AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is decisively lopsided: the Intel Core i5-14600T wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G takes only 3. The Intel part dominates in throughput-heavy workloads that scale with core count and raw arithmetic throughput, while the AMD chip claims the single-threaded crown and one specialized instruction-set test.

The Intel Core i5-14600T is the clear choice for multi-threaded compute. Its PassMark multithread score of 26409 beats the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's 23487 by 11.1%. The gap widens considerably in math-heavy tasks: floating point math shows a 29.4% Intel advantage (64726 vs 45711), integer math a 25.1% edge (95112 vs 71251), and physics simulation a 29% lead (1873 vs 1329). These are not marginal differences; the Intel part delivers roughly a quarter to a third more performance in each of these categories.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins where per-core efficiency and instruction-level throughput matter most. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4060 surpasses the Intel's 3744 by 8.4%, a meaningful margin for lightly threaded applications. The AMD chip also leads in extended instructions by 21.6% (20648 vs 16985), suggesting an advantage in workloads that leverage newer SIMD capabilities. Notably, the AMD part wins despite having fewer than half the cores (6 vs 14) and fewer threads (12 vs 20).

The remaining Intel wins include data compression (301827 vs 292735, a 3% edge), data encryption (18226 vs 13585, a 25.5% lead), prime number finding (121 vs 90, 25.6% ahead), and random string sorting (34310 vs 31106, 9.3% ahead). These results indicate the Intel part is broadly stronger across general productivity tasks, while the AMD chip's wins cluster around single-thread responsiveness and specific instruction extensions.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses a 4 nm TSMC process with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14600T is a Raptor Lake-R part on Intel's 10 nm process, from the Core 14th Gen series.

Core configuration is the most visible divergence. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the Intel part doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core versus 1 MB on AMD, and the Intel L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 8 MB on AMD. This cache hierarchy advantage helps explain the Intel part's stronger multi-threaded throughput.

Clock speeds favor Intel on paper. The Intel chip has a 1.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock, while AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Despite the lower base clock, the Intel part's higher boost ceiling and larger core count drive its benchmark wins.

Power and platform characteristics differ sharply. The Intel Core i5-14600T is rated at 35 W TDP versus 65 W for the AMD chip, meaning Intel achieves its higher multi-threaded scores at a lower power envelope. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, both dual-channel. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas AMD offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $255, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel wins come in arithmetic and physics workloads. Floating point math shows the biggest gap: Intel scores 64726 against AMD's 45711, a 29.4% advantage. Physics follows at 29% (1873 vs 1329). Integer math trails at 25.1% (95112 vs 71251), and prime number finding shows a 25.6% edge (121 vs 90). These four tests establish the Intel part as substantially faster for numerical computation.

Data encryption favors Intel by 25.5% (18226 vs 13585), a notable margin for security-related workloads. Multithread performance gives Intel an 11.1% lead (26409 vs 23487), while random string sorting is closer at 9.3% (34310 vs 31106). Data compression is the tightest Intel win: 301827 vs 292735, just 3% apart.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's wins are concentrated but decisive. Extended instructions show a 21.6% AMD advantage (20648 vs 16985), indicating superior handling of advanced instruction sets. Single-thread performance, recorded twice in the database as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, gives AMD a 8.4% edge (4060 vs 3744 in both entries).

The overall average benchmark score tells a different story. The AMD chip's average is 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel chip averages 32707, in the 83rd percentile. This discrepancy arises because the AMD chip's nearest rivals include high-end parts like the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, only 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, 0.3% behind). The Intel chip's rivals cluster closer to its own score, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, 0.1% ahead).

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 versus the Intel Core i5-14600T's 3744, an 8.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 26409 in PassMark multithread versus 23487 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, a difference of 11.1%.

Q: What makes the AMD chip competitive despite fewer cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in single-thread performance (4060 vs 3744) and extended instructions (20648 vs 16985), showing strength in per-core efficiency and advanced instruction handling.

Q: Which CPU has the larger cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 8 MB L3 and 1 MB L2 per core.

Q: What are the power ratings?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is rated at 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports a broader range of memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core i5-14600T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake 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 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $255 |

The Verdict

The data presents a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the superior processor for multi-threaded and arithmetic-heavy workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 24 MB L3 cache and 5.10 GHz boost clock, deliver wins in 8 of 11 benchmark comparisons. The margins are substantial: 29.4% in floating point math, 29% in physics, 25.1% in integer math, and 25.5% in data encryption. For users running compilation, simulation, or data processing tasks, the Intel part's higher core count and cache capacity translate directly into faster completion times.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the better choice for single-threaded responsiveness and instruction-set flexibility. Its 8.4% single-thread lead and 21.6% extended instructions advantage indicate a processor that handles lightly threaded applications with more agility. The AMD chip also achieves this with a smaller die (195 mm² vs 257 mm²) and a more advanced 4 nm process, though at a higher TDP of 65 W versus 35 W.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD chip in a higher percentile (89th vs 83rd), but this reflects the comparison pool. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, both high-end mobile parts. The Intel chip's rivals are more mainstream, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

Users needing maximum multi-threaded throughput and broad productivity performance should select the Intel Core i5-14600T. Users prioritizing single-thread speed, advanced instruction support, and a smaller physical footprint should select the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. The Intel chip's lower power rating (35 W vs 65 W) adds another consideration for thermally constrained builds, though the AMD chip's unlocked multiplier offers overclocking flexibility that the Intel part lacks.