AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Core i3-14100F serve different roles entirely, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a mobile-first processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 28 W TDP, and integrated Radeon 840M graphics. The Core i3-14100F is a desktop chip with 4 cores and 8 threads, a 58 W TDP, and no integrated graphics. If the use case is a compact, power-conscious portable system, the AMD part is the logical pick. For a desktop build where a discrete GPU is already planned and power draw is less of a concern, the Intel part holds its own in single-threaded work.

The data shows the AMD chip wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with particularly large margins in data compression (32.2% ahead), random string sorting (41.7% ahead), and extended instructions (39.6% ahead). The Intel chip wins 4 comparisons, but those wins are mostly narrow. The widest Intel advantage is in physics at 7.6%, and its single-thread lead is just 0.6%. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 also sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, versus the 72nd percentile for the Core i3-14100F. For anyone building around a small form factor or a laptop chassis, the AMD processor is the stronger overall option. For a dedicated desktop with an add-in GPU, the Intel chip is simpler and still competitive on single-thread performance, but the overall benchmark average favors AMD substantially.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD part in multi-threaded work?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD scores 19,091 versus 15,420 for the Intel, a difference of 23.8%. The AMD also leads in integer math by 34.2% and floating-point math by 16.2%.

Q: Does the Intel chip have any clear wins?

A: Yes, but they are limited. The Intel wins the PassMark physics test by 7.6% (1,077 vs. 995), the find-prime-numbers test by 6.6% (61 vs. 57), and the single-thread test by a marginal 0.6% (3,778 vs. 3,757).

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 includes integrated graphics, in the form of a Radeon 840M. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 58 W TDP. The AMD part draws less power by design, which fits its mobile market segment.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37,762. The Intel Core i3-14100F averages 18,519. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13600K at a delta of 0.2%, while the Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13420H at a delta of 0%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i3 generation within the Raptor Lake Refresh series. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is where the gap widens: the AMD part has 4 MB, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared. That larger L3 cache on the Intel side may help with certain repetitive workloads, but the benchmark data does not show it translating into broad wins.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip has a Radeon 840M integrated GPU; the Intel chip has none. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor targets desktop.

Specification Differences

The core counts and thread counts are the most obvious split: 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD side, 4 cores and 8 threads on the Intel side. Base clocks also differ: the AMD chip starts at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip starts at 3.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD at 4.50 GHz and the Intel at 4.70 GHz. The TDP difference is significant, with the AMD at 28 W and the Intel at 58 W.

Sockets are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ as well, with the AMD built on 4 nm at TSMC and the Intel on 10 nm at Intel. The Intel die size is recorded at 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD. Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has none listed. PCIe support differs: the AMD has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, the Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD has integrated Radeon 840M graphics, the Intel has N/A. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $109; the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part number is SRMX2; the AMD part number is 100-000001788. The Intel was released in January 2024, while the AMD was released in January 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 dominates the head-to-head PassMark comparisons. In data compression, it scores 232,803 versus 176,106, a 32.2% advantage. In data encryption, it scores 11,267 versus 8,922, a 26.3% edge. Extended instructions show a 39.6% lead (16,724 vs. 11,984). Integer math is 34.2% ahead (60,879 vs. 45,357). Floating-point math is 16.2% ahead (41,114 vs. 35,370). Random string sorting shows the largest gap at 41.7% (24,936 vs. 17,596). The multithread test shows a 23.8% lead (19,091 vs. 15,420).

The Intel Core i3-14100F wins the remaining tests, but by smaller margins. In find-prime-numbers, it scores 61 versus 57, a 6.6% edge. In physics, it scores 1,077 versus 995, a 7.6% edge. In single-thread and singlethread tests, the scores are 3,778 versus 3,757, a 0.6% edge. The Intel chip also holds the higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, which likely explains its narrow single-thread win despite having fewer cores.

The overall average benchmark score tells the story from a different angle. The AMD chip averages 37,762, landing at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core 5 211E at 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 0.2%. The Intel chip averages 18,519, at the 72nd percentile, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i5-13420H at 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 0.1%. The average scores are not directly comparable because the benchmark sets differ, but the percentile positions show the AMD part sits higher in the overall CPU ranking.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins in every workload that benefits from more cores and threads, plus several that favor its architecture. Data compression and encryption tasks show strong double-digit leads, indicating faster handling of file archives and encrypted storage. The extended instructions and integer math wins suggest the Zen 5 design handles SIMD-style and general arithmetic workloads efficiently. The random string sorting win by 41.7% shows a clear advantage in sorting and data organization tasks. The multithread win confirms the value of 6 cores versus 4 in heavily parallel workloads.

The Intel Core i3-14100F wins in a narrow set of scenarios. Its physics test victory, though modest at 7.6%, points to better performance in physics simulation tasks that respond to higher per-core clocks. The find-prime-numbers win by 6.6% shows an edge in certain algorithmic loops. The single-thread win, while only 0.6%, matters for applications that rely on maximum per-core speed. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a platform advantage for desktop users who want a high-bandwidth GPU connection. Its larger 12 MB L3 cache may help in some cached workloads, though the benchmark data does not show a broad pattern of wins there.

For a mobile system or a compact desktop with low power requirements, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the clear choice based on the data. It delivers better multi-threaded performance, a 28 W TDP, and integrated graphics. For a standard desktop build with a discrete GPU already selected, the Intel Core i3-14100F offers competitive single-thread performance, a higher boost clock, and a 58 W TDP, but the overall benchmark results favor the AMD processor in the majority of measured tests.