AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core i5-14400T serve different performance profiles despite both being desktop processors. The Ryzen AI 5 440G dominates the PassMark benchmark suite, winning 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel part claims a single victory in floating-point math. The AMD processor also sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, notably higher than Intel’s 79th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 46,187 places it alongside much more expensive parts like the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the clear winner in most computational workloads. Its largest advantages appear in extended instruction handling, where it scores 20,648 against Intel’s 14,562, a 41.8% gap. This suggests a major edge in AVX and other modern instruction set workloads. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 292,735 versus 235,636, a 24.2% lead. Random string sorting shows a similar pattern with a 23.5% advantage (31,106 vs 25,181), indicating stronger memory subsystem efficiency for sorting tasks.

The AMD chip also leads in integer math (71,251 vs 65,667, an 8.5% gain), multithreaded performance (23,487 vs 20,223, a 16.1% gain), and single-thread performance (4,060 vs 3,512, a 15.6% gain). Prime number finding, a test that stresses integer throughput and branch prediction, favors AMD by 23.3% (90 vs 73). Physics simulation scores favor AMD by 6.8% (1,329 vs 1,244). Data encryption is nearly a tie, with AMD’s 13,585 only 2.6% above Intel’s 13,244.

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins only in floating-point math, scoring 49,139 against AMD’s 45,711, a 7% advantage. This indicates that for scientific computing, 3D rendering, or other FP-heavy tasks, the Intel part holds a specific edge. However, this single win does not offset the breadth of AMD’s dominance across the rest of the suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core i5-14400T uses Intel’s 10 nm node. The AMD chip has a smaller die at 195 mm² versus Intel’s 215 mm². AMD’s architecture is listed as Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, but this includes a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins the multithreaded benchmark, indicating its Zen 5 cores offer higher per-core throughput than Intel’s mix.

Cache configurations diverge as well. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger L3 cache does not translate into benchmark wins; AMD’s smaller cache pool still drives faster results in most tests.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: it offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD featuring the Radeon 840M and Intel featuring UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows a decisive split in workload-specific outcomes. The largest margin is in extended instructions, where AMD’s 20,648 beats Intel’s 14,562 by 41.8%. This is the kind of result that appears in compression, cryptography, and scientific code that uses AVX-512 or similar extensions. Data compression confirms this strength: AMD scores 292,735 against 235,636, a 24.2% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead at 31,106 versus 25,181, a 23.5% margin.

Prime number finding shows AMD at 90 versus Intel at 73, a 23.3% advantage. This test benefits from high single-core integer performance and low branch misprediction penalties. The single-thread test itself shows AMD at 4,060 versus 3,512, a 15.6% lead. The multithreaded test shows AMD at 23,487 versus 20,223, a 16.1% lead, despite Intel having 4 more cores and 4 more threads. Integer math shows AMD at 71,251 versus 65,667, an 8.5% advantage.

The smaller margins still favor AMD. Physics simulation shows AMD at 1,329 versus 1,244, a 6.8% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 13,585 versus 13,244, a 2.6% edge. These smaller deltas indicate that in encryption workloads, the two processors are nearly interchangeable.

The single Intel win is in floating-point math: 49,139 versus 45,711, a 7% lead. This is a meaningful gap for FP-heavy tasks, but it stands alone against ten AMD victories. The overall benchmark picture is clear: AMD dominates general compute, while Intel holds a specific niche in floating-point throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4,060 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 15.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400T’s score of 3,512.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400T compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel part scores 20,223 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 23,487, giving AMD a 16.1% lead despite Intel having 10 cores and 16 threads versus AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is there any workload where the Intel Core i5-14400T outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G?

A: Yes, in floating-point math. The Intel processor scores 49,139 versus AMD’s 45,711, a 7% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test where Intel wins.

Q: What is the difference in extended instruction performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 20,648 in the PassMark extended instructions test, which is 41.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400T’s score of 14,562. This is the largest margin between the two processors.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel.

Q: How do the processors rank against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14400T is in the 79th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD’s base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz. Intel’s base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 35 W TDP.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. AMD’s process node is 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel’s is 10 nm at Intel. Die size differs: 195 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB shared for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs, with AMD offering DDR5 only and Intel offering DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe lanes differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 12 lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD. Release dates differ: Intel was released on 2024-01-07, AMD on 2026-02-28.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the superior processor for general compute workloads. It wins 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, including the multithreaded, single-thread, and integer-heavy benchmarks. Its average score of 46,187 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and it matches the performance of much larger parts like the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, both within 0.3% of its average score.

The Intel Core i5-14400T has a clear niche in floating-point math, where it leads by 7%. It also has a lower TDP of 35 W versus AMD’s 65 W, which may be relevant for power-constrained systems. However, its average score of 27,166 places it in the 79th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the older Intel Core i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and offers Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, which are connectivity advantages.

For users prioritizing raw compute across compression, encryption, integer math, and single-thread response, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the choice based on recorded performance. For users with specific floating-point workloads or a preference for Intel’s platform features, the Core i5-14400T offers a distinct if narrow advantage. The data does not indicate any scenario where the Intel part matches AMD across the broader benchmark suite.