AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core i5-14450HX. However, the Intel processor has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD processor shows no benchmark entries in the database. This means the comparison relies entirely on the Intel side's measured data and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,108 points and a single-core score of 2,838 points. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,445 multi-core and 1,191 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 2,026 multi-core and 285 single-core. These results place the Intel chip at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32,040.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot show any wins for it. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counter for both processors is zero. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are all within a narrow range: the Intel Core i7-13705H scores 32,076 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 32,115 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226 (0.6% higher). This indicates the Core i5-14450HX is positioned tightly among comparable mid-range and older high-end parts, with no single rival separating by more than 0.6%.

Since the AMD part lacks any benchmark data, the only measurable performance information in this comparison comes from the Intel side. The Intel chip's Passmark results include a single-thread score of 3,643, a multithread score of 23,680, integer math at 78,330, floating point math at 58,037, data compression at 278,538, data encryption at 15,574, extended instructions at 17,207, prime number finding at 98, random string sorting at 29,565, and physics at 1,475.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename, belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation label, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Intel processor a 4-core and 4-thread advantage in raw parallel resource count. The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, whereas the Intel chip starts at 2.40 GHz base and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel part therefore holds higher clock ratings on both ends.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 total. The Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. This means the Intel chip has five times the total L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that repeatedly access shared data. The AMD part's L3 is smaller, but the Zen 5 and Zen 5c hybrid core design may compensate through other architectural features.

The Intel chip has a larger die at 257 mm², while the AMD processor has no die size recorded. The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory exclusively, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both support dual-channel memory and ECC. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel chip both a newer PCIe standard and more lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth peripherals such as GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 710. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so the comparison is limited to the type of iGPU present.

Where Each One Wins

With no benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, the recorded wins belong entirely to the Intel Core i5-14450HX across every measurable category. The Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,108 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded rendering performance. Its single-core score of 2,838 shows competitive per-thread speed, which matters for lightly threaded applications and responsiveness.

In Passmark tests, the Intel processor shows particular strength in integer math (78,330) and floating point math (58,037), indicating solid general-purpose computational throughput. The data compression score of 278,538 is the highest single Passmark figure recorded, suggesting efficient handling of compression workloads. The random string sorting score of 29,565 and extended instructions score of 17,207 point to capable performance in data manipulation and SIMD-style tasks.

The Intel chip's 82nd percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals all score within a 0.6% band, meaning the Core i5-14450HX sits at the edge of a tightly clustered group rather than standing alone. The AMD part, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be assessed for wins or losses in this database.

The AMD processor's architectural advantages could theoretically favor certain workloads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. Its 4 nm process node is smaller, its Zen 5 cores are newer, and its Radeon 840M integrated graphics may offer different capabilities than Intel's UHD Graphics 710. However, without benchmark data, these remain qualitative observations rather than demonstrated wins.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.40 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.50 GHz, Intel 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65, Intel 55
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel BGA 1964
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Raptor Lake-HX
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: Not recorded, 257 mm²
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB, 2 MB
• L3 cache: 4 MB, 20 MB (shared)
• Memory support: DDR5 only, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4 10 lanes, Gen 5 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M, UHD Graphics 710
• Market segment: Desktop, Mobile
• Release date: 2026-02-28, 2024-01-07
• Part number: 100-000001158, SRMXK

Fields that match include L1 cache (80 KB per core), dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, unlocked multiplier, and active production status. Both have no launch MSRP recorded and no transistor count in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G. Its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, but no individual test scores are recorded.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14450HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 32,040 on average. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32,076 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-14400 at 32,115 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,121 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226 (0.6% higher).

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, a five-fold difference.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports DDR5 only.

Q: What PCIe generation and lane counts do the two processors offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14450HX provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The database presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core i5-14450HX has a complete set of benchmark scores, a recorded average score of 32,040, and an 82nd percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has zero recorded benchmarks and no measurable performance data. For any user relying on this database, the Intel chip is the only one with verified performance evidence.

The Intel processor's 10 cores, 16 threads, higher clock speeds, larger L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support give it concrete specification advantages over the AMD part in raw multi-threading, cache capacity, and modern I/O. Its Passmark results confirm strong integer and floating point performance, and its Cinebench scores indicate capable rendering throughput. The AMD chip's smaller 4 nm process, newer Zen 5 architecture, and Radeon 840M integrated graphics represent potential strengths, but none are backed by measured scores in the database.

Given the data available, the Intel Core i5-14450HX is the better-documented and higher-performing processor in this comparison. Its 82nd percentile standing and tight clustering with rivals around the 32,000-point mark show it belongs in a competitive mid-range tier. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G remains an unquantified entry in the database, so any assessment of its performance would be speculative rather than evidence-based. Users should consider the Intel part's verified scores when making decisions from this database.