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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, often by substantial margins. Its most decisive victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 21,645 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11,333, a 47.6% advantage. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 claims only two wins, both in the PassMark single-thread test, and even there the margin is narrow at 0.9%. The Intel part also holds a higher overall percentile ranking at 83 versus 80 for the AMD chip, and its average benchmark score of 32,279 exceeds the AMD's 28,128.

However, the data also reveals that these are fundamentally different products. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14400F is a desktop part with a 65W TDP. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 840M graphics, whereas the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD uses the newer 4nm process node from TSMC, compared to Intel's 10nm node. The Intel part has a higher launch MSRP of $196. The recorded data suggests the Intel Core i5-14400F is the outright performance leader, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 offers a different feature set focused on mobility and integrated graphics, with a much lower thermal envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance gap in the entire dataset appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 21,645, which is 47.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11,333. This is the single biggest delta recorded in any test. The same benchmark's single-core result shows a 40.6% lead for Intel, with scores of 3,055 versus 1,816. Cinebench R15 results follow a similar pattern but with smaller margins: Intel leads by 22.7% in multi-core (2,181 versus 1,686) and by 15.3% in single-core (307 versus 260).

The PassMark suite confirms the Intel advantage across nearly every workload. In data encryption, Intel leads by 34.5% (16,949 versus 11,110). Floating point math shows a 33.7% gap (61,319 versus 40,627). Find prime numbers results give Intel a 32.6% lead (86 versus 58). Physics testing shows Intel ahead by 29.4% (1,523 versus 1,075). Data compression has Intel at 315,521 versus AMD's 225,374, a 28.6% difference. Integer math shows a 25.1% gap (81,524 versus 61,026). PassMark multi-thread scores give Intel 25,470 versus 19,000, a 25.4% lead. Random string sorting has Intel at 32,680 versus 24,891, a 23.8% difference. Extended instructions show Intel ahead by 18.8% (19,937 versus 16,197).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's only victories come in PassMark single-thread scoring, where it records 3,734 against Intel's 3,701. This 0.9% margin is the smallest delta in the entire comparison. Both PassMark single-thread variations in the dataset report identical scores for each processor, confirming this narrow but consistent win for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400F uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R variant, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10nm process node. The AMD processor's die size is not recorded in the database, while Intel's die size is 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD chip has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This fivefold difference in L3 capacity is substantial and likely contributes to the Intel part's multi-threaded performance advantage. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache, and total L3 figures are not separately recorded beyond these values.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC memory. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts present a clear disparity. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads. This 4-core and 4-thread difference aligns with the multi-core benchmark gaps. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, compared to the AMD's 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost.

Thermal design power differs dramatically. The AMD processor is rated at 28W, while the Intel processor is rated at 65W. This more than doubles the thermal envelope for the Intel part, which correlates with its higher performance but also indicates different intended use cases. The AMD chip targets mobile platforms with an AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop systems. The AMD processor's market segment is Mobile, while Intel's is Desktop.

Integrated graphics represent a major functional difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A entry in the database. This means the Intel part requires a discrete graphics card for any display output, while the AMD chip can operate without one. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while the Intel processor's release date is 2024-01-07.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning overclocking is not supported on either. The AMD part number is 100-000001337, and the Intel part number is SRN3RSRN47. The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $196, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both are listed as Active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F leads in all recorded multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21,645 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11,333, a 47.6% advantage. In PassMark multi-thread, Intel scores 25,470 versus 19,000, a 25.4% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD chip wins both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 3,734, compared to Intel's 3,701. This is a 0.9% margin, which is the smallest delta recorded in the entire comparison.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

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

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i5-14400F have ECC memory support according to the database.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 includes integrated graphics, specifically the Radeon 840M. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics and requires a separate graphics card.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28W, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has a TDP of 65W. This represents a 37W difference in thermal design power.