AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core i5-14490F are both 16-thread processors that land in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, yet they achieve that standing through very different designs and workload profiles. The AMD part, a mobile 8-core Zen 4 chip, wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel desktop chip, with its hybrid 10-core Raptor Lake layout, takes 6. The data shows a clear split: the AMD processor dominates in Cinebench rendering and several PassMark compute tasks, while the Intel part counters with decisive wins in physics simulation and prime number finding.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS claims every Cinebench benchmark in the comparison. Its margin is consistent at 6.8% across both single-core and multi-core tests in R15, R20, and R23. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24565 against 23000 for the Intel part reflects a lead that holds regardless of thread count, which points to superior per-thread efficiency in rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite further reinforces the AMD chip's strengths in specific instruction-heavy tasks. It wins data encryption by 12.4%, extended instructions by 17%, and random string sorting by 17.6%. Integer math goes to the AMD processor at 97625 versus 87844, a margin of 11.1%. Data compression is a narrow win at 1.2%, with scores of 343952 and 340026. These are the workloads where the Zen 4 architecture's feature set and memory subsystem give it a measurable edge.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins the remaining categories, and it does so by large margins where it is strongest. Physics simulation is its biggest victory at 33.6%, scoring 2093 against 1389. Find prime numbers goes to Intel by 28.7%, with scores of 122 and 87. Floating point math favors Intel by 11.4%, at 66558 versus 58965. The Intel part also takes the PassMark single-thread test by 2.9%, scoring 3873 against 3762. Multithread is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by 0.3% at 28662 versus 28572. The pattern is that Intel leads in scalar integer loops and physics-style simulation, while AMD leads in memory-heavy and encryption-oriented tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, and its die measures 215 mm². The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, meaning Intel relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach its thread count.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB 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 a larger 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel part may contribute to its strong showing in physics simulation and prime number workloads, which often benefit from bigger working sets in cache.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD part runs at 45 W TDP, the Intel part at 65 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip supports ECC memory and includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics and does not support ECC. Memory support also diverges: AMD lists DDR5 only, Intel lists both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7 with Gen 4 PCIe across 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Socket 1700 with Gen 5 PCIe across 16 lanes.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload and platform. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the stronger rendering and compute processor. Its 6.8% lead across every Cinebench test, combined with wins in encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting, makes it the pick for content creation, code compilation, and any task that stresses the memory pipeline or instruction extensions. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics and ECC support also make it suitable for systems that need a compact, self-contained compute platform.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the better option for physics simulation and math-heavy scalar workloads. Its 33.6% advantage in physics and 28.7% lead in prime number finding are significant, and its 11.4% win in floating point math shows strength in scientific or engineering simulation. The single-thread PassMark win of 2.9% also suggests slightly better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications that do not rely on the specific extensions where AMD excels.

For users who prioritize Cinebench-class rendering and mixed productivity, the AMD chip wins on the balance of benchmarks. For users who run physics solvers or prime-number-sensitive algorithms, the Intel chip is clearly ahead. The near-tie in PassMark multithread (0.3% in favor of Intel) means overall throughput is comparable, so the deciding factor should be the specific application mix.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel part lists integrated graphics as N/A. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes Radeon 780M graphics.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565, which is 6.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14490F's score of 23000.

Q: Which processor wins in physics simulation?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins by 33.6%, scoring 2093 in PassMark physics versus 1389 for the AMD chip.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are the most uniform part of the comparison. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS leads by exactly 6.8% in R15 multi-core (2476 versus 2318), R20 multi-core (10317 versus 9660), R23 multi-core (24565 versus 23000), and the single-core versions of each. The single-core margins are also 6.7% in R15 (349 versus 327) and 6.8% in both R20 (1456 versus 1363) and R23 (3468 versus 3247). This consistency suggests a fixed architectural advantage rather than workload-specific variation.

PassMark results show where each chip separates itself. The AMD processor's biggest wins are random string sorting at 17.6% (41867 versus 35608) and extended instructions at 17% (25434 versus 21731). Data encryption goes to AMD by 12.4% (20487 versus 18225), and integer math by 11.1% (97625 versus 87844). Data compression is the closest AMD win at 1.2% (343952 versus 340026).

The Intel processor's wins are equally decisive in its favored areas. Physics is the largest gap anywhere in the comparison at 33.6% (2093 versus 1389). Find prime numbers follows at 28.7% (122 versus 87). Floating point math goes to Intel by 11.4% (66558 versus 58965). PassMark single-thread favors Intel by 2.9% (3873 versus 3762), and multithread is nearly even at 0.3% (28662 versus 28572).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.10 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD at TSMC and 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is 25,000 million for AMD, with no recorded figure for Intel. Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not Intel. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel. The AMD chip includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the Intel chip has N/A for integrated graphics. Sockets are AMD Socket FP7 and Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.