AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no paired benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core 7 150UL. Neither processor has any individual benchmark scores listed, and the head-to-head comparison table is empty. Both CPUs are placed at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than equal performance. The average benchmark score for both parts is zero, meaning no direct numerical comparison can be drawn from the available records.

What the data does show is the structural difference in thread capacity. The AMD part offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 12 threads. This gives the AMD processor a 2-core and 12-thread advantage on paper. Thread count alone does not guarantee benchmark superiority, but the gap is substantial enough to suggest a meaningful difference in heavily threaded workloads, assuming the database later fills in scores to confirm it.

Clock speeds present a mixed picture. Both CPUs share the same 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip has a 3.20 GHz base clock, while the Intel chip has a 1.70 GHz base clock. The 1.50 GHz difference in base frequency is large. Sustained all-core workloads that hold near base clocks would favor the AMD part considerably, though the Intel part's lower base clock may be a deliberate choice to fit a much lower 15 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 55 W TDP.

Memory bandwidth is another clear differentiator. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. The AMD part's bandwidth advantage is likely to show up in memory-sensitive tasks such as large dataset manipulation, integrated graphics workloads, and certain scientific computing patterns, though the current absence of benchmarks prevents a quantified statement.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmark wins for either side, the wins must be inferred from the specification differences. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins in thread count, holding 24 threads against the Intel Core 7 150UL's 12 threads. This matters for rendering, compilation, virtualization, and other parallel workloads. The AMD part also wins on base clock, with 3.20 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, which matters for sustained all-core operation. The AMD part wins on memory bandwidth at 273.1 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD part also has double the PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8, both Gen 4.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins on power efficiency, with a 15 W TDP versus 55 W. This is a 40 W difference. The Intel part also wins on memory flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part is restricted to LPDDR5X. The Intel part has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, though the AMD part has far more L3 cache at 64 MB versus 12 MB. The Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP11, so the platform choice is separate as well.

The Intel chip is a 10-core, 12-thread design with a 5.00 GHz boost, so its strength lies in lighter, single-threaded or bursty workloads where the 15 W envelope is acceptable. The AMD chip, with 24 threads and 64 MB of L3 cache, is better positioned for sustained multi-threaded throughput. The data does not record any benchmark wins, so these are structural observations, not measured results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename family and is built on the Zen 5 architecture. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The die size is listed as "2x 70.6 mm²", indicating a dual-chiplet design with two 70.6 mm² dies. The Intel Core 7 150UL is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, and uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The architecture generation names confirm the divide: "Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5)" versus "Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS)".

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 cache is 52 MB larger, which benefits data-heavy workloads and reduces reliance on main memory. The Intel L2 cache is 0.25 MB larger per core, which helps with per-core working sets.

Memory architecture differs completely. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses DDR4 or DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. The AMD part has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel part has 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. No graphics benchmark scores are recorded, so only the naming and execution unit count can be stated.

The Intel part is classified as a desktop segment product with an Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as mobile with an AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part was released on 2024-04-08, while the AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-20. The Intel part has an unknown part number, while the AMD part is listed as 100-000002141. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not contain any benchmark scores, wins, or rival comparisons for either processor. As such, any verdict must be based on the specification sheet alone. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 presents a configuration aimed at high-throughput mobile computing: 24 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, ECC support, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Intel Core 7 150UL presents a configuration aimed at low-power desktop operation: 12 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, no ECC, and 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

For workloads that scale with thread count, cache size, and memory bandwidth, the AMD part is the stronger candidate on paper. For workloads that must fit within a 15 W power envelope, the Intel part is the only viable choice. The 40 W TDP difference is decisive for fanless or passively cooled systems, small form factor builds, and any scenario where heat dissipation is constrained. The AMD part's 55 W TDP requires more substantial cooling and power delivery.

The release dates place the Intel part two years earlier in the record, which may matter for platform maturity, but the database does not provide any market or ecosystem data to support that analysis. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded, so no cost comparison is possible.

Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, large cache, high memory bandwidth, and ECC reliability should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. Users who need a low-power desktop processor with flexible DDR4 or DDR5 memory support and a modest thread count should select the Intel Core 7 150UL. The database currently has no measured results to override these structural conclusions.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of both processors?

A: Both processors have a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 3.20 GHz base clock, and the Intel part has a 1.70 GHz base clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a 55 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core 7 150UL |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 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 (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-05-20 | 2024-04-08 |

| Part Number | 100-000002141 | unknown |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |