AMD Ryzen 7 160 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 160 and the Intel Core i5-14490F is decisively one-sided. Across all eleven recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core i5-14490F emerges victorious, with the AMD Ryzen 7 160 failing to secure a single win. The data shows a consistent pattern of Intel dominance, though the margin of victory varies substantially depending on the workload.

The most dramatic disparity appears in floating-point math. Here, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 66,558 against the AMD Ryzen 7 160's 6,673, a delta of 90 percent in Intel's favor. This is not a marginal gap; it represents an order-of-magnitude difference in raw floating-point throughput. Similarly, the prime number finding test shows Intel scoring 122 versus AMD's 43, a 64.8 percent advantage. These results point to a fundamental difference in how each processor handles mathematically intensive, single-threaded operations.

Multi-threaded performance tells a similar story, but with slightly less extreme margins. In the PassMark multithread test, the Intel Core i5-14490F records 28,662 points, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 manages 12,237, resulting in a 57.3 percent deficit for AMD. The physics test follows closely, with Intel at 2,093 and AMD at 793, a 62.1 percent gap. These results suggest that the Intel part's additional cores and higher boost clock translate directly into superior parallel workload execution.

Data compression and encryption workloads show narrower, yet still decisive, Intel leads. The Intel Core i5-14490F achieves 340,026 in data compression versus AMD's 242,634, a 28.6 percent advantage. Encryption sees Intel at 18,225 against AMD's 15,520, a 14.8 percent lead. Extended instructions favor Intel by 25.6 percent, with scores of 21,731 and 16,170 respectively.

The closest contest appears in integer math, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 87,844 against AMD's 81,370, a modest 7.4 percent lead. Random string sorting also shows a relatively contained gap: Intel at 35,608, AMD at 25,981, a 27 percent difference. Single-thread performance, a critical metric for everyday responsiveness, shows Intel at 3,873 versus AMD at 3,435, an 11.3 percent edge. This consistent, albeit varied, pattern of Intel superiority across all benchmark categories paints a clear picture of overall performance hierarchy.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data offers no benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 7 160 outperforms the Intel Core i5-14490F. Every single test, from data encryption to floating-point math, registers an Intel victory. However, the magnitude of these victories varies, which allows for a nuanced interpretation of each processor's relative strengths.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is at its strongest in floating-point math, prime number finding, and multithreaded workloads. These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and its larger core count of 10 versus AMD's 8. The 90 percent lead in floating-point math is particularly striking, suggesting that the Intel architecture handles complex mathematical calculations with far greater efficiency. For users running scientific simulations, financial modeling, or video encoding, the Intel part is clearly the superior choice based on these figures.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160, while losing every test, shows its most competitive numbers in integer math and single-thread performance. The 7.4 percent gap in integer math and the 11.3 percent gap in single-thread scores are the smallest deltas in the entire comparison. This indicates that for general-purpose computing, such as office applications, web browsing, or light productivity tasks, the AMD processor is not far behind. Its 4.75 GHz boost clock and Zen 3+ architecture allow it to remain competitive in these less demanding scenarios.

The data also shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 160 holds its ground in encryption and data compression relative to its performance in other tests. The 14.8 percent and 28.6 percent deficits, respectively, are smaller than the gaps seen in floating-point or multithread tests. This suggests that the AMD part's memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and its dual-channel DDR5 support help it handle data movement tasks reasonably well, even if it cannot match Intel's overall throughput.

For power-sensitive applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 160's 28 TDP rating is notably lower than the Intel Core i5-14490F's 65 TDP. While the database does not record wattage or thermal performance figures, the TDP difference implies that AMD achieves its results with significantly lower power draw. This could make the Ryzen 7 160 a more appropriate choice for thin-and-light mobile platforms, where thermals and battery life are paramount.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Intel Core i5-14490F represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD part utilizes the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel part employs the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. This process difference is significant: the smaller 6 nm node typically allows for higher transistor density and lower power consumption, which aligns with the AMD part's mobile market segment and 28 TDP.

Core configurations differ markedly. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Both parts support simultaneous multithreading, but Intel's additional two physical cores provide a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads, as reflected in the benchmark scores. The AMD base clock stands at 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, while Intel's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part's higher turbo frequency contributes to its single-thread performance edge.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F features 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger cache allocations, particularly the 1.25 MB L2 per core, likely play a role in its superior data compression and encryption scores. The die sizes are similar, with AMD at 210 mm² and Intel at 215 mm², though the underlying transistor counts are not recorded in the database.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 supports DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though its memory bandwidth is not listed. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 includes integrated Radeon 680M graphics, whereas the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU.

Manufacturing and packaging also differ. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP7, indicating a mobile-oriented design, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The AMD part's part number is 100-000000991(FP7r2), and the Intel part's is SRN35. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 was released on 2025-09-30, while the Intel Core i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3,873, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 3,435. This gives Intel an 11.3 percent advantage.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 160 includes Radeon 680M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 66,558 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 160's 6,673, a 90 percent deficit for AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 160 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 680M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part Number | 100-000000991(FP7r2) | SRN35 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 85 | 86 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 37,117 | 38,149 |