AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive benchmark sweep. The Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, with the largest margins appearing in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. The smallest gap surfaces in single-threaded PassMark testing, where the Intel part leads by 10.4% (4167 versus 3734).

Cinebench results show the starkest separation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 30464 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333, a 62.8% advantage. The single-core variant of the same test shows a 57.8% lead (4300 versus 1816). Cinebench R15 results follow the pattern: the Intel part leads multi-core by 45.1% (3070 versus 1686) and single-core by 40% (433 versus 260).

PassMark integer math confirms the trend with a 47.9% Intel lead (117078 versus 61026). Floating-point math shows a 52.6% gap (85759 versus 40627). Data compression favors Intel by 48.1% (434620 versus 225374), while data encryption shows a 55.7% margin (25082 versus 11110). The extended instructions benchmark records a 36.9% difference (25674 versus 16197), the smallest multi-threaded gap in the PassMark suite. Prime number finding shows a 62.6% lead (155 versus 58), physics simulation a 53.9% lead (2330 versus 1075), and random string sorting a 48.2% lead (48043 versus 24891). The PassMark multithread score lands at 35848 versus 19000, a 47% difference.

The overall database average benchmark score places the Intel Core i5-14600 at 44889, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 averages 28128, sitting in the 80th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS (0.5% higher average) and the AMD EPYC 4344P (0.5% higher). The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13490F (0.2% higher average) and the Intel Core i5-14500T (0.2% lower).

The Verdict

The benchmark data gives a clear verdict: the Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger processor in every measured workload. The database shows 15 wins for Intel, zero for AMD. The average benchmark score difference is substantial, with Intel's 44889 exceeding AMD's 28128 by roughly 60%. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking (89th versus 80th) among all CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 does not win a single head-to-head comparison in the recorded data. Its closest margin is in PassMark single-thread testing, where it trails by only 10.4%, but it still loses. For any application where the measured benchmarks represent real workload demands, the Intel Core i5-14600 delivers higher performance across the board.

The Intel part's nearest rival cluster includes high-end desktop processors like the Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD EPYC 4344P, both within 0.5% of its average score. The AMD part's nearest rivals are more modest, including the Intel Core i5-13490F and Intel Core i5-14500T. This positioning confirms that the Intel Core i5-14600 competes in a higher performance tier.

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 combines Zen 5 with Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel processor's higher core and thread counts align with its dominant multi-threaded benchmark results. Cache configurations also differ: the AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part matches the 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 24 MB of shared L3, six times the AMD part's total L3 cache.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment with a 28 TDP and uses the AMD Socket FP8. The Intel processor targets the desktop segment with a 65 TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i5-14600 leads by 62.8% (30464 versus 11333).

Q: Which processor has a higher single-threaded PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4167, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 3734, giving Intel a 10.4% lead.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i5-14600 have ECC memory support recorded.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel Core i5-14600 uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every recorded benchmark category. In multi-threaded workloads, its 14 cores and 20 threads deliver a decisive edge. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 62.8% lead, and the PassMark multithread test shows a 47% lead. Content creation tasks that scale across cores, represented by Cinebench scores, heavily favor the Intel part. Data compression and encryption workloads, which benefit from both core count and cache, show Intel leads of 48.1% and 55.7% respectively.

The Intel part also wins in single-threaded performance, though by a smaller margin. The PassMark single-thread score shows a 10.4% lead, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 57.8% lead. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.50 GHz for the AMD part, supports these results. The larger 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 likely contribute to the Intel part's strength in latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has no recorded benchmark wins. Its closest performance comes in PassMark single-thread testing, where the gap narrows to 10.4%. In all other categories, the Intel part leads by at least 36.9%. The AMD part's advantage lies in its platform characteristics: a 28 TDP suggests lower power consumption than the Intel part's 65 TDP, and its mobile market segment targets portable systems. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X memory and uses the smaller 4 nm process, which may offer efficiency benefits not captured in the recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ at 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ at 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP differs at 28 for AMD versus 65 for Intel.

Cache configuration differs in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3. The Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s, with no figure recorded for the Intel part. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, the Intel part Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Process node and foundry differ: the AMD part uses 4 nm from TSMC, the Intel part 10 nm from Intel. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, the Intel part UHD Graphics 770. Market segments differ: the AMD part targets mobile, the Intel part desktop. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-01-04, the Intel part 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $255; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both processors have locked multipliers and ECC memory support.