AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a completely one-sided comparison. Across all 15 benchmark workloads shared in the database, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not secure a single victory in any measured category. This is not a close contest; it is a systematic performance gap that appears in every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel compute.

The largest margin of victory belongs to the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel part scores 122 while the AMD processor manages only 20, a delta of -83.6% for the Ryzen 5 40. Prime number finding is heavily dependent on integer execution and clock speed, and the Intel chip's advantage here is overwhelming. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a similar story, with Intel scoring 23000 against AMD's 4841, a -79% difference. This workload scales with core count and sustained boost behavior, and the data indicates the Intel part delivers roughly 4.7 times the multicore rendering performance.

The smallest delta between the two processors appears in the passmark_single_thread test, where Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 2477, a -36% gap. Even in the category where the two processors are closest, the Intel Core i5-14490F still holds a substantial advantage. The Cinebench R15 singlecore test shows a -49.4% delta, with Intel at 327 and AMD at 165.5. The pattern is consistent: Intel leads by roughly 50% to 80% across most workloads, with the single-threaded tests showing the narrowest, though still large, margins.

The passmark_floating_point_math test shows Intel at 66558 versus AMD at 15194, a -77.2% delta. Integer math follows with 87844 versus 31598, a -64% delta. Data compression shows 340026 versus 141533, a -58.4% delta. Data encryption shows 18225 versus 6646, a -63.5% delta. Extended instructions show 21731 versus 6437, a -70.4% delta. Physics simulation shows 2093 versus 432, a -79.4% delta. Random string sorting shows 35608 versus 15124, a -57.5% delta. The multithread passmark test shows 28662 versus 9341, a -67.4% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2318 versus 790, a -65.9% delta. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 3247 versus 1150, a -64.6% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database, so the use-case split is straightforward. For heavily threaded workloads like Cinebench R23 multicore rendering, the Intel processor delivers 23000 points against the AMD part's 4841. The data suggests this is a processor designed for sustained multicore throughput, likely benefiting from its larger core count and higher boost clock.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part again dominates. PassMark single-thread shows 3873 versus 2477, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3247 versus 1150. The AMD Ryzen 5 40's boost clock of 4.30 GHz cannot compensate for the Intel part's 5.00 GHz boost ceiling in these measured results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not present any workload category where its measured scores exceed those of the Intel part. The closest relative performance appears in the passmark_single_thread test, where the -36% delta is the smallest across all comparisons. This suggests that the AMD part's strongest area relative to the Intel chip is lightly threaded integer work, but even there it trails significantly.

The database's average benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has an average benchmark score of 15882 and sits in the 70th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149 and sits in the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD EPYC 75F3 at 15859 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U at 15910 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9354P at 15826 (0.4% delta). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (-0.2% delta). These neighbor comparisons show that both processors perform within a tight band relative to their closest competitors, but the absolute distance between the two parts themselves is enormous.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, representing the Core 14th Gen series, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The smaller process node for AMD does not translate into a performance advantage in the measured data.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. This 6-core and 8-thread difference explains much of the multicore performance gap. Cache structures also diverge significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 cache is six times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 610M graphics unit, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. This is a notable difference for systems that require a discrete GPU regardless of processor choice. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the AMD part at 88.0 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure appears for the Intel part in the database.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel processor a wider and faster connection for expansion devices and storage. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part carries the Mendocino codename, which in the database indicates a low-power design with a TDP of 15, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65.

Specification Differences

The specification table between these two processors shows differences across nearly every field. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.80 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. The Intel part's higher boost clock gives it a 0.70 GHz advantage at peak frequency.

Thermal design power differs by 50 watts, with the AMD part rated at 15 and the Intel part at 65. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 6 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 100 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD part's cache includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel part's cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows LPDDR5 for AMD and DDR4, DDR5 for Intel. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 4 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. The AMD part includes a Radeon 610M integrated GPU, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets desktop. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2025-09-30 and the Intel part on 2023-12-31. The Intel part has a known part number, SRN35, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has an average benchmark score of 15882. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 70th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 scores 4841. This represents a -79% delta for the AMD part.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the AMD Ryzen 5 40 wins?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 records zero wins.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The passmark_single_thread test shows the smallest gap, with Intel scoring 3873 and AMD scoring 2477, a -36% delta. Even this closest result leaves the AMD part substantially behind.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 includes a Radeon 610M integrated graphics unit. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger performer in every measured workload, with the largest advantages appearing in multicore rendering, physics simulation, and prime number finding. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, deliver scores that place it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 40, with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.30 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of L3 cache, sits in the 70th percentile and trails by margins ranging from -36% to -83.6% depending on the workload.

The AMD part does have distinguishing attributes that matter outside raw performance. It integrates a Radeon 610M GPU, targets the mobile segment, and carries a very low TDP of 15, which suggests it is designed for efficiency and compact systems rather than peak throughput. The Intel part requires a discrete GPU and has a TDP of 65, pointing toward desktop builds where performance is the priority. The data cannot speak to price or value since no launch MSRP is recorded for either part.

For workloads like Cinebench R23 rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. For a mobile platform with integrated graphics and minimal power draw, the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has its place, but the database shows no performance scenario where it surpasses the Intel part. The verdict follows the numbers: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins on performance, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 exists in a different class defined by low power, mobility, and integrated graphics.