AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14600 is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows the i5-14600 holding the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G sits at the 50th percentile. The i5-14600 delivers an average benchmark score of 44,889, which places it within 1% of processors like the Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD EPYC 4344P. The Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning its measured performance profile is incomplete, but its hardware configuration points to a fundamentally different class of processor.

The i5-14600 is the choice for users who need heavy multi-threaded workloads, high single-thread performance, and a mature platform with PCIe Gen 5 support. The Ryzen AI 5 435G targets a different segment: it uses a smaller 4 nm process, supports ECC memory, and includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The data shows the i5-14600 with 14 cores and 20 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part. That core-count gap alone dictates the outcome for any parallel workload. The Ryzen AI 5 435G makes sense for users prioritizing a modern socket, a newer manufacturing node, and integrated graphics, but for raw compute the Intel part wins decisively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size for the Intel part is recorded at 257 mm², while the AMD part has no die size listed.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Ryzen AI 5 435G has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a total of 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14600 also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That L3 difference is substantial: 24 MB versus 4 MB means the Intel part can hold far more working data close to the cores.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another split: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a wider and faster interface for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen AI 5 435G includes a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14600 includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins in every measurable benchmark category present in the database. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a massive advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a score of 30,464, and Geekbench multi-core shows 14,680. PassMark multi-thread shows 35,848. These numbers indicate strong performance in rendering, compilation, data processing, and other parallel tasks.

The Intel part also wins in single-thread performance. Cinebench R23 single-core records 4,300, Geekbench single-core records 2,424, and PassMark single-thread records 4,167. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz supports these results. The Ryzen AI 5 435G has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, which is lower, but without recorded benchmarks its actual single-thread capability remains unmeasured in the database.

The Ryzen AI 5 435G wins in areas outside raw compute. It uses a smaller 4 nm process, which typically indicates better power efficiency per transistor, though no efficiency figures are recorded. It has a newer socket in AM5, which may offer a longer platform upgrade path. It also has a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, which may deliver better graphics performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no iGPU benchmarks are recorded. The AMD part supports ECC memory, as does the Intel part, but the AMD part's memory bandwidth is explicitly recorded at 89.6 GB/s.

For workloads that depend on PCIe bandwidth, the Intel part wins with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus Gen 4 and 10 lanes. For users who need DDR4 compatibility, the Intel part offers that option, while the AMD part is DDR5-only.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 24 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 i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14600 is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so no direct paired results exist. However, the Intel Core i5-14600 has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has none. The comparison therefore relies on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position relative to the broader database.

The Intel Core i5-14600 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,464 and a single-core score of 4,300. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12,794 multi-core and 1,806 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3,070 multi-core and 433 single-core. These numbers place the processor in the 89th percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 44,889.

The nearest rivals in the database show how tight the competition is. The Intel Core i9-12900KS has an average score of 45,094, which is 0.5% higher than the i5-14600. The AMD EPYC 4344P scores 45,122, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466, which is 1% lower. The i5-14600 sits within a narrow band of these processors, meaning its performance is comparable to much higher-tier parts in the database.

PassMark results for the Intel part show strong specialized performance. Data compression scores 434,620, data encryption scores 25,082, and extended instructions score 25,674. Integer math scores 117,078, floating point math scores 85,759, and physics scores 2,330. Random string sorting scores 48,043, and finding prime numbers scores 155. The single-thread PassMark score is 4,167, and the multi-thread score is 35,848.

The Ryzen AI 5 435G has no recorded scores in any of these tests. Its percentile rank of 50 reflects the midpoint of the database, but that rank may be based on incomplete data. Without benchmark numbers, the database cannot confirm its performance level relative to the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.70 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks also differ: 4.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen AI 5 435G, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14600. The process nodes differ: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 10 nm at Intel for the Core i5-14600. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the AMD part has none listed. The Intel part has a codename of Raptor Lake-R, while the AMD part uses Gorgon Point.

Cache configurations are different. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no bandwidth recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs. The AMD part has Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part has a locked multiplier; the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ: the Intel part released on 2024-01-07, the AMD part on 2026-02-28. The Intel part belongs to Core 14th Gen with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label, while the AMD part belongs to Ryzen AI 400 with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation label.