AMD Ryzen 5 5605G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What are the release dates for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G was released on February 23, 2025. The Intel Core i5-14490F was released on December 31, 2023.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G sits at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G is built on the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Cezanne codename, and represents the 5000 series generation. It uses a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm².

The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process node and has a die size of 215 mm². Intel does not list a transistor count for this part in the database.

Cache layout differs substantially between the two. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB L3 pool. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support marks a clear generational divide. The Ryzen 5 5605G is limited to DDR4 with dual-channel operation and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

PCI Express capabilities also differ. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, a four-generation jump in interface speed.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate: the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, whereas the Intel chip has a locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data positions these two chips at very different performance tiers. The Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 38149. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded average score in the database.

The Core i5-14490F delivers substantially higher multi-threaded performance, driven by its 10 cores and 16 threads versus the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Ryzen 5 5605G. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 23000, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core it scores 9660. The AMD chip has no recorded scores for these tests, meaning the database offers no direct comparison numbers for it.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel. The Core i5-14490F records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1363. Its PassMark single-thread score is 3873.

For users building on the AM4 platform with an existing DDR4 setup and requiring integrated graphics, the Ryzen 5 5605G provides a functional path. It includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which the Intel chip lacks entirely, so a system with the Core i5-14490F requires a discrete graphics card.

For users seeking raw processing throughput and higher overall CPU performance, the Core i5-14490F clearly dominates the recorded benchmarks. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38194 (a delta of -0.1% for the Core i5), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (a delta of 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (a delta of -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (a delta of -0.3%). The Core i5-14490F essentially trades blows with those chips, all within a 0.3% margin.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Base clock speeds show a wide gap: the AMD chip runs at 3.90 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the situation: the AMD chip reaches 4.40 GHz, while the Intel chip reaches 5.00 GHz.

Both processors share the same 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process technology differs: the AMD chip uses a 7 nm node from TSMC, the Intel chip uses a 10 nm node from Intel. Die size is 180 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is listed for AMD at 10,700 million, with no equivalent figure for Intel.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD, 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache: 512 KB per core for AMD, 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD, 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 51.2 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Vega 7, Intel has N/A.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. Part numbers are 100-000001801 for AMD and SRN35 for Intel. Release dates differ by over a year: February 23, 2025 for AMD versus December 31, 2023 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors, so the analysis relies on the recorded benchmark suite for the Intel Core i5-14490F and the absence of any benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G.

The Intel Core i5-14490F shows strong multi-threaded performance across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23000. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 9660. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2318. These results indicate a processor that scales well across all cores.

Single-thread performance for the Intel chip is also solid. Cinebench R23 single-core yields 3247, Cinebench R20 single-core yields 1363, and Cinebench R15 single-core yields 327. The PassMark single-thread score is 3873.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. Integer math scores 87844, floating point math scores 66558, extended instructions score 21731, and data encryption scores 18225. Data compression reaches 340026, random string sorting hits 35608, and find prime numbers scores 122. The multi-thread test scores 28662, and the physics test scores 2093.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmarks in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, which suggests modest performance relative to the broader field, but no specific scores exist to quantify its position against the Intel chip.

The Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals in the database all fall within a tight performance band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T averages 38194, the Intel Core i5-13600KF averages 38103, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38221, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX averages 38261. The Core i5-14490F's average of 38149 sits within 0.3% of all four, meaning the chip trades the lead depending on the specific workload.

The overall picture from the recorded data is clear: the Intel Core i5-14490F is a high-performing desktop processor with strong multi-core and single-core results, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G offers a lower-tier feature set with integrated graphics and a more recent release date, but no benchmark data to substantiate its performance level.