AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data from the database shows a comprehensive sweep by the Intel Core i5-14490F across all 15 shared benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 does not register a single win in any of the head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel part taking every test from single-threaded workloads to heavy multi-core rendering.

The largest margin of victory for the Intel Core i5-14490F comes in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where it scores 23000 against the AMD's 11534. That is a delta of -49.9%, meaning the Intel processor delivers roughly twice the multi-threaded rendering performance in this workload. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story, with Intel scoring 2318 versus 1743 for AMD, a -24.8% difference. The Cinebench R23 single-core test also favors Intel heavily: 3247 against 1802, a -44.5% gap. The R15 single-core result shows Intel at 327 and AMD at 276, a -15.6% difference.

The PassMark suite reinforces the pattern. In the physics test, which often reflects CPU compute efficiency under simulation-style loads, Intel scores 2093 against AMD's 1084, a -48.2% delta. Floating point math shows Intel at 66558 versus 39662 for AMD, a -40.4% difference. Prime number finding favors Intel 122 to 74, a -39.3% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 18225 against AMD's 11212, a -38.5% difference. Data compression goes to Intel 340026 versus 221581, a -34.8% margin.

The narrower margins appear in the lighter integer and single-threaded tests. PassMark integer math gives Intel 87844 and AMD 63233, a -28% difference. Extended instructions favor Intel 21731 to 15721, a -27.7% gap. Random string sorting sees Intel at 35608 and AMD at 24334, a -31.7% difference. The PassMark multithread score shows Intel at 28662 and AMD at 19215, a -33% margin. The closest result of the entire comparison is the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3758, a delta of just -3%. Both the singlethread and single_thread entries in the database confirm the same figure, indicating near-parity in single-core performance despite the wider gaps elsewhere.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38149, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 sits at 27932. The Intel chip also ranks higher in overall percentile, at 86 versus 80 for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every measured category, but the size of the advantage varies by workload type. The largest wins, exceeding 40% deltas, occur in heavily threaded workloads such as Cinebench R23 multi-core, the PassMark physics test, and floating point math. These results point to a clear advantage in multi-threaded compute, rendering, and simulation-type tasks. The Intel processor's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, appear to translate directly into these substantial leads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, despite losing every test, comes closest in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread gap of -3% is small enough to suggest that the two chips are functionally comparable in lightly threaded applications. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a larger -15.6% deficit, but this remains far narrower than the multi-core gaps. The data suggests that for everyday responsiveness, basic office tasks, and applications that rely primarily on one or two threads, the AMD processor is not far behind.

The mid-range workload cluster, which includes data compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting, shows Intel leading by roughly 28% to 39%. These tasks are often partially parallelized and benefit from the Intel chip's additional cores and threads. The AMD part, with 6 cores and 12 threads, cannot match the throughput in these partially threaded workloads.

There is no workload class in the recorded data where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 takes the lead. The closest it comes is single-threaded performance, where the -3% delta indicates near-equivalence.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture, specifically the Krackan Point codename, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part therefore has four more cores and four more threads, which aligns with its large multi-threaded benchmark leads. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. The boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel.

Cache layouts also differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a more significant gap: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. The Intel processor thus has three times the L3 cache, which can help with repeated data access patterns.

Power and platform targets are distinct. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a TDP of 28 watts and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. The Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The AMD part integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics (N/A). Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported by the AMD chip but not by the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip therefore offers a newer PCIe generation, though the AMD chip's mobile positioning may not require the same bandwidth.

The Intel part is a desktop processor with a larger die size of 215 mm², while the AMD mobile chip has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel processor was released on 2023-12-31, while the AMD processor was released on 2025-01-05. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F is substantially faster. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23000 against 11534 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, a -49.9% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows Intel at 2318 versus 1743, a -24.8% difference.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-threaded performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 3873 and AMD at 3758, a delta of just -3%. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a wider gap, with Intel at 327 and AMD at 276, a -15.6% difference.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14490F uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do either of these processors include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The Verdict

The database results are unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single benchmark test recorded in the head-to-head comparison, with margins ranging from -3% in single-threaded PassMark to -49.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel chip also carries a higher overall average benchmark score of 38149 versus 27932 for AMD, and a higher percentile ranking of 86 versus 80.

For multi-threaded workloads, rendering, physics simulation, floating point math, and data compression, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice based on the recorded data. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration, higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and 24 MB of L3 cache all align with the observed performance advantages. The 65-watt desktop TDP and Socket 1700 platform indicate a desktop-oriented processor suited to sustained compute workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 should be considered only when its platform characteristics matter more than raw benchmark performance. It is a 28-watt mobile processor with integrated Radeon 840M graphics, ECC memory support, and LPDDR5X memory support. For single-threaded tasks, the -3% delta in PassMark shows that the AMD chip is nearly competitive. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 8 MB of L3 cache cannot match the Intel part in multi-threaded tests, but the mobile power envelope and integrated graphics make it a different class of product.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2023-12-31 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001600 | SRN35 |