AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers higher single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE leads in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2405, outperforming the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (1816) by 24.5%. However, in the older Cinebench R15 single-core test, the AMD part wins with 260 versus 242, a 7.4% advantage.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE dominates multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 17035 versus 11333 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a 33.5% lead. The Intel part also wins PassMark multithread (20042 vs 19000, a 5.2% gap) and PassMark physics (1860 vs 1075, a 42.2% gap).

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins in several specific PassMark subtests: data compression (225374 vs 220520, 2.2% ahead), extended instructions (16197 vs 14354, 12.8% ahead), random string sorting (24891 vs 22760, 9.4% ahead), and single-thread (3734 vs 2637, 41.6% ahead). It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This difference in core count contributes to the Intel part's multi-threaded advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is notably higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 4.50 GHz boost clock. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do their memory and PCIe support differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 9 of 15 head-to-head tests, establishing itself as the stronger choice for compute-heavy, multi-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17035 is a full 50.3% higher than the AMD's 11333, which translates directly to faster rendering, video encoding, and compilation workloads. The Intel part also excels in PassMark physics (1860 vs 1075), where the 42.2% margin indicates a substantial advantage in simulation and scientific computing tasks. Its lead in floating-point math (50219 vs 40627, 19.1% ahead) and integer math (65792 vs 61026, 7.2% ahead) reinforces this pattern of raw computational superiority.

Conversely, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins 6 tests, but its victories are concentrated in areas that favor its architecture and single-thread efficiency. The most striking win is PassMark single-thread, where the AMD part scores 3734 versus 2637, a 41.6% margin. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture delivers exceptional per-core performance in lightly threaded scenarios. The AMD part also wins in data compression (225374 vs 220520, 2.2% ahead), extended instructions (16197 vs 14354, 12.8% ahead), and random string sorting (24891 vs 22760, 9.4% ahead). These wins point to strengths in data manipulation and specialized instruction sets, which are relevant for database workloads, compression tools, and certain scientific libraries.

The Intel part's wins include Cinebench R23 single-core (2405 vs 1816, 24.5% ahead), which is notable because it contradicts the AMD's single-thread win in the older R15 test. This discrepancy suggests the Intel part scales better with the newer Cinebench version's workload characteristics, while the AMD part excels in the lighter R15 load. For real-world applications, the Intel part offers a more balanced profile: it leads in both multi-threaded and modern single-threaded benchmarks, while the AMD part is best suited for specific data-processing tasks and older single-threaded code.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. This process difference directly affects power efficiency and thermal characteristics, with the AMD part rated at a 28 W TDP versus 45 W for the Intel part. The AMD chip is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part is a Raptor Lake-R refresh, part of the Core 14th Gen series.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 33 MB of shared L3, a much larger pool for frequently accessed data. The Intel die size is listed at 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded in the database. These cache differences explain why the Intel part performs better in multi-threaded workloads that benefit from larger shared caches, while the AMD part's smaller L3 may be compensated by its more efficient single-thread execution.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory, but the AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed, though it supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe generations also differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, offering higher bandwidth for expansion cards and storage.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most immediate difference: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus the AMD's 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The TDP gap is substantial at 28 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel, reflecting the mobile versus desktop market segments. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, making them incompatible with the same motherboards.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering broader compatibility with existing memory modules. The AMD part's memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part's bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) versus 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The Intel part has a recorded die size of 257 mm², and the AMD part's die size is not documented. The AMD part's integrated graphics are Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Both parts are production active, have locked multipliers, and support ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-test margin belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3734 against the Intel's 2637, a 41.6% advantage. This result is mirrored in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test, which also shows a 41.6% lead. The AMD part's next biggest win is in extended instructions (16197 vs 14354, 12.8% ahead), followed by random string sorting (24891 vs 22760, 9.4% ahead) and data compression (225374 vs 220520, 2.2% ahead). These wins are consistent across the board, suggesting the AMD architecture handles certain instruction patterns more efficiently.

On the Intel side, the biggest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 143 versus 58 for the AMD part, a 59.4% margin. This is followed by Cinebench R23 multicore (17035 vs 11333, 33.5% ahead) and PassMark physics (1860 vs 1075, 42.2% ahead). The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 24.5% (2405 vs 1816), and PassMark floating-point math by 19.1% (50219 vs 40627). Smaller Intel wins include PassMark integer math (65792 vs 61026, 7.2% ahead), PassMark multithread (20042 vs 19000, 5.2% ahead), PassMark data encryption (11699 vs 11110, 5% ahead), and Cinebench R15 multicore (1716 vs 1686, 1.7% ahead).

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split: the AMD part has an average score of 28128, while the Intel part averages 26013. The AMD part sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part is at the 78th percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13490F (average 28185, delta -0.2%), Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, delta 0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, delta 0.3%). The Intel part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, delta -0.7%). These comparisons show that while the AMD part has a higher average score, both processors perform within a close range of their respective peer groups.