AMD EPYC 4245P vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD EPYC 4245P and Intel Core i5-14490F occupy similar performance tiers in the database, with both sitting at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Their average benchmark scores, 39215 for the AMD part and 38149 for the Intel part, place them within a narrow band of competitors including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, Intel Core i7-13700F, and Intel Core i5-13600KF. Despite this overall parity, the head-to-head results reveal a consistent pattern of AMD dominance across most workloads, with only two specific exceptions favoring Intel. The EPYC 4245P wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Core i5-14490F takes just 2.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a remarkably uniform advantage for the AMD EPYC 4245P. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD processor leads by 15.7 percent in every multicore and singlecore iteration. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the EPYC 4245P scores 26618 against 23000 for the Intel chip. The singlecore result follows the same pattern, with 3757 versus 3247. This consistency extends to Cinebench R20, where the AMD part records 11179 multicore and 1577 singlecore, compared to 9660 and 1363 for the Intel part. Even in the older Cinebench R15 test, the margins hold at 15.7 percent multicore and 15.6 percent singlecore, with scores of 2682 versus 2318 and 378 versus 327 respectively. These figures indicate that the EPYC 4245P delivers a stable performance advantage across rendering workloads regardless of the benchmark generation.

PassMark results show a more varied picture. The largest AMD win comes in the prime number search test, where the EPYC 4245P scores 193 against 122, a 58.2 percent advantage. Extended instructions also favor AMD strongly, with 26547 versus 21731, a 22.2 percent lead. Single-thread performance in PassMark shows an 18.1 percent gap, 4575 against 3873. Physics simulation scores favor the AMD chip by 26 percent, 2637 versus 2093. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 12.1 percent, 39916 versus 35608. Integer math shows an 8.3 percent advantage for AMD, 95120 versus 87844, and multithread performance follows with 8.4 percent, 31063 versus 28662. Data encryption is close but still AMD, 18466 versus 18225, a 1.3 percent margin.

The Intel Core i5-14490F takes its first win in data compression, scoring 340026 against 339408, a narrow 0.2 percent edge. The second and larger Intel win comes in floating-point math, where the Core i5-14490F scores 66558 against 57965, a 12.9 percent advantage. These two wins are isolated; every other recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set favors AMD. The floating-point result is notable because it is the only test where the Intel processor leads by a double-digit margin, and it stands in contrast to the integer math result where AMD leads by 8.3 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 4245P is the clear choice for workloads that depend on single-threaded speed and instruction-level efficiency. Its consistent 15.7 percent lead across every Cinebench test, both multicore and singlecore, indicates strong all-around rendering capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 4575 reinforces this, showing an 18.1 percent advantage over the Intel part. For tasks that involve extended instruction sets, the 22.2 percent lead in PassMark extended instructions suggests the AMD architecture extracts more work per clock cycle. Prime number searching, which often reflects raw integer throughput and branch handling, shows the largest gap of any test at 58.2 percent, making the EPYC 4245P particularly well suited to computational mathematics and similar workloads.

Physics simulation is another strong area for AMD, with a 26 percent advantage. Data encryption also favors the EPYC 4245P, albeit by a smaller 1.3 percent margin, which may matter for server workloads that handle sensitive data. The multithread score of 31063 versus 28662, an 8.4 percent lead, confirms that the AMD chip handles parallel workloads well despite having fewer cores and threads. Random string sorting, which stresses memory access patterns and sorting algorithms, goes to AMD by 12.1 percent.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins specifically in floating-point math, where its 66558 score beats the AMD part by 12.9 percent. This makes it the better option for scientific computing, financial modeling, or any application dominated by floating-point arithmetic. The data compression win, though narrow at 0.2 percent, also goes to Intel. For users whose primary tasks involve compressing or decompressing large datasets, the Core i5-14490F holds a slight edge. Outside of these two areas, the recorded data does not show any other workload category where Intel leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD EPYC 4245P uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process manufactured by TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel chip is not recorded in the database, but the die size difference is substantial: the Intel chip is roughly three times larger. This reflects the different core configurations and the presence of a hybrid architecture on the Intel side.

Core counts differ significantly. The EPYC 4245P has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins most multithreaded benchmarks, which points to higher per-core efficiency. The base clock of the EPYC 4245P is 3.90 GHz, boosting to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The higher boost clock on the AMD chip contributes to its single-thread lead.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip and 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the EPYC 4245P versus 24 MB shared on the Core i5-14490F. The larger shared L3 cache on the AMD part likely helps with workloads that benefit from a bigger pool of fast memory.

Memory support diverges as well. The EPYC 4245P supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip, which is relevant for server and workstation reliability. The AMD processor also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity differs, with the EPYC 4245P offering Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The EPYC 4245P is built for the AMD Socket AM5 and targets the server and workstation market segment. The Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and is positioned as a desktop part. The EPYC 4245P has a launch MSRP of $239 and was released in May 2025. The Core i5-14490F has no recorded launch MSRP and was released in December 2023. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is active.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD EPYC 4245P for most users. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with particular strength in rendering, single-threaded tasks, integer math, and physics simulation. The 15.7 percent lead across all Cinebench tests makes it the stronger choice for content creation and 3D rendering workloads. The 58.2 percent advantage in prime number searching and the 22.2 percent lead in extended instructions suggest it is also well suited to computational and engineering workloads. The inclusion of ECC memory support and integrated graphics adds functionality that the Intel chip lacks, and the higher PCIe lane count provides more expansion headroom.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the better pick only for workloads dominated by floating-point math, where it leads by 12.9 percent, and for data compression, where it leads by a marginal 0.2 percent. Users running scientific simulations or financial calculations that rely heavily on floating-point operations should consider the Intel part. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration may also appeal to those who prefer a higher core count, even though the AMD chip delivers better multithread scores in the recorded benchmarks.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning. The EPYC 4245P averages 39215, while the Core i5-14490F averages 38149. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39325 and the Intel Core i7-13700F at 39009, placing the EPYC 4245P within 1 percent of both. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, again within a narrow band. Both processors sit at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, meaning they are competitive with a wide range of desktop and mobile parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor wins in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in floating-point math, scoring 66558 against 57965 for the AMD EPYC 4245P, a 12.9 percent advantage.

Q: Does either processor have integrated graphics?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.