AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the majority of workloads. The Intel Core i5-14490F takes 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G secures 2 wins. The most significant margin for Intel appears in the passmark_physics test, where it scores 2093 against AMD's 1329, a 36.5% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in physics simulation performance, a workload that often scales with core count and memory throughput.

In floating_point_math, Intel continues its dominance with a score of 66558 versus 45711, a 31.3% lead. This workload exercises vectorized arithmetic operations, and the Intel part's 10-core configuration contributes heavily here. Data encryption also favors Intel, with 18225 against 13585, a 25.5% gap. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 26.2%, scoring 122 against 90. Integer math follows the same pattern, Intel at 87844 versus 71251, a delta of 18.9%.

The multithread benchmark, a broad measure of parallel processing capability, gives Intel 28662 against AMD's 23487, an 18.1% advantage. Data compression sees Intel at 340026 versus 292735, a 13.9% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 35608 versus 31106, a 12.6% advantage. Even the extended instructions test, which is often a strong area for newer architectures, only shows a modest 5% lead for Intel, 21731 versus 20648.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins both single-thread tests by 4.8%. In passmark_single_thread, AMD scores 4060 against Intel's 3873. The duplicate passmark_singlethread result confirms the same margin. This is the only category where AMD leads, but it is a meaningful one for lightly threaded applications, as single-core performance remains critical for many everyday tasks and legacy software. The data indicates that while Intel holds a decisive edge in almost every multi-threaded and vectorized workload, AMD's single-core score is the brighter spot in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename, with a generation listed as Ryzen AI 400 based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The process node difference is substantial, with AMD using a smaller manufacturing node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This core count gap directly explains many of Intel's multi-threaded benchmark wins. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger gap: AMD has 8 MB of L3 cache, while Intel has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger shared cache can improve performance in workloads that repeatedly access a working set of data.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part does not list a memory bandwidth figure in the database. AMD supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a generational advantage in PCIe bandwidth and lane count for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics is another clear differentiator. AMD includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, while Intel lists N/A for integrated graphics, meaning the i5-14490F has no iGPU and requires a discrete graphics card for any display output. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Base and boost clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Both have a 65 W TDP. The Intel part's higher boost clock helps explain its competitive single-thread performance, though AMD still edges ahead in the recorded single-thread scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger processor for parallel workloads. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with 24 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a decisive edge in every multi-threaded benchmark in the data. Physics simulation, floating-point math, integer math, data encryption, and data compression all favor Intel by substantial margins. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific computing, or server-side workloads that scale across cores, the benchmark results clearly favor the Intel part. The 36.5% lead in physics and the 31.3% lead in floating-point math are particularly strong indicators for compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in single-thread performance. Its 4.8% advantage in passmark_single_thread, with a score of 4060 versus 3873, means it is the better choice for applications that primarily rely on one or two threads. This includes many older games, some office productivity software, and certain database operations that are latency-bound rather than throughput-bound. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, which means a system built around it can operate without a discrete GPU. The Intel part has no integrated graphics, so it has no such capability. For a system that requires ECC memory, the AMD part supports it, while Intel does not.

The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives platform flexibility, but AMD's support for only DDR5 is paired with a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part's smaller 4 nm process node and unlocked multiplier suggest it may be a more power-efficient platform, though the database shows both at 65 W TDP. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides higher expansion bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage, while AMD's Gen 4 with 12 lanes is a generation behind in this regard.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. It scores 4060 in passmark_single_thread, which is 4.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F's score of 3873.

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins only the two single-thread tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_physics, where Intel scores 2093 against AMD's 1329, a 36.5% advantage for Intel.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F lists N/A for integrated graphics, so it has no iGPU.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core i5-14490F differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is 4.80 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. Both have a 65 W TDP. AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD's codename is Gorgon Point, with a generation of Ryzen AI 400 based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c. Intel's codename is Raptor Lake-R, with a generation of Core i5 based on Raptor Lake Refresh.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 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 for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. ECC memory support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 840M, Intel has N/A. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel's is locked. Part numbers also differ: AMD is 100-000001918, Intel is SRN35. Release dates show AMD at 2026-02-28 and Intel at 2023-12-31. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the AMD part has no series listed in the database.