AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen 9 270 as the stronger overall processor in this matchup, winning 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 40246 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149, sitting in the 86th percentile. The margin between them is roughly 5.5% in average score, a consistent gap that appears across most workloads in the record.

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 leads decisively in rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 26438 against 23000 for the Intel part, a 14.9% advantage. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the Ryzen 9 270 scoring 3732 versus 3247, again a 14.9% lead. These are not small margins; they indicate a clear architectural advantage in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14490F does hold wins in specific computational niches. It beats the AMD chip in PassMark physics simulation by 34.8% (2093 versus 1365), in floating point math by 9.7% (66558 versus 60122), in prime number finding by 27.9% (122 versus 88), and in single-thread PassMark by 2.3% (3873 versus 3784). These wins matter for users whose workloads resemble those specific test patterns, but they do not offset the broader set of victories for the AMD processor.

For a buyer choosing strictly from the data, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the pick for general productivity, rendering, encryption, compression, and integer-heavy workloads. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the pick for physics simulation, floating point math, and prime number workloads, plus a very narrow single-thread PassMark edge. Market segment differs too: the Ryzen 9 270 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, which affects platform selection independently of performance.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives the AMD chip a density and efficiency edge on paper, which the benchmark results appear to confirm.

Core counts differ. The Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer physical cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded tests in the database, indicating higher per-core throughput in those workloads. The Intel part relies on its additional cores but still trails in Cinebench multi-core tests.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel has more cache at every level, which may explain its wins in floating point math and physics simulation where larger working sets benefit from more cache. The AMD chip compensates with higher clock speeds and a more efficient architecture.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The Ryzen 9 270 has a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i5-14490F has a 2.50 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel base clock is notably low, which likely affects sustained all-core workloads. The AMD chip also has a much lower TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts for the Intel part.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics; the Intel chip has no integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent and large advantage for the AMD Ryzen 9 270. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2664 against Intel's 2318, a 14.9% lead. The single-core R15 test shows 376 versus 327, a 15% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 11103 versus 9660, again 14.9%. R20 single-core shows 1567 versus 1363, a 15% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 26438 versus 23000, a 14.9% lead, and R23 single-core shows 3732 versus 3247, also 14.9%. The uniformity of these deltas, hovering around 15% across all six Cinebench tests, suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific variance.

PassMark data compression favors AMD by 3.3% (351398 versus 340026). Data encryption favors AMD by 14.4% (20852 versus 18225). Extended instructions favor AMD by 23% (26729 versus 21731), one of the largest margins in the entire comparison. Integer math favors AMD by 11.9% (98266 versus 87844). Random string sorting favors AMD by 20.3% (42819 versus 35608). The PassMark multi-thread test shows a narrow AMD win of 1.5% (29089 versus 28662), the closest multi-threaded result in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins five tests. The largest Intel win is in PassMark physics, where it scores 2093 against 1365, a 34.8% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 122 versus 88, a 27.9% lead. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 66558 versus 60122, a 9.7% lead. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3873 versus 3784, a 2.3% lead. The single-thread PassMark result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core results, where AMD won by roughly 15%. This suggests the two test suites measure different aspects of single-thread performance, with PassMark's version favoring the Intel architecture.

The overall win count is 12 for AMD and 5 for Intel. The AMD wins tend to be larger in aggregate across the most commonly cited rendering benchmarks, while the Intel wins are concentrated in specialized computational patterns. The average benchmark scores reflect this: AMD at 40246 versus Intel at 38149, a difference of about 5.5% in favor of AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40246, while the Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149. The AMD chip also holds the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 26438 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, versus 23000 for the Intel Core i5-14490F. That is a 14.9% advantage for the AMD chip, consistent with the other Cinebench versions in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 5 of the 17 recorded tests. Its wins include PassMark physics (2093 versus 1365, a 34.8% lead), PassMark find prime numbers (122 versus 88, a 27.9% lead), PassMark floating point math (66558 versus 60122, a 9.7% lead), and PassMark single-thread (3873 versus 3784, a 2.3% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer physical cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks in the database.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins in rendering and content creation workloads. Every Cinebench test in the database, from R15 to R23, single-core and multi-core, goes to AMD by roughly 15%. Users running 3D rendering, video encoding, or any workload that scales with Cinebench-like performance should expect the AMD chip to deliver consistently higher scores. The data encryption test also favors AMD by 14.4%, and the extended instructions test favors AMD by 23%, indicating strength in cryptography and SIMD-heavy code.

The AMD chip also wins in data compression by 3.3%, integer math by 11.9%, and random string sorting by 20.3%. These are common productivity and database workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score, while close at 1.5% in favor of AMD, still puts the Ryzen 9 270 ahead in general multi-threaded throughput. For users who want a single processor for mixed productivity, the data leans clearly toward AMD.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in physics simulation, floating point math, prime number finding, and PassMark single-thread. The physics win is the largest of any test in the comparison at 34.8%, which is a significant margin. Physics simulation often appears in scientific computing and certain game engines, so this could matter for specific application users. The floating point math win of 9.7% suggests the Intel chip handles FP-heavy calculations better, useful for numerical analysis and simulations. The prime number finding win of 27.9% indicates strength in integer factorization and related algorithms.

The PassMark single-thread win for Intel, at 2.3%, is narrow but real. It contrasts with the Cinebench single-core results where AMD won by 15%. This discrepancy means users should check which benchmark aligns with their actual applications. If a workload resembles PassMark single-thread, the Intel chip has a slight edge; if it resembles Cinebench single-core, the AMD chip has a substantial edge.

For platform considerations, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with a 45 watt TDP, suitable for laptops and compact systems. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 watt TDP, requiring a desktop motherboard. The AMD chip includes integrated graphics, while the Intel chip requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 10 cores. Thread counts are identical at 16 each. Clock speeds favor AMD, with a 4.00 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost against Intel's 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Thermal design power differs: AMD at 45 watts, Intel at 65 watts. The process node also differs: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at its own foundry. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors; Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ at every level. 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. The Intel chip has more cache but still loses most benchmarks.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory. AMD records 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel's bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 780M, Intel has none. Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: AMD released January 5, 2025, Intel released December 31, 2023. Neither processor is multiplier unlocked. Neither supports ECC memory. Part numbers are 100-000001836 for AMD and SRN35 for Intel.