AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E wins with a score of 2564, which is 29.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's 1797.

Q: What is the memory support difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E reaches 4.70 GHz, compared to 4.50 GHz for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average of 5253. However, the Intel chip has fewer benchmark entries recorded in the database.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, versus 4 MB for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, using the Gorgon Point codename and a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. Its 4 cores and 8 threads are paired with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus a modest 4 MB of L3. This is a mobile-focused design on AMD Socket FP8, with a 28 W TDP. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M, and the chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory is supported.

The Intel Core i5-14401E comes from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and the LGA 1700 socket. This is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. PCIe Gen 5 is available with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730, and ECC memory is also supported.

The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The Intel chip also draws significantly more power (65 W versus 28 W), which reflects its desktop positioning. The AMD part is a low-power mobile processor, while the Intel chip is a full desktop CPU with more physical cores and a larger cache hierarchy. The PCIe generation also differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in workload types. The Intel Core i5-14401E dominates multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 18161 versus 8130 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, a 55.2% advantage. The gap is even larger in Cinebench R15 multicore, where Intel leads 1830 to 1195, a 34.7% margin. For users running render workloads, compilation, or any parallel processing, the Intel chip is the stronger choice based on the recorded benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins only one of the four head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 269 versus 258, a 4.3% edge. But the Intel chip takes the more modern Cinebench R23 single-core test by a wide margin, 2564 versus 1797, a 29.9% lead. This suggests the Intel chip's single-thread performance is generally superior in the recorded data, despite the AMD chip's win in the older R15 test.

The percentile rankings reinforce this. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is at the 60th percentile. However, the average benchmark scores are not directly comparable because the two CPUs have different benchmark sets recorded. The AMD chip has 15 benchmark entries, while the Intel chip has only 6, which skews the averages. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% ahead) and Core i5-12500 (0.3% ahead), placing it in a competitive mid-range mobile bracket. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% ahead) and Core i7-11700B (0.2% behind), positioning it among older high-core desktop parts.

For a desktop user who needs maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the data-backed pick. For a mobile system where power draw matters, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with its 28 W TDP is the only option of the two, as it is a mobile part on the FP8 socket. The Intel chip cannot be used in a mobile form factor given its desktop socket and 65 W TDP.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 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 | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | 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 | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001787 | Q49JSRNJS |

Both chips support ECC memory and have locked multipliers. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel chip has a higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz). The AMD chip uses a newer process node and a smaller socket design, while the Intel chip offers more cores, more cache, and a wider PCIe implementation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The four recorded head-to-head tests show a lopsided result. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins three tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins one.

The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multicore. Intel scores 18161, AMD scores 8130, giving Intel a 55.2% lead. This is the single biggest performance difference in the entire comparison. The 6-core, 12-thread Intel chip with 20 MB of L3 cache simply has more resources to throw at this heavily parallel workload. The AMD chip's 4-core, 8-thread design with 4 MB of L3 cannot keep up in a sustained multicore render.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar but smaller gap. Intel scores 1830, AMD scores 1195, a 34.7% advantage for Intel. This test is older and less demanding, but the result still confirms Intel's multicore superiority in the recorded data.

Cinebench R23 single-core is also an Intel win. Intel scores 2564, AMD scores 1797, a 29.9% lead. This is notable because the AMD chip is based on the newer Zen 5 architecture, yet the Intel Raptor Lake core delivers a significantly higher single-thread score in this test. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz likely contributes to this result.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's only win comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 269 against Intel's 258, a 4.3% margin. This is a narrow victory in an older benchmark. The R15 single-core test is less representative of modern workloads, and the Intel chip's commanding lead in the R23 version of the same test suggests that the AMD win is an outlier rather than a trend.

The win count is 3 for Intel and 1 for AMD. The magnitude of Intel's wins (29.9% to 55.2%) far exceeds AMD's single 4.3% margin. In the recorded benchmark set, the Intel Core i5-14401E is clearly the stronger processor for both single-thread and multi-thread performance, with the only AMD advantage being a small edge in one older single-core test. The AMD chip's lower TDP and mobile form factor remain its key differentiators, but on raw performance, the data favors Intel in nearly every measurable category.