AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data offers no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core i5-14500T. The database contains a complete set of benchmark scores for the Intel part, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark results, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark entries. This absence of measured data for the AMD processor means a direct numeric comparison of performance is not possible from the database.

What the database does show is the Intel Core i5-14500T's standing among all CPUs. It holds the 80th percentile, which places it well above the midpoint of the database's CPU population. Its average benchmark score of 28065 confirms this position. The nearest rivals listed for the Intel part are instructive. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054, essentially identical with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a sibling of the 435G, scores 28128, which is 0.2% ahead of the i5-14500T.

The Intel processor's single-core results are notable. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 1838, in Geekbench single-core it scores 2229, and in Passmark single-thread it scores 3736. Its multi-core scores include 11790 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11894 in Geekbench multi-core. The Passmark suite shows a broad range: integer math at 80922, floating point math at 58869, extended instructions at 16043, data encryption at 15410, and data compression at 262417. The random string sorting score is 28462, physics is 1288, and find prime numbers is 81.

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, the database cannot establish which processor wins in any specific test. The only statistical anchor is the percentile position: the Intel chip sits at the 80th percentile, while the AMD chip is listed at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap suggests the Intel part is expected to outperform the AMD part across the general CPU population, but the absence of direct scores for the AMD chip prevents a precise statement of margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design approach. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates it on a 10 nm process, and the die size is listed at 215 mm².

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for the AMD part versus 1.70 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly at 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

Cache layouts are entirely different. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 difference is substantial: 4 MB versus 24 MB.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel chip. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a generational advantage in both PCIe version and lane count.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP. The Intel chip has a 35 W TDP. This makes the Intel part the lower-power option despite having more cores, though the AMD chip's TDP is still modest.

Release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a release date of February 28, 2026. The Intel Core i5-14500T was released on January 7, 2024. The Intel part has been on the market considerably longer.

The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only a partial verdict. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a complete benchmark profile and sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28065. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. The nearest rival data for the Intel chip includes the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128 and is 0.2% ahead of the Intel part. That sibling chip is the closest point of reference for the 435G, but it is not the same product.

From the data alone, the Intel part is the better-documented processor. Its multi-core results, such as 11790 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11894 in Geekbench multi-core, demonstrate strong parallel performance. Its single-core scores, including 1838 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3736 in Passmark single-thread, indicate solid single-threaded capability. The AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with only 4 MB of L3 cache, suggest it will trail the Intel chip in heavily threaded workloads, but the database has no direct measurements to confirm this.

The Intel chip also holds advantages in L3 cache capacity, PCIe generation and lane count, and memory flexibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip counters with a smaller 4 nm process, a higher base clock, and an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip's TDP of 65 W is higher than the Intel chip's 35 W, which suggests the Intel part may be the more energy-efficient option in constrained environments, though the database does not include power consumption measurements.

The percentile positions are the clearest signal: 80th versus 50th. The Intel part is positioned in the upper quintile of the database's CPU population, while the AMD part sits exactly at the median. A user choosing between these two based strictly on the recorded data would favor the Intel Core i5-14500T for its documented performance and higher percentile ranking.

FAQ

Q: Does the database have any direct benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core i5-14500T?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a full set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark scores.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14500T compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel chip's average score of 28065 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0% delta). It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003, and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports only DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14500T does not.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14500T is the only processor with measured wins, since the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark scores. The Intel part demonstrates strength in heavily threaded workloads, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11894. Its Passmark multithread score of 22910 reinforces this pattern. The Intel chip also shows capability in single-threaded tasks, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1838, a Geekbench single-core score of 2229, and a Passmark single-thread score of 3736.

The Intel chip's cache configuration, 24 MB of shared L3, supports sustained workloads that benefit from large working sets. The AMD chip's 4 MB L3 is a much smaller pool. The Intel chip's 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks, while the AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads limit its ceiling in such workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G's advantages are architectural rather than measured. Its 4 nm TSMC process is smaller than Intel's 10 nm process. Its 2.00 GHz base clock is higher than the Intel chip's 1.70 GHz. Its 4.50 GHz boost clock is lower than the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz. The unlocked multiplier allows manual overclocking, which the locked Intel chip does not permit. The AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes, while the Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, so Intel leads in connectivity.

The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it flexibility in platform choice. The AMD chip is limited to DDR5. The Intel chip's 35 W TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 65 W TDP, which may make it the better choice for power-constrained systems.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G's nearest benchmark reference is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128 and is 0.2% ahead of the Intel chip. This suggests the 435G family is competitive with the Intel part at the aggregate level, but the database provides no direct confirmation for the 435G specifically.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Process node: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Cores and threads: The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Base clock: The AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz. The Intel chip runs at 1.70 GHz.

Boost clock: The AMD chip reaches 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip reaches 4.80 GHz.

TDP: The AMD chip is rated at 65 W. The Intel chip is rated at 35 W.

Socket: The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture: The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI 400 generation mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Die size: No die size is recorded for the AMD chip. The Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm².

L1 cache: Both chips have 80 KB per core.

L2 cache: The AMD chip has 1 MB per core. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core.

L3 cache: The AMD chip has 4 MB. The Intel chip has 24 MB shared.

Memory support: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: The AMD chip lists 89.6 GB/s. No bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel chip.

ECC memory: Both chips support ECC memory.

PCIe: The AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

Multiplier: The AMD chip is unlocked. The Intel chip is locked.

Release date: The AMD chip released on February 28, 2026. The Intel chip released on January 7, 2024.

Launch MSRP: No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232.

Percentile: The AMD chip sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel chip sits at the 80th percentile.

Average benchmark score: The AMD chip has no recorded average score. The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 28065.