AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The benchmark data presents a decisive matchup. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, with a 15-0 win record. The two processors occupy completely different market positions: the AMD is a 28 W mobile chip built for efficiency, while the Intel is a 65 W desktop processor focused on raw performance. The average benchmark score difference is stark, with Intel at 38149 versus AMD at 18811, placing them in different performance percentiles entirely (86th versus 73rd).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not win any of the 15 recorded benchmark comparisons. Its strongest relative showing is in the single-threaded PassMark tests, where it trails by only 9.2% (3515 versus 3873). This suggests the Zen 5 architecture provides competitive per-core efficiency, but the Intel part still holds a measurable advantage even in this category.

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates across every workload category. Its largest margins come in heavily parallelized tasks: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 65.9% lead, PassMark physics shows a 66.3% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 65.6% lead. These results point to a processor that scales far better with thread count. The Intel part also leads in memory-intensive workloads like data compression (55.3% ahead) and encryption (60.2% ahead), indicating its larger cache and higher core count provide compounding benefits in real-world data processing.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The AMD chip is not competitive in any measured performance metric. Its role, based on the data, is limited to scenarios where its 28 W TDP and mobile form factor matter more than benchmark scores. The Intel part wins every scenario where processing speed is the primary concern.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point 2. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3.

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel's 10 nm process with a Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series, a Raptor Lake Refresh. The chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache is substantially larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This explains why the AMD chip can operate at a much lower 28 W TDP while still achieving competitive single-thread efficiency. The Intel chip, with its 65 W TDP, uses more power to drive higher clock speeds and more cores. The AMD also integrates a Radeon 820M GPU, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics at all. The AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show the largest gaps. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 23000 against AMD's 7840, a 65.9% deficit for AMD. This is the single largest multi-core margin in the dataset. The single-core R23 result is closer but still decisive: Intel at 3247 versus AMD at 1812, a 44.2% gap. Cinebench R15 tells a similar story, with Intel leading 2318 to 1191 in multi-core (48.6% gap) and 327 to 199.9 in single-core (38.9% gap).

The PassMark suite confirms the pattern across all workloads. In multithreaded performance, Intel leads 28662 to 12797, a 55.4% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 87844 versus AMD at 37771, a 57% gap. Floating point math shows Intel at 66558 versus AMD at 26196, a 60.6% gap. Data compression, a test that relies heavily on cache and memory bandwidth, shows Intel at 340026 versus AMD at 152012, a 55.3% gap.

The closest result in the entire comparison is PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads 3873 to 3515, a 9.2% gap. This indicates the AMD's Zen 5 cores are genuinely competitive on a per-thread basis, but the Intel chip still holds the edge. The single-thread deficit for AMD is less than a quarter of its multi-core deficit, suggesting the core count difference (10 versus 4) is the primary driver of the overall performance gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads versus AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel boosts to 5.00 GHz versus AMD's 4.50 GHz, and has a 2.50 GHz base clock versus AMD's 2.00 GHz. The Intel's TDP is 65 W versus AMD's 28 W, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design split.

Cache configuration differs substantially. The Intel's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, six times larger than AMD's 4 MB. The Intel's L2 is 1.25 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The Intel uses an Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel's die size is recorded at 215 mm², while the AMD has no die size figure. The Intel's process node is 10 nm from Intel's foundry, while the AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC.

Memory support also differs. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has no bandwidth figure. The AMD has integrated graphics (Radeon 820M), the Intel has none. The AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, the Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel scores 23000 against AMD's 7840, a 65.9% deficit for AMD. PassMark physics shows a similar 66.3% gap (2093 versus 705).

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD chip is competitive?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the AMD trails by only 9.2% (3515 versus 3873). This is the only test where the gap is under 38%.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The AMD has 4 MB of L3 and 1 MB of L2 per core. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The Intel is rated at 65 W TDP, while the AMD is rated at 28 W TDP. The AMD's lower power draw aligns with its mobile market segment and 4 nm process.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 includes a Radeon 820M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for performance-focused buyers: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It holds a 15-0 win record, with an average benchmark score of 38149 against AMD's 18811. The Intel part ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD ranks in the 73rd percentile. The Intel's nearest rivals include the Core Ultra 5 245T and Core i5-13600KF, both within 0.1% of its average score, placing it firmly in a competitive desktop performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 should be selected only for scenarios where its 28 W TDP and mobile socket (AMD Socket FP8) are mandatory requirements. Its integrated Radeon 820M graphics provide a feature the Intel lacks, and its 4 nm process delivers efficiency that the Intel's 10 nm process cannot match. For a laptop or compact mobile system where power draw is the primary constraint, the AMD chip is the only viable option in this comparison.

For any desktop build, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache deliver multi-core performance that is roughly three times faster in Cinebench R23 (23000 versus 7840). The single-thread advantage, while smaller at 9.2%, still favors Intel. The higher 65 W TDP is the cost of that performance, but for a desktop processor with a Socket 1700 platform, that power budget is well within normal operating parameters. The benchmark results leave no ambiguity: the Intel part wins on every metric that the database records.