AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The recorded benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the Intel Core i5-14490F shows a consistent performance gap across every measured workload. The Intel processor wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons in the database, with the AMD part trailing by margins that range from 12.9% to 58.2% depending on the specific test. These results place the two CPUs in different performance tiers despite both carrying a 65W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking difference appears in the PassMark physics test. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 875, a delta of 58.2% in Intel's favor. This test measures simulation and physics calculations, and the gap here is the largest of any recorded comparison. The Intel part also dominates prime number finding, scoring 122 versus 57, a 53.3% advantage. These two workloads highlight the Intel processor's substantial edge in integer-heavy, single-thread-sensitive tasks.

In the Cinebench suite, the pattern is uniform. The Intel Core i5-14490F leads by 24.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2318 vs 1740), R15 single-core (327 vs 245), R20 multi-core (9660 vs 7254), R20 single-core (1363 vs 1023), R23 multi-core (23000 vs 17272), and R23 single-core (3247 vs 2438). The consistency of this 24.9% margin across all six Cinebench tests suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than workload-specific optimization.

The PassMark multi-thread test shows the Intel part at 28662 versus the AMD part at 20325, a 29.1% lead. Floating point math follows with a 40.2% gap: 66558 for Intel versus 39817 for AMD. Integer math shows a smaller but still clear 20.8% difference (87844 vs 69566). Data compression results put Intel at 340026 versus AMD at 258882, a 23.9% edge, while random string sorting shows a 26.5% gap (35608 vs 26188).

The narrowest margin appears in data encryption, where the Intel part scores 18225 against the AMD part's 15873, a 12.9% difference. Extended instructions favor Intel by 17% (21731 vs 18041). The PassMark single-thread test shows a 13.6% lead for Intel, with scores of 3873 versus 3348. Every recorded metric, from the smallest encryption gap to the largest physics gap, lands in Intel's favor.

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce this separation. The Intel Core i5-14490F carries an average score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT averages 20733. That difference places the Intel part in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 74th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head table records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 comparisons. This means there is no workload category in the database where the AMD part comes out ahead, whether single-threaded, multi-threaded, integer, or floating point.

Looking at the closest margins, the AMD part comes nearest to parity in data encryption (12.9% gap) and single-thread performance (13.6% gap). These are the areas where the AMD processor's Zen 3 architecture holds up best relative to Intel's Raptor Lake design. The widest gaps, physics and prime number finding, suggest that the Intel part's higher boost clock and larger cache provide outsized benefits in latency-sensitive, branch-heavy workloads.

For use cases like rendering, video encoding, scientific simulation, or any multi-threaded production workload, the Intel part's 24.9% to 40.2% leads in Cinebench and floating point math make it the stronger choice. For everyday desktop responsiveness, the single-thread gap of 13.6% still favors Intel, but the margin is less extreme. The AMD part's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics provide a capability the Intel part lacks entirely, since the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. That distinction matters for systems built without a discrete GPU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 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 AMD part is built on the Cezanne codename, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake-R.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This 4-core, 4-thread advantage explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The Intel part also reaches a boost clock of 5.00 GHz compared to the AMD part's 4.60 GHz, while the base clocks are 2.50 GHz for Intel and 3.60 GHz for AMD.

Cache layouts show structural differences. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part 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 larger L2 and L3 allocations give it more on-die data storage, which contributes to its advantage in cache-sensitive tests like prime number finding and physics.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode; the database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics and has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked. The Intel part has no integrated graphics and a locked multiplier. The AMD processor fits the AMD Socket AM4 platform, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's launch MSRP is $140; the database records no launch MSRP for the Intel part. The Intel part's TDP matches the AMD part at 65W, which means the performance gap comes from architecture and configuration rather than power envelope.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT in every recorded test, with margins from 12.9% to 58.2%. The Intel part's 4 additional cores, larger cache, and higher boost clock translate into consistent wins across both synthetic and application-style benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT does offer features the Intel part lacks: integrated graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and a lower launch MSRP of $140. For a system that needs onboard video output or relies on overclocking, the AMD part has functional advantages that the benchmark scores do not capture. The Intel part requires a separate graphics card, which adds system cost and complexity.

For workloads that depend on raw CPU throughput, rendering, physics simulation, or heavy multi-threaded computation, the data supports the Intel Core i5-14490F without qualification. Its 24.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (23000 vs 17272) and 40.2% lead in floating point math (66558 vs 39817) represent substantial productivity gains. The Intel part's 58.2% physics advantage and 53.3% prime number advantage similarly point to superior performance in simulation and arithmetic workloads.

The AMD part's closest results, a 12.9% gap in encryption and 13.6% in single-thread performance, still place it behind. The overall average benchmark scores (38149 for Intel versus 20733 for AMD) and percentile ranks (86th versus 74th) confirm that the Intel part sits in a higher performance class.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark comparisons does the Intel Core i5-14490F win?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT records zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 875, a difference of 58.2% in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap appears in the PassMark data encryption test, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 18225 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 15873, a difference of 12.9%.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with dual-channel memory buses on both parts.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average score of 20733. The Intel part ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks in the 74th percentile.