AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 4 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 7. The AMD part claims the larger victories, with a 34% lead in integer math and a 25.5% lead in data compression. The Intel part counters with a dominant 73.6% win in prime number finding and a 35.9% advantage in floating point math. The Intel chip also holds a notable edge in single-thread performance, scoring 4348 against 3995, an 8.1% difference.

The average benchmark score tells a different story. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 posts an average of 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468, sitting in the 82nd percentile. This large gap in average scores reflects the AMD part's closer competition with much faster processors. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48201 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (0.2% behind). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T competes in a lower tier, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390.

The data indicates the AMD processor delivers substantially higher overall throughput in the database's aggregate scoring. The Intel processor offers specific strengths in certain workloads, particularly physics simulation and floating point operations. Users prioritizing raw multithreaded productivity should select the AMD part. Users focused on single-thread response and physics-based workloads should select the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also from TSMC. The Intel part lists 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die; the AMD part does not list transistor count or die size in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip offers 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip provides 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading. Despite fewer cores, the AMD processor matches the Intel chip's 4.90 GHz boost clock. The base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 3.60 GHz, the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. The AMD chip uses a 55 TDP, while the Intel chip uses a 65 TDP.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core cache and larger shared L3 reflect its desktop-oriented design.

Platform support differs as well. The AMD processor fits AMD Socket FP11, a mobile socket, and supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 128.0 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor fits Intel Socket 1851, a desktop socket, and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 102.4 GB/s. The Intel chip does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors the Intel part: Gen 5 with 20 lanes versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the AMD side.

The integrated graphics differ by vendor and capability. The AMD chip uses Radeon 8040S graphics. The Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-12-31. The AMD chip belongs to the mobile market segment, the Intel chip to the desktop segment. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001425; the Intel part's part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data compression test shows the AMD processor at 293595 against the Intel processor at 233998, a 25.5% advantage. This represents one of the AMD chip's strongest showings. The extended instructions test follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 24333 against Intel's 20083, a 21.2% lead. The integer math test delivers the AMD chip's largest margin at 79789 versus 59543, a 34% advantage. The random string sorting test goes to AMD at 31153 versus 28774, an 8.3% lead.

The Intel processor dominates several compute-heavy workloads. The prime number finding test shows Intel at 284 against AMD's 75, a 73.6% margin. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The floating point math test gives Intel 82751 against AMD's 53084, a 35.9% lead. The physics test shows Intel at 2053 versus AMD's 1120, a 45.4% advantage. The multithread test goes narrowly to Intel at 25358 versus 24244, a 4.4% margin. The data encryption test favors Intel at 18289 against 14502, a 20.7% difference. Single-thread tests show Intel at 4348 versus AMD's 3995, an 8.1% edge.

The multithread result deserves attention. Despite the AMD chip's much higher average benchmark score and its wins in integer math and compression, the Intel part still edges ahead in the aggregate multithread score. The physics result reinforces this pattern. The AMD chip's 6 cores with 12 threads cannot overcome the Intel chip's 10 physical cores in these particular workloads.

The single-thread gap of 8.1% carries practical weight for responsiveness. The Intel chip's 4348 single-thread score places it clearly ahead of the AMD chip's 3995. This aligns with the Intel chip's higher average score in its own peer group, where it sits within 0.3% of several competitive mobile and desktop parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 averages 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins, scoring 4348 against the AMD chip's 3995, an 8.1% advantage.

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The AMD chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins in data compression, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. These workloads point toward general productivity, database operations, and integer-heavy application logic. The 34% integer math advantage and the 25.5% compression advantage make the AMD chip the stronger choice for data processing tasks that rely on integer arithmetic and compression routines. The 21.2% extended instructions lead suggests better support for specialized instruction sets. The 8.3% random string sorting win adds another productivity-oriented data point. The AMD chip's 90th percentile ranking and its average score of 48171 indicate it competes with substantially faster processors, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, both within 0.2% of its average score.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in data encryption, prime number finding, floating point math, multithread, physics, and single-thread tests. The 73.6% prime number finding advantage and the 45.4% physics advantage are decisive. The 35.9% floating point math lead covers scientific and simulation workloads. The 20.7% encryption win matters for security-related tasks. The 8.1% single-thread lead gives the Intel chip the edge in latency-sensitive applications. The 4.4% multithread win, while modest, shows the Intel chip's 10 physical cores can outperform the AMD chip's 6 cores with 12 threads in aggregate throughput. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, the Intel Core i5-13600H, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, all within 0.3% of its average score.

The use-case split follows the benchmark data cleanly. For integer-heavy data processing, compression, and general application logic, the AMD chip delivers the stronger results. For floating point computation, physics simulation, encryption, and single-thread responsiveness, the Intel chip holds the advantage. The AMD chip's higher average benchmark score and 90th percentile ranking make it the better overall performer in the database's aggregate metric. The Intel chip's specific wins in physics and prime number finding show it excels in narrower, compute-focused workloads.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses 6 cores with 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses 10 cores with 10 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz, the Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz. Both boost to 4.90 GHz. The AMD TDP is 55, the Intel TDP is 65. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP11, the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1851. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Strix Halo codename, the Intel architecture is Arrow Lake with the Arrow Lake-S codename. The AMD process node is 4 nm, the Intel process node is 3 nm, both from TSMC. The Intel chip lists 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die size; the AMD chip lists neither.

The L1 cache differs: 80 KB per core on AMD versus 192 KB per core on Intel. The L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core on AMD versus 3 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache differs: 16 MB shared on AMD versus 20 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs: LPDDR5X on AMD versus DDR5 on Intel. Memory bandwidth differs: 128.0 GB/s on AMD versus 102.4 GB/s on Intel. ECC support differs: enabled on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 16 lanes on AMD versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8040S on AMD versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on Intel. The market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Both processors have locked multipliers. Release dates differ by a few days: 2025-01-05 for AMD, 2024-12-31 for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001425; the Intel part number is listed as unknown.