AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in the head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 benchmark tests where both processors were measured, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 trailing in every single category. The largest gap appears in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel part scores 2093 against the AMD chip's 1150, a delta of -45.1%. That is the widest margin in the entire comparison and indicates a substantial difference in the workloads that the physics test measures.

Floating-point math shows the second-largest discrepancy. The Intel Core i5-14490F records 66558, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 manages 40784, putting the AMD processor 38.7% behind. Prime number finding follows a similar pattern: Intel posts 122, AMD posts 79, a 35.2% deficit for the Ryzen. Integer math also favors Intel heavily, with scores of 87844 versus 64733, a 26.3% gap.

The multi-threaded PassMark score, which often serves as a broad indicator of overall throughput, shows Intel at 28662 against AMD's 21712, a 24.2% difference. Data compression follows with Intel at 340026 and AMD at 261749, a 23% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 18225 and AMD at 14865, an 18.4% difference. Single-thread performance, measured by passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread (both tests record identical values), gives Intel 3873 versus AMD's 3248, a 16.1% margin.

The closest results come from extended instructions and random string sorting. Extended instructions show Intel at 21731 and AMD at 19924, a modest 8.3% difference. Random string sorting has Intel at 35608 and AMD at 31110, a 12.6% gap. Even in these narrower margins, the direction is consistent: Intel leads everywhere.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 does not win any of the measured comparisons. The wins column for the AMD processor is 0, while the Intel Core i5-14490F accumulates 11 wins. That means any workload represented by these PassMark tests favors the Intel processor.

The Intel part shows particular strength in physics-based workloads, floating-point math, and prime number calculations. These are typically compute-heavy tasks that scale with core count and clock speed. The Intel processor also leads in multi-threaded throughput, which suggests an advantage in parallel workloads such as compression and encryption.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 comes closest to parity in extended instructions, where the gap narrows to 8.3%. This is the most competitive area for the AMD chip, though it still falls short. The average benchmark score in the database puts the AMD part at 42055, while the Intel part averages 38149. Interestingly, the AMD processor holds a higher average score despite losing every head-to-head test. This happens because the two processors were not subjected to identical test suites in the database. The Intel chip includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, which are not present for the AMD chip, and those additional scores pull its average down. The head-to-head PassMark tests, where both chips were measured, tell a different story.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i9-12900K at 42335 average score, which is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914, which is 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, which is 0.1% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221, which is 0.2% ahead. This places each processor in a different performance tier within the database's rankings.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel chip has no transistor count recorded in the database, but its die size is listed at 215 mm².

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid configuration common to Raptor Lake designs, which combines performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not break down the exact core mix. The AMD chip uses a unified core design across all 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 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 larger per-core caches and the bigger shared L3 pool on the Intel part align with its performance advantage in the benchmark data.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD processor, while the Intel processor does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A entry. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is 3.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F runs at 2.50 GHz. The boost clock reverses the situation: the Intel chip reaches 5.00 GHz, while the AMD chip tops out at 4.30 GHz. Both processors carry a 65 W TDP.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ: the AMD processor entered the market on September 15, 2025, while the Intel processor was released on December 31, 2023. The AMD part number is 100-000001900, and the Intel part number is SRN35.

Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, so no pricing information appears in this analysis. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3873 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 3248. That puts the Intel part 16.1% ahead.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an average benchmark score of 42055, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has an average of 38149. However, in the head-to-head PassMark tests where both were measured under the same conditions, the Intel processor wins all 11 comparisons.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear winner for raw performance. The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 across every head-to-head test in the database. The largest margins appear in physics, floating-point math, and prime number calculations, where the Intel part leads by more than 35%. The smallest margin, extended instructions, still favors Intel by 8.3%. There is no measured workload in the head-to-head set where the AMD processor comes out ahead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 does hold a higher average benchmark score overall, at 42055 versus 38149, and a higher percentile ranking at 88 versus 86. That reflects a broader set of tests in the database that are not common to both processors. The Cinebench results recorded for the Intel chip, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and a single-core score of 3247, are not present for the AMD chip and contribute to its lower average. When the comparison is limited to the shared PassMark tests, the Intel processor is consistently faster.

Architectural differences explain much of the gap. The Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads against 6 cores and 12 threads, a larger shared L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz against 4.30 GHz. The AMD chip counters with a smaller 5 nm process node, ECC memory support, integrated Radeon Graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 16. Those features matter for specific use cases, such as systems that need ECC memory or an iGPU for basic display output, but they do not translate into benchmark wins.

The Intel Core i5-14490F also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it flexibility in platform choice. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is restricted to DDR5 and requires an AM5 motherboard. The Intel chip's socket 1700 platform and its earlier release date in December 2023 may factor into platform availability, while the AMD chip's September 2025 release makes it a newer entry.

For users prioritizing measured compute performance, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the pick based on the head-to-head data. For users who need ECC memory, integrated graphics, or an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 offers those features, though it trails in every shared benchmark. The database shows a processor with a clear performance advantage in the Intel part, and a feature-focused alternative in the AMD part.