AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core 7 160UL. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. Consequently, the analysis must rely on the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 160UL and the architectural parameters of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, along with the percentile rankings and nearest rival data for the Intel part.

For the Intel Core 7 160UL, the recorded multi-threaded scores show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 946 points. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 3942 points. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is 9386 points. Single-thread scores are 133 in Cinebench R15, 556 in Cinebench R20, and 1325 in Cinebench R23. PassMark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 11043, a single-thread score of 3391, integer math at 47515, floating point math at 25670, and extended instructions at 5832.

The Intel Core 7 160UL holds a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14232. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14277, delta of -0.3%), the Intel Core i5-10400F (average score 14185, delta of +0.3%), the Intel Xeon 6756E (average score 14163, delta of +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U (average score 14320, delta of -0.6%). This indicates the Intel Core 7 160UL sits in a very competitive band where a 1% swing either way changes its standing relative to these four processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, by contrast, has no benchmark records, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile vs all CPUs is 50, which places it at the median position, but this is not supported by any actual benchmark entries. The absence of benchmark data for the AMD part means the recorded measurements cannot confirm its performance relative to the Intel part. What the database does provide for the AMD processor is its full architectural specification, which allows for a qualitative assessment of its computing resources.

Where Each One Wins

Based purely on recorded data, the Intel Core 7 160UL is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark wins. Its PassMark data shows a multithread score of 11043, a single-thread score of 3391, and a physics score of 819. Data compression reaches 108953 in PassMark, while data encryption is 7146. Random string sorting scores 11843, and find prime numbers scores 50. These figures establish a complete performance profile for the Intel part across integer, floating point, encryption, compression, and physics workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark wins because no benchmark results exist in its database entry. However, the specification sheet indicates a processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 3.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 1.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part has more cores and more threads, which in typical multi-threaded workloads would suggest an advantage, but no measured scores confirm this.

The thermal design power figures differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15. The AMD processor is specified for mobile use with a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor is a desktop part with dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory support and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. These differences point toward the AMD part being designed for higher sustained throughput in memory-sensitive tasks, while the Intel part is optimized for lower power draw.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a codename of Gorgon Halo and a generation label of Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5). The Intel Core 7 160UL uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with a Raptor Lake architecture, a codename of Raptor Lake-PS, and a generation label of Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS). The AMD die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ in both capacity and organization. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 12 MB shared. The AMD processor therefore provides a substantially larger L3 pool, which can benefit workloads with large working sets. The Intel L2 per core is slightly larger, but the total cache hierarchy favors AMD.

Memory support diverges clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The market segments are different: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel is listed as Desktop. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are recorded as 2026-05-19 for the AMD part and 2024-04-07 for the Intel part. Both processors are listed as active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice only for the Intel Core 7 160UL, because it is the sole processor in this comparison with benchmark results. The Intel part achieves a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14232. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.6% delta, which suggests consistent, mid-tier performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9386 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3391 place it in a specific performance envelope that the database can quantify.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 cannot be evaluated from benchmark data because none exist in its entry. Its 50th percentile ranking is present but unsupported by any measured scores. The database records its specifications, but specifications alone do not produce a verdict on real-world performance. Users who require measured performance data from the database should note that the Intel part has it and the AMD part does not.

From a resource perspective, the AMD processor offers more cores (12 vs 10), more threads (24 vs 12), a larger L3 cache (64 MB vs 12 MB shared), a higher base clock (3.20 GHz vs 1.80 GHz), and a higher memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s vs no recorded figure). The Intel processor offers a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 5.00 GHz) and a much lower TDP (15 vs 55). The Intel part is a desktop processor, while the AMD part is a mobile processor. These differences define two distinct usage profiles: the AMD part targets mobile platforms with high memory throughput and many threads, while the Intel part targets desktop platforms with lower power consumption and a higher single-core boost.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is empty, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 7 160UL?

A: The average benchmark score is 14232, with a percentile ranking of 69 among all CPUs.

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 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 160UL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160UL does not.

Q: What are the market segments for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is listed as a Mobile processor. The Intel Core 7 160UL is listed as a Desktop processor.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core 7 160UL |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 | 15 |

| 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 |

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

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Production Status | Active | Active |