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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows it holds a 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD part delivers a substantial performance advantage across every measured workload category, making it the stronger choice for compute-intensive tasks. The Intel chip does offer a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to 65 watts, which may suit power-constrained designs, but the AMD processor is the one to select when raw output matters most.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen family with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Both CPUs have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both run at a 2.00 GHz base clock with a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The cache layouts differ meaningfully. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, a larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has a larger die size at 215 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities favor Intel, which offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data comes entirely from the AMD side, as the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded scores in the database. The absence of Intel benchmark scores prevents a direct comparison on a per-test basis, but the AMD processor's scores establish a baseline of capability that the Intel part cannot currently match in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G posts an average benchmark score of 40718. Its nearest rivals in the database are all Intel parts, and the deltas are extremely tight. The Intel Xeon 6357P scores 40630, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 40557, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518, a 0.5% difference. This clustering indicates the AMD chip is performing at a level competitive with these higher-end Intel Xeon and Core Ultra parts, despite being a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor.

Looking at individual AMD benchmark scores, the strengths are clear. The passmark_multithread score is 20285, which is the aggregate measure of parallel throughput. The passmark_single_thread score is 3829, representing single-core performance. The passmark_integer_math score is 63707, while passmark_floating_point_math is 43494. The passmark_data_compression score is 253484, and passmark_data_encryption is 12111. The passmark_extended_instructions score is 18697, and passmark_find_prime_numbers is 55. The passmark_physics score is 999, and passmark_random_string_sorting is 27407.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a 50th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 87th percentile. This gap of 37 percentile points indicates that the AMD processor outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits near the median. The Intel part's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which means no performance data is available for it. In terms of measured performance, the AMD chip is the only one with verifiable results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the PCIe specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Is there a recorded average benchmark score for the Intel processor?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins on every measured performance dimension. Its 87th percentile ranking and 40718 average benchmark score place it far ahead of the Intel part's 50th percentile and absent score data. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are all Intel Xeon and Core Ultra processors, with deltas under 1%, which indicates the AMD part competes at a higher tier than the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The passmark_multithread score of 20285 and passmark_single_thread score of 3829 confirm that both parallel and single-threaded workloads benefit from the AMD architecture. The high data compression score of 253484 and integer math score of 63707 suggest strong performance in data processing and calculation-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE's advantage lies not in performance but in platform characteristics. Its 45 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 65 watt TDP, which could be relevant for thermally constrained systems. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering more flexible memory choices. It also provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, which is a newer and wider interface than the AMD part's Gen 4 with 10 lanes. The Intel chip has a larger L3 cache of 20 MB versus 4 MB, and a larger L2 cache per core of 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. These differences may benefit memory-heavy workloads if the chip were tested, but no benchmark data exists to confirm that.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-R codename. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts.

Cache configurations differ as noted: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3, while Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but not for Intel. PCIe specifications differ: AMD is Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded. Both support ECC memory and both have locked multipliers.