AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i5-14500 wins all 15 head-to-head tests recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 does not claim a single victory in any shared workload. The margin is substantial across nearly every category, with the smallest gaps appearing in single-core tests and the largest in multithreaded and math-heavy workloads.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15012 against the AMD chip's 8130, a 45.8% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2435, AMD scores 1195, a 50.9% gap. The PassMark multi-thread test confirms the trend with Intel at 30777 and AMD at 13320, a 56.7% difference. The data shows that the Intel processor roughly doubles the AMD processor's throughput in heavily threaded workloads.

Single-core performance is much closer. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is 1917 for Intel versus 1797 for AMD, a 6.3% difference. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows Intel at 273 and AMD at 269, a 1.5% gap. PassMark single-thread results are 3952 for Intel and 3683 for AMD, a 6.8% difference. These results indicate that per-core architectural efficiency is comparable, with Intel holding a modest lead.

The largest deltas appear in floating-point and integer math. In PassMark floating-point math, Intel scores 79576 against AMD's 27193, a 65.8% margin. Integer math shows Intel at 108124 versus AMD's 39637, a 63.3% gap. Data encryption shows a 64.6% difference (21457 vs 7591), and data compression shows a 57.2% gap (371294 vs 158912). Extended instructions testing yields a 49% difference (22473 vs 11455). Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to both core count and memory latency, shows Intel at 106 versus AMD's 44, a 58.5% gap.

Physics simulation via PassMark shows Intel at 1746 and AMD at 726, a 58.4% difference. Random string sorting shows a 59.4% gap (40980 vs 16623). Across all recorded measurements, the Intel processor maintains a consistent lead that ranges from 1.5% to 65.8%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and uses the Gorgon Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14500 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh family.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. That means the Intel part offers 10 additional cores and 12 additional threads. The physical die size for Intel is recorded as 215 mm²; the AMD die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the biggest structural difference: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 24 MB shared. This sixfold difference in last-level cache likely contributes to the Intel part's advantage in data-heavy workloads such as compression and encryption.

Clock speeds show Intel with the higher ceiling. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Intel's base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The power envelope is also different: AMD lists a 28 W TDP, Intel lists 65 W TDP.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but diverges elsewhere. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus; memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket situation is entirely different. AMD uses Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform. Intel uses Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform. The market segments confirm this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 scores 15012, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 8130. The Intel chip leads by 45.8%.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 MB L3 cache.

Q: What is the smallest measured performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel chip leads by 1.5% (273 vs 269).

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel chip leads by 65.8% (79576 vs 27193).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i5-14500 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.00 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 | 24 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 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

Both processors support ECC memory, both are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), and both have 80 KB L1 cache per core.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the head-to-head comparison. In single-threaded tests, the lead is modest but consistent: Cinebench R15 single-core (273 vs 269), Cinebench R23 single-core (1917 vs 1797), and PassMark single-thread (3952 vs 3683). These results suggest the Intel chip has a slight per-core efficiency advantage.

In multithreaded workloads, the Intel part dominates due to its higher core and thread counts. Cinebench R15 multi-core (2435 vs 1195), Cinebench R23 multi-core (15012 vs 8130), and PassMark multi-thread (30777 vs 13320) all show roughly double the AMD chip's output. The 14 cores and 20 threads of the Intel processor give it a decisive edge in parallel workloads such as rendering, physics simulation, and data compression.

Math-intensive tests show the largest gaps. Floating-point math (79576 vs 27193), integer math (108124 vs 39637), and extended instructions (22473 vs 11455) all favor Intel by margins exceeding 49%. Data encryption (21457 vs 7591) and random string sorting (40980 vs 16623) follow the same pattern.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 does not record a single benchmark win. However, its advantage lies outside raw performance: it uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, consumes 28 W TDP, and supports LPDDR5X memory. It also targets the mobile segment with Socket FP8, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14500 outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 in every shared benchmark. The average benchmark score for Intel is 38531, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 19617, placing it in the 73rd percentile. The Intel part sits 49.1% higher in average score (based on 38531 vs 19617).

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database are Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (38561, 0.1% ahead), Intel Xeon w3-2525 (38392, 0.4% behind), Intel Core 9 270H (38335, 0.5% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38312, 0.6% behind). The AMD chip's nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (19593, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, 0.3% behind), Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, 0.5% behind), and Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, 0.6% ahead). These groupings show that each processor is competitive within its own performance class, but those classes are far apart.

For workloads that depend on multi-core throughput, math performance, or data processing, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger choice according to every recorded measurement. Its 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver results that the AMD chip cannot match. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, with 4 cores, 8 threads, 4 MB L3 cache, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, is positioned for a different use case: mobile platforms with lower power draw and LPDDR5X memory support.

The data does not show any workload where the AMD processor wins. Users who require maximum performance across Cinebench, PassMark, or Geekbench categories should select the Intel part. Users who need a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics should consider the AMD part, but they should expect substantially lower benchmark scores across all recorded tests.