AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has an average benchmark score of 40,718, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average score of 5,253, placing it in the 60th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in core and thread counts?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement, while the Intel part is based on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G includes the Radeon 840M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14401E includes the UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a smaller L3 cache of 4 MB.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node with the Gorgon Point codename. It uses a hybrid core layout consisting of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, which allows the processor to balance high-performance and efficiency-oriented workloads within the same silicon. The chip is part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation and fits into AMD Socket AM5. It uses a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, a per-core L2 cache of 1 MB, and a total L3 cache of 4 MB.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with the Raptor Lake-R codename and the Raptor Lake architecture. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Core i5 line under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The chip fits into Intel Socket 1700. It uses a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, a per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB, and a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. The die size is 215 mm².

The key architectural differences are the process nodes and the cache hierarchies. AMD uses a newer 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The Intel chip has significantly more L3 cache (20 MB shared versus 4 MB total), which can benefit workloads that rely on large working sets. The AMD chip has a slightly smaller L2 per core (1 MB versus 1.25 MB), but the difference is modest. Both chips support ECC memory and have locked multipliers, meaning neither offers unlocked overclocking.

The PCIe support differs as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel processor a potential bandwidth advantage for high-speed storage or expansion cards, though the AMD processor still offers modern PCIe connectivity.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a stark contrast in the tested workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G dominates the PassMark suite, with scores that are far higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's Cinebench results. However, the two processors were tested under different benchmark families, so direct numerical comparison across suites is not meaningful. Instead, the data shows each chip's strengths within its own test set.

The AMD processor delivers a PassMark multi-thread score of 20,285, a single-thread score of 3,829, and an integer math score of 63,707. Its floating-point math score reaches 43,494, and its extended instructions score is 18,697. The data compression score is 253,484, while data encryption scores 12,111. Random string sorting scores 27,407, and finding prime numbers scores 55. Physics scores 999. These numbers place the AMD chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,718.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has Cinebench results only. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18,161, and its single-core score is 2,564. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 7,627 with a single-core score of 1,076. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1,830 with a single-core score of 258. These results place the Intel chip in the 60th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5,253.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6357P (average score 40,630, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 5 223PE (40,585, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557, delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, delta 0.5%). All of these are within 0.5% of the AMD chip's average score, indicating a very tight cluster of performance.

The Intel Core i5-14401E's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (average score 5,259, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5,210, delta 0.8%). The Intel chip sits just below the Xeon and slightly above the Core i7 and i9 parts.

Given the different benchmark suites, the data indicates that the AMD processor is positioned far higher in overall CPU percentiles. The AMD chip's 87th percentile versus the Intel chip's 60th percentile shows a significant gap in the database's overall ranking, though the Intel chip still holds its own among desktop parts in its percentile range.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following specification fields:

• Manufacturer: AMD versus Intel
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Die size: not recorded versus 215 mm²
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 4 MB total versus 20 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4, 10 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 730
• Release date: 2026-03-01 versus 2024-06-30
• Part number: 100-000001783 versus Q49JSRNJS

Identical fields include cores (6), threads (12), TDP (65), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (true), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and multiplier unlocked (false).

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly separates these two processors by overall ranking. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits in the 60th percentile. The AMD chip's average benchmark score of 40,718 is far above the Intel chip's 5,253, though this difference is partly due to the different test suites recorded for each processor.

The AMD processor uses a newer 4 nm process and a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement, which likely contributes to its high percentile placement. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process and a Raptor Lake Refresh design with a larger L3 cache and higher clock speeds. However, the recorded benchmark data shows the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip in the database's overall CPU ranking by a wide margin.

For workloads that rely on the PassMark suite, the AMD processor demonstrates strong results across integer math, floating-point math, data compression, and encryption. The Intel processor's recorded Cinebench results show solid multi-core and single-core performance, but they do not translate to a high overall percentile.

The data suggests that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the stronger processor in terms of aggregate benchmark performance and overall CPU ranking. The Intel Core i5-14401E remains a capable desktop processor, but its recorded data places it well below the AMD part in the database hierarchy.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins in overall benchmark ranking, with an 87th percentile versus the Intel chip's 60th percentile. Its average benchmark score of 40,718 is substantially higher than the Intel chip's 5,253. The AMD chip also has a more modern process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) and higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus not recorded for Intel). It uses the Radeon 840M integrated graphics and supports DDR5 memory with ECC.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in clock speeds, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, both higher than the AMD chip's 2.00 GHz and 4.50 GHz. It also has a larger L3 cache (20 MB shared versus 4 MB total) and a larger per-core L2 cache (1.25 MB versus 1 MB). The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering more flexibility in platform compatibility. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, compared to the AMD chip's Gen 4 with 10 lanes. The Intel chip also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², whereas the AMD die size is not recorded.

In terms of benchmark wins, the AMD chip dominates the PassMark suite with high scores in data compression, integer math, floating-point math, and encryption. The Intel chip's Cinebench results show strong multi-core performance in R23 (18,161) and solid single-core performance (2,564), but these are the only recorded benchmarks for that processor.

For users prioritizing overall CPU ranking and modern process technology, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the clear choice from the data. For users who need higher clock speeds, a larger cache, broader memory support, or newer PCIe generation, the Intel Core i5-14401E offers specific advantages based on its recorded specifications.