AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers an unambiguous outcome: the Intel Core i7-14700F dominates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 across every single recorded test. Of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, Intel wins all 15, with margins ranging from 12.3% to 67.7%. The Core i7-14700F sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 ranks at the 80th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 53,620, versus 28,128 for the AMD part, a gap of roughly 90%.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 is a mobile processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 28-watt TDP, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The Core i7-14700F is a desktop part with 20 cores and 28 threads, a 65-watt TDP, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. Anyone selecting between these two for a desktop build should choose the Intel part without hesitation, as the data shows no scenario where the AMD chip wins. The only reason to consider the Ryzen AI 5 435 is if the mobile form factor itself is the requirement, since the AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8 and targets laptops or compact systems. For pure processing throughput, the Intel processor is in a different class entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel die size is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the AMD part.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 20 cores and 28 threads. That is a 14-core and 16-thread advantage for Intel. Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors share an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the AMD L2 is 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD chip has 4 MB of L3, while the Intel chip has 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has a larger L2 per core, which contributes to its multithreaded lead.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: the Core i7-14700F uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part includes integrated graphics, a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The sockets reflect their intended platforms: AMD Socket FP8 for mobile, Intel Socket 1700 for desktop. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $359, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel processor is marked as active in production, as is the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRN3Z, and the AMD part number is 100-000001337.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows Intel winning every test, but the margins vary significantly by workload. The smallest gap appears in single-threaded performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4,257 versus 3,734 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a 12.3% advantage. The same delta appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test, also 12.3%. This indicates that while Intel leads in single-core work, the AMD Zen 5 core is comparatively competitive on a per-thread basis.

The gap widens dramatically in multithreaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel chip scores 35,122 versus 11,333 for the AMD chip, a 67.7% deficit for AMD. That is the largest margin in the entire comparison. Cinebench R15 multicore tells a similar story: Intel scores 3,540 versus 1,686, a 52.4% gap. Cinebench R15 singlecore also favors Intel, 499 versus 260, a 47.9% difference. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 4,958 versus 1,816, a 63.4% gap. The single-core Cinebench results are notably larger than the PassMark single-thread gap, suggesting that the Intel architecture has a substantial advantage in certain single-threaded instruction paths.

PassMark integer math shows Intel at 155,808 versus 61,026, a 60.8% lead. Floating point math: Intel 107,005 versus 40,627, a 62% lead. Data compression: Intel 505,885 versus 225,374, a 55.4% lead. Data encryption: Intel 30,144 versus 11,110, a 63.1% lead. Extended instructions: Intel 28,564 versus 16,197, a 43.3% lead. Prime number finding: Intel 176 versus 58, a 67% lead. Multithreaded PassMark: Intel 41,317 versus 19,000, a 54% lead. Physics: Intel 2,455 versus 1,075, a 56.2% lead. Random string sorting: Intel 55,918 versus 24,891, a 55.5% lead.

The Intel processor also holds additional benchmark scores not recorded for the AMD part, including Cinebench R20 multicore at 14,751 and singlecore at 2,082, plus Geekbench multicore at 19,620 and singlecore at 2,429. These results reinforce the overall picture but do not affect the head-to-head deltas.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 sits near the Intel Core i5-13490F with an average score of 28,185, only 0.2% higher than the AMD chip. The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28,065, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28,054, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28,032, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700F sits near the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53,701, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53,469, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, 0.6% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, 0.8% lower. These figures show that the Ryzen AI 5 435 competes with mid-range desktop and mobile parts, while the Core i7-14700F competes with high-end desktop and even server-class processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel holds a 14-core and 16-thread advantage.

Q: How large is the gap in multithreaded performance?

A: The largest multithreaded gap is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel scores 35,122 versus 11,333, a 67.7% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 52.4% lead for Intel, and PassMark multithread shows a 54% lead.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head comparisons, and the Intel Core i7-14700F wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has zero wins in this comparison.

Q: What is the difference in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4,257 versus 3,734, a 12.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the gap is larger: Intel 4,958 versus 1,816, a 63.4% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows Intel 499 versus 260, a 47.9% lead.

Q: Which processor supports integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14700F wins every workload category. There are no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 in this comparison. The Intel processor leads in all multithreaded tests, all single-threaded tests, all math-heavy workloads (integer, floating point, prime numbers), all data operations (compression, encryption, random string sorting), and all rendering tests (Cinebench R15 and R23, both multicore and singlecore).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 does have one qualitative advantage: it includes integrated graphics. For a system without a discrete GPU, the AMD chip can provide display output, while the Intel chip requires a separate graphics card. The AMD processor also has a much lower TDP at 28 watts versus 65 watts for Intel, which matters for battery life and thermal constraints in mobile designs. The AMD chip uses the mobile FP8 socket, making it suitable for thin laptops, while the Intel chip uses the desktop LGA 1700 socket. The AMD memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is recorded, while no equivalent figure exists for Intel, so a direct memory bandwidth comparison is not possible from the data.

In terms of raw compute, the Intel part is superior in every measurable way. The closest margin is PassMark single-thread at 12.3%, which still favors Intel. The largest margin is Cinebench R23 multicore at 67.7%, also favoring Intel. The average benchmark score difference is roughly 90% in Intel's favor. The percentile ranking confirms this: Intel at the 91st percentile versus AMD at the 80th percentile. For any application requiring sustained multi-core performance, rendering, data processing, or heavy math, the Intel Core i7-14700F is the clear choice from the data.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 belongs to a different tier. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13490F and the Intel Core i5-14500T, both of which have average scores within 0.3% of the AMD chip. The Intel Core i7-14700F, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Xeon parts, with average scores within 0.8%. This places the two processors in entirely separate performance classes, despite both being active products in the database.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based on the recorded data:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores; Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 28 threads.
• Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz; Intel at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.50 GHz; Intel at 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD at 28 watts; Intel at 65 watts.
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8; Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: Zen 5; Raptor Lake.
• Codename: Gorgon Point; Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC); 10 nm (Intel).
• Foundry: TSMC; Intel.
• Die size: Not recorded for AMD; 257 mm² for Intel.
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD; 2 MB per core for Intel.
• L3 cache: 4 MB for AMD; 33 MB shared for Intel.
• Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD; DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel.
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD; not recorded for Intel.
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD; Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD; N/A for Intel.
• Market segment: Mobile for AMD; Desktop for Intel.
• Release date: AMD 2026-01-04; Intel 2024-01-07.
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded for AMD; $359 for Intel.
• Part number: 100-000001337 for AMD; SRN3Z for Intel.

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. Both support ECC memory, both use dual-channel memory buses, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as active in production. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.90 GHz, a higher base clock by 0.10 GHz, and a larger TDP envelope by 37 watts. The Intel chip also supports PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD chip is limited to Gen 4. The AMD chip has integrated graphics and a lower TDP, which are its only specification advantages.