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AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,320PassMark multi-core score:26282N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:5.1 GHzCPU socket:FP8TDP (Thermal design power):28 W

AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

7.3

Reviews score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 81% of processors
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

60%

8.0

Performance

18%

6.8

Architecture

10%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.5

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 84%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 57% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 57%
?

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best prices
    N/A~ £1,320
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen AI 7 450

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Performance

18%

6.8

Architecture

10%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.5

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

8.4

Integrated graphics

7.9
Reviews score
7.3
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

3.5

Price

6.4
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
FP8
This processor uses the FP8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 49.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.1 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.0 GHz & 4x 2.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.0 GHz & 4x2.0 GHz which is higher than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
26,282
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 26,282 in PassMark, which is higher than 81.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of processors and equal to that of 7.7% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 4 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 86.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.8% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 62% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
L2 cache
8 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 72% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
640 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 640 KB which is larger than that of 73.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5/LPDDR5X
This processor supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
8,533 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 8,533 MHz, which is higher than that of 98% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-8533 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.5% of processors and equal to 1.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89% of processors and equal to 8.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon 860M
This processor uses the Radeon 860M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 97.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
8
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 73.9% of processors and equal to 7.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
600 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 600 MHz which is higher than that of 79.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
?
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TDP (Thermal design power)
28 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.9% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
28 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
54 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 54 W which is lower than that of 66.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.61x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,603 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,603 vs 5,209
  • 2.29x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,282 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,282 vs 11,469
  • 87.2% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,874 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,874 vs 1,535
  • 55.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,967 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,967 vs 2,558
  • 15.9% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 4x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.67x higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8533 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3200 MHz.
    8,533 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 9.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.3 vs 6.7
  • 6 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2026 vs 2020).
    2026 vs 2020
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 2.61x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,603 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,603 vs 5,209
  • 2.29x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,282 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,282 vs 11,469
  • 87.2% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,874 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,874 vs 1,535
  • 55.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,967 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,967 vs 2,558
  • 15.9% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 2 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (4x2 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x2.0 GHz & 4x2.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    4 nm vs 12 nm
  • Mixed big and small cores
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    8 MB vs 3 MB
  • 2x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 66.7% larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (640 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    640 KB vs 384 KB
  • 77.8% larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    16 MB vs 9 MB
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 4x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.67x higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8533 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3200 MHz.
    8,533 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 91% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-8533 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-8533 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 860M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon 860M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 71.4% higher GPU clock speed
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (600 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    600 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 37.8% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    54 W vs 64 W
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gorgon Point vs Kaby Lake).
    Gorgon Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.28x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,320 vs £250).
    £1,320 vs £250
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has worse value for money than the average processor (6.41 vs 7.3).
    6.41 vs 7.33
  • No speed boosting
    This processor does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 5.28x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,320 vs £250).
    £1,320 vs £250
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has worse value for money than the average processor (6.41 vs 7.3).
    6.41 vs 7.33
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • No speed boosting
    This processor does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gorgon Point vs Kaby Lake).
    Gorgon Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.7
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
03/05/2026
Laptop review · Benchmark comparison
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is a sturdy metal laptop whose chip is only a few percent faster than the Ryzen AI 7 350.

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMD Ryzen AI 7 450

  • Eight cores and 16 threads handle several programs at once.
  • Multithreading lets each core run two threads.
  • A boost clock of 5.1 GHz gives quick response on single tasks.
  • A 4 nm process helps keep power use low.
  • Memory runs at 8533 MHz for quick access to data.
  • Its big.LITTLE design mixes performance and smaller cores.

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen AI 7 450

  • The clock multiplier is locked at 20, so you cannot tune the clock.
  • There is no Turbo Boost, though many chips include it.
  • Integrated graphics run from a 600 MHz base, so graphics work stays limited to light tasks.
  • Base power of 28 W and boost power of 54 W mean real heat under load.

Verdict

Eight cores and 16 threads give the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 a practical balance of speed and power use. Four performance cores sit alongside four smaller cores under a big.LITTLE design that uses HMP scheduling, which is a less common approach. The boost clock reaches 5.1 GHz, and a PassMark single-core score of 3967 keeps everyday programs quick. Multithreading is on, so each core can run two threads at once. Memory runs at 8533 MHz and moves 89.6 GB/s, which is enough for everyday work. The integrated graphics start at 600 MHz, a modest level. The trade-off is the locked clock multiplier of 20 and the lack of Turbo Boost. It suits a buyer who wants a sensible mix of speed and multi-tasking for office work, study or light creative tasks.

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