AMD EPYC 4244P vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear profiles. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, and it does so with decisive margins in several compute-heavy workloads. The AMD EPYC 4244P wins 6 tests, but those victories concentrate in specific instruction types and single-threaded scenarios. For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, floating-point math, integer math, or data compression, the Intel part is the stronger choice. For those needing extended instruction execution, prime-number finding, physics simulation, or random string sorting, the AMD part takes the lead.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX holds a 52.5% advantage in floating-point math and a 21.4% edge in integer math, which are substantial gaps. The AMD EPYC 4244P counters with a 30.5% lead in prime-number finding and a 9.6% lead in extended instructions. The single-thread picture is close: AMD wins by 2.2% in Passmark single-thread and single-threaded Cinebench tests, but Intel wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by 4.9% to 5%. The averaged benchmark score favors Intel, 35094 versus 34220, a difference of roughly 2.5%. Both sit at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, so neither is an outlier at the top or bottom of the global ranking.

The choice depends on workload. The Intel part is a mobile-class processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, aimed at laptops. The AMD part is a server/workstation chip with 6 cores and 12 threads on a desktop socket. The Intel chip leads in most synthetic multi-threaded benchmarks despite its mobile designation. The AMD chip wins where its Zen 4 architecture and higher clock speeds matter most. Neither is a universal winner; the data supports Intel for general compute density and AMD for specialized single-thread and extended-instruction tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process technologies. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel, built on a 257 mm² die. The AMD EPYC 4244P uses Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with a 71 mm² die and 6,570 million transistors. The process node difference is significant: 5 nm versus 10 nm gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage in silicon geometry, though the Intel part compensates with a much larger die and more cores.

Core counts differ sharply. Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 133% core-count advantage for Intel and a 67% thread-count advantage. Cache layouts also differ: Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on AMD (32 MB versus 24 MB) helps with data reuse, but Intel’s per-core L2 is double the size (2 MB versus 1 MB).

Clock speeds favor AMD in raw numbers. The EPYC 4244P has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. Intel runs a 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The AMD base clock is 46% higher, and its boost is 4% higher. Power envelopes are close: Intel draws 55 W TDP, AMD draws 65 W TDP. Both support ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory; AMD supports only DDR5 but records a memory bandwidth figure of 83.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes favor AMD: 28 Gen 5 lanes versus Intel’s 16 Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes Radeon Graphics. The AMD part is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked. Intel’s multiplier is unlocked, allowing user overclocking. The sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1964 (mobile) versus AMD Socket AM5 (desktop/server). The release dates differ by about four months: Intel appeared in January 2024, AMD in May 2024. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $229.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14500HX dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2442 versus AMD’s 2327, a 4.9% lead. Single-core R15: Intel 344 versus AMD 328, also 4.9%. R20 multi-core: Intel 10178 versus AMD 9697, 5% ahead. R20 single-core: Intel 1436 versus AMD 1368, 5% ahead. R23 multi-core: Intel 24234 versus AMD 23089, 5% ahead. R23 single-core: Intel 3421 versus AMD 3259, 5% ahead. The consistency is notable: every Cinebench iteration, both multi and single, goes to Intel by roughly 5%.

Passmark results are more split. Intel wins data compression 333851 to 302606, a 10.3% margin. Data encryption: Intel 19502 versus AMD 18232, 7% ahead. Floating-point math: Intel 69442 versus AMD 45546, a commanding 52.5% lead. Integer math: Intel 95584 versus AMD 78709, 21.4% ahead. Multi-thread: Intel 28508 versus AMD 26797, 6.4% ahead.

AMD takes the remaining Passmark tests. Extended instructions: AMD 22149 versus Intel 20019, 9.6% ahead. Find prime numbers: AMD 187 versus Intel 130, a 30.5% lead. Physics: AMD 1981 versus Intel 1911, 3.5% ahead. Random string sorting: AMD 38048 versus Intel 36219, 4.8% ahead. Single-thread: AMD 3710 versus Intel 3629, 2.2% ahead (both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` entries show identical scores for each chip).

The largest single delta in the entire comparison is Intel’s 52.5% win in floating-point math. The largest AMD win is 30.5% in prime numbers. The average benchmark score data reinforces Intel’s overall edge: 35094 versus 34220, with nearest rivals for Intel being the Core i9-12900HX (0.3% ahead) and Core i7-12700K (0.5% behind), while AMD’s nearest rivals include the Ryzen AI 7 350 (0% delta) and Ryzen 7 3700X (0.1% behind).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD EPYC 4244P has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the AMD EPYC 4244P ever beat Intel in multi-threaded tests?

A: No. Intel wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests (R15, R20, R23) by 4.9% to 5%, and wins Passmark multi-thread by 6.4%.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark gap between the two?

A: Intel leads floating-point math by 52.5%. AMD leads prime-number finding by 30.5%.

Q: Which chip has higher clock speeds?

A: AMD has higher base and boost clocks: 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost versus Intel’s 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P has 28 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. Intel has 16 Gen 5 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in scenarios that demand high thread counts and heavy arithmetic. Its 14 cores and 20 threads translate directly into wins across the entire Cinebench suite, both multi-core and single-core. The 52.5% floating-point math advantage makes it the pick for workloads involving scientific calculation, 3D rendering, or financial modeling that rely on FPU throughput. The 21.4% integer math lead covers general-purpose compute, database indexing, and logic-heavy applications. Data compression (10.3% ahead) and data encryption (7% ahead) further position Intel for file archiving, backup systems, and secure data handling. The multi-thread score (6.4% ahead) confirms its strength in parallel workloads like video encoding, compilation, and simulation tasks that scale with core count.

The AMD EPYC 4244P wins in more specialized areas. The 30.5% lead in prime-number finding indicates stronger performance in integer-heavy, branch-predictable workloads like cryptography key generation or number theory computations. The 9.6% extended instructions lead covers AVX-512-style or similar extended instruction sets, useful in scientific libraries and signal processing. Physics simulation (3.5% ahead) and random string sorting (4.8% ahead) point to strengths in particle dynamics, data shuffling, and sorting algorithms. Single-thread Passmark (2.2% ahead) makes it a better choice for lightly threaded legacy applications or latency-sensitive tasks where one core carries the load.

For a mobile user, the Intel part is clearly the compute leader in this matchup. For a server or workstation user who needs specific instruction extensions or high per-core throughput on a desktop socket, the AMD part offers targeted advantages. The overall average benchmark score favors Intel, but the AMD chip’s wins are not noise: they are concentrated in distinct algorithmic patterns.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification category except ECC support, dual-channel memory bus, and production status (both Active).

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14500HX | AMD EPYC 4244P |

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

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Series | Core 14th Gen | EPYC 4004 series |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-HX | Raphael |

| Process node | 10 nm (Intel) | 5 nm (TSMC) |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 71 mm² |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 6,570 million |

| Cores | 14 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1964 | AMD Socket AM5 |

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

| L2 cache per core | 2 MB | 1 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 24 MB | 32 MB |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 only |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 28 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics |

| Market segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-05-20 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $229 |

The Intel part is a mobile chip with a larger die and more cores, while the AMD part is a server chip with a smaller 5 nm die, higher clocks, more PCIe lanes, and a larger L3 cache. The only specification where Intel leads the AMD part is core/thread count, L1/L2 per-core cache size, memory flexibility (DDR4 plus DDR5), unlocked multiplier, and integrated graphics branding. AMD leads in process node, die efficiency, clock speeds, L3 cache, PCIe lane count, and recorded memory bandwidth.