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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Core i5-14400T dominates the multicore and most compute-intensive workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 takes narrow wins in single-threaded tests. Out of 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, Intel claims 12 victories, with AMD securing 3.

The largest single margin belongs to Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Intel part scores 17,189 against AMD's 8,130, a 52.7% deficit for the Ryzen AI 5 430. That gap reflects the fundamental core-count disparity: Intel fields 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads. The R15 multicore test shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 1,732 versus AMD's 1,195, a 31% advantage.

PassMark's multithread test reinforces the trend. Intel scores 20,223 to AMD's 13,320, a 34.1% lead. The physics workload, which scales heavily with thread count, shows Intel at 1,244 versus 726, a 41.6% margin. Floating-point math, integer math, and data encryption all favor Intel by 44.7%, 39.6%, and 42.7%, respectively. Data compression shows a 32.6% Intel lead (235,636 to 158,912), while random string sorting favors Intel by 34% (25,181 to 16,623). Even the extended instructions test, which can reward newer ISAs, goes to Intel at 14,562 versus 11,455, a 21.3% edge. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead 73 to 44, a 39.7% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's wins are concentrated in single-thread performance. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 269 to Intel's 244, a 10.2% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test shows AMD at 3,683 versus 3,512, a 4.9% lead. The same result appears in the duplicate singlethread entry, confirming the consistency of the measurement.

What stands out is that AMD's single-thread superiority in R15 does not carry over to Cinebench R23 single-core. In that test, Intel wins 2,426 to 1,797, a 25.9% margin. This suggests the R23 workload benefits from Intel's higher sustained boost behavior or IPC characteristics under longer single-thread loads, while R15's shorter runtime favors the AMD design.

The average benchmark score across all recorded tests places Intel at 27,166 versus AMD at 19,617. Intel's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 79, compared to AMD's 73. Intel's closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.3% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (0.4% higher), while AMD's nearest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-12500 (0.3% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses Raptor Lake-R silicon, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs. Intel's die size is recorded at 215 mm².

Core counts differ dramatically. AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads, all presumably based on the Zen 5 architecture. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads, which in Raptor Lake designs means a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact composition. The thread count of 16 versus 8 indicates Intel's hybrid approach enables more concurrent work.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts use an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. L2 cache per core is 1 MB on the AMD processor, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a much larger separation: AMD has 4 MB total, while Intel has 20 MB shared. This 5x difference in L3 capacity influences how much working set can reside on-chip, which partially explains Intel's lead in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds present an interesting comparison. Both processors boost to 4.50 GHz. The base clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Despite the lower base clock, Intel maintains higher multicore throughput, which indicates the hybrid core arrangement and larger cache compensate for the lower base frequency.

Memory support differs in breadth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows Intel with a generational advantage. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel twice the lane count and a newer generation, affecting expandability for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD ships the Radeon 840M, while Intel provides UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so a performance comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

Thermal design power favors AMD: 28 W versus Intel's 35 W. Despite the lower TDP, AMD runs at a higher base clock. The market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. This explains the socket difference: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400T is the clear choice for heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, 17,189 versus 8,130, more than doubles AMD's output. The PassMark multithread score of 20,223 versus 13,320 confirms that applications using many threads will see a substantial Intel advantage. Content creation, video encoding, software compilation, and scientific computing all fall into this category. The floating-point math result (49,139 versus 27,193) and integer math result (65,667 versus 39,637) both point to Intel being better suited for number-crunching tasks.

The Intel part also leads in data compression (235,636 versus 158,912) and encryption (13,244 versus 7,591), which are common in archival, database, and security workloads. The physics score of 1,244 versus 726 suggests better performance in simulation and physics-based applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in two specific single-thread scenarios. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD ahead by 10.2%, and PassMark single-thread shows a 4.9% lead. These results indicate that for lightly threaded, short-duration tasks, AMD's Zen 5 core design delivers higher per-core efficiency. Applications that rely on a single thread for quick response, such as certain UI interactions or legacy software, may benefit from AMD's edge.

However, AMD's single-thread advantage does not extend to Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel wins by 25.9%. The database indicates AMD's wins are narrower and fewer, while Intel's wins are both broader and larger in magnitude. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, AMD wins only 3, and two of those are the same PassMark test recorded under duplicate names.

The power characteristics favor AMD in constrained environments. At 28 W versus 35 W, AMD uses less power while delivering competitive single-thread performance. For mobile platforms where thermal and battery constraints matter, the Ryzen AI 5 430 offers a more efficient profile. The Intel part, despite its higher TDP, comes from the desktop segment and likely targets systems with more robust cooling.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the largest gap. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 17,189, which is 52.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's score of 8,130.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.2% (269 versus 244) and PassMark single-thread by 4.9% (3,683 versus 3,512). The latter appears twice in the database under two test names.

Q: How do their thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14400T has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i5-14400T supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What are their percentile rankings among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T ranks in the 79th percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 ranks in the 73rd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i5-14400T |

|---------------|-------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part Number | 100-000001787 | SRN3N |