AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G posts an average benchmark score of 40,718, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14450HX records a lower average of 32,040, which puts it in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3,829, which is 5.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14450HX's score of 3,643.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in process node technology?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth specification for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14450HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but no specific bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 3 tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and Intel Core i5-14450HX represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel processor also has a larger die at 257 mm², whereas the AMD processor has no recorded die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies diverge in L2 and L3 allocation. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 total. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel part a considerable cache capacity advantage, particularly in the last level.

The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also in a dual-channel configuration, though no bandwidth figure is recorded.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes. The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip includes a Radeon 840M GPU. The Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 710.

The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD processor does not. The AMD chip has a higher TDP at 65 watts compared to the Intel chip's 55 watts. The AMD processor's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor's base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The AMD processor is classified as a desktop segment part and was released in March 2026. The Intel processor is classified as mobile and was released in January 2024. Both are listed as active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark results reveal a clear performance split between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14450HX demonstrates dominance in computational throughput tasks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G shows strength in specific instruction and single-thread workloads.

In PassMark data compression, the Intel processor scores 278,538 against 253,484 for AMD, a 9% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel ahead at 15,574 versus 12,111, a 22.2% margin. The Intel lead extends to prime number finding, where it scores 98 against 55, a 43.9% difference. Floating point math gives Intel 58,037 versus 43,494, a 25.1% edge. Integer math follows the same pattern: Intel scores 78,330 against 63,707, an 18.7% lead. The multithread test shows Intel at 23,680 versus 20,285, a 14.3% win. Physics testing delivers Intel 1,475 against 999, a 32.3% margin. Random string sorting goes to Intel with 29,565 versus 27,407, a 7.3% difference.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G claims three wins. Extended instructions show AMD at 18,697 versus Intel's 17,207, an 8.7% advantage. The single-thread test records AMD at 3,829 versus 3,643, a 5.1% lead. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same result with identical scores.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance. The AMD processor averages 40,718, which places it 0.2% above the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40,630 and 0.5% above the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40,518. The Intel processor averages 32,040, which sits 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32,076 and 0.6% below the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226. The AMD chip sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 82nd percentile.

The benchmark data shows that the Intel processor wins the majority of tests, but the AMD processor wins the tests that matter for single-thread responsiveness and extended instruction throughput. The wins are not trivial: the 5.1% single-thread advantage and 8.7% extended instruction advantage are meaningful for those specific workloads.

Specification Differences

The following table highlights the key specification differences between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and Intel Core i5-14450HX.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | Intel Core i5-14450HX |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 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 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001783 | SRMXK |

Both processors share 80 KB of L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory buses, and ECC memory support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins in the majority of benchmark categories, making it the stronger choice for compute-intensive multi-threaded workloads. Its 43.9% lead in prime number finding, 32.3% lead in physics, and 25.1% lead in floating point math show clear advantages in mathematical and scientific computing. The 22.2% edge in data encryption and 18.7% advantage in integer math further support its strength in general processing tasks. The 9% lead in data compression and 14.3% lead in multithread performance indicate solid throughput for parallel workloads.

The Intel processor's larger core count of 10 versus 6, along with 16 threads versus 12, provides the hardware basis for its multithreaded wins. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache against 4 MB on the AMD side likely contributes to its advantage in data-heavy operations like compression and encryption.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins in three specific areas. Its 8.7% advantage in extended instructions suggests better support for advanced instruction sets, which can benefit specialized code paths. The 5.1% single-thread lead indicates higher per-core efficiency for latency-sensitive applications. The AMD chip also holds the 87th percentile position versus the Intel chip's 82nd, indicating better overall standing against all CPUs in the database.

The AMD processor's higher average benchmark score of 40,718 versus 32,040 reflects its efficiency per watt and per core. Despite having fewer cores and a lower boost clock, the AMD chip achieves better single-thread performance and a higher overall percentile. Its 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process provides a manufacturing advantage that shows in the efficiency metrics.

For workloads that depend on extended instructions or single-thread responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G delivers. For workloads that scale with core count and cache size, such as rendering, scientific computation, and heavy multitasking, the Intel Core i5-14450HX provides the superior results according to the recorded data. The Intel chip's unlocked multiplier also offers overclocking potential that the AMD chip lacks.