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

The Verdict

The database places these two processors in very different positions. The Intel Core i5-14500HX holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part also carries an average benchmark score of 35,094, a figure the AMD processor does not have recorded in the database. The Intel chip's closest rivals, the Intel Core i9-12900HX and Intel Core i7-13800H, score 35,003 and 34,988 respectively, placing the i5-14500HX within 0.3% of both. The Core 7 253PTE trails by 0.4%, while the Intel Core i7-12700K leads it by 0.5%. This indicates the i5-14500HX performs in a tight cluster of high-end mobile and desktop parts.

For users selecting between these two, the data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14500HX for multi-threaded workloads. It offers 14 cores and 20 threads, a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE counters with 6 cores, 12 threads, an 8 MB L3 cache, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Intel processor also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The AMD part does have a lower TDP of 35 watts against Intel's 55 watts, making it the more power-efficient choice on paper, but the Intel chip's larger core count and cache capacity should deliver substantially higher throughput in heavily threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is the newer release, dated 2026-02-28, versus the Intel part's 2024-01-07. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip is a desktop part on Socket AM5, while the Intel processor is mobile-focused on BGA 1964. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, whereas the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 770. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. The data suggests the AMD part suits builds where power draw and a newer socket matter, while the Intel part dominates raw compute performance, particularly in multi-core scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm², and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores under the Gorgon Point codename. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm process at Intel, has a larger die at 257 mm², and is based on Raptor Lake-HX architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation. The manufacturing process difference gives AMD a clear density advantage, though the Intel die is physically larger.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 24 MB of shared L3, triple the AMD's total. This larger cache hierarchy on the Intel side benefits workloads that repeatedly access working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory. On the PCIe front, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel platform a generational advantage for high-speed storage and expansion.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 840M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is marked for desktop use, the Intel part for mobile. Both processors have unlocked multipliers, meaning overclocking is possible on both, though the Intel part's BGA socket may limit practical overclocking in mobile systems. The production status for both is listed as Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The AMD processor consumes less power on paper.

Q: Which processor supports newer PCIe technology?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and the Intel Core i5-14500HX have unlocked multipliers.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has an 8 MB L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear contrasts between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. TDP is 35 watts for AMD and 55 watts for Intel. The AMD processor fits Socket AM5, the Intel processor uses BGA 1964. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die sizes are 195 mm² and 257 mm². L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD, 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD, 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment is Desktop for AMD, Mobile for Intel. Release dates are 2026-02-28 for AMD and 2024-01-07 for Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001925 for AMD and SRMXJ for Intel. The Intel processor is from the Core 14th Gen series, while the AMD processor has no series listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14500HX across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. No benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, so the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured performance. The Intel chip's percentile ranking of 84 places it well above the AMD part's 50th percentile, indicating the Intel processor outperforms a majority of all CPUs tested.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24,234 in multi-core and 3,421 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 10,178 multi-core and 1,436 single-core. Cinebench R15 records 2,442 multi-core and 344 single-core. These scores demonstrate strong scaling across the processor's 14 cores in rendering workloads.

Geekbench results for the Intel processor are 10,171 multi-core and 2,129 single-core. The multi-core score confirms the advantage of the larger core count in general-purpose compute tasks. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 28,508 and a single-thread score of 3,629. Integer math scores 95,584, while floating point math scores 69,442. Extended instructions reach 20,019, data compression hits 333,851, and data encryption records 19,502. Prime number finding scores 130, physics scores 1,911, and random string sorting scores 36,219.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX's average benchmark score of 35,094 aligns closely with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i9-12900HX averages 35,003, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13800H averages 34,988, also 0.3% behind. The Core 7 253PTE averages 34,962, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-12700K averages 35,287, which is 0.5% ahead of the i5-14500HX. These margins are small, showing the i5-14500HX competes within a very tight performance band among high-end processors.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, the lack of recorded benchmark scores means no direct comparison can be made from the database. The percentile gap, 50 versus 84, suggests the AMD processor sits in the middle of the performance distribution, while the Intel processor resides in the upper quartile. The Intel part's 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, while the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads target lower-power or single-thread-sensitive use cases. The Intel processor's 24 MB L3 cache and 4.90 GHz boost clock further support its position, while the AMD processor's 4 nm node and 35-watt TDP emphasize efficiency. The data does not include any wins for either processor in a head-to-head benchmark table, leaving the comparison to the recorded specifications and the Intel processor's standalone results.