AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Intel Core i5-14500 occupy different corners of the processor market, yet their benchmark data reveals a surprisingly close contest. The AMD mobile chip, built on the Zen 4 architecture, trades blows with the Intel desktop part across a wide range of workloads. While the Intel processor secures more individual benchmark wins, the AMD chip counters with massive victories in specific rendering tests, making the choice heavily dependent on the intended application.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 establishes its dominance in traditional compute-heavy and floating-point workloads. In the PassMark suite, the Intel part wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, including decisive victories in floating-point math (79,576 vs 58,965, a 25.9% lead) and physics (1,746 vs 1,389, a 20.4% lead). The data also shows Intel leading in integer math (108,124 vs 97,625, a 9.7% delta), data compression (371,294 vs 343,952, a 7.4% delta), and data encryption (21,457 vs 20,487, a 4.5% delta). The i5-14500 also takes the single-threaded PassMark crown, scoring 3,952 against AMD's 3,762, a 4.8% advantage that indicates superior per-core performance in this specific metric.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, conversely, achieves its most impressive results in the Cinebench rendering tests, which often reflect sustained all-core workloads. The most striking victory is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD chip scores 24,565 against Intel's 15,012, a staggering 63.6% delta. This is complemented by an 80.9% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core (3,468 vs 1,917). The AMD processor also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,476 vs 2,435, a 1.7% delta) and single-core (349 vs 273, a 27.8% delta). Beyond Cinebench, AMD shows strength in extended instruction workloads (25,434 vs 22,473, a 13.2% lead) and random string sorting (41,867 vs 40,980, a 2.2% lead).

The split is clear: Intel dominates the PassMark suite, particularly in math and physics simulations, while AMD wins the Cinebench family by wide margins. The exception is Cinebench R20, where Intel takes both multi-core (10,985 vs 10,317, a 6.1% delta) and single-core (1,550 vs 1,456, a 6.1% delta) victories, suggesting the R20 workload favors Intel's architecture differently than R15 or R23 do.

The Verdict

The data suggests distinct buyer profiles. For users prioritizing rendering performance, particularly in applications that scale similarly to Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the clear choice. Its 63.6% lead in R23 multi-core is the largest single delta in the entire comparison, indicating a substantial advantage in this type of sustained, all-core workload. The AMD chip's 80.9% lead in R23 single-core is even more pronounced, making it suitable for applications where individual core performance in this benchmark matters most.

Conversely, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the pick for general-purpose computing and workloads that mirror the PassMark test suite. Its wins in integer math, floating-point math, and physics suggest a more balanced performance profile across diverse tasks. The 25.9% lead in floating-point math is particularly notable for scientific or engineering applications that rely on heavy number crunching. The Intel part also holds a 4.8% single-thread PassMark advantage, which may translate to snappier responsiveness in lightly-threaded day-to-day tasks.

Given that the Intel i5-14500 is a desktop processor with a 65W TDP and the AMD chip is a mobile part with a 45W TDP, the performance parity is notable. The Intel part's 11 wins versus AMD's 6 wins indicate broader overall capability, but the magnitude of AMD's Cinebench victories cannot be ignored. Users with specific rendering needs should choose AMD, while those with varied workloads or a preference for the PassMark suite should choose Intel. The Intel launch MSRP is $232.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant differentiator is the Cinebench R23 multi-core test. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24,565, while the Intel Core i5-14500 scores 15,012, giving AMD a 63.6% advantage. This is not a marginal difference; it represents a fundamental advantage in a benchmark that stresses all cores simultaneously. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows an even larger proportional gap: AMD's 3,468 versus Intel's 1,917, an 80.9% delta. This is the largest percentage difference in the entire dataset.

However, the story reverses in the PassMark floating-point math test. Intel scores 79,576 against AMD's 58,965, a 25.9% lead. This is Intel's largest win. The physics test also shows a clear Intel advantage, with a score of 1,746 versus AMD's 1,389, a 20.4% delta. The find-prime-numbers test gives Intel a 17.9% lead (106 vs 87). In integer math, Intel leads by 9.7% (108,124 vs 97,625). The PassMark multi-thread score also favors Intel, 30,777 versus 28,572, a 7.2% delta.

The Cinebench R20 results provide a notable anomaly. Intel wins both multi-core (10,985 vs 10,317, 6.1% delta) and single-core (1,550 vs 1,456, 6.1% delta) in this version, contradicting the R23 results where AMD wins by massive margins. This suggests that the specific workload characteristics of R20 align differently with the processor architectures. The Cinebench R15 results show AMD winning by smaller margins: 1.7% in multi-core (2,476 vs 2,435) and 27.8% in single-core (349 vs 273). The PassMark data compression test is a narrow Intel win (371,294 vs 343,952, 7.4% delta), while data encryption is a closer 4.5% delta (21,457 vs 20,487). The extended instructions test is an AMD win by 13.2% (25,434 vs 22,473), and random string sorting is a slim AMD win by 2.2% (41,867 vs 40,980).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24,565, which is 63.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500's score of 15,012.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500 win any Cinebench tests?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins both Cinebench R20 multi-core (10,985 vs 10,317) and single-core (1,550 vs 1,456), each by a 6.1% delta.

Q: What is the largest performance difference in the PassMark suite?

A: The largest PassMark delta is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core i5-14500 leads by 25.9% with a score of 79,576 against AMD's 58,965.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Are there benchmarks where the AMD chip wins by a narrow margin?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by only 1.7% (2,476 vs 2,435) and random string sorting by 2.2% (41,867 vs 40,980).

Q: What is the difference in the PassMark single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 scores 3,952, which is 4.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's score of 3,762.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC memory support. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP7.

The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and also includes ECC memory support. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The market segments differ significantly: the AMD chip is a mobile processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor. The AMD part has a TDP of 45W, whereas the Intel part has a TDP of 65W. The release dates also differ, with the Intel processor released in January 2024 and the AMD processor released in April 2024. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, and its part number is SRN3T, while the AMD part has two part numbers, 100-000001316 (FP7r2) and 100-000001387 (FP7). Both processors have their multipliers locked and are currently in active production.