AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The data separates these two desktop processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins in only 2 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 9. The Intel part is the stronger all-around performer, particularly in multi-threaded and physics workloads where its lead is largest. The AMD chip, however, holds specific advantages in integer math and data encryption, and it includes integrated graphics, which the Intel part lacks entirely.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the pick for users who prioritize raw compute throughput. Its multithread score of 28662 beats the AMD's 23858 by 16.8%. In physics, the Intel part scores 2093 versus 1022, a 51.2% advantage that signals much stronger simulation capability. For floating-point math, the Intel chip delivers 66558 against 50778, a 23.7% margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the choice when integrated graphics matter or when specific workloads favor its integer and encryption characteristics. It scores 90270 in integer math versus 87844, a 2.8% win, and 19450 in data encryption versus 18225, a 6.7% win. It also sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 86th percentile, indicating the AMD part ranks slightly higher overall despite losing most direct comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads, meaning the Intel chip has two more physical cores but the same thread count as the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L2 and L3 allocations likely contribute to its higher scores in cache-sensitive tests like data compression, where it scores 340026 versus 295730, a 13% lead.

The AMD processor includes a Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This is a fundamental feature split. The AMD chip also supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a significant bandwidth upgrade for the Intel side.

The AMD chip is built on a 180 mm² die with 10,700 million transistors. The Intel chip has a 215 mm² die, with transistor count not recorded in the database. Both are desktop parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part released on September 4, 2024, while the Intel part released on December 31, 2023.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap is in prime number finding. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 122 versus the AMD's 58, a 52.5% advantage. This is the most lopsided result in the dataset. Physics follows closely: Intel leads 2093 to 1022, a 51.2% margin. These two tests show the Intel chip's strong integer and simulation performance. Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily, 66558 to 50778, a 23.7% lead. Multi-thread performance is 16.8% higher on Intel, 28662 versus 23858. Single-thread performance goes to Intel as well, 3873 versus 3366, a 13.1% lead. Extended instructions favor Intel by 5.7%, 21731 versus 20487. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 8%, 35608 versus 32771. Data compression goes to Intel by 13%, 340026 versus 295730.

The AMD chip wins two tests. Data encryption: 19450 versus 18225, a 6.7% lead for AMD. Integer math: 90270 versus 87844, a 2.8% lead for AMD. These wins are narrow compared to Intel's larger margins, but they show the AMD architecture retains an edge in specific workloads.

The average benchmark scores differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average score of 49196, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has an average score of 38149. This discrepancy is due to the different benchmark sets recorded: the AMD chip has 11 PassMark tests, while the Intel chip includes both PassMark and Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, which use different scoring scales. The nearest rivals confirm the AMD chip's higher average: its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228, a 0.1% difference, followed by the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, a 0.1% difference. The AMD chip ranks at the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Intel chip ranks at the 86th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks differ: AMD reaches 4.60 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename; the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Process nodes differ: 7 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die sizes differ: 180 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel. Transistor counts differ: 10,700 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel.

Cache layouts differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory, but the AMD memory bandwidth is recorded at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC support is absent on both. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 8, Intel has none. Release dates differ: AMD on September 4, 2024, Intel on December 31, 2023. Part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001748, Intel is SRN35. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither is multiplier-unlocked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G includes integrated graphics, specifically a Radeon Vega 8. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Which processor is faster in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F is faster, scoring 3873 versus 3366 in the PassMark single-thread test, a 13.1% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins, scoring 28662 versus 23858 in the PassMark multithread test, a 16.8% advantage.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 4.60 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear winner in compute-heavy workloads. It dominates physics simulation, prime number calculation, floating-point math, and multi-threaded tasks. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock and 10-core layout give it a substantial edge in rendering, scientific computation, and any workload that scales across cores. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and larger per-core L2 cache likely explain its strong showing in data compression and random string sorting. Users running Cinebench R23 workloads will see a multicore score of 23000 and a single-core score of 3247 from the Intel chip, confirming its balanced high-end performance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins in two specific areas. Its data encryption score of 19450 beats the Intel chip by 6.7%, making it the better choice for encryption-heavy tasks. Its integer math score of 90270 beats the Intel chip by 2.8%, which can matter in database operations and certain integer-bound applications. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics mean the AMD chip can power a display without a discrete GPU, a capability the Intel part completely lacks. The AMD chip also ranks higher in overall percentile, at 90 versus 86, and its average benchmark score of 49196 is higher than the Intel chip's 38149, though this difference reflects the different test sets recorded.

For a system builder choosing between these two, the decision is straightforward from the data. The Intel Core i5-14490F delivers superior performance in the majority of recorded benchmarks, especially where multi-core scaling and high boost clocks matter. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers integrated graphics, a lower base clock that may indicate better idle characteristics, and narrow but real wins in encryption and integer math. The Intel chip's support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 gives it a modern platform advantage, while the AMD chip's DDR4-only support and PCIe Gen 3 keep it on an older but mature platform. Neither processor is unlocked, so overclocking is not a factor. The data supports the Intel chip for general performance, with the AMD chip retaining a niche for integrated graphics and specific cryptographic workloads.