AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 records an average benchmark score of 43689, while the Intel Core i5-14490F records 38149. The AMD part sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3873 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 3128. That gives Intel a 19.2% advantage in this workload.

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores. Both parts have 16 threads.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings of these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, whereas the Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 includes a Radeon 680M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 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 process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a smaller 6 nm node, while Intel relies on a 10 nm node.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, meaning Intel achieves the same thread count with two additional physical cores. Clock speeds also differ: AMD's base clock is 3.20 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. Intel starts lower but boosts higher.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's per-core L2 cache is more than double AMD's, and its shared L3 cache is 8 MB larger.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14490F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe generation is newer, though AMD provides more lanes.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a mobile segment part with an integrated Radeon 680M GPU, while the Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop segment part with no integrated graphics. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD die size is 210 mm², and the Intel die size is 215 mm², nearly identical despite the different process nodes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 does not win a single test in this pairing.

The largest margin comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 122, while AMD scores 49. That is a 59.8% advantage for Intel. This is an extreme outlier in the data, suggesting the Intel architecture handles this particular integer workload far more efficiently.

The physics test shows the second-largest gap. Intel scores 2093, while AMD scores 890. That is a 57.5% difference. Physics workloads often scale with core count and cache, and Intel's 10-core design with 24 MB of L3 cache appears to deliver a decisive edge here.

Floating point math shows a 32.4% gap. Intel scores 66558, while AMD scores 44979. This is a 21579-point difference in absolute terms. The multithread test also favors Intel heavily: Intel scores 28662, while AMD scores 20760, a 27.6% difference.

Data compression shows Intel ahead by 21.8%, with scores of 340026 versus 265920. Random string sorting shows a 21.9% gap, with Intel at 35608 and AMD at 27804. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 19.2%, with scores of 3873 versus 3128. Extended instructions favor Intel by 16.7%, with scores of 21731 versus 18107.

The closest margins are in integer math and data encryption. Integer math shows Intel ahead by 9.2%, with scores of 87844 versus 79738. Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 11.8%, with scores of 18225 versus 16078. Even in its smallest wins, Intel maintains a double-digit percentage lead except in integer math.

The average benchmark score tells a somewhat different story. AMD's average of 43689 is higher than Intel's 38149, which reflects the different benchmark mixes in each processor's full profile. The AMD part also sits at the 88th percentile versus Intel's 86th. However, in the direct head-to-head tests, Intel dominates every single workload.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger performer in direct comparison. It wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 9.2% in integer math to 59.8% in find prime numbers. Its 10-core configuration, larger L2 and L3 caches, and higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz give it a consistent advantage across compression, encryption, physics, floating point, integer, and single-thread workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170, however, has its own strengths in the recorded data. It carries a significantly lower TDP of 35 watts versus Intel's 65 watts, which matters for systems where power draw is a constraint. It includes a Radeon 680M integrated GPU, so it does not require a separate graphics card for display output. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. Its 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs is higher than Intel's 86th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 43689 exceeds Intel's 38149.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice when raw performance across the recorded benchmark suite is the priority. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the choice when lower power consumption, integrated graphics, and ECC memory support are required.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 170 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 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 recorded |

| 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 | 100-000000989 | SRN35 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every direct head-to-head benchmark in the recorded data. Its largest advantages come in find prime numbers (59.8% ahead), physics (57.5% ahead), and floating point math (32.4% ahead). It also leads in multithread performance by 27.6%, data compression by 21.8%, random string sorting by 21.9%, and single-thread performance by 19.2%. For workloads that stress these areas, such as scientific computing, physics simulation, compression tasks, and general threaded applications, the Intel part is clearly superior in the data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins in areas that are not captured by the direct benchmark comparisons. Its 35-watt TDP is nearly half of Intel's 65-watt TDP, making it the more efficient choice for power-constrained systems. Its integrated Radeon 680M GPU means it can operate without a discrete graphics card, which is relevant for compact or low-power builds. ECC memory support gives it an edge in reliability-sensitive environments. Its higher average benchmark score of 43689 and its 88th percentile ranking suggest that across a broader benchmark mix, the AMD part holds its own despite losing the direct head-to-head tests.

The market segments differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a mobile part, while the Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop part. The AMD part targets mobile and embedded scenarios where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter. The Intel part targets desktop scenarios where maximum performance per socket matters more than power draw. The recorded data supports this split: Intel for performance-oriented workloads, AMD for efficiency-oriented and integrated-graphics scenarios.