CPU Comparison
AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 325
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor in AMD’s Ryzen AI PRO 400 “Gorgon Point” family, combining two Zen 5 and four Zen 5c CPU cores with a Radeon 840M RDNA 3.5 iGPU and an XDNA 2 NPU rated at up to 50 TOPS. It targets business and professional laptops with enterprise manageability, strong multi‑threaded performance, and on‑device AI acceleration for Copilot+ PC workflows.【turn3fetch0】【turn5fetch0】
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Up to 50 TOPS from the XDNA 2 NPU plus additional CPU/GPU compute gives a total platform AI capability of up to 59 TOPS.【turn3fetch0】
- Targeted at Copilot+ PC experiences: local LLMs, Recall‑style indexing, AI‑assisted collaboration tools, and business‑focused AI features.
- NPU offload can improve battery life and responsiveness compared to CPU‑only AI inference, especially in always‑on AI assistants and background recognition tasks.【turn15find0】【turn13search4】
- 47 TOPS NPU supports Windows Studio Effects and on‑device inference
- 40 TOPS GPU AI compute complements NPU for hybrid workloads
- Total CPU+GPU+NPU TOPS competitive for mainstream thin‑and‑light AI PCs
Content Creation
Gaming
- Radeon 840M with 4 RDNA 3.5 CUs at up to 2.8 GHz is faster than older Vega‑based iGPUs but slower than 8‑CU Radeon 860M parts.【turn17fetch0】
- Suitable for e‑sports and older AAA titles at 1080p low–medium; newer AAA games typically require 720p/900p or upscaling.
- Hardware AV1 decode/encode and modern display outputs (DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1) support high‑refresh external monitors and multimedia use.【turn3fetch0】【turn17fetch0】
- 4‑core Xe3 iGPU suitable for 1080p low/medium in many titles
- Much faster than older 11th‑gen Xe but slower than 8‑core Xe or Arc B‑series iGPUs
- Best for light and casual gaming rather than high‑refresh or high‑detail AAA
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Solid 6C/12T performance in a 28 W envelope with Zen 5/5c cores
- Strong on‑device AI via 50 TOPS XDNA 2 NPU for Copilot+ experiences
- Radeon 840M iGPU with RDNA 3.5 and AV1 encode/decode is very capable for integrated graphics
- Enterprise‑grade PRO security and manageability features for business deployments
- Configurable 15–54 W TDP gives OEMs flexibility across thin‑and‑light and performance designs
Cons
- Not intended for enthusiast overclocking; EXPO and unlocked multiplier are absent
- Only 8 MB L3 cache and 4 CUs on the iGPU limit heavy creator and gaming workloads vs higher SKUs
- PCIe 4.0 only, while some competitors are moving to PCIe 5.0 in premium segments
- As an OEM‑only mobile APU, it is not available as a retail boxed CPU for DIY builders
Pros
- Strong single‑thread and responsiveness for everyday tasks
- Meaningful AI compute with 47 TOPS NPU and 40 TOPS GPU
- Good efficiency on Intel 18A at 25 W base power
- Capable 4‑core Xe3 iGPU with AV1 and modern display outputs
- 12 MB Smart Cache improves gaming and threaded workloads
- Supports DDR5‑6400 and LPDDR5X‑7467 with up to 128 GB RAM
Cons
- Only 8 threads with no SMT; weaker in heavily threaded workloads than higher‑core SKUs
- Locked multiplier limits overclocking headroom
- 12 PCIe lanes may constrain expansion in some designs
- Only four P‑cores; not ideal for sustained all‑core workloads compared to 6+ core rivals
- OEM‑dependent GPU branding (Intel Graphics vs Arc) can be confusing
Competitors & Alternatives
AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 5 338HRival
Business / AI PC Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235H / 245HRival
Business / AI PC Laptop
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340Rival
Business / AI PC Laptop
- Compare head-to-headAMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440Rival
Business / AI PC Laptop
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite / X PlusRival
Always‑Connected AI PC Laptop
8 CPU cores and Radeon 860M iGPU for users who can trade some efficiency for significantly higher multi‑threaded and graphics performance.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 8640U / 8640HSAlt
Older but mature Zen 4‑class mobile APU with good Linux support and strong efficiency if you don’t need the latest NPU features.
- Apple M5 (entry model)Alt
Excellent efficiency and integrated performance for macOS users who don’t require x86 compatibility or enterprise manageability features.
Intel Core Ultra 5 325
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350Rival
Mainstream Mobile AI APU
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 5 332Rival
Mainstream Mobile / Thin-and-Light
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 7 355Rival
Mainstream Mobile / Premium Thin-and-Light
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 5 322Rival
Entry-Level Mobile / Value
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840URival
Thin-and-Light Mobile
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125HAlt
Older Meteor Lake part with 14 cores/18 threads; more threaded performance but lower efficiency and weaker NPU/GPU AI features.
Our Verdict on Each
A well‑balanced business APU with solid CPU performance, a capable RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and strong on‑device AI for its power envelope; best for professionals who need Copilot+ and enterprise features rather than purely maximum gaming or creator performance.
Best for: You’re buying a business or professional laptop prioritized for enterprise manageability, long battery life, and on‑device AI (Copilot+), and you don’t need a high‑end discrete GPU or maximum CPU cores.
Read the full reviewA solid mainstream mobile SoC that delivers meaningful CPU and NPU upgrades over prior Ultra 5 generations, with good efficiency and capable integrated graphics—best for users who want AI features and balanced performance in a thin laptop rather than outright compute headroom.
Best for: Thin‑and‑light AI PC where you want strong efficiency, modern AI features, and better integrated graphics than older Ultra 5 chips, but don’t need the extra cores or GPU power of Core Ultra 7 or X7 SKUs.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 or Intel Core Ultra 5 325?
For gaming, the Intel Core Ultra 5 325 leads with a gaming performance score of 78/100 among AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Core Ultra 5 325.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 325 has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (28 W), Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (25 W).
Do AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Core Ultra 5 325 use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435: FP8, Intel Core Ultra 5 325: FCBGA2540), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 325 has the most cores. Core counts: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (6 cores), Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores).