AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Core i5-14400T occupy different corners of the processor market, one a mobile part with a 28 W design, the other a desktop chip rated at 35 W. The benchmark data reveals a clear split: Intel dominates in most raw throughput tests, while AMD counters with specific strengths in single-threaded and extended instruction workloads. The database records 11 head-to-head comparisons, with Intel taking 8 wins and AMD taking 3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400T claims the largest victory in the passmark physics test, scoring 1244 against AMD's 995, a delta of -20% from AMD's perspective. This is a substantial margin, indicating a significant advantage in simulated physics calculations. The gap narrows considerably in floating-point math, where Intel scores 49139 versus AMD's 41114, a 16.3% deficit for AMD. Integer math also favors Intel, with 65667 against 60879, a 7.3% difference.

Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 14.9%, scoring 13244 compared to AMD's 11267. Prime number finding is another Intel win, 73 to 57, a 21.9% margin, the second-largest gap in the dataset. The multithread score, a broad measure of parallel performance, sees Intel at 20223 against AMD's 19091, a 5.6% advantage. Random string sorting is nearly even, Intel at 25181 and AMD at 24936, a mere 1% difference. Data compression follows a similar pattern, Intel at 235636 versus AMD at 232803, a 1.2% edge.

AMD's wins are concentrated but notable. The passmark single-thread score goes to AMD at 3757, which is 7% ahead of Intel's 3512. This same result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, confirming the consistency of the measurement. Extended instructions, a test of AVX and similar workloads, also favors AMD at 16724, a 14.8% advantage over Intel's 14562. These two wins, plus the near-tie in random string sorting, show that AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers competitive per-core performance, even when the overall multithreaded throughput falls short.

The average benchmark score tells a different story. AMD's average is 37762, while Intel's is 27166. This discrepancy arises because the averages are calculated from different test suites. AMD's average includes only its passmark results, which are high across the board. Intel's average includes its Cinebench scores, which are numerically lower, dragging down the mean. The percentile rankings reflect this: AMD sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 79th. The nearest rival data confirms AMD's position among stronger performers. AMD's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, a -0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685, a 0.2% delta. Intel's nearest rivals are older parts like the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for users who prioritize raw multithreaded throughput: the Intel Core i5-14400T. It wins the multithread test, physics, floating-point math, integer math, encryption, and prime number finding. The margins range from 1.2% in data compression to 21.9% in prime numbers. For workloads that depend on these metrics, such as physics simulation or number crunching, Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads provide a measurable advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the pick for single-threaded responsiveness and extended instruction workloads. Its 7% lead in single-thread score and 14.8% lead in extended instructions indicate that applications relying on AVX-512 or similar instruction sets will see better performance. The architecture, built on Zen 5 at a 4 nm node, delivers higher per-core efficiency. The 28 W TDP also suggests this is a processor designed for constrained thermal environments, typical of mobile systems. The data does not include a direct measurement of power draw, so no quantitative claim can be made beyond the TDP figures listed.

The average benchmark score and percentile ranking favor AMD, but these metrics are influenced by the different test suites used for each processor. The head-to-head passmark tests are the more reliable comparison, and they favor Intel. The Cinebench results recorded for Intel are not available for AMD, so a cross-comparison on that workload is impossible from the provided data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 in the passmark single-thread test, which is 7% higher than Intel's 3512.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14400T in physics simulations?

A: Intel scores 1244 in the passmark physics test, while AMD scores 995, giving Intel a 20% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: AMD wins the extended instructions test with 16724 against Intel's 14562, a 14.8% margin, and the single-thread test by 7%.

Q: What is the multithread score difference?

A: Intel scores 20223 and AMD scores 19091, a 5.6% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: AMD ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel ranks at the 79th percentile.

Q: Are the processors close in any benchmark?

A: The random string sorting test is nearly even, with Intel at 25181 and AMD at 24936, a 1% difference, and data compression is similarly close at 1.2%.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks also diverge: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Both reach a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The TDP figures are 28 W for AMD and 35 W for Intel. Sockets are incompatible, with AMD using Socket FP8 and Intel using Socket 1700. Memory support differs, as AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, with no figure recorded for Intel. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are January 2026 for AMD and January 2024 for Intel. Intel has a launch MSRP of $221; AMD has no listed MSRP. The process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400T uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, from the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Cache configurations differ: AMD has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The die size for Intel is measured at 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for AMD. Both support ECC memory. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins in eight of the eleven head-to-head benchmarks. Its strongest areas are physics, prime number finding, floating-point math, and encryption. These results suggest it is better suited for compute-heavy parallel tasks that can use its 10 cores and 16 threads. The larger L3 cache of 20 MB, compared to AMD's 4 MB, may contribute to its advantage in these workloads, though the data does not directly measure cache impact.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins in single-thread performance and extended instructions. The single-thread win indicates that lightly threaded applications, such as older games or certain productivity tools, will run faster on AMD. The extended instructions win points to workload-specific advantages in scientific computing or media encoding that leverage advanced instruction sets. The 28 W TDP and mobile market segment also position this processor for thin-and-light laptops where thermal limits are tight, while the Intel part targets desktop systems. The data shows Intel as the overall performance leader in most measured categories, with AMD claiming the efficiency-focused high single-thread and instruction-set wins.