AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database records a decisive split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX takes only 2. That is not a close contest overall, but the two Intel wins are highly specific and reveal a clear division of labor. The Intel part wins in floating-point math and integer math, which are compute-heavy workloads that respond well to its larger core count and higher boost clock. The AMD part wins everywhere else, including every Cinebench rendering test, all encryption and compression tasks, and the multithreaded PassMark suite.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads by a narrow margin. The PassMark single-thread score is 3689 for AMD versus 3643 for Intel, a delta of only 1.2%. That is a small but consistent edge. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 3072 against Intel's 2838, a 7.6% advantage. The story is similar across all three Cinebench versions: AMD wins single-core and multi-core by roughly 7.6% to 7.8% in every case. The AMD part's higher base clock of 3.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz helps explain this consistent lead, even though the Intel chip boosts to 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.70 GHz.

The most dramatic AMD wins come in extended instructions and prime number finding. In PassMark extended instructions, AMD scores 21747 against Intel's 17207, a 20.9% gap. In find prime numbers, AMD scores 191 versus Intel's 98, a massive 48.7% difference. These are workloads that heavily favor the Zen 4 architecture's instruction efficiency. The Intel part, despite having 10 cores versus 6, cannot overcome AMD's per-core strength in these specific tasks.

The Intel i5-14450HX fights back in floating-point math, where it scores 58037 versus AMD's 45799, a 26.7% lead. That is the single largest delta in either direction. The Intel part also wins integer math, scoring 78330 versus 74745, a 4.8% margin. These two wins suggest that for raw arithmetic throughput, the Intel's extra cores (10 versus 6) and higher boost clock (4.80 GHz) do matter. The AMD part's 5 nm process and Zen 4 architecture cannot compensate for the core count deficit in these particular workloads.

The overall average benchmark score tells the same story: AMD sits at 32750, Intel at 32040, a difference of about 2.2%. The AMD part also ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 82nd percentile. Both are strong mid-range performers, but the data consistently favors AMD across the majority of tested scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel itself. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process node, fabricated by TSMC. This process advantage gives AMD a smaller die, 71 mm² versus Intel's 257 mm², and far fewer transistors, 6,570 million versus Intel's unspecified count. The AMD chip is a desktop part on Socket AM5, while the Intel chip is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1964.

Core configuration differs sharply. The Intel part packs 10 cores and 16 threads, using a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, all full Zen 4 cores. Despite having 4 fewer cores and 4 fewer threads, the AMD part wins most multi-threaded benchmarks. This is a direct result of the Zen 4 architecture's higher instruction throughput per core and the 5 nm process allowing higher sustained clocks.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The AMD's larger L3 pool, 32 MB versus 20 MB, helps in workloads with large working sets. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches help with latency-sensitive single-thread tasks, though the benchmark data shows AMD still wins those.

Memory support differs as well. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed in the database. PCIe connectivity favors AMD, which offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, versus Intel's Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The Intel part includes integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 710, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics at all. This is a meaningful difference for system builders: the AMD part requires a discrete GPU, while the Intel part can output video without one. Both processors support ECC memory and both have unlocked multipliers. The AMD part launched later, with a release date of January 2025, while Intel's came in January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent AMD advantage across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2193 against Intel's 2026, a 7.6% win. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 309 versus 285, a 7.8% win. The pattern repeats in R20: multi-core 9141 versus 8445 (7.6% delta), single-core 1290 versus 1191 (7.7% delta). In R23, the newest version, AMD scores 21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core, against Intel's 20108 and 2838. Every Cinebench delta sits between 7.6% and 7.8%, which points to a consistent architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark tests reveal where each part excels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins data compression, scoring 289999 versus 278538, a 4% lead. It wins data encryption, 16712 versus 15574, a 6.8% lead. Extended instructions go to AMD by a wide margin, 21747 versus 17207, a 20.9% gap. The find prime numbers test is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison: AMD scores 191, Intel scores 98, a 48.7% difference. Random string sorting also favors AMD, 35096 versus 29565, a 15.8% lead. The PassMark multithread score goes to AMD, 25645 versus 23680, a 7.7% win. Physics favors AMD as well, 1660 versus 1475, an 11.1% lead.

The Intel i5-14450HX claims its two wins with authority. In floating-point math, Intel scores 58037 against AMD's 45799, a 26.7% advantage. This is the largest margin of any test in either direction. In integer math, Intel scores 78330 versus 74745, a 4.8% win. These results suggest that Intel's core count advantage (10 versus 6) pays off in arithmetic-heavy workloads, even when AMD's per-core efficiency wins elsewhere.

The single-thread PassMark scores are nearly identical, with AMD at 3689 and Intel at 3643, a 1.2% delta. This is the closest result in the entire comparison. Both parts deliver comparable single-thread performance, but AMD's slightly higher base clock and Zen 4 efficiency give it the edge in every single-thread test recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the stronger processor in the vast majority of tested workloads. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average benchmark score (32750 versus 32040), and ranks in a higher percentile among all CPUs (83rd versus 82nd). The AMD part's wins span rendering, encryption, compression, physics, and single-thread tasks, which covers most real-world usage patterns.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX is the better choice only for workloads that depend heavily on floating-point or integer arithmetic. Its 26.7% lead in floating-point math and 4.8% lead in integer math are real advantages, but they apply to a narrow set of applications. For general productivity, content creation, and everyday computing, the AMD part's consistent 7.6% to 7.8% lead across Cinebench versions is the more relevant data point.

Mobile users should note that the Intel part is designed for laptops, with a 55 W TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks entirely. If a system requires onboard video output, the Intel part has that capability, while the AMD part mandates a discrete GPU. Desktop builders with a dedicated graphics card already installed will find the AMD part to be the faster choice in nearly every benchmark recorded.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F also offers a later release date (January 2025 versus January 2024), a 5 nm process from TSMC, and a larger 32 MB L3 cache. Its 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded in the database, while Intel's is not listed. For most users, the AMD part is the better performer. The Intel part wins only in math-heavy tasks and offers integrated graphics, which matters in specific system configurations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD part lists integrated graphics as N/A, meaning a discrete GPU is required. The Intel Core i5-14450HX includes UHD Graphics 710.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 20108. AMD wins by 7.6%.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where Intel wins by 26.7%. The second largest is in find prime numbers, where AMD wins by 48.7%.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F boosts to 4.70 GHz. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14450HX and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14450HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1964 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 6,570 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 710 | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | January 2024 | January 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $229 |

| Part Number | SRMXK | 100-000001845 |