AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark data shows a clear overall victory for the Intel Core i5-14400F, which claims 9 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel chip’s largest advantages appear in computationally heavy workloads. In floating point math, the i5-14400F scores 61,319 against 43,494 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, a 29.1% lead. Prime number generation shows an even wider gap: 86 versus 55, a 36% deficit for the AMD part. Physics calculations follow a similar pattern, with Intel ahead by 34.4% (1,523 versus 999).

The Intel processor also dominates in memory-related and throughput tasks. Data encryption results show Intel at 16,949 versus 12,111, a 28.5% margin. Integer math favors Intel by 21.9% (81,524 versus 63,707). Multithreaded performance, a key indicator for productivity workloads, lands at 25,470 for Intel versus 20,285 for AMD, a 20.4% advantage. Data compression sees Intel at 315,521 against 253,484, a 19.7% gap. Random string sorting is closer but still favors Intel: 32,680 versus 27,407, a 16.1% difference. Even extended instructions, where the gap is smallest among Intel wins, shows a 6.2% edge for the i5-14400F (19,937 versus 18,697).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G takes both single-thread comparisons, though by a modest margin. In the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 3,829 versus 3,701 for Intel, a 3.5% advantage. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same result. This indicates that while Intel’s higher core count and larger cache drive multi-thread wins, AMD’s Zen 5 architecture delivers slightly stronger per-thread efficiency in this specific benchmark suite.

Overall average benchmark scores reinforce the head-to-head outcome. The AMD part records an average score of 40,718, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel i5-14400F averages 32,279, sitting in the 83rd percentile. The AMD processor’s nearest rivals are Intel Xeon 6357P (40,630, 0.2% delta), Intel Core 5 223PE (40,585, 0.3%), Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557, 0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, 0.5%). For Intel, the closest competitors are AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233, 0.1%), Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354, -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121, 0.5%). The average score metric, which includes different benchmark sets, shows a different picture than the shared PassMark tests alone, but the head-to-head results remain the most direct comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14400F uses Intel’s 10 nm process. AMD’s chip is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel’s part is Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh family.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads. This explains much of the multi-thread performance gap. Base clocks show Intel at 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for AMD, and boost clocks favor Intel slightly at 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Both chips carry a 65 W TDP, but their sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both processors share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the largest difference appears: AMD has 4 MB, while Intel has 20 MB shared. This larger last-level cache likely contributes to Intel’s strong showing in data compression and random string sorting, workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel i5-14400F has no integrated graphics (N/A). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD chip’s die details are not recorded, but Intel’s die size is 215 mm². The AMD part was released later, in March 2026, compared to Intel’s January 2024 release. Both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 9 of 11 shared PassMark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the remaining 2, both being the single-thread test.

Q: How large is Intel’s lead in floating point math?

A: Intel scores 61,319 versus AMD’s 43,494, a 29.1% advantage. This is one of Intel’s larger margins in the shared tests.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3,829 against Intel’s 3,701, a 3.5% lead. Both single-thread entries in the database confirm this result.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This core count difference is a major factor in Intel’s multi-thread wins.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 20 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 4 MB L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core i5-14400F support ECC memory. However, AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | Intel Core i5-14400F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Release Date | 2026-03-01 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | 100-000001783 | SRN3RSRN47 |

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i5-14400F is $196. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F is the stronger choice for multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Its 10 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage over the 6-core, 12-thread AMD part, and the benchmark data confirms this. Data compression, integer math, floating point math, encryption, and physics all show Intel ahead by margins between 16.1% and 36%. The 20 MB L3 cache likely supports these results, particularly in compression and sorting tasks where larger data blocks benefit from cache residency. For users running heavily parallel applications such as rendering, video encoding, or scientific computing, the recorded scores point clearly to Intel.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the single-thread test by 3.5%, which indicates better per-core efficiency in lightly threaded workloads. This could translate to snappier response in everyday desktop use or in applications that depend on a few fast cores. The AMD chip also includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics, which means a system built around it does not require a discrete GPU for basic display output. The Intel i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is mandatory. The AMD part also uses a 4 nm TSMC process, suggesting lower power draw per operation, though both chips are rated at 65 W TDP.

PCIe connectivity differs enough to matter for expansion. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, which doubles the available bandwidth for high-speed storage or GPUs compared to AMD’s Gen 4 with 10 lanes. For systems with multiple NVMe drives or a high-end graphics card, Intel’s platform provides more headroom. AMD’s memory support is limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving system builders more flexibility in memory selection, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel’s implementation.

The average benchmark score tells a separate story. The AMD processor’s 40,718 average places it in the 87th percentile, while Intel’s 32,279 average places it in the 83rd. This discrepancy arises because the average score includes different test sets for each processor, not just the shared PassMark suite. The AMD part’s nearest rivals are all Intel processors with scores within 0.5%, indicating tight competition at that performance tier. Intel’s nearest rivals include both AMD and Intel parts, with deltas of 0.5% or less except for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, which is 0.2% faster.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-14400F dominates the shared benchmark suite, particularly in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G counters with a single-thread win, integrated graphics, and a higher average score in its own benchmark set. The choice between them depends on whether the workload prioritizes multi-thread throughput (Intel) or per-thread efficiency plus integrated graphics capability (AMD).