AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core i5-110 occupy very different positions in the desktop and mobile landscape. The AMD part is a mobile processor built on a modern 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is a desktop chip from the Comet Lake generation on a 14 nm Intel process. The data shows two processors with divergent design goals: the AMD chip targets high-bandwidth, high-thread-count workloads in a mobile form factor, while the Intel chip targets conventional desktop use with a lower core count and a higher thermal envelope.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.60 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i5-110 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.90 GHz base clock, and a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP, whereas the Intel part runs at 65 W. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s. These figures indicate that the AMD processor is designed for memory-intensive tasks, likely in thin-and-light or workstation-class mobile systems, while the Intel processor is a conventional desktop part.

The AMD processor also includes a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 630. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1200. Neither processor has a multiplier unlocked, and both have active production status.

Given the recorded data, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 should be selected for workloads that benefit from more threads, higher clocks, and substantially higher memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 is the choice for a desktop system where DDR4 memory and a lower power draw at idle are acceptable, and where the software ecosystem is tied to Intel's Socket 1200 platform. The data does not include benchmark scores, so performance conclusions rely on architectural and specification differences.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 5 microarchitecture under the Gorgon Halo codename. The Intel Core i5-110 uses Intel's 14 nm process and the Comet Lake architecture. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 14 nm indicates a generational gap in transistor density and power efficiency. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2-core, 4-thread advantage for AMD.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's total L3 cache is 32 MB, which is over twice the Intel part's 12 MB. The L2 cache per core is also four times larger on the AMD side (1 MB versus 256 KB), which can improve performance for working sets that fit in the per-core cache.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel interface with a maximum bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 on a dual-channel interface with a maximum bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The bandwidth difference is roughly 6.4 times in AMD's favor. This makes the AMD part markedly better suited to memory-bound workloads such as data compression, large database operations, or integrated graphics rendering. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is typical for a desktop DDR4 platform.

The AMD processor has a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 630. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. The PCIe interface differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD platform double the PCIe bandwidth per lane.

The Intel Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports ECC memory; the Intel Core i5-110 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: The AMD chip is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 14 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the socket requirements?

A: The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1200.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every key specification field recorded in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 | Intel Core i5-110 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Comet Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i5 (Comet Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache (per core) | 80 KB | 64 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 1 MB | 256 KB |

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

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 630 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $200 |

| Part number | 100-000002144 | SA35X |

The AMD processor also has a smaller die size at 70.6 mm², while the Intel part's die size is not recorded. The AMD chip's release date is recorded as 2026-05-19, while the Intel chip's release date is 2025-09-10.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include benchmark scores for either processor in this comparison. There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark results, no wins for either side, and no average benchmark scores. The percentile versus all CPUs is listed as 50 for both parts, indicating they sit at the midpoint of the database's distribution, but this is not derived from actual measured performance data.

Without benchmark numbers, the analysis must rely on the specification differences. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a 2-core, 4-thread advantage over the Intel Core i5-110. This suggests a meaningful advantage in multi-threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or compilation, assuming the software scales with thread count. The AMD chip also has a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.30 GHz), which may benefit single-threaded tasks that are clock-sensitive.

The L3 cache difference is notable: 32 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB on the Intel part. Larger shared cache can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data, especially in workloads with large working sets. The per-core L2 cache is also four times larger on the AMD side, which can improve per-core performance for latency-sensitive tasks.

Memory bandwidth is the most lopsided specification. The AMD processor's 273.1 GB/s is over six times the Intel part's 42.7 GB/s. This will have a direct impact on integrated graphics performance, data-heavy workloads, and any application that streams large amounts of data through system memory. The AMD chip's Radeon 8050S integrated GPU will also benefit from this bandwidth, whereas the Intel UHD Graphics 630 is constrained by the dual-channel DDR4 interface.

The TDP figures show the Intel part draws 10 W more (65 W versus 55 W), yet delivers fewer cores, lower clocks, and less cache. This indicates the AMD chip is more power-efficient per unit of performance, consistent with the 4 nm versus 14 nm process difference.

The Intel part does have one advantage: it uses DDR4 memory, which is a mature and widely available technology, and it fits into the Intel Socket 1200 desktop platform. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X, which is typically soldered on mobile boards, and its FP11 socket is not a desktop platform. This means the Intel chip is the more conventional choice for a desktop build, while the AMD chip is designed for mobile or compact systems.

The recorded data also shows the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $200, while the AMD part has no recorded price. The AMD part's release date is later (2026-05-19 versus 2025-09-10), suggesting it is a newer design.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins on core count, thread count, clock speed, cache size, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe generation, and process node. The Intel Core i5-110 wins on having a lower TDP per core (though higher total TDP), a desktop socket, DDR4 memory compatibility, and a recorded launch MSRP. The benchmark database contains no measured scores to further differentiate the two parts.