AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 7 150UL?

A: The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid layout (implied by having more cores than threads), whereas the AMD part provides symmetric multithreading across all 8 cores.

Q: What is the difference in base clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 runs at a 3.60 GHz base clock, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has a 1.70 GHz base clock. Both processors reach the same 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, a difference of 20 MB in favor of AMD.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: How do the integrated graphics units differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Radeon 8050S. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core 7 150UL represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part comes from the Gorgon Halo family, built on the Zen 5 architecture, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS family, uses the Raptor Lake architecture, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically translates to significant efficiency and density advantages for the AMD design.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 10 cores but only 12 threads, indicating a hybrid architecture with some performance cores and some efficient cores, where only the performance cores support hyper-threading. This gives AMD the thread count advantage despite having fewer physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB on the AMD part versus 1.25 MB on the Intel part, giving Intel a slight per-core L2 advantage. The L3 cache tells a different story: the AMD processor has 32 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 12 MB shared. The larger L3 pool on the AMD side can reduce memory latency in workloads with moderate working sets.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The AMD processor supports only LPDDR5X memory, uses a quad-channel bus, and delivers 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel bus, and has no recorded bandwidth figure. The quad-channel setup on the AMD part provides a wide memory pipe that benefits integrated graphics and memory-intensive compute tasks.

The integrated graphics solutions are entirely different. AMD includes the Radeon 8050S, while Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD solution is expected to deliver substantially higher graphics throughput given the memory bandwidth available. The Intel part also lacks ECC memory support, while the AMD part includes it.

PCI Express connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides 16 lanes of Gen 4 from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides 8 lanes of Gen 4. This gives the AMD platform more headroom for discrete GPUs or NVMe storage.

The market positioning is distinct. The AMD processor is classified as a mobile part, while the Intel processor is classified as a desktop part. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 W, while the AMD part has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel release date is recorded as 2024-04-07, while the AMD release date is 2026-05-19. Both processors are listed as active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 7 150UL. Neither processor has any entries in its individual benchmark arrays, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The win counters for both sides show zero.

Because no measured performance data exists, direct numerical comparisons between these two processors cannot be made from the recorded data. The analysis must rely on architectural characteristics and specification differences.

The AMD processor's 16 threads versus 12 threads on the Intel part suggests a potential advantage in heavily threaded workloads. The larger 32 MB L3 cache on the AMD side versus 12 MB on the Intel side indicates better performance in cache-sensitive applications. The quad-channel memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth on the AMD part versus dual-channel on the Intel part points to a significant advantage in memory-bound tasks.

The Intel processor's higher physical core count of 10 versus 8 on the AMD part could help in workloads that scale with raw core count rather than thread count. The Intel part also has a slightly larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB on the AMD part.

The 5.00 GHz boost clock is identical on both processors, so single-threaded peak performance could be similar if both can sustain that frequency. The base clocks differ substantially, with the AMD part at 3.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz on the Intel part, which affects sustained all-core performance.

Both processors sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. The lack of measured data means the percentile ranking is not informative for differentiating between them.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 | Intel Core 7 150UL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8050S | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-04-07 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000002144 | Unknown |

The die size is recorded only for the AMD processor at 70.6 mm². The Intel processor has no die size figure in the database. The Intel part has a known architecture name, Raptor Lake, while the AMD part lists only the codename Gorgon Halo and the Zen 5 generation.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with complementary strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 delivers higher thread count, larger L3 cache, wider memory bus, higher bandwidth, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and a smaller process node. The Intel Core 7 150UL counters with higher physical core count, larger L2 per core, lower TDP, dual memory type support, and an earlier release date.

For workloads that benefit from simultaneous multithreading, large shared caches, and high memory bandwidth, the AMD part has the architectural edge. The 16 threads versus 12 threads and 32 MB versus 12 MB L3 cache are substantial differences. The quad-channel memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth is a major advantage for integrated graphics performance and memory-intensive applications.

For workloads that favor raw core count, low power draw, or compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the Intel part has advantages. The 10 physical cores versus 8 and the 15 W TDP versus 55 W are meaningful for specific use cases. The ability to use either DDR4 or DDR5 gives platform flexibility that the AMD part lacks.

The AMD processor is built for performance with a 55 W TDP, a 4 nm process, and a 2026 release date. The Intel processor is built for efficiency with a 15 W TDP, a 10 nm process, and a 2024 release date. Both are active products with locked multipliers.

The absence of benchmark data means performance conclusions must be drawn from specifications alone. The data indicates the AMD part is positioned for heavier workloads, while the Intel part is positioned for power-conscious deployments.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins in:

• Multithreaded performance potential: 16 threads versus 12 threads
• Cache capacity: 32 MB L3 versus 12 MB L3
• Memory bandwidth: 273.1 GB/s versus no recorded figure, and quad-channel versus dual-channel
• PCIe expansion: 16 lanes versus 8 lanes
• Manufacturing efficiency: 4 nm process versus 10 nm process
• Data integrity: ECC memory support versus none
• Integrated graphics memory access: quad-channel LPDDR5X versus dual-channel DDR4/DDR5

Intel Core 7 150UL wins in:

• Physical core count: 10 cores versus 8 cores
• L2 cache per core: 1.25 MB versus 1 MB
• Power consumption: 15 W TDP versus 55 W TDP
• Memory flexibility: supports both DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X only
• Platform availability: released in 2024 versus 2026
• Desktop market fit: classified as desktop segment versus mobile segment

The AMD processor is the stronger choice for compute-heavy mobile or compact systems where the 55 W TDP can be managed and the wide memory bus is beneficial. The Intel processor is the stronger choice for low-power desktop builds where the 15 W TDP allows for passive or minimal cooling and where DDR4 or DDR5 memory availability matters.