AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX records an average benchmark score of 45,953, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 40,718. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank, sitting at 89 compared to AMD's 87.

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

A: The difference is narrow. Intel scores 3,947 in the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 3,829, a delta of only 3%. This places both processors within a close range for lightly threaded workloads.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded workloads?

A: Intel wins decisively. In the PassMark multithread test, Intel scores 36,566 versus AMD's 20,285, a 44.5% advantage. The Intel processor also leads in every other multi-threaded benchmark recorded in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, giving it a substantial parallel execution advantage.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD part also has a smaller die area, though the Intel die size is recorded at 257 mm².

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses, though AMD supports DDR5 only while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different 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 the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. Intel's Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh.

The manufacturing process differs sharply. AMD is built on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. Intel's die size is documented at 257 mm². The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as a desktop part, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1964 and is classified as a mobile part. Despite the different market segments, the database compares them directly, and the recorded benchmarks support that comparison.

Core topology separates the two dramatically. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel provides 20 cores and 28 threads. That is a 14-core and 16-thread difference in Intel's favor. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD gives each core 1 MB of L2 cache while Intel gives each core 2 MB. The L3 cache difference is larger: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 33 MB shared. This larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's strong showing in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs in flexibility. AMD supports DDR5 only with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel configurations. PCI Express connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes the Radeon 840M, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Intel's multiplier is unlocked, AMD's is not. Intel's release date is recorded as January 2024, while AMD's is March 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear overall winner. The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. No benchmark in the database shows AMD ahead. The average scores confirm this: Intel at 45,953 versus AMD at 40,718, a difference of roughly 5,235 points. Intel also ranks higher in the percentile distribution, 89 versus 87.

The data suggests the Intel processor is the stronger choice for users who prioritize raw throughput, especially in multi-threaded tasks. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration with 33 MB of shared L3 cache delivers substantial parallel performance. The AMD processor, with 6 cores and 12 threads, cannot match that level of parallelism.

However, the single-thread result complicates the picture. Intel leads by only 3% in the PassMark single-thread test, 3,947 versus 3,829. That narrow margin means the AMD processor is competitive for lightly threaded workloads despite its much lower core count. The database also shows AMD's nearest rivals include Intel Xeon and Core processors with average scores within 0.5% of AMD's 40,718, indicating the AMD part sits in a particular performance tier. Intel's nearest rivals include AMD EPYC and Ryzen AI parts with scores within 0.2% of 45,953, showing Intel sits in a higher tier.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the faster processor across the recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G remains competitive in single-thread performance but falls behind in every multi-threaded benchmark. Users who need maximum multi-core throughput should choose Intel based on these measurements. Users who care primarily about single-thread speed will find the two processors nearly equivalent.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. Core count: AMD has 6, Intel has 20. Thread count: AMD has 12, Intel has 28. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.50 GHz, Intel reaches 5.50 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 65, Intel at 55.

Socket and form factor differ: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 and targets desktops, Intel uses Intel BGA 1964 and targets mobile. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel. Die size is recorded only for Intel at 257 mm².

Cache configuration diverges. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB, Intel has 33 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, not recorded for Intel. Both support ECC. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Multiplier: AMD is locked, Intel is unlocked. Part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001783, Intel is SRMXG. Release date: AMD is March 2026, Intel is January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel advantage appears in prime number finding. Intel scores 165, AMD scores 55, a 66.7% delta in Intel's favor. That is the biggest proportional gap in the entire head-to-head set. Floating point math shows a 53.6% Intel lead, with Intel at 93,836 and AMD at 43,494. Data encryption shows the same 53.6% delta, Intel at 26,092 versus AMD at 12,111.

Integer math favors Intel by 51.5%. Intel scores 131,296, AMD scores 63,707. The multithread test gives Intel a 44.5% lead, 36,566 versus 20,285. Random string sorting is 43.5% in Intel's favor, 48,544 versus 27,407. Data compression shows a 42.2% Intel advantage, 438,539 versus 253,484.

The physics test gives Intel a 55.6% lead, 2,252 versus 999. Extended instructions are 27.3% in Intel's favor, 25,718 versus 18,697. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance. Intel scores 3,947, AMD scores 3,829, a 3% delta. The same result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, confirming the consistency of the measurement.

The database records 11 head-to-head benchmarks. Intel wins all 11. AMD wins none. The deltas range from 3% to 66.7%, all favoring Intel. The average benchmark score difference, 45,953 versus 40,718, represents a 12.9% overall gap.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split comes from the magnitude of the wins rather than the direction. Intel's dominance is most pronounced in heavily parallel workloads. Prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, and physics all show Intel leads of at least 51.5%. These workloads scale with core count and cache size, and Intel's 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB of L3 cache deliver accordingly.

Data compression and encryption also favor Intel strongly, with leads of 42.2% and 53.6%. These tasks benefit from the larger L2 cache per core and the shared L3 pool. The extended instructions test shows a smaller but still substantial 27.3% Intel lead, indicating Intel's instruction handling is faster even when parallelism is less relevant.

The AMD processor's closest result is the single-thread test, where it trails by only 3%. This suggests the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture is competitive on a per-thread basis. For workloads that are strictly single-threaded, the database shows the two processors are nearly interchangeable. That is the only area where AMD approaches parity.

There is no benchmark category where AMD wins, so any use-case split must be framed by degree. Intel is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, compilation, data processing, and scientific computing based on the recorded scores. AMD remains viable for single-threaded tasks where the 3% penalty is acceptable, and its lower core count may imply different power characteristics, though the database does not record power measurements beyond TDP. The data shows Intel as the stronger processor across the board, with AMD's only competitive showing in single-thread performance.