AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions these two processors in completely different segments. The Intel Core i7-14650HX holds an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41576. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE sits at the 50th percentile, with no benchmark scores recorded in the database. That percentile gap alone indicates the Intel part is the stronger compute engine by a wide margin.

The Core i7-14650HX is the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count and thread count. It offers 16 cores and 24 threads against the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also boosts to 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and it carries 30 MB of shared L3 cache against the AMD's 8 MB. The benchmark data confirms this: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 20454, Geekbench multicore hits 14249, and PassMark multithread scores 33495.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE should be selected when power efficiency is the priority. Its 35 W TDP is significantly lower than the Intel's 55 W. The AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD is also a desktop part on Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel is a mobile part on BGA 1964. For a compact desktop build where thermals and power draw matter more than raw throughput, the AMD part is the sensible pick.

The Intel part is the one to choose when performance is the only consideration. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 7 251TE (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (0.5% slower), and the Intel Core i7-12850HX (0.5% slower). This places the Core i7-14650HX at the top of a tight cluster, barely ahead of a desktop Ryzen 9 part. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no nearest rivals listed, which means the database contains insufficient data to compare it directly.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has a TDP of 55 W.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The cache layout is per-core: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. This is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, part number 100-000001925.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh, built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a larger die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy differs: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1964, with part number SRMXH.

The memory controller designs diverge significantly. The AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX uses UHD Graphics 710. No benchmark scores exist for either iGPU in the database, so a performance comparison cannot be made from the recorded data.

PCIe connectivity is another distinguishing factor. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which is a full generation newer and wider than the AMD's Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). This matters for users planning high-bandwidth storage or GPU expansion, though the database does not include specific throughput measurements for either configuration.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The core counts stand apart: 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD versus 16 cores and 24 threads for Intel. Base clocks are close, 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.20 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks separate them clearly: 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

TDP is a major differentiator. The AMD part draws 35 W, the Intel part draws 55 W. This 20 W gap reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning, though the Intel part is technically a mobile chip with a high-power envelope.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen AI 5 440GE, Intel BGA 1964 for the Core i7-14650HX. The AMD is a desktop segment part, the Intel is a mobile segment part. Both have unlocked multipliers.

Cache totals show the Intel advantage. The AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. The Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 30 MB shared L3. Die sizes also differ: 195 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel.

Process nodes differ by generation and foundry. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process; Intel uses its own 10 nm process. Release dates are recorded as 2026-02-28 for AMD and 2024-01-07 for Intel, though the database does not include launch MSRP for either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array, meaning no recorded scores for Cinebench, Geekbench, or PassMark tests. The Intel part has a full set of 19 benchmark results.

For the Intel Core i7-14650HX, the recorded scores show a strong all-around performer. Cinebench R15 multicore reaches 3470.5, with single-core at 285.5. Cinebench R20 multicore hits 11946, single-core 1686. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 20454, single-core 1969. Geekbench multicore scores 14249, single-core 2173.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover specialized workloads. Data compression scores 398418, data encryption 22917, extended instructions 24150, find prime numbers 152, floating point math 84999, integer math 116661, multithread 33495, physics 2202, random string sorting 43035, and single thread 3841.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H scores 41621, which is 0.1% lower than the Core i7-14650HX. The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 41650, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X scores 41376, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, 0.5% higher. The Core i7-14650HX sits in the middle of this group, essentially tied with all four rivals within a 0.5% band.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins in every measurable category where data exists. The multicore Cinebench R23 score of 20454 and Geekbench multicore score of 14249 indicate strong performance in rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 33495 reinforces this. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 24 threads give it a structural advantage for heavily threaded applications.

The Intel part also wins on single-core performance as far as the data shows. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz and recorded single-core scores (Cinebench R23 at 1969, Geekbench at 2173, PassMark single thread at 3841) indicate strong responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes also gives it an advantage for high-bandwidth peripherals.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE wins on power efficiency. The 35 W TDP is 36% lower than the Intel's 55 W. The 4 nm TSMC process is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm process, which typically translates to lower power draw at equivalent performance. The AMD part also supports ECC memory and has a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks in the database. For a small-form-factor desktop build or any system where heat dissipation and power budgets are tight, the AMD part is the better fit.

The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores, so claims of its performance must remain qualitative. The database shows zero wins for the AMD in head-to-head comparisons and zero wins for the Intel as well, because no head-to-head benchmark entries exist. The available evidence, however, points to the Intel part as the higher-performance option and the AMD part as the efficiency-oriented option.