AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark record shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which wins 9 of the 11 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins the remaining 2, both of which are single-thread tests. The magnitude of Intel’s wins is substantial, often exceeding 30% and reaching as high as 56.2%.

The largest margin comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. Intel scores 130, while AMD scores 57, leaving AMD 56.2% behind. This is a massive gap and indicates a significant difference in raw integer throughput per clock under sustained load. Similarly, the passmark_physics test shows Intel at 1911 versus AMD’s 995, a 47.9% deficit for the AMD part. This physics workload is typically sensitive to core count and memory throughput, both of which favor Intel.

In floating-point math, Intel’s score of 69442 dwarfs AMD’s 41114, a 40.8% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 19502 against AMD’s 11267, a 42.2% margin. Integer math is also lopsided: Intel scores 95584, AMD scores 60879, for a 36.3% difference. The multithread score, which aggregates performance across all cores, shows Intel at 28508 versus 19091, a 33% advantage. Random string sorting, a memory-latency and cache-sensitive workload, gives Intel 36219 versus 24936, a 31.2% lead. Data compression follows with Intel at 333851 and AMD at 232803, a 30.3% gap. Extended instructions, which test SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, show Intel at 20019 and AMD at 16724, a 16.5% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435’s only wins are in the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, which are identical scores of 3757 versus Intel’s 3629. This gives AMD a 3.5% edge in single-thread performance. While this is a genuine win, it is the narrowest of all recorded deltas on either side. The AMD part’s higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz against Intel’s 4.90 GHz does not prevent it from taking the single-thread crown, which suggests the Zen 5 architecture extracts more instructions per cycle in this specific workload.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall picture. AMD’s average benchmark score is 37762, while Intel’s is 35094. This appears contradictory at first, but it reflects the different benchmark mixes. AMD’s average is buoyed by its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685. Intel’s average sits near the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988. The head-to-head data, however, is unambiguous: in every shared workload except single-thread, Intel leads by double digits.

Percentile rankings place AMD at the 86th percentile of all CPUs and Intel at the 84th. This is a close overall standing, but the percentile is computed across all CPUs, not just these two. The head-to-head deltas are the more direct comparison, and they show a clear hierarchy. Intel’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage in multi-threaded tests, while AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads rely on higher per-core efficiency to compete. The data shows that efficiency alone cannot close the gap in heavily parallel workloads.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear performance leader in nearly every measurable workload. Users running multi-threaded applications, such as video rendering, data compression, or physics simulations, will see substantially higher scores from Intel. The 33% lead in multithreaded performance and the 47.9% lead in physics make this the default choice for compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins only in single-thread performance, with a 3.5% margin. This makes it the better option for lightly threaded applications where per-core speed is the sole constraint. However, the margin is small, and the AMD part’s lower core count means that any workload that scales beyond a few threads will quickly shift the advantage to Intel.

The record also shows that AMD’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which has a higher average score of 37904, and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685. Intel’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003, which is 0.3% ahead of the i5-14500HX. This indicates that the i5-14500HX sits in a competitive mid-range tier, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits just above it in average score but well below it in the head-to-head comparisons.

For a user prioritizing raw multi-thread throughput, the Intel part is the only sensible choice from this data. For a user with a workload that is strictly single-threaded and cannot use additional cores, the AMD part offers a small but real advantage. The overall record, however, does not support choosing AMD for general-purpose use, as the 9-to-2 win count and the large deltas in Intel’s favor dominate the analysis.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 in the passmark_single_thread test, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 3629. AMD leads by 3.5%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any test?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 130 and AMD scores 57. AMD is 56.2% behind Intel in this test.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37762, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average score of 35094.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX is at the 84th percentile.

Q: In how many head-to-head tests does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 9 tests, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins 2 tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core configuration, clock speeds, power, socket, and memory support. The Intel Core i5-14500HX features 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel’s base clock is 2.60 GHz and its boost clock is 4.90 GHz. AMD’s base clock is 2.00 GHz and its boost clock is 4.50 GHz.

The thermal design power (TDP) differs significantly: Intel is rated at 55 watts, AMD at 28 watts. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, while AMD uses the AMD Socket FP8. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel does not list a memory bandwidth figure, but AMD lists 89.6 GB/s.

The PCIe implementation also differs. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part has a die size of 257 mm²; AMD does not list a die size.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which includes both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel. Its codename is Raptor Lake-HX, and it is part of the Core 14th Gen series, specifically a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh.

Cache layouts differ in the L2 and L3 tiers. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the major difference: AMD has 4 MB of L3, while Intel has 24 MB of shared L3. This explains Intel’s strong showing in memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The process node differences (4 nm versus 10 nm) and the foundry (TSMC versus Intel) indicate distinct manufacturing approaches. AMD’s lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel’s 55 watts suggests a power efficiency advantage for AMD, though the benchmark data does not include power consumption measurements.

The release dates also differ. AMD’s release date is listed as 2026-01-04, while Intel’s is 2024-01-07. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in every multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workload in the record. This includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics, and random string sorting. The margins range from 16.5% in extended instructions to 56.2% in prime number finding. Users running simulations, batch processing, compression tasks, or any parallel workload will consistently see higher scores from Intel.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins exclusively in single-thread performance. Its score of 3757 beats Intel’s 3629 by 3.5%. This is relevant for applications that are strictly serial and cannot utilize more than one core effectively. The AMD part also has a lower TDP of 28 watts, which suggests it may be suitable for thermally constrained environments, though the data does not include efficiency benchmarks.

The overall pattern is clear: Intel dominates in raw compute throughput across a wide range of workloads, while AMD offers a modest single-thread edge. The 14-core, 20-thread Intel part is the stronger general-purpose processor in the recorded data, and the AMD part is a niche choice for single-thread-critical scenarios. The average benchmark scores favor AMD slightly, but the head-to-head comparisons provide the more relevant picture for direct competition.