AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core i5-13490F Comparison

The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 are both 80th-percentile performers, but their benchmark profiles could not be more different. The data shows a clean sweep: the Intel part wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from a narrow 1.9% in single-threaded PassMark to a dominant 97.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, while competitive in average score, trails in every measurable workload, making this a straightforward choice for raw performance, though the AMD chip’s mobile pedigree and efficiency-oriented design tell a different story that matters for specific use cases.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest gap between these two processors appears in heavily threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-13490F scores 22,747 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340’s 11,534, a staggering 97.2% advantage. This is largely explained by the core count difference — 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads — but the margin is larger than the raw core delta suggests. PassMark physics shows a similar story, with Intel leading 1,915 to 1,084, a 76.7% difference, indicating that the Intel part sustains its performance under sustained computational load.

Single-core results are closer but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-13490F scores 3,211 versus 1,802 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, a 78.2% lead. That is an unusually large single-thread gap, far exceeding the 1.9% difference seen in PassMark single-thread (3,828 vs 3,758). The Cinebench R15 single-core test tells a similar tale, with Intel ahead 323 to 276, a 17% margin. These results suggest that the Intel architecture has a significant IPC advantage in certain workloads, though the PassMark number shows that in other single-threaded tasks, the two are nearly identical.

In integer-heavy tasks, the Intel part maintains its lead. PassMark integer math shows 83,723 versus 63,233, a 32.4% advantage, while floating-point math shows 60,273 versus 39,662, a 52% lead. Data compression and encryption also favor Intel decisively: 328,397 versus 221,581 (48.2%) for compression, and 17,902 versus 11,212 (59.7%) for encryption. Extended instruction workloads show 20,837 versus 15,721, a 32.5% edge for Intel. Random string sorting rounds out the productivity suite with 34,042 versus 24,334, a 39.9% win.

The only area where the AMD part comes close is in the PassMark single-thread tests, where the delta is just 1.9%. This is notable because it shows that for lightly threaded, short-duration tasks, the two processors are effectively interchangeable. However, in every other benchmark, the Intel i5-13490F wins by double-digit percentages, with Cinebench R23 multi-core being the outlier at nearly double the AMD score.

The Verdict

From the data, the Intel Core i5-13490F is the clear performance winner across every benchmark category. It wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 28,185 versus 27,932 for the AMD part — a 0.9% overall difference that masks the much larger per-workload gaps. The Intel chip’s 10 cores, 16 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache provide a structural advantage that the AMD’s 6 cores and 8 MB of L3 cache cannot overcome in multi-threaded scenarios.

If you need maximum compute throughput — for rendering, video encoding, or heavy multitasking — the i5-13490F is the only choice from this comparison. Its 97.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is not a minor edge; it is a generational difference that will be visible in real-world workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, with its 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics, is designed for mobile platforms where power efficiency and a built-in GPU matter more than raw CPU performance. If you are building a desktop system and have access to a discrete GPU, the Intel part’s performance advantage is decisive.

For users constrained by power budgets or form factors that require a mobile socket (FP8), the AMD chip is the only viable option, but it comes with a significant performance penalty. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 does offer ECC memory support, which the Intel chip lacks, and its 4 nm TSMC process node is more advanced than Intel’s 10 nm node. But these are architectural features, not performance differentiators in the benchmark data. Choose Intel for speed, AMD for efficiency and platform-specific needs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F scores 22,747, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 11,534. This gives the Intel part a 97.2% advantage.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins?

A: No. In the 15 head-to-head benchmarks provided, the Intel Core i5-13490F wins all of them. The AMD chip’s closest result is in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only 1.9% (3,758 vs 3,828).

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F has an average benchmark score of 28,185. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has an average of 27,932.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Intel chip also supports DDR4, while the AMD chip adds LPDDR5X support.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both have the same boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus the AMD’s 2.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD, though both boost to 4.80 GHz. TDP is dramatically different: 65 W for Intel versus 28 W for AMD. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD uses AMD Socket FP8. Memory support differs, with Intel offering DDR4 and DDR5, and AMD offering DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not Intel. PCIe generation also differs: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip has integrated Radeon 840M graphics; the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $235; the AMD part has no listed MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is stark. The Intel Core i5-13490F is built on Intel’s 10 nm Raptor Lake process, with a die size of 215 mm². It uses a hybrid design of performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact mix. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses TSMC’s 4 nm process for its Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture (codenamed Krackan Point), with a smaller die at 195 mm². Cache hierarchies are notably different: Intel provides 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while AMD only has 8 MB of L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but Intel has 1.25 MB of L2 per core versus AMD’s 1 MB. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel part has none. The AMD chip supports ECC memory and has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is not listed for Intel. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5, while AMD uses Gen 4. The AMD chip’s mobile FP8 socket and 28 W TDP confirm its laptop-oriented design, while Intel’s 65 W desktop socket 1700 targets traditional desktop builds.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13490F wins in every benchmark category included in the data, but the magnitude of its wins varies. For heavily threaded tasks — Cinebench R23 multi-core (97.2% lead), PassMark physics (76.7%), and data encryption (59.7%) — the Intel part is in a different class. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with 24 MB of L3 cache, give it a decisive advantage in rendering, scientific computing, and compression workloads. If your work involves video encoding, 3D rendering, or running multiple virtual machines, the i5-13490F is the clear pick.

In lighter single-threaded tasks, the margin shrinks dramatically. The PassMark single-thread score shows only a 1.9% difference, meaning that for everyday web browsing, office productivity, or light coding, both processors will feel similar. However, the Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 78.2% Intel lead, suggesting that some single-threaded workloads will still heavily favor the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has no benchmark wins, but its strengths lie outside raw performance. Its 28 W TDP makes it far more power-efficient, and its integrated Radeon 840M graphics eliminate the need for a discrete GPU in basic systems. The 4 nm process node and LPDDR5X support point to a modern mobile platform. If you are building a thin-and-light laptop or a low-power embedded system where the CPU must be efficient and include a GPU, the AMD chip is the only sensible option — but you will sacrifice significant compute performance versus the Intel part. For any desktop use case where a discrete GPU is present, the Intel Core i5-13490F is the superior processor by every measured metric.