AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive picture: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 11 shared benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. The largest gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 155 against AMD's 57, a delta of -63.2%. This suggests a substantial advantage in workloads that depend on rapid integer iteration and branch handling.

Data encryption shows a similar pattern. Intel records 25082 versus AMD's 11267, a -55.1% difference. The physics workload, which often reflects overall processor efficiency under simulation-style loads, gives Intel 2330 against AMD's 995, a -57.3% gap. Both results confirm that the Intel part is not merely ahead by a small margin but rather operates in a different performance class for these tasks.

Floating point math tells the same story. Intel's 85759 dwarfs AMD's 41114, a -52.1% delta. Integer math follows with Intel at 117078 and AMD at 60879, a -48% difference. These two metrics represent the raw arithmetic throughput that many scientific and engineering applications depend on, so the gap carries practical weight.

The multi-threaded score reinforces the pattern. Intel posts 35848 against AMD's 19091, a -46.7% delta. Data compression, often a strong indicator of memory subsystem and core count efficiency, gives Intel 434620 versus AMD's 232803, a -46.4% difference. Random string sorting, a test that stresses allocation and pointer chasing, shows Intel at 48043 and AMD at 24936, a -48.1% gap. Extended instructions, which measure SIMD and vectorized code paths, favor Intel 25674 to 16724, a -34.9% delta.

The narrowest margin is in single-thread performance. Intel's passmark_single_thread score of 4167 beats AMD's 3757 by only 9.8%. This is the one area where the two processors are reasonably close, indicating that AMD's Zen 5 core design does deliver competitive per-core execution. Even so, Intel still leads, and the gap, while modest, is consistent across both single-thread entries in the database.

No benchmark in the head-to-head set favors the AMD part. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14600 is 44889, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37762. The Intel processor also holds an 89th percentile versus all CPUs, compared to AMD's 86th percentile. These aggregate figures place Intel comfortably ahead in the database's overall rankings, with the delta between the two average scores roughly 18.9%.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 leads with a passmark_single_thread score of 4167, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757. The delta is -9.8%, making this the closest benchmark between the two.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: Intel's passmark_multithread score is 35848, compared to AMD's 19091, a -46.7% difference. The Intel part delivers roughly 87.8% more multi-threaded throughput in this test.

Q: What does the data show for data encryption?

A: Intel scores 25082 in passmark_data_encryption, while AMD scores 11267, a -55.1% delta. Encryption workloads, which often rely on AES-NI and parallel execution, run significantly faster on the Intel processor.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where AMD wins?

A: No. Across all 11 head-to-head benchmark entries, the Intel Core i5-14600 records the higher score. The AMD processor wins zero comparisons in the shared test set.

Q: How do the processors compare in physics simulation?

A: Intel's passmark_physics score is 2330, versus AMD's 995, a -57.3% delta. This is one of the larger gaps in the head-to-head data, suggesting a strong Intel advantage in physics-heavy computation.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average of 37762. The Intel part sits higher in the database's percentile ranking at 89, compared to AMD's 86.

Where Each One Wins

The data points toward a clear use-case split. The Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger choice for any workload that benefits from high core counts and sustained parallel throughput. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in rendering, video encoding, compilation, and other heavily threaded tasks. The 46.7% lead in multi-threaded performance, the 48% lead in integer math, and the 52.1% lead in floating point math all support this classification. Physics simulation, data compression, and encryption also fall squarely on the Intel side.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, despite losing every head-to-head test, is not without a niche. Its single-thread deficit is only 9.8%, meaning that lightly threaded applications, such as older games, office productivity, and interactive scripting, would see a smaller real-world difference. The AMD part also carries a 28 TDP, compared to Intel's 65 TDP, and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, which suggests better power efficiency per unit of work. For a mobile platform, where thermal headroom is limited, that efficiency profile can translate into more consistent sustained performance than the raw benchmark scores alone indicate.

The AMD processor's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel entry does not record a bandwidth figure in the database. That makes direct memory throughput comparisons impossible, but the AMD part's support for LPDDR5X indicates an orientation toward thin-and-light designs. The Intel part, by contrast, is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, and its 24 MB of shared L3 cache gives it a large pool for data reuse in workloads with high working sets. The cache difference, combined with core count, likely explains much of the Intel advantage in data compression and random string sorting.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ sharply on core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, and boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively. The Intel part operates at a 65 TDP, while the AMD part draws 28 TDP.

Socket and market segment also diverge. AMD uses Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment, while Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Memory support differs as well: AMD lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel buses. The AMD processor has a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel entry does not provide a bandwidth figure.

PCIe capabilities move in opposite directions. AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i5-14600 is $255. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel and has a die size of 257 mm². Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The differences in cache hierarchy are notable. AMD's total L3 is 4 MB, while Intel's shared L3 is 24 MB. That sixfold difference in last-level cache likely contributes to Intel's lead in data compression and sorting workloads. The per-core L2 also differs, with Intel at 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core.

Both processors use hybrid or multi-core designs, but the database does not list a performance-core/efficiency-core split for either part. The Intel part's 14 cores and 20 threads imply a mix of performance and efficiency cores, while AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads suggest a uniform set of Zen 5 cores. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, gives AMD a manufacturing advantage in density and power, yet the benchmark results show Intel still leads in absolute performance across all measured tests.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the Intel Core i5-14600. It wins every head-to-head test, holds a higher average benchmark score, and ranks in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, compared to AMD's 86th. For desktop users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded applications, the Intel part is the clear choice. The 46.7% lead in multi-threaded performance, combined with the 55.1% lead in encryption and the 57.3% lead in physics, leaves little room for ambiguity.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is better suited to mobile platforms where power draw matters. Its 28 TDP, 4 nm process, and LPDDR5X memory support point toward thin-and-light systems. Its single-thread performance, only 9.8% behind Intel, means everyday responsive tasks would feel similar. But for raw compute, the data shows Intel ahead in every recorded category. The choice between the two is essentially a choice between desktop performance and mobile efficiency, and the benchmark results do not show any scenario where the AMD part outruns the Intel part in the shared tests.