AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G takes 3. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G delivers its most decisive result in single-threaded performance. In the passmark_single_thread test, it scores 4060 against Intel's 3629, a 11.9% advantage. This is a substantial lead for workloads that depend on one core. The same margin appears in the duplicate passmark_singlethread test, confirming the result is consistent rather than an outlier. The AMD chip also wins the passmark_extended_instructions test, scoring 20648 against 20019, a 3.1% edge. This suggests the AMD processor handles specialized instruction sets with slightly better efficiency.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX, by contrast, dominates in nearly every throughput-oriented workload. The largest gap appears in passmark_floating_point_math, where Intel scores 69442 against AMD's 45711, a 34.2% deficit for the AMD part. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows Intel at 130 versus AMD's 90, a 30.8% difference. Passmark_physics follows closely, with Intel at 1911 and AMD at 1329, a 30.5% gap. Data encryption also favors Intel heavily, 19502 versus 13585, a 30.3% difference.

The pattern continues across other multi-threaded tasks. Passmark_integer_math shows Intel at 95584 against AMD's 71251, a 25.5% gap. Passmark_multithread gives Intel 28508 versus AMD's 23487, a 17.6% difference. Passmark_random_string_sorting favors Intel by 14.1%, with scores of 36219 and 31106. Even passmark_data_compression, which is often sensitive to memory architecture, goes to Intel at 333851 versus 292735, a 12.3% margin.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average benchmark score of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900HX, scores 46098, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i5-14500HX averages 35094, which puts it in the 84th percentile. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-12700K, scores 35287, meaning the i5 trails that desktop chip by 0.5%. The AMD part sits in a higher overall performance tier, yet the Intel mobile chip wins most of the direct comparisons.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the stronger choice for single-threaded responsiveness. Its 11.9% lead in passmark_single_thread suggests better performance in applications that rely on one core making decisions quickly, such as user interface interactions, light scripting, or older software that lacks multi-threaded optimization. The 3.1% win in extended instructions also points to an advantage in workloads that use modern CPU instruction sets, potentially including certain encryption or media processing tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins the heavy lifting. The 34.2% lead in floating-point math indicates a clear advantage in scientific computing, simulations, and any workload that involves extensive mathematical calculations. The 30.5% physics score suggests better performance in physics simulations used by engineering software and certain game engines. The 30.8% prime number finding result, while abstract, correlates with cryptography and number-theoretic workloads.

Content creation and data processing favor Intel as well. The 25.5% lead in integer math covers general productivity, database operations, and code compilation. The 17.6% multithread score reflects better overall parallel performance. The 14.1% random string sorting advantage matters for data processing pipelines, database indexing, and text manipulation. Data compression, where Intel leads by 12.3%, is relevant for backup software, file archiving, and network transfer workloads. The 30.3% encryption lead gives Intel a strong position for VPNs, secure communications, and disk encryption.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation 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 i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, on a 10 nm process at Intel with a larger 257 mm² die.

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. This explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The Intel part has more than twice the cores and 8 additional threads. Clock speeds are close, with AMD base at 2.00 GHz and boost at 4.80 GHz, while Intel runs at 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The AMD single-thread win despite a lower boost clock indicates the Zen 5 architecture delivers more instructions per clock.

Cache configurations also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the biggest difference: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared. The larger Intel L3 cache likely contributes to its strong performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel, which offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also differ: AMD is classified as Desktop with an AMD Socket AM5, while Intel is Mobile with an Intel BGA 1964 socket. Both have unlocked multipliers. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts, while Intel runs at 55 watts. Release dates differ, with Intel launching on 2024-01-07 and AMD on 2026-02-28.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward division. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the better processor for single-threaded workloads. Its 11.9% lead in passmark_single_thread and 3.1% advantage in extended instructions indicate superior per-core efficiency. Its 89th percentile ranking and average score of 46187 place it among faster CPUs overall, even though it loses most direct comparisons to the Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the better processor for parallel and throughput-oriented tasks. Its wins in floating-point math, physics, integer math, multithreading, encryption, and compression are all substantial, ranging from 12.3% to 34.2%. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage that the AMD chip cannot overcome despite its architectural efficiency. The Intel part also sits lower in the overall percentile ranking at 84, but that reflects its average across all benchmark categories, not its specific strengths.

The choice depends on the workload profile. Data-heavy, multi-threaded applications favor Intel. Single-threaded responsiveness and modern instruction set efficiency favor AMD. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache and higher core count make it the safer pick for varied multi-threaded use. The AMD chip's single-thread dominance and newer process node make it attractive for latency-sensitive tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in passmark_single_thread compared to the Intel Core i5-14500HX's 3629, an 11.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX leads in passmark_multithread with 28508 against AMD's 23487, a 17.6% difference. The gap widens further in floating-point math, where Intel leads by 34.2%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G averages 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14500HX averages 35094, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |

| 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 | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | 100-000001918 | SRMXJ |