AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14500HX and AMD Ryzen 5 150 are both active mobile processors, but benchmark results place them in starkly different performance tiers despite sharing the same 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The data shows a comprehensive victory for the Intel part, winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons, with the largest margins in compute-heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive win for the Intel Core i5-14500HX comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where it scores 130 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 47, a delta of 176.6%. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and cache hierarchy, and the Intel part’s advantage here is overwhelming. Similarly, in passmark_physics, the Intel chip scores 1911 against 806, a 137.1% lead, indicating a massive difference in simulation and physics calculation performance.

Floating-point performance tells a similar story. The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 69442 in passmark_floating_point_math, nearly double the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 35118, a 97.7% delta. This suggests that for scientific computing, 3D rendering, or any workload relying on heavy FPU usage, the Intel processor holds a commanding edge. Multithreaded performance is also lopsided: the Intel part scores 28508 in passmark_multithread versus 17492 for the AMD, a 63% advantage, reflecting the Intel chip’s higher core and thread counts.

In integer math, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 95584 against the AMD’s 62151, a 53.8% lead. Data compression follows suit, with Intel at 333851 and AMD at 211289, a 58% delta. The Intel part also wins in random string sorting (36219 vs 22382, a 61.8% delta) and extended instructions (20019 vs 14675, a 36.4% delta). Data encryption shows Intel ahead at 19502 versus 13425, a 45.3% margin.

The closest contest is in single-threaded performance, where the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 3629 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 3155, a 15% delta. While still a clear Intel win, this narrower margin indicates that the AMD’s Zen 3+ architecture is relatively competitive on a per-core basis. Still, the Intel part’s higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus the AMD’s 4.55 GHz helps it secure the single-thread victory.

Aggregating all benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at 34881. This places the Intel chip 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6349P (0% delta) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 253PTE. These rival comparisons show that the AMD part, despite its lower absolute scores, is in the same performance neighborhood as several high-end Intel mobile parts, but it is clearly outclassed by the Core i5-14500HX in every measured workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multithreaded performance, and by how much?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins passmark_multithread with a score of 28508, which is 63% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 17492.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 beats the Intel Core i5-14500HX?

A: No. In the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins all of them, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 recording zero wins.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 3629 in passmark_single_thread, which is 15% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 3155. This is the smallest performance gap between the two in any test.

Q: What is the most significant performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest delta is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 130 versus the AMD’s 47, a 176.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do these processors rank against other CPUs?

A: Both processors are in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 34881, placing them in the same overall performance tier despite the Intel’s dominance in direct comparisons.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 150 have any architectural advantage that shows in the data?

A: The AMD part uses a smaller 6 nm process node versus Intel’s 10 nm, and it has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz. However, the benchmark data does not show any workload where these factors translate into a win over the Intel Core i5-14500HX.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel die is larger at 257 mm² versus AMD’s 210 mm², reflecting the Intel part’s higher core count.

Core configuration is a major differentiator. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. This 8-core, 8-thread advantage directly explains the Intel part’s large lead in multithreaded workloads. Cache hierarchies differ substantially as well: the Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and only 16 MB of shared L3.

Memory support diverges. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part specifies a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure not provided for the Intel chip. ECC memory support also differs: the Intel part supports ECC, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities are another point of difference. The Intel Core i5-14500HX offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This means the Intel part has newer PCIe technology but fewer dedicated CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD chip uses Radeon 660M.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, indicating overclocking potential, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is locked. The production status for both is listed as Active. The Intel part was released on 2024-01-07, while the AMD part has a release date of 2025-09-30, making the AMD chip a newer design.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most prominent specification difference: Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Clock speeds also differ, with the Intel part running at a 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, versus the AMD’s 3.30 GHz base and 4.55 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a higher TDP of 55 watts, while the AMD part is rated at 35 watts.

The process node differs, with Intel on 10 nm and AMD on 6 nm. The die sizes are 257 mm² for Intel and 210 mm² for AMD. Cache specifications are distinct: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, while AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part does not specify one. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe configurations differ: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different, with Intel using UHD Graphics 770 and AMD using Radeon 660M. The sockets are different: Intel uses BGA 1964, while AMD uses Socket FP7. The multiplier is unlocked on Intel and locked on AMD. The part numbers are SRMXJ for Intel and 100-000000990(FP7r2) for AMD.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the superior processor in every measured workload. With 14 cores and 20 threads versus the AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads, the Intel part delivers massive advantages in multithreaded tasks, including a 63% lead in passmark_multithread and a 97.7% lead in floating-point math. Even in single-threaded performance, where the gap is smallest, the Intel part still leads by 15%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does have redeeming qualities in the specification sheet: it is built on a smaller 6 nm process, has a higher base clock, lower TDP, and supports more PCIe lanes. However, none of these translate into a benchmark win. The AMD part’s 84th percentile ranking matches the Intel’s, but the head-to-head data shows a clear hierarchy.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, particularly in multi-threaded or FPU-heavy applications, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the obvious choice. Its 176.6% lead in prime number finding and 137.1% lead in physics benchmarks indicate extreme performance in specialized workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 150, while competitive in its own right when compared to other CPUs, cannot match the Intel part in any direct comparison.

The choice comes down to workload priority. The Intel Core i5-14500HX is for users who need maximum throughput at any cost, accepting a higher 55-watt TDP and larger die. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is for those who value a lower 35-watt TDP, newer process node, and potentially better power efficiency, but the data shows they will sacrifice significant performance in every benchmark category measured.