AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly. The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins 2. The decisive factor is core count: Intel fields 10 cores and 16 threads against AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. That advantage shows up in every multithreaded workload in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 takes the single-thread crown, scoring 3757 against Intel's 3643, a 3.1% margin. It also carries a higher percentile ranking, 86th versus 82nd among all CPUs. But the Intel part's average benchmark score of 32040 trails the AMD part's 37762, which reflects the different benchmark mixes each unit was tested with rather than a clear overall performance hierarchy.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX is the choice for heavily threaded workloads: physics simulation, integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and prime-number finding all favor it by double-digit margins. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the choice for single-thread responsiveness and does so while operating at a 28 W TDP against Intel's 55 W TDP. Data shows the AMD part delivers a higher single-thread score with less than half the thermal envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, codenamed Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 14th Gen family.

Core counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads, a 66.7% advantage in cores and a 33.3% advantage in threads. Cache configurations differ as well: both share 80 KB of L1 per core, but Intel doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core, and Intel's L3 is 20 MB shared against AMD's 4 MB.

Process node and foundry also separate them. AMD is built by TSMC at 4 nm; Intel is built at 10 nm on its own fabs. Intel's die size is recorded at 257 mm², while AMD's die size is not listed. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD also supports LPDDR5X while Intel additionally supports DDR4. AMD records a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s; Intel's memory bandwidth is not listed. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 710. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8; Intel's is Intel BGA 1964. Intel's multiplier is unlocked, AMD's is not. The AMD part's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026; Intel's is January 7, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins exclusively in single-threaded tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3757 beats Intel's 3643 by 3.1%. That edge, combined with a 28 W TDP, makes it suited to workloads where per-core responsiveness matters and thermal headroom is limited.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins every other recorded test. Its margins range from a modest 2.8% in extended instructions to a dominant 41.8% in prime-number finding. The largest absolute gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 58037 against AMD's 41114, a 29.2% difference. Integer math shows a 22.3% gap, with Intel at 78330 versus 60879.

Multithreaded performance is Intel's strongest territory. The PassMark multithread score sits at 23680 for Intel versus 19091 for AMD, a 19.4% gap. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1475 against AMD's 995, a 32.5% margin. Data encryption favors Intel at 15574 versus 11267, a 27.7% gap. Data compression favors Intel at 278538 versus 232803, a 16.4% margin. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 29565 versus 24936, a 15.7% gap.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 in the PassMark single-thread test, 3.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14450HX's 3643.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 23680 in the PassMark multithread test, 19.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's 19091.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor uses less power?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX has a 55 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and the Intel Core i5-14450HX support ECC memory.

Q: How do the processors compare in the prime-number finding test?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 98, which is 41.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's score of 57.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the Intel Core i5-14450HX comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 98 against AMD's 57, a 41.8% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to core count and cache, both of which favor Intel.

Floating-point math is the second-largest gap. Intel scores 58037, AMD scores 41114, a 29.2% difference. Physics simulation shows a similar pattern: Intel at 1475, AMD at 995, a 32.5% margin. Data encryption goes to Intel at 15574 versus 11267, a 27.7% gap. Integer math favors Intel at 78330 versus 60879, a 22.3% margin.

The multithread test confirms the pattern. Intel scores 23680, AMD scores 19091, a 19.4% gap. Data compression shows Intel at 278538 against AMD's 232803, a 16.4% margin. Random string sorting favors Intel at 29565 versus 24936, a 15.7% difference. The closest Intel win is extended instructions, where Intel scores 17207 and AMD scores 16724, a 2.8% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins the single-thread test by a slim margin. AMD scores 3757, Intel scores 3643, a 3.1% difference. This result appears twice in the database under the test names passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both recording identical scores.

The percentile data adds context. AMD sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, Intel at the 82nd. AMD's average benchmark score of 37762 is higher than Intel's 32040, but this reflects the test mix: Intel's recorded benchmarks include Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, which are not present in AMD's benchmark list.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 | Intel Core i5-14450HX |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Die size | Not listed | 257 mm² |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

The base clock favors Intel at 2.40 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz. The boost clock also favors Intel at 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.50 GHz. Both processors use dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory. Both are classified as mobile market segments and remain in active production.