AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core i5-14401E present two distinctly different interpretations of a 6-core, 12-thread processor. The AMD chip is a mobile-first design aimed at efficiency and integrated performance, while the Intel part is a desktop processor built for sustained, high-power workloads. The recorded data shows they do not share a single common benchmark test, which makes direct score comparisons impossible, but their individual results and specifications reveal clear use-case separation.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in scenarios that demand low power consumption and integrated graphics capability. Its 28 watt TDP is less than half of the Intel chip's 65 watt rating, making it the clear choice for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermal management are priorities. The integrated Radeon 840M graphics provide a more substantial GPU solution for everyday graphical tasks, media playback, and light creative work without needing a discrete graphics card.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in desktop environments where power draw is less constrained and raw multi-threaded throughput matters more. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache, more than double the AMD chip's 8 MB, gives it an advantage in workloads that benefit from large, fast-access data pools. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility for system builders, whereas the AMD chip is limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X. For users with existing DDR4 memory or those building on a budget-oriented desktop platform, the Intel part accommodates a wider range of configurations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 boosts up to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts up to 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip holds a 0.10 GHz advantage in maximum single-core frequency.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory, making either suitable for entry-level server or workstation builds where data integrity is critical.

Q: Which chip has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The smaller node indicates a more advanced manufacturing technology for the AMD part.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel Core i5-14401E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel chip offers a newer PCIe generation for higher bandwidth peripherals.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, significantly more than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 8 MB. The Intel chip also has a slightly larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB compared to 1 MB.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is in the 60th percentile. This suggests the AMD chip outperforms a larger fraction of the overall CPU population in its recorded test suite.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head comparisons are impossible because the two processors share no overlapping benchmark tests in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is measured exclusively through PassMark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is measured exclusively through Cinebench tests. This methodological gap means the data cannot provide a single side-by-side score comparison.

However, the internal results for each chip paint a picture of their respective strengths. The AMD part scores 21,054 in PassMark multithread, 3,785 in single-thread, and 65,991 in integer math. Its floating point math score of 42,934 and extended instructions score of 18,456 indicate strong SIMD and encryption-related throughput. The data compression score of 256,420 is particularly high, suggesting excellent performance in compression and decompression workloads.

The Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 and a single-core score of 2,564. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7,627 multi-core and 1,076 single-core. These results position the Intel chip as a capable desktop performer for rendering and CPU-intensive applications where sustained multi-threaded load is common.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an average score of 41,215 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with an average score of 41,376 (-0.4% delta). This places the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 in the company of high-end desktop and mobile parts. The Intel Core i5-14401E's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10850K with an average score of 5,240 (0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i5-13400T with an average score of 5,210 (0.8% delta), showing it aligns with older desktop i9 and i5 parts in its specific benchmark suite.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz, but the AMD chip has a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz.

Power consumption diverges sharply: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 watts. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a 195 mm² die size, and the Intel chip has a 215 mm² die size.

Memory support differs in breadth. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD chip is marketed for mobile, while the Intel chip is marketed for desktop. The AMD part was released in early 2026, and the Intel part was released in mid-2024.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that uses a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, a significant node advantage over Intel's 10 nm process. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3.

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3.

These architectural choices reflect different priorities. The Zen 5 design with a 4 nm node focuses on power efficiency and transistor density, enabling the low 28 watt TDP. The Raptor Lake design with a larger 215 mm² die and 20 MB of L3 cache focuses on providing substantial cache for desktop workloads where power is not the primary constraint. The AMD chip's use of Zen 5c cores alongside Zen 5 cores suggests a hybrid configuration optimized for mixed single-thread and multi-thread efficiency.

The Verdict

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the stronger choice for mobile computing, where its 28 watt TDP, 4 nm process, and Radeon 840M integrated graphics deliver a balanced package for laptops. Its 87th percentile ranking across all CPUs and high PassMark scores in data compression and integer math suggest it handles a broad range of productivity tasks efficiently within a constrained power envelope.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the appropriate pick for desktop builds where the 65 watt TDP is acceptable and where the larger 20 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and DDR4/DDR5 memory flexibility provide practical advantages. Its 60th percentile ranking reflects a more modest standing in the overall CPU population, but its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 shows it can sustain demanding rendering workloads.

The lack of overlapping benchmarks means the database cannot directly rank one above the other in raw performance. Instead, the choice comes down to platform and power priorities. The AMD chip wins for portable, efficient systems; the Intel chip wins for desktop systems that value cache, memory flexibility, and newer PCIe connectivity.