AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 boosts up to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 boosts up to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which chip supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the difference in manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the market segments for these parts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is one-sided across every recorded test. The Intel Core i5-14400 wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with the closest margin in single-thread workloads and the largest gaps in multi-core rendering.

The Intel chip dominates heavily in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21315 versus 8130 for the AMD part, a delta of -61.9% from the AMD perspective. The PassMark multithread test shows 25080 versus 13320, a -46.9% difference. The gap in Cinebench R15 multi-core is -44.4% (2148 versus 1195). This pattern confirms that the Intel processor has a decisive advantage in rendering, encoding, and any workload that scales across cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 does not win any test in the database. Its best relative performance appears in single-thread tests. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3683 versus 3741, a margin of only -1.6%. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 269 trails Intel's 303 by -11.2%. For lightly threaded tasks, the AMD part is competitive but still behind.

The Intel part also wins in memory and data-intensive workloads. Data compression scores 314995 versus 158912, a -49.6% gap. Floating point math shows 61549 versus 27193, a -55.8% difference. Integer math is 82017 versus 39637, a -51.7% gap. Data encryption is 16731 versus 7591, a -54.6% deficit. The AMD chip's strongest area outside single-thread is extended instructions, where it scores 11455 versus 19816, a -42.2% gap.

For a mobile part, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a 28 W TDP, which suggests a power-efficient design. The Intel Core i5-14400 has a 65 W TDP, which aligns with desktop operation. The data shows that the Intel processor is the clear performance pick, while the AMD part targets a lower-power mobile segment.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 belongs to the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14400 is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel die measures 215 mm².

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid design, though the exact performance-core and efficiency-core split is not recorded in the database; what matters is the total thread count advantage.

Cache hierarchies follow different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel Core i5-14400 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The L3 cache difference is significant: 20 MB versus 4 MB, a fivefold advantage for Intel.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count give it a connectivity advantage for the desktop platform.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 includes Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel Core i5-14400 includes UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores for integrated graphics are recorded in the database, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from this data.

The process node difference is notable. TSMC's 4 nm process for AMD versus Intel's 10 nm process for the Core i5-14400. The AMD part's smaller node likely contributes to its lower 28 W TDP. The Intel part's larger node and higher core count align with its 65 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field.

Core and thread counts: 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Intel Core i5-14400.

Clock speeds: base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel.

TDP: 28 W for AMD, 65 W for Intel.

Socket: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen AI 5 430, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14400.

Process node: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 10 nm Intel for the Core i5-14400.

Die size: no die size recorded for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel.

L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD, 1.25 MB for Intel.

L3 cache: 4 MB for AMD, 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD; DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel.

PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel.

Release dates: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel Core i5-14400 was released on 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $221, stated once here. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Part numbers: 100-000001787 for AMD, SRN3QSRN46 for Intel.

Both processors have locked multipliers. Both support ECC memory. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400 wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 21315 and AMD scores 8130, a -61.9% delta. That is the single biggest performance gap recorded between these two parts.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar story: 2148 for Intel versus 1195 for AMD, a -44.4% delta. PassMark multithread records 25080 versus 13320, a -46.9% gap. PassMark physics scores 1396 versus 726, a -48% difference. PassMark integer math is 82017 versus 39637, a -51.7% gap. PassMark floating point math is 61549 versus 27193, a -55.8% deficit.

In data workloads, the Intel part continues to lead. PassMark data compression: 314995 versus 158912, a -49.6% delta. PassMark data encryption: 16731 versus 7591, a -54.6% gap. PassMark random string sorting: 32346 versus 16623, a -48.6% difference. PassMark find prime numbers: 80 versus 44, a -45% gap. PassMark extended instructions: 19816 versus 11455, a -42.2% delta.

Single-thread workloads show the closest competition. PassMark single-thread: 3741 versus 3683, a -1.6% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core: 3009 versus 1797, a -40.3% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core: 303 versus 269, a -11.2% delta.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects the overall gap. The Intel Core i5-14400 has an average score of 32115, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, placing it at the 73rd percentile.

Nearest rival comparisons provide context. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with that rival scoring 19593 and a delta of 0.1%. It also sits near the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.3%), the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, -0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, 0.6%). The Intel Core i5-14400 sits near the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0%), the Intel Core i7-13705H (32076, 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14450HX (32040, 0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, -0.3%).

The data indicates that the AMD part competes with older mid-range desktop chips from a few generations back, while the Intel Core i5-14400 competes with higher-end mobile and desktop parts. The performance tier difference is clear from the rival lists.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14400 is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 15 head-to-head tests, with the largest advantage in multi-core rendering and math workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21315 versus 8130 shows a 61.9% deficit for the AMD part, which is a massive gap for heavily threaded tasks. The Intel chip's 10 cores and 16 threads, 20 MB of shared L3, and 4.70 GHz boost clock explain its dominance in these workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for a different power envelope than the 65 W desktop Intel part. Its best showing is in single-thread performance, where it trails by only 1.6% in PassMark single-thread (3683 versus 3741). For lighter workloads, the Zen 5-based mobile chip is not far behind in single-core speed, but the core count difference is decisive in anything multi-threaded.

Buyers should pick based on platform and power requirements. The Intel Core i5-14400 is for desktop builds where performance matters most. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is for mobile systems where the 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics fit a low-power design. The database does not record any benchmark where the AMD part wins, so any performance-based selection between these two should favor the Intel processor. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 and DDR4 support for platform flexibility, while the AMD part offers LPDDR5X memory and a smaller process node. The data confirms two different product categories: a high-performance desktop CPU and a mobile APU.