AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data covers the Intel Core i5-14400F extensively, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G currently has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. The AMD processor holds a 50th percentile ranking, but with no measured scores behind it, the comparison is one-sided. Every workload category in the database, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark math tests, has a recorded result for the Intel chip. The Ryzen AI 5 435G wins no measured categories because no measurements exist for it yet.

The Intel Core i5-14400F delivers its strongest showings in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and Geekbench multi-core result of 11,268 point to a processor built for sustained parallel throughput. In single-thread tests, the Intel part records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,055 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,701. The database shows the Intel chip outperforming its nearest rivals by small margins: it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800H, while sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS. These tight deltas place the i5-14400F in a crowded performance band where small score differences separate competitors.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded wins because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests mid-pack positioning among all CPUs, but without actual scores, no workload-specific strengths can be confirmed. The processor's specifications indicate it should handle general desktop tasks, but the data does not yet support any quantitative claim about its performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.50 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD chip reaching 4.50 GHz and the Intel chip reaching 4.70 GHz. Both parts carry a 65 TDP rating.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a relatively small 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400F also has 80 KB of L1 per core but increases L2 to 1.25 MB per core and offers a much larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's die size is recorded at 215 mm², while the AMD chip has no die size listed.

Platform support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 4 and 10 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core i5-14400F uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G includes integrated graphics in the form of a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor is locked. Manufacturing processes differ: the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part is built on the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI 400 generation label (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while the Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. The Intel chip launched on 2024-01-07 at a launch MSRP of $196; the AMD chip has a listed release date of 2026-02-28 and no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core i5-14400F list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F supports 16 CPU lanes with PCIe Gen 5. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports 10 CPU lanes with PCIe Gen 4.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. All available benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core i5-14400F. In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip records a multi-core score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. Cinebench R20 results show 9,090 multi-core and 1,283 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2,181 multi-core and 307 single-core. Geekbench results record 11,268 multi-core and 2,058 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover a range of workloads. Multi-thread performance scores 25,470, while single-thread performance scores 3,701. Integer math records 81,524, floating point math records 61,319, and extended instructions score 19,937. Data encryption scores 16,949, data compression scores 315,521, and random string sorting scores 32,680. Physics scoring reaches 1,523, and finding prime numbers records 86. These results place the Intel processor at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279.

The nearest rivals in the database show how closely the Intel chip clusters with other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U averages 32,233, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i9-11900 averages 32,226, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS averages 32,354, a 0.2% delta in the other direction. The Intel Core i7-12800H averages 32,121, a 0.5% delta. The i5-14400F's average of 32,279 sits within a 0.7 percentage point band of all four rivals, indicating that the benchmark scores do not separate these processors by much.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile ranking places it below the Intel chip's 83rd percentile, but the absence of measured data means no direct score comparison is possible. The recorded data shows the Intel chip as the only processor in this pairing with verified performance results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip uses a smaller fabrication process, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not record transistor counts for either part.

Core organization differs between the two. The AMD chip uses 6 cores and 12 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. Its L3 cache totals 4 MB. The Intel chip uses 10 cores and 16 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. Its L3 cache is 20 MB shared. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache and higher core count give it a structural advantage in cache-heavy and highly parallel workloads. The AMD chip's smaller process node and newer Zen 5 architecture may offer efficiency benefits, but the database does not include power or efficiency measurements to confirm this.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Platform connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip's PCIe Gen 5 support offers higher potential bandwidth for compatible devices, but the database does not include any measured throughput data.

Integrated graphics separate the two architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G includes a Radeon 840M, making it a viable option for systems without a discrete GPU. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, requiring a separate graphics card for display output. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The Intel chip's die size is recorded at 215 mm², while the AMD chip has no die size listed. Both processors are marked as active in production and target the desktop market segment. The Intel chip launched on 2024-01-07 at a launch MSRP of $196; the AMD chip has a release date of 2026-02-28.