AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i9-14900 is decisively one-sided. The Intel part wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests in the database. The largest margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core i9-14900 scores 188 versus 58 for the AMD chip, a 69.1% advantage. Data encryption shows a 66.9% gap, with Intel at 33540 and AMD at 11110. Floating point math follows closely at 66.2% behind, with scores of 120262 versus 40627. Integer math is 65.1% in Intel's favor, 175010 to 61026.

Multithreaded workloads show the same pattern. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the Core i9-14900 a score of 31070 against 11333 for the Ryzen AI 5 435, a 63.5% deficit for AMD. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 64.8% gap, 4793 to 1686. PassMark multithread has Intel ahead by 57.4%, 44578 to 19000. Physics simulation, a test sensitive to thread scaling, shows Intel at 2486 versus 1075, a 56.8% lead.

The single-threaded results are closer, though Intel still wins every test. Cinebench R23 single-core has the Core i9-14900 at 2212 versus 1816 for the Ryzen AI 5 435, a 17.9% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 315 to 260, a 17.5% difference. PassMark single-thread reads 4323 against 3734, a 13.6% edge for Intel. These margins indicate that even in lightly threaded tasks, the desktop chip holds a meaningful advantage.

Memory-related and instruction-level tests follow the same trend. Data compression favors Intel by 59%, 550271 to 225374. Random string sorting shows Intel at 61060 versus 24891, a 59.2% gap. Extended instructions are 47.1% in favor of Intel, 30624 to 16197. No recorded benchmark flips in favor of the AMD processor. The aggregate average benchmark score reflects this: the Core i9-14900 sits at 58115, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 is at 28128.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not present a single workload category where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 outperforms the Intel Core i9-14900 across the recorded tests. Every head-to-head result shows Intel ahead. The closest margins appear in single-threaded tests, where the gap narrows to 13.6% in PassMark single-thread, 17.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 17.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core. Even in those cases, the Intel chip is clearly faster.

The Intel Core i9-14900 dominates in multi-core and parallel workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 is nearly triple the AMD part's 11333. PassMark multithread shows a similar relationship, 44578 versus 19000. For integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics, the Core i9-14900 consistently lands between 56.8% and 66.9% ahead. These are workloads where core count and thread count matter, and the 24-core, 32-thread Intel processor has the structural advantage.

For the Ryzen AI 5 435, the best relative results come in single-threaded tests. Its 3734 PassMark single-thread score trails Intel by only 13.6%, and its Cinebench R23 single-core result of 1816 is within 17.9% of the Core i9-14900's 2212. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture is competitive per-core, but the chip is not positioned to win in any of the recorded benchmarks. The mobile part's strengths appear limited to efficiency-oriented contexts, though the database does not include power draw or efficiency measurements to confirm that directly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, part of the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both have an identical base clock of 2.00 GHz, but the boost clock differs: 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 5.80 GHz for Intel. The TDP rating is 28 watts for the Ryzen AI 5 435 and 65 watts for the Core i9-14900.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part is one reason its multi-threaded results are so far ahead.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capability differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses a Radeon 840M. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments are distinct: the AMD part is mobile, using the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is desktop, using Intel Socket 1700. The production status for both is listed as Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14900 boosts to 5.80 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 31070, which is 63.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i9-14900 list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has an average benchmark score of 58115 and ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average score of 28128 and ranks in the 80th percentile.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core i9-14900 |

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

| Series | Not specified | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| 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 i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not specified | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

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

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

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

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04T17:00:00.000Z | 2024-01-07T17:00:00.000Z |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $549 |

| Part Number | 100-000001337 | SRN3V |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 80 | 92 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 28128 | 58115 |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14900 is the stronger processor in every benchmark category captured. It wins all 15 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 13.6% in single-threaded PassMark to 69.1% in find prime numbers. Its average benchmark score of 58115 is more than double the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128. The Intel chip also holds a 92nd percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 80th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is not without merit in the data. Its single-threaded results are the closest to Intel's, and it operates at a much lower 28 W TDP compared to Intel's 65 W. The mobile form factor, LPDDR5X support, and 4 nm TSMC process indicate a different design target than the desktop-focused Core i9-14900. But for anyone selecting between these two based on the recorded benchmark scores, the Intel Core i9-14900 is the faster choice in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel chip's 24 cores, 32 threads, 5.80 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of L3 cache align with its dominant multi-threaded results. The AMD chip's 6 cores, 12 threads, and 4 MB of L3 cache place it in a different performance class. The launch MSRP of $549 for the Intel part is the only pricing data available; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The choice between them depends on whether the workload demands the Intel chip's raw performance or the AMD chip's mobile-oriented design, but the benchmark data itself favors Intel across every recorded test.