AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and Intel Core i5-14500 are both 65 W desktop processors aimed at mainstream systems, but the recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap. The Intel Core i5-14500 wins every single head-to-head benchmark included in the database, a clean sweep of 11 wins to 0 for the AMD part. Despite this, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 87, compared to 86 for the Intel chip, and posts a higher average benchmark score of 40718 against 38531. This contrast between the head-to-head results and the overall ranking positions is a key element of the analysis.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 is the clear winner in every measured workload category. The largest advantages appear in compute-heavy and parallel workloads. In the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, the Intel part scores 106 against 55 for the AMD, a delta of -48.1 percent, meaning the AMD part is nearly half as effective in that specific task. Similarly, the passmark_floating_point_math result shows Intel at 79576 versus 43494, a -45.3 percent delta, and passmark_data_encryption shows Intel at 21457 versus 12111, a -43.6 percent delta. These are substantial margins that indicate the Intel processor handles mathematical and cryptographic workloads with considerably more throughput.

The passmark_physics test also goes to Intel, with a score of 1746 compared to 999 for the AMD part, a -42.8 percent gap. Integer math follows the same pattern: Intel scores 108124, while AMD scores 63707, a -41.1 percent difference. The multithread benchmark shows Intel at 30777 and AMD at 20285, a -34.1 percent delta. Even in the random string sorting test, which is less compute-intensive, Intel leads with 40980 versus 27407, a -33.1 percent gap.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G does not win any of the recorded tests, but its strengths are relative to its own architecture rather than against this specific rival. It shows a higher average benchmark score in the database than the Intel part, and it sits at a higher percentile ranking. This suggests that in the broader CPU landscape, the AMD processor competes more effectively against other parts, even though it loses decisively to the Core i5-14500 in direct comparison. The data indicates that the AMD chip is a capable desktop processor, but the Intel part is the stronger performer in every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process difference is significant, as the AMD part uses a much smaller manufacturing node.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. That is more than double the core count and a substantial thread advantage for Intel. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both processors have a 65 W TDP, so the Intel part delivers its higher performance within the same power envelope.

Cache configurations differ as well. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1 MB for the AMD part. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has only 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This sixfold difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to the Intel part's advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Socket compatibility is entirely different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series, which indicates a professional focus, while the Intel part is a standard Core 14th Gen desktop chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every head-to-head benchmark in the database records a win for the Intel Core i5-14500. The closest result is the single-thread test, where Intel scores 3952 and AMD scores 3829, a delta of only -3.1 percent. This indicates that in lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are much closer, with the Intel part holding a modest but consistent edge. The extended instructions test shows a smaller gap as well, with Intel at 22473 and AMD at 18697, a -16.8 percent delta.

The largest margins appear in the most parallel workloads. The find_prime_numbers test shows the biggest gap at -48.1 percent, followed closely by floating point math at -45.3 percent and data encryption at -43.6 percent. Physics is also a large gap at -42.8 percent, and integer math follows at -41.1 percent. These results indicate that the Intel part's additional cores and threads translate directly into large advantages in workloads that can use them.

The multithread benchmark shows Intel at 30777 versus AMD at 20285, a -34.1 percent gap, which reflects the core count difference. Data compression follows at -31.7 percent, with Intel scoring 371294 and AMD scoring 253484. Random string sorting shows Intel at 40980 and AMD at 27407, a -33.1 percent gap. The consistency of these margins across different test types confirms that the Intel part is not just faster in one specific area, but broadly more capable across the entire benchmark suite.

The average benchmark scores in the database tell a slightly different story. The AMD part has an average score of 40718, which places it just ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500's average of 38531. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 with a 0.2 percent delta, the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 with a 0.3 percent delta, and the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 with a 0.4 percent delta. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at 38561 with a -0.1 percent delta, the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 38392 with a 0.4 percent delta, and the Intel Core 9 270H at 38335 with a 0.5 percent delta. These rankings indicate that the AMD part competes in a slightly higher average score tier, despite losing every direct comparison to the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clock speeds are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. Both have a TDP of 65 W.

Cache differences are pronounced. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD part is built by TSMC, while the Intel part is built by Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe support differs: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are different: Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001783, while the Intel part has a part number of SRN3T. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has a recorded die size of 215 mm² for Intel, while no die size is recorded for AMD. The release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-03-01, and the Intel part is dated 2024-01-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. The AMD part records zero wins in the comparison.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The closest result is the passmark_single_thread test, where Intel scores 3952 and AMD scores 3829, a delta of -3.1 percent for the AMD part.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 106 and AMD scores 55, a delta of -48.1 percent.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 40718, while the Intel part has an average score of 38531. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 87, compared to 86 for Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i5-14500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and support ECC memory.