AMD Ryzen 7 7735H vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a lopsided contest. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 14 of the 15 benchmark comparisons, with only a single victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H. The magnitude of the Intel wins varies dramatically by workload, from a narrow 1.2% edge to a staggering 111.4% advantage, which suggests the two chips occupy very different performance niches.

The biggest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel scores 23000 against 10920 for the AMD, a delta of 110.6%. That is more than double the output, a result that points to a severe throughput difference in heavily threaded rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 singlecore tells a similar story: the Intel scores 3247 versus 1536, a 111.4% lead. These are the two largest margins in the comparison, and both belong to Intel.

Cinebench R15 shows the same pattern but with smaller gaps. In R15 multicore, the Intel scores 2318 against the AMD's 1825, a 27% win. In R15 singlecore, the Intel hits 327 versus 246, a 32.9% advantage. The R15 generation of the test was released earlier and is less demanding, so the relative gap narrows, but the direction is consistent.

PassMark integer math is nearly a tie. The Intel scores 87844 and the AMD scores 86788, a delta of just 1.2%. This is the closest result in the entire set. Extended instructions also land close: Intel at 21731 versus AMD at 21214, a 2.4% edge. These two tests suggest that when the workload is simple integer or instruction-level throughput, the architectures are much closer than the rendering tests imply.

Floating point math favors Intel more clearly. The Intel scores 66558 against 49260, a 35.1% lead. Prime number finding is another large Intel win: 122 versus 59, a 106.8% gap, which is essentially double the AMD output. The physics test shows a 98.2% Intel advantage, with scores of 2093 versus 1056, again nearly double.

Multithreaded PassMark gives Intel a 20.6% win (28662 versus 23765). Data compression goes to Intel by 12% (340026 versus 303502). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 12.4% (35608 versus 31676). Single thread PassMark yields a 17.8% Intel lead (3873 versus 3288).

The single AMD victory is in data encryption. The AMD scores 18990 versus the Intel's 18225, a 4% win. This is the only test where the AMD outpaces the Intel, and it is a modest margin compared to the large Intel wins elsewhere. The pattern is clear: the Intel dominates in rendering, physics, floating point, prime number work, and most general-purpose tasks, while the AMD holds a narrow edge in encryption.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear winner for CPU-intensive rendering and simulation workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result of 23000, more than double the AMD's 10920, makes it the obvious choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and any task that scales across all cores. The 98.2% lead in the physics test (2093 versus 1056) reinforces this: physics simulation in games or engineering software would run nearly twice as fast on the Intel.

The Intel also wins in single-threaded responsiveness. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3247 versus 1536, a 111.4% lead, is the largest single-core gap in the data. The PassMark single thread score of 3873 versus 3288, a 17.8% lead, confirms the Intel has a meaningful advantage in lightly threaded tasks like everyday application interaction, web browsing, and legacy software.

For floating point and mathematical workloads, the Intel's 35.1% lead in floating point math (66558 versus 49260) and its 106.8% lead in prime number finding (122 versus 59) make it the stronger option for scientific computing, financial modeling, and cryptographic key generation. The data compression win of 12% (340026 versus 303502) also favors the Intel for file archiving and database workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H wins only in data encryption, scoring 18990 versus 18225, a 4% edge. This is a narrow but real advantage for workloads that rely heavily on AES or similar encryption routines, such as VPN termination, secure file transfer, or some database encryption operations. Outside of that single test, the AMD does not lead in any other recorded metric.

The AMD is a mobile part with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The data does not include any efficiency measurements, so a direct performance-per-watt comparison cannot be made from the database. However, the AMD's lower TDP and mobile segment placement suggest it is designed for laptops where power draw is a constraint, while the Intel targets desktop systems where raw performance matters more.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-14490F is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The smaller process node gives the AMD a transistor density advantage in theory, but the benchmark data does not show that translating into performance wins.

The Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Intel has two additional physical cores. The Intel's cache hierarchy is also larger: 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 16 MB on the AMD. Per-core L2 cache is 1.25 MB on the Intel versus 512 KB on the AMD, and per-core L1 is 80 KB versus 64 KB. These cache differences likely contribute to the Intel's large leads in rendering and physics tests, where data working sets can exceed the AMD's smaller caches.

Clock speeds differ as well. The Intel has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel's 5.00 GHz boost is the highest frequency in the comparison, which helps explain its single-core dominance.

Memory support diverges. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while the AMD supports only DDR5. The AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel does not have a recorded bandwidth figure in the database. This is a specification difference, but the benchmark data does not isolate memory bandwidth as a factor.

PCIe connectivity differs: the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel's Gen 5 support offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, but the AMD's higher lane count could matter for systems needing more devices.

The Intel has no integrated graphics, while the AMD includes a Radeon 680M iGPU. This is a significant practical difference: the AMD can drive a display without a discrete GPU, while the Intel requires one. The Intel also does not support ECC memory, while the AMD does. Both are socketed parts, but the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and the AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 versus 10920 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, a 110.6% lead. This is the largest multicore gap in the comparison.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD wins the PassMark data encryption test with 18990 versus 18225 for the Intel, a 4% advantage. It is the only test the AMD wins out of 15 recorded comparisons.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Intel leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel scores 3247 versus 1536, a 111.4% lead. In PassMark single thread, the Intel scores 3873 versus 3288, a 17.8% lead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Intel has two more physical cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H boosts to 4.75 GHz. The Intel's base clock is lower at 2.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for the AMD.

Q: Does either processor have integrated graphics?

A: The AMD includes a Radeon 680M iGPU. The Intel has no integrated graphics at all, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD uses Zen 3+ on a 6 nm process at TSMC. Core counts differ: 10 for the Intel, 8 for the AMD. Thread counts are equal at 16.

The Intel has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel's TDP is 65 W, while the AMD's is 35 W. The Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, the AMD uses AMD Socket FP7.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. The Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel's die size is 215 mm², the AMD's is 208 mm².

Memory support differs: the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, the AMD supports only DDR5. Both are dual-channel. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, the Intel has none listed. ECC memory is supported by the AMD but not the Intel. PCIe differs: the Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel has no integrated graphics, the AMD has a Radeon 680M. The Intel is a desktop part, the AMD is a mobile part. Both are actively produced and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by market segment. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor aimed at users who want maximum performance in CPU-heavy tasks. Its 110.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 111.4% lead in singlecore over the AMD make it the superior choice for rendering, simulation, and general computing workloads. The 98.2% lead in physics and 106.8% lead in prime number finding reinforce this. Users building a desktop workstation for 3D rendering, video encoding, or scientific computing should favor the Intel based on the recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H is a mobile processor with a much lower TDP of 35 W versus 65 W. It is the only chip in this comparison with integrated graphics and ECC memory support. Its single win in data encryption suggests it has a niche in security-focused tasks, but across the 15 recorded benchmarks, it trails the Intel in 14 of them. The AMD is the better choice for a laptop or portable system where the Radeon 680M iGPU can drive a display without a discrete graphics card, and where the 35 W TDP fits a more power-constrained design.

The Intel's higher core count, larger caches, and higher boost clock are the likely drivers of its benchmark dominance. The AMD's smaller process node and higher base clock do not translate into wins in the recorded tests. For anyone choosing between these two, the decision comes down to platform: the Intel wins on performance across nearly every metric, while the AMD wins on power efficiency, integrated graphics, ECC support, and a single encryption workload. The database records 14 wins for the Intel and 1 for the AMD, and the average benchmark scores reflect that gap: 38149 for the Intel versus 37161 for the AMD.