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

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14400T is the decisive performer in this comparison. The recorded database shows it holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part delivers a full benchmark suite with an average score of 27166, whereas the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. For any workload that relies on measured compute throughput, the i5-14400T is the only option with verifiable results. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G offers newer process technology, a 2026 release date, and an unlocked multiplier, but without benchmark data its performance remains unquantified. The i5-14400T is the choice for users who need proven multi-threaded and single-threaded capability from recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Intel die size is recorded at 215 mm²; no die size is listed for the AMD part.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, giving it a raw thread advantage of 4 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks match at 4.50 GHz for both. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, the Intel part a 35 W TDP, meaning the Intel chip delivers its performance within a lower thermal envelope.

Cache layouts diverge as well. Both parts use 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 20 MB shared. That is a fivefold difference in last-level cache capacity.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is listed. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins in every category where data exists. Its benchmark suite covers 17 tests across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has zero recorded benchmarks, so no wins can be attributed to it from measured results.

For multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14400T shows strong results: Cinebench R23 multicore at 17189, Cinebench R20 multicore at 7219, and Cinebench R15 multicore at 1732. PassMark multithread score is 20223. These scores indicate solid throughput for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks.

For single-threaded performance, the i5-14400T records Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2426, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 1018, and Cinebench R15 singlecore at 244. PassMark single-thread score is 3512. These are consistent figures for a desktop part in its class.

The AMD part can claim advantages only from its specifications, not measurements. It uses a 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm, which typically implies higher transistor density and efficiency. Its 65 W TDP is higher than Intel's 35 W, so it may sustain boost clocks differently under sustained loads. It also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part supports only DDR5, which may offer higher bandwidth than DDR4 in some configurations, though no Intel bandwidth number is recorded for comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

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

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

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

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14400T has a 35 W TDP.

Q: Which CPU has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has an average benchmark score of 27166. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14400T does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. However, the Intel Core i5-14400T has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has none. This creates a lopsided comparison where only one side has measurable results.

The i5-14400T achieves its strongest scores in PassMark integer math at 65667 and floating point math at 49139. Data compression scores 235636, and random string sorting scores 25181. Extended instructions score 14562, and data encryption scores 13244. Physics score is 1244, and finding prime numbers scores 73. These numbers provide a baseline for what the Intel part can do across diverse workload types.

The i5-14400T also holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of five recorded processors in the database. Its nearest rivals confirm its position: it sits 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (average score 27097), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (average score 27051), 0.7% behind the Intel Core i7-13700H (average score 27355), and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (average score 27382). These deltas are small, indicating the i5-14400T is tightly grouped with those parts.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score, so it cannot be positioned relative to any other CPU in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on its specifications, not measured performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G | Intel Core i5-14400T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

The Intel part offers more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, higher PCIe generation, and a lower TDP. The AMD part offers a smaller process node, higher base clock, DDR5-only support with recorded bandwidth, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Both have 80 KB L1 per core and support ECC memory. Both are desktop parts with active production status. The Intel part's generation is Raptor Lake Refresh, while the AMD part's generation is Ryzen AI 400 with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores.