and higher per-core performance make it suitable for applications that favor floating point and single-threaded execution.

The benchmark percentile ranking reinforces this: the AMD part is at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part is at the 82nd percentile. The average score of 62498 for the AMD part places it well above the Intel part's 30468, which sits closer to mobile-class rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 10 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 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 |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 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 bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-31 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| ECC memory | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in parallel processing scenarios. Its 20 threads deliver a 24.2% multithreaded advantage in PassMark, and the 80% lead in integer math indicates strong performance for compilation, data processing, and general productivity. The 64.6% lead in data compression and 42% lead in random string sorting point to strong database and archival workloads. The 31.7% lead in extended instructions suggests good performance for specialized instruction sets. The mobile form factor with a 28 W TDP makes it suitable for battery-conscious systems that still need substantial parallel throughput.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in single-threaded and floating point workloads. Its 4.1% single-thread lead and 19.2% floating point lead indicate an edge in scientific computing, financial modeling, and physics-based applications. The 55.6% lead in prime number finding and 14.9% lead in physics further support this. The desktop form factor with a 65 W TDP and 20 Gen 5 PCIe lanes gives it broader expansion capability. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and higher per-core L1 and L2 caches support latency-sensitive workloads.

The overall database ranking favors the AMD part, which sits at the 93rd percentile versus the Intel part's 82nd percentile. Buyers choosing between these two should base the decision on whether their primary applications are parallel and integer-heavy, favoring AMD, or single-threaded and floating point-heavy, favoring Intel.