AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H across all eleven recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not secure a single win in any of the shared PassMark tests. The most lopsided result occurs in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 326 against 47 for the AMD chip, a 85.6 percent gap. That workload, which stresses integer iteration and branch handling, highlights a fundamental performance disparity between the two designs.

The floating point math test also shows a wide separation. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H records 103615, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 manages 35118. That translates to a 66.1 percent deficit for the AMD processor. Physics simulation shows a similar pattern: 2880 for the Intel part versus 806 for the AMD part, a 72 percent difference. These two results indicate that the Intel processor carries a substantial advantage in compute-heavy, parallel workloads that rely on sustained throughput.

Data encryption favors Intel by 48.1 percent, with scores of 25845 and 13425 respectively. Extended instruction set performance, which often correlates with modern SIMD and cryptographic workloads, gives Intel a 45.4 percent lead (26901 versus 14675). Random string sorting, a test that measures memory access patterns and pointer chasing, shows Intel ahead by 43.8 percent, scoring 39814 against 22382.

Multithreaded performance, a broad indicator of overall parallel capability, favors the Intel part by 47.7 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 33429, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17492. Data compression follows closely, with Intel ahead by 35.5 percent (327455 versus 211289). Integer math shows a smaller but still significant gap of 25.7 percent, with Intel at 83695 and AMD at 62151.

Single-thread performance, often a better predictor of everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications, gives Intel a 22 percent advantage. The Intel part scores 4043, while the AMD chip scores 3155. Notably, the AMD processor records identical scores for the two single-thread entries in the database, 3155 for both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, confirming consistency in that measurement.

The aggregated average benchmark score reflects the same trend. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H reaches 41263, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at 34881. The Intel part also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution, placing in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 84th percentile for the AMD chip. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an average score of 41215 and a 0.1 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41208 with a 0.1 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376 with a negative 0.3 percent delta. For the AMD Ryzen 5 150, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962, and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the advantage rather than by any reversal. The largest gaps appear in workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. The floating point math advantage of 66.1 percent and the physics advantage of 72 percent suggest that the Intel processor is better suited for rendering, scientific simulation, and other floating-point-heavy tasks. The find prime numbers result, an 85.6 percent gap, points to a strong lead in integer-heavy loops and algorithmic code.

The data encryption and extended instructions results, with Intel ahead by 48.1 percent and 45.4 percent respectively, indicate that the Intel part handles cryptography, compression, and modern instruction set extensions more effectively. The multithreaded score, a 47.7 percent lead, supports the conclusion that the Intel processor is the better choice for content creation, video encoding, and software compilation, all of which benefit from high parallel throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150, despite losing every comparison, still posts competitive absolute numbers in specific areas. Its integer math score of 62151, while 25.7 percent behind Intel, is not a weak result in isolation. The data compression score of 211289, though 35.5 percent lower, remains a respectable figure for a mobile processor. The single-thread score of 3155, while 22 percent behind, still places the chip in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD part also has a lower thermal design point at 35 watts, which may make it easier to cool in thin-and-light chassis, though the Intel part is rated even lower at 25 watts.

For users prioritizing battery life and sustained low-power operation, the Intel processor's 25 watt TDP and higher efficiency on a 3 nm process node could be decisive. For users who need the highest possible performance in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, the Intel part is the clear choice based on every recorded measurement.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H uses the Panther Lake architecture and a 3 nm process node from Intel. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part does not use simultaneous multithreading, which explains the equal core and thread counts.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Intel part likely contribute to its single-thread advantage, as more data can be held closer to the execution units.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The higher memory bandwidth on the Intel part aligns with its stronger performance in memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting and data compression.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation, which matters for future expansion and high-speed storage, though the AMD part provides more total lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H includes Intel Xe3 Graphics. No direct graphics benchmark data appears in the database, so a performance comparison cannot be made from the recorded measurements.

Socket and packaging differ as well. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a part number of 100-000000990 (FP7r2). The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2540 and has a part number of SA4R9Q9EL. Both processors are marked as active in production status, with the AMD part released on September 30, 2025, and the Intel part released on January 4, 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H records 4043 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 3155, giving Intel a 22 percent lead.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 33429 in the passmark multithread test, compared to 17492 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, a difference of 47.7 percent.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores and 16 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H is rated at 115.2 GB/s in dual-channel mode, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is rated at 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. Across all eleven recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H wins every comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 records zero wins.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the decision straightforward for performance-focused buyers. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H wins every benchmark in the shared database, with advantages ranging from 22 percent in single-thread performance to 85.6 percent in find prime numbers. Its multithread score of 33429 versus 17492, its floating point score of 103615 versus 35118, and its physics score of 2880 versus 806 all point to a processor that is substantially faster in both lightly threaded and heavily parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150, while holding the 84th percentile position and showing competitive absolute scores in integer math and data compression, cannot match the Intel part in any measured category. The Intel processor also holds a higher percentile rank at 87, and its nearest rivals in the database, including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, all sit within 0.7 percent of its average score of 41263.

For buyers who prioritize raw performance in mobile workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H is the only choice supported by the data. For buyers who prioritize lower power consumption, the Intel part also holds the advantage with a 25 watt TDP against 35 watts for the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 offers a lower boost clock, fewer cores, smaller cache, and lower memory bandwidth, and none of the recorded benchmarks show a compensating strength. The database indicates a clear and consistent winner in the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H.