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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records eleven direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core i5-14500T. The Intel processor wins eight of these tests, while the AMD chip takes three. The largest margins belong to Intel, but the AMD processor claims the single-thread crown.

Intel's most dominant victory comes in the `passmark_find_prime_numbers` test, where it scores 81 against AMD's 55, a 32.1% advantage. This is a substantial gap, indicating that Intel's architecture handles this particular workload with significantly greater efficiency. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily: 58,869 versus 43,494, a 26.1% lead. Integer math shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 80,922 and AMD at 63,707, a 21.3% difference. Data encryption follows at 15,410 versus 12,111, a 21.4% gap, and the physics test shows Intel ahead by 22.4% (1,288 vs. 999). The multithread score, often a good overall indicator of parallel throughput, gives Intel the win at 22,910 versus 20,285, an 11.5% margin.

The remaining Intel wins are closer. Data compression sees Intel at 262,417 versus 253,484, only a 3.4% lead. Random string sorting is nearly a tie: Intel at 28,462 and AMD at 27,407, a 3.7% difference. These two results suggest that while Intel holds the advantage in raw compute density, the AMD processor is competitive in memory-access-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the extended instructions test decisively. Its score of 18,697 is 16.5% higher than Intel's 16,043. This indicates that AMD's instruction set extensions perform better on this workload, likely a benefit of the newer Zen 5 architecture. More importantly, AMD takes the single-thread test with a score of 3,829 versus Intel's 3,736, a 2.5% edge. This is a notable result, as the Intel part has a higher boost clock on paper, yet the AMD chip delivers a higher measured single-core score. The data suggests that AMD's per-core efficiency and instruction throughput outweigh Intel's clock advantage in this specific test.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in capabilities. The Intel Core i5-14500T is the stronger processor for heavily parallel, compute-intensive workloads. Its wins in encryption, integer math, floating point math, and prime number finding are all by margins exceeding 20%. The multithread score confirms this, showing Intel 11.5% ahead overall. For users whose primary tasks involve these kinds of calculations, the Intel part is the better choice based on the recorded benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, however, wins the single-thread test and the extended instructions test. The single-thread victory is significant because it indicates that for lightly threaded applications, the AMD processor is faster. The 2.5% lead in `passmark_single_thread` means that everyday responsiveness and many older or less-optimized applications that rely on one core will run better on the AMD chip. The 16.5% lead in extended instructions also suggests that specialized software using advanced instruction sets will see a performance benefit.

There is no universal winner. The Intel part is the data-backed choice for multi-threaded number crunching and encryption. The AMD part is the data-backed choice for single-thread performance and workloads that use extended instruction sets. The benchmark results do not indicate that one is universally superior; they indicate that each excels in different domains.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500T wins in eight of the eleven recorded direct comparisons. These wins cover the majority of the test suite, including the heavy arithmetic tests: integer math, floating point math, and prime number finding. The encryption test also goes to Intel, as does the physics simulation test. The multithread aggregate score is an Intel win, which means that for most parallel workloads, the Intel processor delivers more throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins three tests. The single-thread test is the most impactful win, as it is a common metric for general application speed. The extended instructions test is also an AMD win, showing an advantage for specialized code. The third win is the duplicate single-thread test entry, which confirms the result.

For a use-case split, the Intel part is better suited for video rendering, scientific computing, file compression (though its lead here is small), and any task that scales across many cores. The AMD part is better suited for office productivity, web browsing, and legacy single-threaded applications, where its higher single-thread score translates to faster execution. The extended instructions win also makes the AMD chip a better candidate for certain cryptography or simulation workloads that use those specific instructions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 3,829 in the `passmark_single_thread` test, which is 2.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T's score of 3,736.

Q: How much faster is the Intel processor in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 22,910 in the `passmark_multithread` test, which is 11.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's score of 20,285.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in the `passmark_find_prime_numbers` test, where the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 81 versus the AMD's 55, a 32.1% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any tests other than single-thread?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G also wins the `passmark_extended_instructions` test, scoring 18,697, which is 16.5% higher than the Intel's 16,043.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T wins the `passmark_data_compression` test with a score of 262,417, a 3.4% lead over the AMD's 253,484.

Q: What is the difference in the physics simulation test?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 1,288 in the `passmark_physics` test, which is 22.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's score of 999.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and uses the Raptor Lake architecture. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel and has a die size of 215 mm².

The core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. This core count difference explains much of the Intel's advantage in multithreaded workloads, as it has more than double the physical cores. The cache configuration also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 cache likely contributes to its strong performance in the arithmetic tests.

Memory support is another key difference. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD processor's PCIe support is Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor's base clock is 2.00 GHz and its boost clock is 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor's base clock is 1.70 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz. Notably, the Intel part has a higher boost clock but loses the single-thread test, which the recorded data attributes to the AMD processor's architecture.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The thermal design power (TDP) differs: the AMD processor is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel processor is rated at 35 watts. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ, with AMD at 4 nm (TSMC) and Intel at 10 nm (Intel).

The cache hierarchy differs in the L2 and L3 levels. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of L3. Memory support shows the AMD processor limited to DDR5, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe support differs: AMD is Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are different: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ, with the Intel processor released in January 2024 and the AMD processor in March 2026. The Intel processor has a die size of 215 mm², while the AMD processor's die size is not recorded. The AMD processor's part number is 100-000001783, and the Intel processor's part number is SRN3P. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.