AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every single recorded head-to-head benchmark. The database records 11 wins for the Intel part and zero for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. This is not a close contest in any measured workload, but the scale of the advantage varies dramatically by task type.

The Intel chip delivers its largest margins in compute-heavy, highly parallel workloads. In the passmark physics test, it scores 2093 against 995 for the AMD part, a 110.4% advantage. Prime number finding follows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 122 versus 57, a 114% lead. These results indicate that the Intel Core i5-14490F is substantially stronger in raw floating-point and integer compute that scales with multiple threads.

In encryption and floating-point math, the Intel part again dominates, leading by 61.8% and 61.9% respectively. Data compression shows a 46.1% advantage, and integer math is 44.3% ahead. These are all workloads where the Intel processor's higher core count and thread count provide a clear edge.

The narrowest margin is in single-threaded performance. The Intel chip scores 3873 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD chip scores 3757, a lead of just 3.1%. This indicates that while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a competitive architecture for lightly threaded tasks, it still trails the Intel part, albeit by a much smaller amount than in multi-threaded workloads.

For mobile users considering the AMD part, the data shows it is consistently behind in every measured category. The AMD chip's best relative performance is in single-threaded work, but even there it loses. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice for any workload where performance is the sole criterion, from everyday productivity to demanding compute tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a mobile processor using the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. This four-core and four-thread advantage is the primary driver of the Intel processor's large multi-threaded leads. The Intel chip also has higher clock speeds, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost for the AMD chip.

Cache hierarchies are also different. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor's much larger L3 cache, six times the capacity of the AMD chip, contributes to its advantage in workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

Power characteristics reflect their different market segments. The Intel part has a 65 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket FP8, consistent with its mobile positioning. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. Memory support also differs, with the Intel chip supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Integrated graphics are a notable difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This makes the AMD part a more self-contained solution for systems without a discrete graphics card.

PCIe support also differs. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The Intel processor's newer PCIe generation provides higher bandwidth for compatible devices.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The passmark test suite provides a comprehensive picture of where each processor excels. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 recorded comparisons, with margins ranging from 3.1% to 114%.

The largest victory comes in passmark find prime numbers. The Intel chip scores 122, more than double the AMD chip's 57, a 114% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and multi-thread scaling, areas where the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads clearly outperform the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Physics simulation shows a similar pattern. The Intel part scores 2093 against 995, a 110.4% advantage. This result suggests the Intel processor handles complex physics calculations at more than twice the speed of the AMD chip.

Floating-point math and encryption both show the Intel part at roughly 62% ahead. In floating-point math, the scores are 66558 for Intel versus 41114 for AMD, a 61.9% lead. In data encryption, the scores are 18225 versus 11267, a 61.8% lead. These results indicate strong SIMD and cryptographic performance for the Intel architecture.

Multi-threaded performance, measured by passmark multithread, shows the Intel part scoring 28662 versus 19091, a 50.1% lead. Data compression follows at 340026 versus 232803, a 46.1% advantage. Integer math is 87844 versus 60879, a 44.3% lead. Random string sorting shows 35608 versus 24936, a 42.8% advantage.

Extended instructions, a test of advanced CPU instruction set usage, shows the Intel part at 21731 versus 16724, a 29.9% lead. This indicates that even in workloads utilizing modern instruction sets, the Intel processor maintains a significant edge.

The closest contest is in single-threaded performance. The Intel part scores 3873 versus 3757, a 3.1% lead. While the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is clearly competitive in this metric, it still loses. The data shows that the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture provides good single-core performance, but it is not enough to overcome the Intel part's clock speed advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Does the AMD processor include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14490F | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 5 |

| Process Node | 10 nm (Intel) | 4 nm (TSMC) |

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

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 4 MB |

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

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2023-12-31 | 2026-01-04 |

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14490F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 in every recorded benchmark. The Intel processor leads by margins ranging from 3.1% in single-threaded work to 114% in prime number finding. For any user prioritizing raw performance, the Intel part is the clear choice.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the better pick for desktop users who need maximum compute throughput. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver substantial advantages in multi-threaded workloads, data compression, encryption, and physics calculations. The larger 24 MB L3 cache supports workloads with larger data sets. The lack of integrated graphics is a minor consideration for users who plan to use a discrete GPU.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a different kind of product. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for laptops where power efficiency matters more than absolute performance. Its integrated Radeon 840M graphics and ECC memory support make it a more self-contained solution. The 4 nm process node from TSMC suggests modern manufacturing efficiency. However, the benchmark data shows it trails the Intel part in every measured category, including single-threaded performance where the gap is smallest.

Both processors rank at the 86th percentile against all CPUs in the database. Their average benchmark scores are close, with the Intel part at 38149 and the AMD part at 37762. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and AMD Ryzen 7 250, with score differences under 0.2%. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and Intel Core 5 211E, also within 0.4%.

The choice depends on the use case. The Intel Core i5-14490F is for users who want maximum performance in a desktop system. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is for mobile users who need integrated graphics, ECC memory, and lower power consumption, accepting lower performance in exchange. The benchmark results show a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel part ahead in every test.