AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers four Cinebench workloads, with the Intel Core i5-14401E taking three wins and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 taking one. The most decisive result is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 18,161 against the AMD part's 11,333, a 37.6% advantage. This is the largest delta in the comparison and indicates a substantial difference in sustained multi-threaded throughput.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14401E again leads, scoring 1,830 versus 1,686, a 7.9% margin. This is a much narrower gap than the R23 result, which suggests that the two processors scale differently across the two render workloads. The R15 test records a smaller difference, while the R23 test amplifies the separation to more than a third. The data shows a consistent Intel lead in multi-core, but the magnitude depends heavily on the specific workload.

Single-core results are split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins Cinebench R15 single-core narrowly, 260 to 258, a 0.8% edge. This is a minor margin, effectively a statistical tie, but it does put the AMD part ahead in that one test. The Intel Core i5-14401E reclaims the single-core lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2,564 versus 1,816, a 29.2% advantage. That result is the opposite of the R15 single-core picture. The Intel part dominates the newer R23 single-threaded workload, while the AMD part barely edges ahead in the older R15 version.

Across all four benchmarks, the aggregate wins tally favors Intel at 3 to 1. The average benchmark score in the database, however, tells a different story when placed in context. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28,128, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5,253. This discrepancy exists because the two entries draw from different benchmark sets in the database; the AMD part includes PassMark workloads in its average, while the Intel part's average is based on a smaller set of Cinebench results. Direct comparison should rely on the shared head-to-head tests rather than the overall average scores.

The percentile rankings also differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 sits at the 80th percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. This ranking is based on the full benchmark profile of each processor, not just the shared Cinebench tests. The AMD part's higher percentile reflects its broader benchmark portfolio, including PassMark integer, floating point, and encryption workloads, which are not present in the Intel entry's recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the clear winner in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 exceeds the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11,333 by 37.6%. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part leads by 7.9%, scoring 1,830 against 1,686. These results point to a processor that delivers substantially higher throughput in render-style workloads that scale across all cores. The Intel part also takes the modern single-core crown, winning Cinebench R23 single-core by 29.2% with 2,564 versus 1,816. For users running current-generation single-threaded applications, the Intel part has the recorded advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins only one shared benchmark: Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 260 against Intel's 258, a 0.8% margin. This is a narrow victory and does not indicate a broad single-core superiority. However, the AMD part's overall database profile is stronger in percentile terms, ranking at the 80th percentile versus Intel's 60th. That ranking is driven by benchmarks unique to the AMD entry, such as PassMark data compression at 225,374, data encryption at 11,110, extended instructions at 16,197, floating point math at 40,627, integer math at 61,026, and multithread at 19,000. These scores are not directly comparable to the Intel part because the Intel entry lacks corresponding PassMark results in the database.

The use-case split is therefore clear in the shared data: the Intel Core i5-14401E wins multi-core rendering and modern single-core rendering, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins only the legacy single-core render test. In workloads not covered by the shared benchmark set, the AMD part's higher percentile and broader PassMark results suggest strengths in encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks, but those inferences come from the AMD part's own benchmark list rather than head-to-head comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18,161, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 11,333. The Intel part leads by 37.6%.

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

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 260 versus 258 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 0.8% margin.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 2,564, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1,816. The Intel part is ahead by 29.2%.

Q: What is the multi-core R15 gap between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1,830, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 1,686. The Intel part leads by 7.9%.

Q: How do the two processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is at the 80th percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is at the 60th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28,128. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5,253. These averages reflect different benchmark sets in the database, so they should not be compared directly.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part runs at a higher clock speed in both states.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65. The AMD part is rated for a much lower power envelope.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe support differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment and release timing differ. The AMD part is a mobile processor released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel part is a desktop processor released on 2024-06-30. Both are currently listed as active production parts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It belongs to the Core i5 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Intel die size is recorded as 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs substantially: the AMD part has 4 MB, while the Intel part has 20 MB shared. The Intel part therefore carries five times the L3 cache of the AMD part.

Both support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses TSMC as the foundry; the Intel part uses Intel's own fabrication. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001337, and the Intel part's part number is Q49JSRNJS.

The Verdict

The shared benchmark data favors the Intel Core i5-14401E in three of four tests. The Intel part leads by 37.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, by 29.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and by 7.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 leads by 0.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core. For workloads measured by these shared tests, the Intel part is the stronger processor, particularly in modern rendering tasks where the margins are large.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 does have a higher percentile ranking, 80th versus 60th, and a higher average benchmark score, 28,128 versus 5,253. These figures come from different benchmark portfolios and should not be read as a direct performance comparison. The AMD part's recorded PassMark results, including data compression at 225,374, floating point math at 40,627, integer math at 61,026, and multithread at 19,000, indicate strengths in workloads outside the shared Cinebench set, but the Intel part has no corresponding PassMark data in the database for comparison.

The architectural differences reinforce the performance split. The Intel part has a higher base clock, 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, a higher boost clock, 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and a much larger L3 cache, 20 MB versus 4 MB. The AMD part operates at a lower TDP, 28 versus 65, which matters for mobile use, and it uses a different socket, memory type set, and PCIe generation.

The choice depends on the workload and platform. For multi-threaded rendering and modern single-threaded rendering, the data points to the Intel Core i5-14401E. For a lower-power mobile platform with a higher database percentile and a broader set of recorded PassMark strengths, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the relevant option. The two parts are not direct substitutes given the socket and market segment differences, but within the shared benchmark set, Intel holds the clear performance lead.