AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The database's head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i5-14490F is one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 15 recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 records no wins. The average benchmark scores reflect that spread: the AMD chip averages 28128 points and sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 38149 points and sits in the 86th percentile. The two parts also target different platforms: AMD is a mobile chip with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, while Intel is a desktop chip with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every recorded head-to-head result favors the Intel Core i5-14490F. The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 122 against AMD's 58, a delta of -52.5%. Cinebench R23 multicore is nearly as lopsided: Intel scores 23000 against AMD's 11333, a delta of -50.7%. PassMark physics follows at -48.6% (2093 versus 1075), and Cinebench R23 single-core at -44.1% (3247 versus 1816).

Intel's lead continues across the PassMark suite. Data compression: 340026 versus 225374, a delta of -33.7%. PassMark multithread: 28662 versus 19000, also -33.7%. Integer math: 87844 versus 61026, a delta of -30.5%. Random string sorting: 35608 versus 24891, a delta of -30.1%. Extended instructions: 21731 versus 16197, a delta of -25.5%. Data encryption and floating point math both show deltas of -39%, with Intel at 18225 and 66558 against AMD's 11110 and 40627.

Older Cinebench runs follow the same pattern. R15 multicore gives Intel 2318 versus AMD's 1686, a delta of -27.3%, and R15 single-core gives Intel 327 versus AMD's 260, a delta of -20.5%. The narrowest margin in the head-to-head set is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 3873 against AMD's 3734, a delta of -3.6%. No recorded test goes the AMD way.

The database lists two identical PassMark single-thread entries, and both show the same -3.6% delta. The Intel part also has recorded Cinebench R20 scores of 9660 multicore and 1363 single-core; the AMD part has no R20 entry.

The nearest-rival data reinforces the tier gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's average score of 28128 places it close to the Intel Core i5-13490F at 28185, the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032, all within 0.3%. The Intel Core i5-14490F's average of 38149 sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194, the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261, all within 0.3%.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435. The recorded data shows 0 wins for the AMD part and 15 wins for the Intel part.

Q: What is the largest performance gap?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 122 and AMD scores 58, a delta of -52.5%. Cinebench R23 multicore is the next largest at -50.7%, with Intel at 23000 and AMD at 11333.

Q: How close is the AMD part in single-thread performance?

A: The closest result in the entire comparison is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3734, a delta of -3.6%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD trails by 44.1% (3247 versus 1816), and in R15 single-core by 20.5% (327 versus 260).

Q: Which part has integrated graphics and ECC support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics and supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics and does not support ECC.

Q: What are the process node and foundry differences?

A: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The AMD part's architecture is Zen 5, and the Intel part's architecture is Raptor Lake.

Q: What are the platform and release differences?

A: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, is a mobile part, and has a release date of 2026-01-04. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, is a desktop part, and has a release date of 2023-12-31. AMD is rated at 28 TDP, while Intel is rated at 65 TDP.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every measured workload. Heavily threaded tasks show the largest AMD deficits: Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD trailing by 50.7%, PassMark physics by 48.6%, and PassMark multithread by 33.7%. Data-heavy operations also favor Intel, with data compression at -33.7%, data encryption at -39%, integer math at -30.5%, and floating point math at -39%.

Lightly threaded work still goes to Intel, but the margin narrows. PassMark single-thread shows AMD trailing by 3.6%, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD trailing by 44.1% and R15 single-core by 20.5%. No workload in the database gives AMD a victory.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's case is not in the benchmark column. It is the only part with integrated graphics. It adds ECC memory support, lists 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and carries a 28 TDP. The Intel part lacks an iGPU, lacks ECC, has no recorded memory bandwidth, and carries a 65 TDP. Those platform traits, not benchmark wins, define where the AMD part fits.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across most of their recorded specification sheet.

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

|---|---|---|

| Series | None recorded | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part number | 100-000001337 | SRN35 |

Architecture Differences

AMD builds the Ryzen AI 5 435 on Zen 5 architecture, under the Gorgon Point codename and the Ryzen AI 400 generation. Intel builds the Core i5-14490F on Raptor Lake architecture, under the Raptor Lake-R codename and the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The foundry and process node are different as well: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. Intel records a die size of 215 mm²; AMD has no recorded die size.

The core and cache layout separates the two designs. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads, with 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Feature integration also differs. AMD includes the Radeon 840M integrated GPU, ECC memory support, DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, and PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel has no integrated graphics, no ECC support, DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. AMD lists 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel has no listed memory bandwidth. The AMD part is a mobile chip rated at 28 TDP with a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The Intel part is a desktop chip rated at 65 TDP with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock.