AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the Intel Core i5-14600 across all 11 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G does not register a single win, with the Intel part leading by margins ranging from 8.1% to 64.5%. The closest contest is single-thread performance, where the Intel chip scores 4167 against AMD's 3829, a delta of 8.1%. That gap reflects the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to 4.50 GHz on the AMD processor.

The largest discrepancy appears in prime number finding, where Intel scores 155 versus AMD's 55, a 64.5% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to per-core integer throughput and clock speed, and the Intel part's core count advantage of 14 versus 6 compounds the per-core differences. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 85759 against 43494, a 49.3% lead. Integer math follows with a 45.6% margin, as Intel posts 117078 versus 63707.

Data compression and encryption also favor Intel heavily. The compression test shows Intel at 434620 against AMD's 253484, a 41.7% delta. Encryption results are even more lopsided: Intel scores 25082, AMD 12111, a 51.7% gap. These workloads benefit from the Intel part's larger L3 cache (24 MB shared versus 4 MB on AMD) and its 20 threads versus 12.

The physics test, which often scales with core count and memory bandwidth, gives Intel a 57.1% lead (2330 versus 999). Extended instructions and random string sorting show Intel ahead by 27.2% and 43% respectively. The multithread score, a broad measure of parallel throughput, has Intel at 35848 versus 20285, a 43.4% margin. The Intel part's overall average benchmark score is 44889, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD's average of 40718 sits in the 87th percentile.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design approaches. AMD's Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14600, by contrast, is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference gives AMD a manufacturing advantage in transistor density, but the benchmark data does not translate that into performance wins.

Core configurations are starkly different. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part's core count is more than double AMD's, which largely explains its multithread dominance. Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core, whereas Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the most dramatic split: AMD has 4 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. This sixfold L3 advantage favors Intel in workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 4 MB.

Memory support shows another divergence. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel does not provide a bandwidth figure in the recorded data. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count: AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That gives Intel a substantial expansion and bandwidth advantage for discrete GPUs or NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The socket platforms are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Both are desktop-oriented parts, but AMD's release date in March 2026 is over two years after Intel's January 2024 launch. Intel's launch MSRP is $255. Both processors have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not supported on either.

# Where Each One Wins

The data leaves little ambiguity: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins in every measured category. For users focused on parallel workloads, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its multithread score of 35848 versus 20285 represents a 43.4% advantage, and the 14-core/20-thread configuration gives it a structural edge in rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded tasks. The physics test, often correlated with gaming and simulation workloads, also favors Intel by 57.1%.

Single-thread performance is the closest area, but Intel still leads by 8.1%. The boost clock difference of 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz helps Intel in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software that uses one or two cores. Daily responsiveness and application launch times would favor Intel, though the margin is not large.

The AMD processor does not win any benchmark, but its profile suggests a different trade-off. It uses a 4 nm process, which likely provides better power efficiency per operation, though the TDP for both is 65 watts. For systems where DDR5 is the only memory type and where PCIe Gen 4 is sufficient, the AMD part can serve without requiring the older DDR4 support or the extra PCIe Gen 5 lanes that Intel offers. The AMD part's smaller core count and 4 MB L3 cache may be adequate for lighter multitasking, but the recorded data shows no scenario where it outperforms the Intel chip.

The Intel part also holds the average score advantage. Its 44889 average is 10.2% higher than AMD's 40718. The percentile ranking confirms this: Intel sits at the 89th percentile, AMD at the 87th. Among nearest rivals, Intel's closest competitor is the Core i9-12900KS at 45094, a 0.5% gap, while AMD's closest rival is the Xeon 6357P at 40630, a 0.2% gap. These proximity figures indicate that AMD's performance class is slightly below Intel's, but both are within a narrow band of comparable desktop processors.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4167 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 3829. Intel leads by 8.1%.

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

A: The prime number finding test shows the biggest delta. Intel scores 155, AMD scores 55, giving Intel a 64.5% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel's core count is more than double AMD's.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports only DDR5. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: Intel's average is 44889, AMD's is 40718. Intel's score is about 10.2% higher, placing it in the 89th percentile versus AMD's 87th percentile.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | Intel Core i5-14600 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not specified | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not specified |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | March 2026 | January 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $255 |

| Part Number | 100-000001783 | SRN44 |