AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Intel Core i5-14490F represent two very different approaches to modern CPU design. The AMD chip is a low-power, mobile-derived part built on a leading-edge process, while the Intel chip is a higher-power desktop processor with more cores and a more conventional design. The benchmark data shows a clear split: the Intel Core i5-14490F dominates nearly every multi-threaded and single-threaded test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE secures a narrow win in one specific PassMark test, likely due to its architecture's strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins decisively in almost every measurable performance category. Across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23), the Intel chip leads by a consistent 20% margin in both single-core and multi-core tests. This consistency suggests a fundamental performance advantage that scales across different workloads and benchmark generations. In PassMark tests, the Intel chip's wins range from a modest 12.3% advantage in random string sorting to a massive 41.1% lead in floating point math. The Intel chip also wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, multithreading, and physics simulations.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3909 against the Intel chip's 3873, a margin of 0.9%. This is a narrow victory, but it indicates that the AMD architecture's single-core efficiency can edge out the Intel chip in at least one specific workload. However, this is the only test where the AMD chip comes out ahead, and the margin is small enough that it may not translate into a perceptible real-world difference for most users.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Its die size is 215 mm², and its transistor count is not listed in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Intel chip a substantial advantage in raw parallel processing capability, which explains its strong multi-threaded benchmark results. The cache hierarchies also differ: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Both chips have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, but their base clocks differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The AMD chip's higher base clock is notable given its much lower TDP of 35 watts, compared to the Intel chip's 65 watts. This efficiency advantage is a direct result of the more advanced 4 nm manufacturing process.

The platform requirements are also different. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not listed. The Intel chip does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip has Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip has Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip's market segment is listed as Mobile, while the Intel chip is Desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is more power-efficient?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has a TDP of 35 watts, compared to the Intel Core i5-14490F's 65 watts, making the AMD chip the more efficient option on paper.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000, which is 20% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's score of 18395.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have the same boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2023-12-31 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The performance gap between these two processors is most visible in the Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 2318 against the AMD chip's 1854, a 20% difference. The single-core results follow the same pattern: Intel scores 327, AMD scores 261, a 20.2% gap. This pattern holds across Cinebench R20 and R23, where the Intel chip consistently leads by exactly 20% in both multi-core and single-core tests. This uniformity suggests that the Intel chip's advantage is not workload-specific but rather a general performance lead.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel chip's advantages are largest. In floating point math, the Intel chip scores 66558 against the AMD chip's 39233, a 41.1% lead. Physics shows a similar pattern, with the Intel chip scoring 2093 against the AMD chip's 1237, a 40.9% gap. Prime number finding shows a 32% lead for the Intel chip (122 vs 83), and integer math shows a 28.2% lead (87844 vs 63045). Data compression shows a 26.9% lead (340026 vs 248675), and multithreading shows a 25% lead (28662 vs 21502). Data encryption shows a 22.3% lead (18225 vs 14163), and extended instructions shows a 17.2% lead (21731 vs 17999). The smallest Intel win is in random string sorting, where it leads by 12.3% (35608 vs 31240).

The AMD chip's only win is in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3909 against the Intel chip's 3873, a 0.9% advantage. This is a narrow margin, and the fact that it appears in only one of the two identical single-thread entries in the database suggests it is a real but minor distinction. It does not offset the Intel chip's consistent wins elsewhere.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the faster processor in nearly every test, with a 20% lead in Cinebench workloads and advantages ranging from 12.3% to 41.1% in PassMark tests. Its higher core count, larger caches, and higher TDP deliver substantial performance gains across the board. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is not without merit, however. Its 35-watt TDP, 4 nm process node, and support for ECC memory make it an efficient choice for specific use cases. The integrated Radeon 740M graphics also mean that a system built around the AMD chip does not require a separate GPU for basic display output. For users who prioritize raw performance, the Intel chip is the clear choice. For users who prioritize efficiency, ECC support, or integrated graphics, the AMD chip offers those features, though the performance trade-off is significant. The data shows that these two processors serve different purposes, and the choice depends on which of these priorities matters more.