AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i5-14400F, which claims 15 wins out of 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H manages only 2 wins, both in specific PassMark sub-tests. The magnitude of Intel's advantage varies sharply by workload, ranging from near-parity to a crushing 51.6% lead in single-core Cinebench workloads.

The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 3055 against the AMD's 1480, a delta of -51.6% for the Ryzen. This is not a marginal difference; it indicates a fundamental advantage in per-thread performance for the Intel architecture. The same pattern emerges in Cinebench R15 single-core, with Intel's 307 outpacing AMD's 205.1 by 33.2%. Multi-core Cinebench R23 also heavily favors Intel: 21645 versus 12393, a 42.7% deficit for the AMD chip. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the gap narrows considerably, with Intel's 2181 ahead of AMD's 2085.5 by just 4.4%.

Geekbench results continue the trend, though with smaller margins. Intel leads multi-core with 11268 against 9683, a 14.1% advantage, and single-core with 2058 against 1716, a 16.6% advantage. PassMark multi-thread scores show Intel ahead at 25470 versus 23417, an 8.1% gap. PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both record Intel at 3701 against AMD's 3305, a 10.7% lead in each.

The AMD processor's two victories are notable for their specificity. In PassMark data encryption, AMD scores 18681 against Intel's 16949, a 10.2% lead. In PassMark integer math, AMD scores 86068 against Intel's 81524, a 5.6% advantage. These wins suggest that certain cryptographic and integer-heavy instruction patterns favor the Zen 3+ design, even when the overall performance envelope lags.

Several other PassMark sub-tests show Intel winning by moderate margins. Floating point math goes to Intel at 61319 versus 48276, a 21.3% gap. Physics simulation favors Intel at 1523 versus 1093, a 28.2% lead. Prime number finding sees Intel at 86 against AMD's 59, a 31.4% gap. Data compression is closer: Intel's 315521 versus AMD's 295214, a 6.4% edge. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 4.6%, 32680 versus 31170. Extended instructions are nearly tied, with Intel's 19937 barely ahead of AMD's 19654, a 1.4% difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F is the clear choice for single-threaded responsiveness and heavily multithreaded rendering workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core gap of 51.6% and multi-core gap of 42.7% place it in a different performance tier for content creation, 3D rendering, and any application that scales across cores. Geekbench multi-core results, showing a 14.1% lead, reinforce this position for general productivity. The PassMark physics score, 28.2% higher, suggests advantages in simulation and scientific computing tasks. For data compression and sorting workloads, the Intel chip maintains a consistent, if smaller, edge of 6.4% and 4.6% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H wins in two specific areas. First, data encryption, where its 10.2% lead could matter for security-focused tasks, disk encryption, and VPN throughput. Second, integer math, where the 5.6% advantage indicates a particular strength in arithmetic-heavy, non-floating-point code. These are narrower use cases, but they are real and measurable. For workloads that are integer-bound and involve heavy cryptography, the AMD part is the better performer according to the recorded data.

In floating point math, the Intel chip leads by 21.3%, which is a significant margin for scientific and engineering applications. Prime number finding, often used as a proxy for certain algorithmic efficiency, also favors Intel by 31.4%. The overall PassMark multithread score, with Intel ahead by 8.1%, suggests that despite having fewer cores than the AMD's 8 (Intel has 10 total, though both have 16 threads), the Intel part's core efficiency and clock behavior produce higher aggregate throughput.

The average benchmark scores place both processors in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating they are closely matched in overall standing despite the lopsided head-to-head tally. The AMD's average score is 32812, while the Intel's is 32279, a difference of only 1.6% in favor of AMD, which is within the margin of the nearest rival deltas. This paradox, Intel winning most direct comparisons but AMD having a slightly higher average, reflects the different weighting of the benchmark suites used to compute the average.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14400F uses a 10 nm process at Intel. This process advantage does not translate into a performance lead in the benchmarks, as Intel's architecture compensates through other means.

AMD's architecture is Zen 3+, codenamed Rembrandt, part of the 6000 series. The Intel part uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This core count difference is central to the multi-core performance gap, but the single-core gap cannot be explained by core count alone. The Intel's base clock is 2.50 GHz, lower than the AMD's 3.20 GHz, yet both boost to 4.70 GHz. Despite the lower base clock, the Intel chip achieves higher single-core scores, indicating a more efficient boost behavior or a higher IPC (instructions per clock) in real workloads.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 and L3 caches on the Intel part likely contribute to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and physics simulation. The die size is similar, with AMD at 208 mm² and Intel at 215 mm².

Integrated graphics present a stark contrast. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H includes a Radeon 680M iGPU, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics at all, denoted as "N/A". This makes the AMD part suitable for systems without a discrete GPU, while the Intel part requires a dedicated graphics card. The AMD's memory support is limited to DDR5, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side provides higher bandwidth for compatible devices. The AMD chip is a mobile part (Socket FP7) with a 45 W TDP, while the Intel chip is a desktop part (Socket 1700) with a 65 W TDP. The Intel's launch MSRP is $196; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Base clock: AMD 3.20 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• TDP: AMD 45 W, Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7, Intel Socket 1700
• Process node: AMD 6 nm, Intel 10 nm
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 20 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 76.8 GB/s, Intel not listed
• ECC memory: AMD false, Intel true
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes; Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 680M, Intel N/A
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release date: AMD 2022-04-18, Intel 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: AMD none, Intel $196

Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the same thread count of 16, dual-channel memory bus, and are both locked (multiplier not unlocked). Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F is significantly faster, scoring 21645 against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H's 12393, a 42.7% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins two recorded tests: PassMark data encryption (18681 vs. 16949, a 10.2% lead) and PassMark integer math (86068 vs. 81524, a 5.6% lead).

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Geekbench?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 2058 in Geekbench single-core, while the AMD scores 1716, giving Intel a 16.6% lead.

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-14400F run without a dedicated graphics card?

A: No, it has no integrated graphics (N/A). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H includes a Radeon 680M iGPU, so it can output video without a discrete GPU.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H does not.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD has an average benchmark score of 32812, and the Intel has an average of 32279. Both sit in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.