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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i5-14500T, which claims 14 of the 15 shared test comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 manages a single win, and that advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the AMD part scores 269 against 252 for the Intel, a 6.7% margin. That result is notable because it is the only head-to-head test in which the Intel part does not lead, and it suggests the AMD architecture holds a genuine single-thread advantage in that particular workload.

Every other head-to-head comparison favors the Intel Core i5-14500T. In multi-core rendering, the gap is substantial. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the Intel part at 2022 versus 1195 for the AMD, a 40.9% deficit for the Ryzen AI 5 430. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the percentage gap slightly but still leaves the AMD part 31% behind, with scores of 11790 for Intel and 8130 for AMD. The single-core Cinebench R23 result is much closer: Intel leads 1838 to 1797, a 2.2% difference. That near parity in R23 single-core, combined with the AMD win in R15 single-core, indicates the two processors are broadly comparable in lightly threaded rendering, while the Intel part pulls far ahead once all cores are engaged.

The Passmark suite reinforces the pattern. Data compression scores 262417 for Intel versus 158912 for AMD, a 39.4% lead. Data encryption shows an even larger gap, with Intel at 15410 and AMD at 7591, a 50.7% difference. Extended instructions favor Intel by 28.6%, at 16043 versus 11455. Prime number finding, floating point math, and integer math all show Intel leads above 45%. Floating point math is the largest single delta in the dataset: Intel scores 58869 against 27193 for AMD, a 53.8% advantage. Integer math follows at 51%, with 80922 versus 39637. Passmark multithread shows Intel at 22910 against 13320, a 41.9% lead. Physics simulation favors Intel by 43.6%, at 1288 versus 726. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 28462 versus 16623, a 41.6% gap.

The closest overall result in the Passmark suite is single-thread performance, where Intel leads 3736 to 3683, a 1.4% margin. That matches the pattern seen in Cinebench R23 single-core: the two chips are effectively peers in single-threaded work, with the Intel part holding only a slight edge. The multi-threaded and throughput-oriented tests, however, show a consistent and large advantage for the Intel Core i5-14500T, with most deltas falling between 28% and 54%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core, with its 6.7% margin over the Intel part. That single result does represent a real advantage in that specific legacy rendering workload, but it does not extend to the newer Cinebench R23 single-core test, where Intel leads by 2.2%. The AMD part also posts the lower power envelope at 28 W TDP versus 35 W for Intel, which may matter for systems where thermal and power constraints are primary. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, has 4 cores and 8 threads, and integrates Radeon 840M graphics, whereas the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, has 14 cores and 20 threads, and integrates UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel Core i5-14500T wins the overwhelming majority of workloads. Multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction throughput, prime number search, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded Passmark, physics simulation, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins from 28.6% to 53.8%. The largest Intel advantages appear in floating point math (53.8%), integer math (51%), and data encryption (50.7%). The smallest Intel advantage is in Passmark single-thread (1.4%), followed by Cinebench R23 single-core (2.2%). The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank in the database, sitting at 80 versus 73 for the AMD part, and its average benchmark score of 28065 is well above the AMD average of 19617.

The use-case split is therefore clear. For applications that rely on many threads, high throughput math, compression, or encryption, the Intel Core i5-14500T delivers materially higher scores across the board. For a narrow set of legacy single-threaded rendering tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 shows a small edge. For most modern single-threaded workloads, the two are close, with Intel holding a slight lead.

Architecture Differences

The database lists the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 under the codename Gorgon Point, with a generation designation of Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen family (Raptor Lake Refresh). Intel builds this part on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel, which explains part of the power and efficiency profile of the AMD part.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid configuration typical of Raptor Lake. That core count difference is the dominant factor behind the large multi-threaded benchmark gaps. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts list 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel lists 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache shows a major difference: the AMD part has 4 MB, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. That sixfold L3 difference likely contributes to the Intel advantage in compression, encryption, and other data-heavy workloads.

The memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory bus and a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part also lists a die size of 215 mm², while the AMD entry has no die size recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile market segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop product. The AMD part releases later in the database, with a release date of 2026-01-04, versus 2024-01-07 for Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 35 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache differs in the L2 and L3 tiers. Both list 80 KB L1 per core. AMD lists 1 MB L2 per core; Intel lists 1.25 MB per core. AMD has 4 MB L3; Intel has 24 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

Market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Process node differs: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. The Intel part has a listed die size of 215 mm², the AMD part does not. Release dates differ: 2026-01-04 for AMD, 2024-01-07 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD entry has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers also differ: 100-000001787 for AMD, SRN3P for Intel. The Intel part has a series designation of Core 14th Gen, while the AMD entry lists no series.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 11790, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 8130. Intel leads by 31%.

Q: Is there any test where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 269 versus 252 for Intel, a 6.7% margin.

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

A: The largest gap is in Passmark floating point math, where Intel scores 58869 and AMD scores 27193, a 53.8% lead for Intel.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is rated at 28 W TDP, and the Intel Core i5-14500T is rated at 35 W TDP.