AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data reveals a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i5-14400. Out of 15 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core i5-14400 wins all 15, with no wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 32115, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD processor averages 28128, placing it in the 80th percentile. The Intel part sits between rivals like the Intel Core i7-12800H (average score 32121, delta 0%) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (average score 32226, delta -0.3%), while the AMD part sits between the Intel Core i5-13490F (average score 28185, delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i5-14500T (average score 28065, delta 0.2%).

For a desktop user seeking maximum compute throughput, the Intel Core i5-14400 is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. Its multicore advantage is substantial, particularly in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 21315 versus 11333 for the AMD chip. For a mobile platform user prioritizing power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses a 28 W TDP compared to the 65 W TDP of the Intel part, and it integrates a Radeon 840M GPU. The data shows the AMD chip is competitive in single-thread performance, trailing by only 0.2% in PassMark single-thread tests (3734 versus 3741), which suggests the Zen 5 architecture delivers strong per-core efficiency despite the overall multicore deficit.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which employs a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a die size of 215 mm². The AMD chip is fabricated at a smaller process node, which aligns with its lower power envelope.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part is a notable architectural advantage for workloads that benefit from frequent data reuse.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics solutions differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: the AMD chip is classified as Mobile, and the Intel chip is classified as Desktop. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 21315 versus 11333 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a delta of -46.8%. This means the Intel processor is roughly 88% faster in this multi-threaded rendering workload, the biggest single margin in the recorded data. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors Intel substantially, with a score of 3009 versus 1816, a delta of -39.6%. In Cinebench R15, Intel leads multicore by 21.5% (2148 versus 1686) and single-core by 14.2% (303 versus 260).

PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead by 25.6%, scoring 82017 versus 61026. Floating-point math shows a larger gap of 34%, with Intel scoring 61549 versus 40627. Data compression favors Intel by 28.5% (314995 versus 225374), and data encryption favors Intel by 33.6% (16731 versus 11110). Extended instructions show a narrower gap of 18.3% (19816 versus 16197). Prime number finding favors Intel by 27.5% (80 versus 58). Physics simulation favors Intel by 23% (1396 versus 1075). Random string sorting favors Intel by 23% (32346 versus 24891). PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead by 24.2% (25080 versus 19000).

The closest result in the entire comparison is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 3741 and AMD scores 3734, a delta of only -0.2%. This near-tie indicates that the Zen 5 core design in the AMD chip is competitive on a per-thread basis with the Raptor Lake core in the Intel chip. The Intel advantage grows as thread counts and cache demands increase, which aligns with the Intel chip having 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz, and the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: the AMD chip boosts to 4.50 GHz, and the Intel chip boosts to 4.70 GHz. TDP differs substantially: 28 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel chip. The Intel chip has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD chip. L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 4 MB for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD chip at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Market segments differ: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD chip was released in 2026, and the Intel chip in 2024. The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The part numbers differ: 100-000001337 for AMD versus SRN3QSRN46 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32115, compared to 28128 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435.

Q: How close is single-thread performance between the two processors?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 3741 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 3734, a difference of only 0.2%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 21315 versus 11333 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a delta of -46.8%.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core i5-14400 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has a TDP of 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28 W.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Radeon 840M, and the Intel Core i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400 wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. Its strongest advantage is in multi-threaded rendering workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore result, where it leads by 46.8%. It also shows large margins in floating-point math (34% ahead), data encryption (33.6% ahead), and data compression (28.5% ahead). These results indicate that the Intel chip is better suited for CPU-intensive desktop tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, data processing, and scientific computing. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 10-core, 16-thread configuration provide the resources needed for heavily parallel workloads. The Intel chip also holds a 25.6% advantage in integer math and a 27.5% advantage in prime number finding, making it the stronger choice for general productivity and computational tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 does not win any recorded benchmark, but the data shows specific areas where it remains competitive. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3734 trails the Intel chip by only 0.2%, which means the Zen 5 architecture delivers per-core performance nearly identical to the Intel part. This makes the AMD chip viable for lightly threaded workloads where single-core speed is the limiting factor. Its 28 W TDP and mobile market segment indicate it is designed for power-constrained systems, and its support for LPDDR5X memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth suggests suitability for compact or portable platforms. The Radeon 840M integrated graphics may provide a different visual output capability than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database. The AMD chip also uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, which supports its lower power envelope. For workloads that are not heavily multi-threaded, such as basic productivity or light single-threaded applications, the performance difference narrows considerably, as evidenced by the near-tie in PassMark single-thread results.