AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins only 2. The Intel part dominates in every multi-threaded workload, including data compression, encryption, floating-point math, integer math, and the multithread passmark test. The AMD part claims the single-thread crown, taking both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests with identical scores of 3785 versus 3701 for Intel, a margin of 2.3%.

The Intel processor's strongest relative advantages appear in floating-point math, where it scores 61319 against AMD's 42934, a 30% deficit for the AMD part. Data encryption shows a 26.7% gap, with Intel at 16949 versus 12418. Physics simulation also favors Intel heavily, 1523 versus 1119, a 26.5% difference. These are not marginal wins; the Intel chip leads by double-digit percentages in most workloads.

The AMD processor's single-thread advantage, while real, is narrow. A 2.3% lead in single-core passmark does not compensate for the larger multi-thread deficits. The data suggests the Intel part is the stronger overall performer in the tested scenarios, particularly for workloads that scale across cores and threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is a mobile part built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14400F is a desktop processor based on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. This 4-core, 4-thread advantage for Intel explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The cache layouts also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs significantly: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 20 MB shared.

Memory support varies. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics situation is a major differentiator. AMD includes a Radeon 840M iGPU, while Intel has no integrated graphics (N/A). This means the Intel part requires a discrete GPU for display output. The AMD part targets mobile systems with its FP8 socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop builds. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts for Intel, reflecting the mobile versus desktop design targets.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single gap in the head-to-head data is floating-point math. Intel scores 61319, AMD scores 42934, a 30% difference. This is the most decisive result in the entire comparison. Data encryption shows Intel at 16949 versus AMD's 12418, a 26.7% gap. Physics simulation follows closely, Intel at 1523 versus 1119, a 26.5% difference.

Integer math favors Intel by 19.1%, with scores of 81524 versus 65991. Data compression shows Intel at 315521 versus 256420, an 18.7% gap. The multithread passmark score gives Intel 25470 against AMD's 21054, a 17.3% difference. Random string sorting goes to Intel 32680 versus 27252, a 16.6% lead. Finding prime numbers favors Intel 86 versus 77, a 10.5% gap. Extended instructions show the smallest Intel win, 19937 versus 18456, a 7.4% margin.

The only AMD victories come in the single-thread tests, both recorded at 3785 versus 3701 for Intel, a 2.3% edge. The two identical test names, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, return the same scores for both processors, confirming the result.

The pattern is consistent: Intel wins every multi-threaded workload by margins ranging from 7.4% to 30%, while AMD wins single-thread performance by a modest 2.3%. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this, with AMD at 41208 and Intel at 32279, but this average is skewed because the AMD part has fewer recorded benchmarks in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field that matters. Core count: 6 for AMD, 10 for Intel. Threads: 12 for AMD, 16 for Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD, 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz for AMD, 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP: 28 watts for AMD, 65 watts for Intel.

Socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture names differ: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 10 nm Intel for the Intel part. Die sizes: 195 mm² versus 215 mm². L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache: 8 MB versus 20 MB.

Memory support: AMD offers DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel offers DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded value. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 840M, Intel has N/A. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates: AMD 2026-01-04, Intel 2024-01-07. Part numbers: 100-000001866 for AMD, SRN3RSRN47 for Intel.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $196, while the AMD part has no MSRP listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 9 of the 11 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins 2.

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

A: The floating-point math test shows the biggest difference, with Intel scoring 61319 versus AMD's 42934, a 30% deficit for the AMD part.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark category?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins the single-thread tests, scoring 3785 against Intel's 3701, a 2.3% advantage.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3 total. Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core i5-14400F list ECC memory support as true.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14400F is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, winning every test that exercises multiple cores. The margins are substantial, ranging from 7.4% in extended instructions to 30% in floating-point math. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides a raw throughput advantage that the AMD part cannot overcome despite its newer architecture.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 offers a single-thread advantage of 2.3%, but this is too small to offset the multi-thread deficits. The AMD part also carries a much lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts, which matters for mobile systems, but the benchmark data shows that this efficiency comes at a performance cost.

For workloads that scale across many cores, such as data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and floating-point math, the Intel Core i5-14400F is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. For single-thread-bound tasks, the AMD part holds a slight edge, but the data does not show this leading to wins in any multi-threaded scenario.

The Intel processor also has a higher L3 cache at 20 MB versus 8 MB, which likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD part's integrated Radeon 840M graphics may be relevant for systems without a discrete GPU, but the Intel part requires a separate graphics card regardless.

The recorded percentile rankings place the AMD part at 87 versus 83 for Intel, suggesting the AMD processor sits higher relative to all CPUs in the database, but the head-to-head results favor Intel in nearly every measured test. The average benchmark scores are 41208 for AMD and 32279 for Intel, but this reflects the different sets of benchmarks recorded for each part rather than overall superiority.

Buyers seeking maximum multi-threaded performance from the recorded data should select the Intel Core i5-14400F. Buyers prioritizing single-thread speed or operating in a mobile form factor with lower power draw should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, understanding that it will trail in multi-threaded workloads. The data does not support the AMD part as the overall performance leader in this comparison.