Core Ultra 5 226V and Ryzen AI 5 340 are both new-generation Copilot+ chips with powerful NPUs, but they get their performance in completely different ways. Many people assume that stronger Intel single-core performance means better multi-core performance too. In fact, the Ryzen AI 5 340 leads by nearly 10% in multi-threaded work according to measured CPUMark results, while the 226V draws considerably less power, with a TDP of just 17W versus 28W. The two chips target different kinds of users, even though both carry the "thin and light AI" label.
How Do the Core Ultra 5 226V and Ryzen AI 5 340 Differ?
On paper, the two chips look alike: both are 2026 parts, both meet the Copilot+ standard, and both aim at thin and light laptops. But the architectures are quite different once you look closer. The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on a 3nm process, with a design of 4 Performance cores + 4 Efficient cores, no traditional Hyper-Threading, and just 8MB of L3 cache. The AMD 340 uses Krackan Point based on Zen 5, built on a 4nm process, with 6 full cores and SMT for 12 threads, and up to 22MB of cache.
| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Lunar Lake, 3nm | Krackan Point / Zen 5, 4nm |
| Cores / Threads | 4P + 4E / 8 threads | 6 / 12 threads |
| Boost clock | up to 4.5 GHz | 2.0 - 4.8 GHz |
| TDP (base / turbo) | 17W / 37W | 28W / 54W |
| L3 cache | 8MB | 22MB |
| NPU TOPS | 40 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Copilot+ | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | AMD Radeon 840M |
| CPUMark multi-thread | 17.864 | 19.590 |
| CPUMark single-thread | 3.766 | 3.699 |
The downside deserves a plain statement: the 226V has noticeably fewer cores and a much smaller cache. For workloads that need many parallel threads, such as rendering, compiling code, or heavy data processing, the Intel chip is at a disadvantage. On the other hand, the base TDP of just 17W (OEM range of 8-37W) helps a laptop get better battery life and run cooler under normal conditions. The AMD 340 has a 28W base TDP and climbs to 54W under heavy boost.
CPU, AI, and Integrated Graphics Performance: Which Chip Is Stronger for Thin and Light Laptops?
According to measured data from cpubenchmark.net, the Ryzen AI 5 340 leads the Core Ultra 5 226V by about 9.7% in multi-threaded work (19.590 versus 17.864). Notebookcheck confirms a gap of around 10% in aggregate multi-threaded conditions. Single-core results go the other way: the 226V is ahead by 1.8% (3.766 versus 3.699), a difference so small that it is almost impossible to notice in real use. For Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 6, neither chip has officially confirmed figures, so Hung Phat does not offer any estimated numbers.
On the AI side, the AMD 340 has a slight edge with an NPU rated at 50 TOPS versus 40 TOPS for the 226V. In practice, when using Copilot+ on Windows 11, both can run features such as Recall, Live Captions, and AI photo processing in Adobe Lightroom. The 10 TOPS difference mostly matters when running several heavy AI tasks at once, or when future software taps the NPU more deeply. For now, the two chips are even in everyday AI experience.
For integrated graphics, the Intel Arc 130V is clearly ahead of the Radeon 840M at 1080p Low in eSports titles like Valorant, CS2, and League of Legends. The Arc 130V ranks in the upper-mid tier while the 840M sits in the mid tier. Neither is enough for demanding AAA games at high settings. If you play games, even light ones, a 226V laptop gives a slightly smoother experience at the same settings.
Should You Pick a Core Ultra 5 226V or Ryzen AI 5 340 Laptop in the 15-30 Million Range?
The answer depends on what you use the laptop for. If your main work is office tasks, web browsing, video meetings, writing documents, or light photo editing, both chips are more than capable. The 9.7% multi-threaded difference does not show up clearly in those tasks. In that case, it makes more sense to choose based on form factor and display than to chase the chip.
If you regularly handle 4K video, compile large projects, run virtual machines, or render 3D for long stretches, the 340's 10% multi-threaded advantage adds up to a few minutes saved each day. In return, a laptop with the AMD 340 may run hotter and drain its battery faster at peak load because of the higher TDP. From the many machines Hung Phat has handled, the 226V tends to hold steadier temperatures inside an ultra-thin body because its base TDP is considerably lower.
At Hung Phat, all three models are in stock. The HP OmniBook X Flip Next Gen AI 14 (2025) lets you choose between both chips, with 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a PCIe Gen4 SSD, priced at around 15-25 million. The HP OmniBook X Flip Next Gen AI 16 offers the same chip choices but with a larger screen, which suits you if you need more working space. If you prefer the AMD 340 with a 16-inch 16:10 display for a light mobile workstation, the DELL Pro 16 Plus PB16255 AMD is worth considering in the 20-30 million range, with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340, Radeon 840M, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. You can visit us in Ho Chi Minh City to see them in person, or message Hung Phat for more advice on each model.
In short: if you do office work and want good battery life and a cool machine, the 226V is the more sensible choice. If you need higher multi-threaded performance for heavy tasks and can accept slightly faster battery drain at full load, the 340 fits better. Neither is a wrong choice, they just suit different users.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which chip is faster for video editing and image rendering, the 226V or the Ryzen AI 5 340?
For heavy rendering and video encoding, the Ryzen AI 5 340 has a clear advantage thanks to 6 full cores with 12 threads and 22MB of cache. According to measured CPUMark results, the AMD 340 leads the 226V by about 9.7% in multi-threaded work. In practice, when rendering a 10-minute 4K clip in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, you might save 1-2 minutes each time compared with the 226V. In single-core work the 226V is ahead by 1.8%, but that gap is almost impossible to feel in real use.
How long does the battery last, and does the laptop get hot with all-day use?
The 226V, with its 17W base TDP, usually delivers better battery life under light conditions such as office work and web browsing, and the body also stays cooler because the cooling system does not need to run at full capacity. The AMD 340 has a 28W base TDP and rises to 54W under heavy boost, so when running sustained heavy tasks like rendering or compiling, the laptop will get hotter and drain its battery considerably faster. In thin and light laptops such as the HP OmniBook X Flip, both chips are fine for everyday use, and the difference only becomes clear when you push the machine at full load continuously.
What is the practical difference between a 40 TOPS and a 50 TOPS NPU?
Both the Intel 226V (40 TOPS) and the AMD 340 (50 TOPS) meet Microsoft's Copilot+ standard, which means both can run built-in AI features such as Windows Recall, real-time Live Captions, background removal in video calls, and AI photo processing. The 10 TOPS gap does not yet make a clear difference in everyday use because most software does not fully use the NPU's capacity. The AMD 340's advantage may show more clearly once local AI software, such as small LLMs or AI video upscaling, becomes more common in the next 1-2 years.
Which laptops use these two chips, and what are the current prices?
At Hung Phat, the HP OmniBook X Flip Next Gen AI 14 and OmniBook X Flip Next Gen AI 16 both let you choose either the Intel 226V or the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, priced at around 15-25 million depending on the RAM and SSD configuration, and both come with a PCIe Gen4 SSD and LPDDR5x RAM. The DELL Pro 16 Plus PB16255 AMD comes only with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340, priced at around 20-30 million, with a 16-inch 16:10 FHD+ display that suits people who need a wider screen. Message us directly and Hung Phat will quote an exact price and current stock, since prices are usually updated with each new shipment.
