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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split in workload orientation between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i5-14400T. Across 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel part claims 11 wins, while the AMD part takes four. The margins, however, are not uniform, and the pattern of wins reveals distinct architectural strengths.

The most decisive result in the entire comparison is the Cinebench R23 multi-core test. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 17189 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333, a delta of -34.1 percent from the AMD side. This is a massive gap and the largest single margin in either direction. The Intel processor's 10 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part, directly explain this outcome. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a much narrower margin, with Intel leading 1732 to 1686, a delta of -2.7 percent. The R15 workload is shorter and less sensitive to sustained multi-core throughput, so the core count advantage matters less there.

Single-core results are more complicated. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i5-14400T leads with 2426 against 1816, a delta of -25.1 percent for the AMD chip. This is a substantial single-threaded advantage for Intel in this specific render workload. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins with 260 against 244, a delta of 6.6 percent. The PassMark single-thread test also favors AMD, with scores of 3734 against 3512, a delta of 6.3 percent. The database records both PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries with identical scores for each processor, confirming the consistency of that measurement.

The PassMark suite provides a broader view of application behavior. In integer math, Intel leads 65667 to 61026, a delta of -7.1 percent. Floating-point math shows a larger Intel advantage: 49139 to 40627, a delta of -17.3 percent. Data encryption favors Intel at 13244 against 11110, a delta of -16.1 percent. Data compression is closer, with Intel at 235636 and AMD at 225374, a delta of -4.4 percent. Find prime numbers shows Intel ahead 73 to 58, a delta of -20.5 percent. The multithread PassMark score goes to Intel at 20223 against 19000, a delta of -6 percent, and the physics test goes to Intel at 1244 against 1075, a delta of -13.6 percent. Random string sorting is nearly tied, with Intel at 25181 and AMD at 24891, a delta of -1.2 percent.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's wins outside of single-thread tests come in extended instructions. Here AMD scores 16197 against Intel's 14562, a delta of 11.2 percent. This is the only multi-threaded or vector-oriented workload where AMD takes the lead, and it suggests the Zen 5 implementation in this chip handles extended instruction sets more efficiently than the Raptor Lake design.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 28128, which is higher than the Intel part's 27166. The AMD chip sits at the 80th percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 include the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 with a delta of 0.2 percent, meaning the AMD chip is essentially tied with that Intel part. The Intel Core i5-14400T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051 with a delta of 0.4 percent.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14400T is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. The 34.1 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the defining metric of this comparison. The Intel chip also wins in floating-point math, integer math, encryption, physics, prime number finding, and the PassMark multithread test. Any workload that scales with core count or benefits from the larger shared L3 cache will favor this part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the better choice for single-threaded responsiveness in two of the three single-thread measurements, and it holds a clear edge in extended instructions. The PassMark single-thread score of 3734 against 3512 and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 260 against 244 both favor AMD. The extended instructions win of 11.2 percent points to an advantage in workloads that use specialized instruction sets.

The average benchmark score favors AMD overall, 28128 to 27166, and the percentile ranking is nearly identical at 80 versus 79. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip is a desktop part with a 35 TDP, while the AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28 TDP. The Intel part uses Socket 1700, the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins in scenarios that demand parallel processing. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 34.1 percent advantage, which covers rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded applications. The PassMark multithread score of 20223 against 19000 confirms this pattern. The physics test, with Intel at 1244 against 1075, indicates better performance in simulation-style workloads. Floating-point math at 49139 against 40627 and integer math at 65667 against 61026 both favor Intel, which matters for scientific computing and general productivity. Data encryption at 13244 against 11110 gives Intel the edge in security-related tasks, and prime number finding at 73 against 58 supports the same conclusion. Data compression at 235636 against 225374 is another Intel win, though the margin is smaller. Random string sorting at 25181 against 24891 is the closest Intel victory, with a delta of -1.2 percent.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in single-threaded tests and extended instructions. The PassMark single-thread score of 3734 against 3512 is a 6.3 percent advantage, and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 260 against 244 is a 6.6 percent advantage. These results suggest faster response in lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-threaded productivity tools. The extended instructions score of 16197 against 14562, an 11.2 percent lead, indicates that the Zen 5 core handles advanced instruction sets with greater efficiency. This could benefit cryptography, multimedia codecs, and other SIMD-heavy code paths.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T. It leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core with 17189 against 11333, a delta of -34.1 percent for the AMD part, and in PassMark multithread with 20223 against 19000.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins in PassMark single-thread with 3734 against 3512 (6.3 percent) and in Cinebench R15 single-core with 260 against 244 (6.6 percent). The Intel part wins in Cinebench R23 single-core with 2426 against 1816.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has 27166. The AMD chip sits at the 80th percentile against all CPUs, the Intel chip at the 79th percentile.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

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

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the power ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28. The Intel Core i5-14400T has a TDP of 35.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core i5 generation under the Raptor Lake Refresh family. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads with base and boost clocks of 2.00 GHz and 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads with base and boost clocks of 1.50 GHz and 4.50 GHz. Both reach the same 4.50 GHz boost clock, but the Intel part starts from a much lower 1.50 GHz base.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 cache is five times larger in total, which contributes to its multi-threaded performance advantage.

The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB per second. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and the UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

The Intel part has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the AMD part has no die size recorded. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001337, and the Intel part's part number is SRN3N. The AMD chip was released on 2026-01-04, and the Intel chip on 2024-01-07. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 4.50 GHz. TDP differs: AMD at 28, Intel at 35. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die size is recorded only for Intel at 215 mm².

L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core for AMD, 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache differs: 4 MB for AMD, 20 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment differs: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-01-04 for AMD, 2024-01-07 for Intel. Launch MSRP is recorded only for Intel at $221. Part numbers differ: 100-000001337 for AMD, SRN3N for Intel.