AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors cleanly by design intent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a mobile-first, high-core-count part aimed at workloads that scale with threads and memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 is a desktop part with fewer cores, a higher thermal envelope, and a much older manufacturing process. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, so the analysis rests entirely on the architectural and specification fields.

The AMD part wins on raw core count, thread count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics capability. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. That advantage shows directly in any threaded workload: compiling, rendering, encoding, or running multiple virtual machines. The 64 MB shared L3 cache on the AMD part dwarfs the 12 MB shared L3 on the Intel part, which matters for repeated data access patterns and large working sets.

The Intel part wins on platform maturity and simplicity. It uses DDR4 memory, which is widely available and stable, and its Socket 1200 platform has been used across many desktop systems. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the AMD part's 55 W, but for a desktop chip that is not a disadvantage; it simply reflects a different thermal design target. The Intel part also has a lower base clock (2.90 GHz vs 3.20 GHz) and a lower boost clock (4.30 GHz vs 5.00 GHz), so AMD holds the clock speed advantage in both sustained and peak scenarios.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is for users who need many cores, high memory bandwidth, and a capable integrated GPU in a mobile package. The Intel Core i5-110 is for desktop builders who want a conventional, lower-core-count processor with a proven socket and standard memory support. Neither part is a substitute for the other; they occupy different segments of the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different manufacturing and design eras. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses TSMC's 4 nm process node and carries the Gorgon Halo codename, part of the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 cores. The Intel Core i5-110 uses Intel's own 14 nm process and belongs to the Comet Lake generation, an architecture that predates several newer Intel designs.

The die size field for the AMD part records "2x 70.6 mm²", which indicates a dual-die configuration. The Intel part has no recorded die size. This structural difference matters because the AMD part can place more cores, more cache, and a larger integrated GPU across two dies, while the Intel part uses a monolithic design on a much older node.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's per-core L2 is four times larger than the Intel part's, and its total L3 is more than five times larger. These differences directly affect hit rates and memory latency under load.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. That is a 6.4x difference in theoretical memory bandwidth, which heavily favors the AMD part in any bandwidth-sensitive task such as large dataset manipulation or integrated graphics workloads.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part also uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 3 with the same lane count. Both parts have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking through the multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 versus the Intel Core i5-110. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This means there is no direct performance score from the database to compare. However, the specification fields provide enough recorded data to establish expected performance relationships.

The core and thread difference is the most direct comparison. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads against the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 100% increase in both core count and thread count. In a perfectly scaling multithreaded workload, the AMD part would complete tasks in roughly half the time, though real-world scaling varies. The clock speed difference also favors AMD: 5.00 GHz boost versus 4.30 GHz boost, a 16.3% higher peak clock. Single-threaded performance likely favors the AMD part as well, given its higher boost clock and newer Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm node.

Memory bandwidth is the largest recorded gap. The AMD part's 273.1 GB/s is 6.4 times the Intel part's 42.7 GB/s. This affects integrated graphics performance, data-heavy workloads, and any operation that streams large arrays. The AMD part's Radeon 8050S integrated graphics also outclasses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, though the database does not include specific graphics benchmark scores. The Intel part's UHD Graphics 630 is a basic desktop solution, while the Radeon 8050S is a modern integrated GPU with much higher execution resources.

The process node difference (4 nm vs 14 nm) indicates a generational leap in transistor density and power efficiency. The AMD part achieves more cores, more cache, and higher clocks while maintaining a lower TDP (55 W vs 65 W). That efficiency gap is a direct result of the manufacturing process difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. AMD doubles both figures.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD part records 273.1 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel part records 42.7 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 bus. AMD's bandwidth is 6.4 times higher.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has ECC memory support enabled. The Intel Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 16.3% higher.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The AMD part uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel part uses Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD part is manufactured on a significantly newer node.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD's L3 is more than five times larger.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is the stronger processor on nearly every measurable specification. It has double the cores, double the threads, a higher boost clock, a larger cache hierarchy, more memory bandwidth, ECC support, a newer process node, and a more capable integrated GPU. Its 55 W TDP is lower than the Intel part's 65 W, despite all of those advantages. Users who need multithreaded performance, large memory throughput, or integrated graphics capability should select the AMD part based on the recorded specifications.

The Intel Core i5-110 remains a viable choice for a specific scenario: desktop systems that require a conventional Socket 1200 platform, DDR4 memory support, and PCIe Gen 3. Its 65 W TDP is higher, but desktop platforms typically have adequate cooling. The lower core count and older architecture limit its performance ceiling, but for basic desktop tasks, single-threaded work, or legacy platform compatibility, it offers a simpler path. The database does not record any benchmark scores for either part, so the verdict rests on the specification fields alone.

The production status for both parts is listed as Active, so neither is discontinued. The AMD part targets mobile systems with its Socket FP11 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part targets desktop systems with Socket 1200 and DDR4. These are not competing products in the same form factor; they serve different markets. The AMD part is the clear choice for performance and efficiency, while the Intel part is the choice for a familiar desktop platform with standard memory support.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i5-110 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 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 (TSMC) | 14 nm (Intel) |

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

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| 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 |

| Release date | 2026-05-19 | 2025-09-10 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $200 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |