AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 records an average benchmark score of 37,762, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores significantly higher at 53,620, putting it in the 91st percentile.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest single deficit for the AMD processor is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 176 versus the AMD's 57, a delta of -67.6%, meaning the Intel chip is roughly 3.1 times faster in that workload.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark test?

A: No. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark tests, the Intel Core i7-14700F wins every single one. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 records zero wins.

Q: How does single-threaded performance compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F holds a clear but relatively smaller lead here. In the passmark_single_thread test, Intel scores 4,257 against AMD's 3,757, a delta of -11.7%. This is the narrowest gap between the two processors in the entire benchmark set.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and Intel Core i7-14700F come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on the Zen 5 architecture, specifically from the Gorgon Point codename within the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It uses a hybrid design of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. This is a mobile-focused processor designed for the AMD Socket FP8 platform.

The Intel Core i7-14700F, in contrast, belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, codenamed Raptor Lake-R. It uses Intel's own 10 nm process and is a desktop part for Intel Socket 1700. The architecture is Raptor Lake, which represents a more mature iteration of Intel's hybrid performance-core and efficiency-core design.

Cache structures differ substantially. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the similarities end there. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip offers 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the gap widens dramatically: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has only 4 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Intel Core i7-14700F has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. That 29 MB difference helps explain why the Intel part excels in workloads that benefit from large shared pools of fast memory.

The physical die also differs. Intel lists a die size of 257 mm² for the Core i7-14700F. The AMD processor does not report a die size in the database.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes. The Intel Core i7-14700F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, which gives it both a higher lane count and a newer PCIe standard.

Integrated graphics mark another clear difference. The AMD part includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics, making it self-sufficient for display output. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics at all, which is indicated as N/A in the database.

Clock speeds favor Intel. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor starts at 2.10 GHz base and boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided picture. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins all 11 head-to-head tests, and the margin is substantial in most cases.

Starting with multithreaded performance, the passmark_multithread test shows Intel at 41,317 versus AMD at 19,091, a delta of -53.8%. This means the Intel chip delivers roughly 2.2 times the multithreaded throughput. The passmark_physics test tells a similar story: Intel scores 2,455, AMD scores 995, a delta of -59.5%.

The Intel processor's advantage in integer and floating-point math is equally pronounced. In passmark_integer_math, Intel scores 155,808 against AMD's 60,879, a delta of -60.9%. In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel scores 107,005 against AMD's 41,114, a delta of -61.6%.

Data compression and encryption heavily favor Intel. The passmark_data_compression test shows Intel at 505,885 versus AMD at 232,803, a delta of -54%. The passmark_data_encryption test shows Intel at 30,144 versus AMD at 11,267, a delta of -62.6%.

Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive workload, also goes to Intel. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 55,918, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 24,936, a delta of -55.4%.

Extended instruction workloads show a smaller but still decisive gap. Intel scores 28,564 in passmark_extended_instructions, AMD scores 16,724, a delta of -41.5%.

The prime number search test produces the largest relative difference. Intel's score of 176 compares to AMD's 57, a delta of -67.6%.

Single-threaded performance is the closest contest. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 4,257 and AMD scores 3,757, a delta of only -11.7%. While Intel still wins, this is the narrowest margin in the entire benchmark suite, suggesting that the Zen 5 architecture is competitive on a per-core basis.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the trend. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37,762, while the Intel Core i7-14700F averages 53,620, a difference of roughly 42% in favor of Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores; Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 28 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD boosts to 4.50 GHz; Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5; Intel uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point; Intel is Raptor Lake-R.
• Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.
• Die Size: Intel reports 257 mm²; AMD does not report a die size.
• L2 Cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core; Intel provides 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD has 4 MB; Intel has 33 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD measures 89.6 GB/s; Intel does not report a figure.
• PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes; Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD includes Radeon 840M; Intel has N/A.
• Market Segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release Date: AMD released on 2026-01-04; Intel released on 2024-01-07.
• Launch MSRP: Intel lists $359; AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.
• Part Number: AMD is 100-000001788; Intel is SRN3Z.

Both processors support ECC memory, both have 80 KB L1 cache per core, both are dual-channel memory designs, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in every measured benchmark category, so the use-case analysis is straightforward: it is the stronger processor across the board for performance-focused workloads.

Multithreaded productivity is the clearest Intel stronghold. With 20 cores, 28 threads, and a 53.8% lead in the passmark_multithread test, the Intel chip is built for heavy parallel workloads such as video rendering, 3D simulation, and large-scale compilation. The 33 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache give it a substantial memory hierarchy advantage that shows up in data compression (54% lead) and random string sorting (55.4% lead).

Encryption and security workloads also favor Intel heavily. The 62.6% lead in data encryption indicates that the Intel part processes cryptographic operations considerably faster, which matters for database encryption, secure communications, and virtual private network throughput.

Scientific computing and mathematical modeling tilt strongly toward Intel. The floating-point math lead of 61.6% and the integer math lead of 60.9% mean that simulation, financial modeling, and engineering analysis all run significantly faster on the Intel chip. The prime number finding test, with its 67.6% gap, reinforces this pattern for number-theoretic workloads.

Even single-threaded responsiveness, where the AMD architecture comes closest, goes to Intel. The 11.7% lead in passmark_single_thread means that everyday applications, web browsing, and light office work all run somewhat faster on Intel, though the margin is modest compared to the multithreaded gaps.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 does hold advantages in areas not measured by the benchmark suite. Its 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W means it consumes far less power, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops and fanless designs. The integrated Radeon 840M graphics provide display output without a discrete GPU, which the Intel F-series processor lacks entirely. The AMD part also uses newer 4 nm process technology and supports LPDDR5X memory, which are meaningful for mobile system design.

For a desktop system where maximum compute throughput is the goal, the Intel Core i7-14700F is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For a mobile platform where power efficiency, integrated graphics, and smaller physical footprint matter, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 offers advantages that the benchmark scores do not capture. The database shows Intel winning every performance test, but the AMD processor occupies a different market segment with different design priorities.