AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison is decisively one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 manages only 2 wins, both in single-threaded Passmark tests. The Intel part leads by large margins in nearly every category, with the largest gaps appearing in multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333, a delta of 53.2% in Intel's favor. That is the biggest single margin in the entire comparison. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 2442 versus AMD's 1686, a 31% advantage. Single-core Cinebench results also favor Intel, with the R23 single-core test showing 3421 for Intel versus 1816 for AMD, a 46.9% gap, and the R15 single-core test showing 344 versus 260, a 24.4% difference.

Passmark workloads reinforce the pattern. In integer math, Intel scores 95584 against AMD's 61026, a 36.2% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 69442 versus AMD's 40627, a 41.5% edge. Data compression favors Intel at 333851 versus 225374, a 32.5% difference. Data encryption shows Intel at 19502 versus 11110, a 43% gap. Prime number finding is one of the largest deltas: Intel scores 130 versus AMD's 58, a 55.4% difference. Physics simulation delivers 1911 for Intel against 1075 for AMD, a 43.7% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 36219 versus 24891, a 31.3% edge. Extended instructions favor Intel at 20019 versus 16197, a 19.1% difference. The Passmark multi-thread score is 28508 for Intel versus 19000 for AMD, a 33.4% advantage.

The only AMD wins come in the two identical Passmark single-thread tests, where AMD scores 3734 against Intel's 3629, a 2.9% edge. That margin is small compared to Intel's leads elsewhere, and it does not offset the multi-core deficits.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins across all multi-core categories and most single-thread workloads tested in Cinebench. Its advantages are largest in rendering workloads, prime number computation, physics simulation, and encryption. The data indicates that applications using multiple threads will see substantial performance gains on the Intel part, with margins ranging from 19.1% to 55.4% depending on the specific workload.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins only in Passmark single-thread performance, and the margin is narrow at 2.9%. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks that rely on a single core, the AMD part has a slight edge, but the Cinebench single-core results contradict that picture, showing Intel ahead by 24.4% in R15 and 46.9% in R23. The Passmark single-thread score appears to be an outlier relative to the other single-thread measurements.

For use-case analysis, the Intel part is the clear choice for rendering, data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and any multi-threaded productivity workload. The AMD part's only recorded strength is the single Passmark single-thread metric, which may translate to a small advantage in specific legacy or single-threaded applications, but the Cinebench single-core scores make that advantage questionable.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation, on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded in the database. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 4.50 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel. The larger L3 on the Intel part likely contributes to its multi-core performance advantage.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both support ECC memory. PCIe support differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 55 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1964.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average of 28128. Intel also ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs versus AMD's 80th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 53.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's score of 11333.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins the Passmark single-thread test with a score of 3734, which is 2.9% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500HX's score of 3629. This result appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: How do the power requirements differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001337 | SRMXJ |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14500HX for almost any computing task. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, with margins that are often substantial. The largest difference is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 53.2%, and the smallest Intel win is 19.1% in extended instructions. The Intel part also has more than double the cores (14 versus 6), nearly double the threads (20 versus 12), a much larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 4 MB), and higher base and boost clocks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 only wins the Passmark single-thread test by 2.9%, but its Cinebench single-core results trail Intel by 24.4% and 46.9%. This inconsistency means the AMD part's single recorded win should not be treated as a reliable advantage. The AMD part does have a significantly lower TDP at 28 watts versus 55 watts, and it uses a more advanced 4 nm process from TSMC, but the recorded performance data does not translate that efficiency into benchmark victories.

The average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: Intel at 35094 versus AMD at 28128, a difference that places Intel in the 84th percentile versus AMD's 80th. The Intel part also has an unlocked multiplier, which offers overclocking potential that the AMD part lacks.

For users prioritizing raw performance, especially in multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the only choice supported by the data. For users prioritizing lower power consumption, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a clear advantage on paper, but that comes with a substantial performance penalty across nearly every recorded benchmark.