AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two desktop CPUs into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 2 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14490F wins 9. The Intel part takes the overall PassMark average by a wide margin: 38,149 versus 44,573 for the AMD, which is roughly 16.8% higher. However, the AMD chip holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs at 89, compared to 86 for Intel, meaning the Ryzen sits closer to the top of the entire database despite losing the direct comparison.

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the pick for workloads that stress prime number finding and physics simulation. It beats the Intel part by 81.1% in the find prime numbers test and by 32.8% in the physics test. Those two wins are decisive and point toward a specific use case: single-threaded math with heavy branching, or simulation code that benefits from large cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F, by contrast, dominates everything else, especially floating-point math, integer math, and data compression. For general productivity, content creation, and mixed-thread workloads, the Intel part is the clear leader.

The verdict from the data: choose the Ryzen 5 7500X3D if the workload is dominated by prime-number searches, physics calculations, or similar cache-sensitive single-thread tasks. Choose the Core i5-14490F for nearly any other multi-threaded or mixed workload, where its 10 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage. The Intel chip also delivers a higher single-thread score (3,873 versus 3,494, a 9.8% edge), so it is not merely a multi-core brute; it wins on single-core speed too.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses a 5 nm node from TSMC for the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry for the Core i5-14490F. The AMD chip is built on the Raphael design, part of the Zen 4 (Raphael) generation in the 7000 series. The Intel part is Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label.

Transistor counts and die sizes differ sharply. The AMD chip carries 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel chip has no listed transistor count but uses a much larger 215 mm² die. This size difference reflects the different core configurations and cache hierarchies.

Cache layouts are the most striking architectural contrast. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 24 MB of shared L3. That 72 MB difference in L3 is the defining feature of the AMD chip, and it explains the large wins in prime number finding and physics, where working sets fit into the larger cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a listed bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no listed memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

The integrated graphics situation is opposite: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all. PCIe support also differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Sockets are platform-specific: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: Which CPU includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573. The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38,149.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

Process node and foundry: AMD uses 5 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The AMD die is 71 mm² with 11,270 million transistors; the Intel die is 215 mm² with no listed transistor count. The AMD chip uses the Raphael codename, the Intel chip uses Raptor Lake-R.

Cache hierarchy differs per core and shared. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no bandwidth listed. ECC memory: AMD yes, Intel no.

PCIe: AMD Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has none. Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-11-11, Intel released on 2023-12-31. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $269; the Intel part has no listed launch MSRP. Neither multiplier is unlocked. Part numbers: AMD 100-000001904, Intel SRN35.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The largest Intel win comes in floating-point math, where it scores 66,558 against the AMD's 43,594, a 34.5% advantage. That is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression also favors Intel heavily: 340,026 versus 271,649, a 20.1% margin. Integer math follows with 87,844 versus 70,774, a 19.4% edge. Multithread score goes to Intel at 28,662 versus 25,047, a 12.6% lead.

Single-thread performance goes to Intel as well: 3,873 versus 3,494, a 9.8% difference. Data encryption favors Intel at 18,225 versus 15,797, a 13.3% margin. Random string sorting favors Intel at 35,608 versus 32,999, a 7.3% edge. Extended instructions favor Intel at 21,731 versus 20,455, a 5.9% margin, the narrowest Intel win.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins two tests, and both are decisive. The find prime numbers test shows AMD at 221 versus Intel at 122, an 81.1% advantage, the largest delta in either direction. The physics test shows AMD at 2,779 versus Intel at 2,093, a 32.8% margin. These two wins are not close calls; they are dominant outcomes that reveal a specialized strength.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance: AMD at 44,573, Intel at 38,149. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44,466 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44,342 with a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44,309 with a 0.6% delta. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38,194 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 with a -0.2% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins specifically in prime number finding and physics simulation. The 81.1% lead in find prime numbers is the largest margin of any test in the comparison, and the 32.8% lead in physics is the second largest. These results indicate a workload profile where the 96 MB L3 cache and the Zen 4 core architecture excel: code that repeatedly accesses a working set that fits in cache, or that has high branch misprediction penalties. The AMD chip also carries a higher percentile rank (89 versus 86) and a higher average benchmark score (44,573 versus 38,149), meaning it sits among faster CPUs in the broader database even though it loses to this specific Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every other measured category. Floating-point math is its strongest area, with a 34.5% lead, followed by data compression at 20.1% and integer math at 19.4%. The multithread score advantage of 12.6% aligns with the core count difference: 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads. The single-thread win of 9.8% is notable because it is not just a multi-core advantage; the Intel chip is also faster on a single thread, which helps in lightly threaded applications.

For practical use, the data suggests the Intel part for rendering, encoding, compression, encryption, and general productivity where floating-point and integer throughput matter. The AMD part is the choice for physics engines, prime-number sieving, and similar cache-bound single-thread tasks. The Intel chip also has the higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and the larger core count, which explains its dominance in throughput-heavy tests. The AMD chip counters with the larger L3 cache, which is the only specification that clearly favors it in the head-to-head record.