AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and Intel Core i5-14490F are positioned in different market segments, yet their benchmark data reveals a surprisingly one-sided comparison. The Intel processor, a desktop part with a higher core count and boost clock, consistently outperforms the mobile AMD chip across every recorded workload. The database records 11 wins for the Intel Core i5-14490F and zero for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, making the performance hierarchy unusually clear-cut.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest gap between the two processors appears in the physics simulation test. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 manages 1119. This translates to a 46.5% deficit for the AMD chip, the most significant single-workload difference in the entire comparison. The physics test typically stresses raw computational throughput, and the Intel part's advantage here is substantial.

Floating-point math shows a similar trend. The Intel processor scores 66558 against the AMD's 42934, a 35.5% difference. Prime number finding follows closely behind, with Intel at 122 and AMD at 77, a 36.9% gap. These results indicate that the Intel part delivers markedly higher raw arithmetic performance, which is essential for scientific computing and heavy number-crunching tasks.

In data encryption, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 18225, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 records 12418. The 31.9% delta confirms Intel's advantage in cryptographic workloads. Integer math also favors Intel, with scores of 87844 versus 65991, a 24.9% difference. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 340026 against 256420, a 24.6% gap, and random string sorting follows with 35608 versus 27252, a 23.5% difference.

The multithreaded PassMark score places Intel at 28662 and AMD at 21054, a 26.5% advantage for the Intel processor. Extended instruction set performance shows a smaller but still decisive gap: Intel scores 21731, AMD scores 18456, a 15.1% difference. The single-thread test is the closest contest in the entire dataset. Intel edges out AMD with 3873 against 3785, a modest 2.3% lead. This narrow margin indicates that the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture is competitive on a per-core basis, but the Intel part still holds the crown for single-core throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture, specifically the Gorgon Point codename, and is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Raptor Lake family, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and uses Intel's 10 nm process node. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. This explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. Cache configurations also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, and the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache shows a significant difference: the AMD chip has 8 MB, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. This larger L3 cache likely contributes to Intel's lead in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

The process node difference is notable. AMD uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication, while Intel uses 10 nm. The die size also differs, with AMD at 195 mm² and Intel at 215 mm². Despite the smaller process node, the AMD chip cannot overcome the core count disadvantage in the recorded benchmarks. The AMD processor includes integrated graphics (Radeon 840M) and supports ECC memory, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics and no ECC support. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but no figure is listed for Intel.

PCIe generation differs as well. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This is a feature advantage for the Intel processor on newer platforms, though the benchmark data does not directly measure PCIe throughput. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The TDP figures reflect this: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14490F in every recorded workload. The Intel part holds a double-digit lead in most tests, with the smallest margin being the 2.3% single-thread advantage. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 does not win a single comparison in the head-to-head dataset. For users prioritizing raw performance across the board, the Intel processor is the stronger choice based on the recorded scores.

The AMD chip does have structural advantages that the benchmarks do not capture. It uses a more advanced 4 nm process node, includes integrated graphics, and supports ECC memory. Its lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts suggests it is designed for power-constrained mobile environments. Users who need an integrated GPU for basic display output or require ECC support would find the AMD part more suitable, despite its lower benchmark scores.

The 87th percentile ranking for the AMD chip versus the 86th percentile for the Intel part indicates that the AMD processor sits slightly higher among all CPUs in the database, which is notable given its mobile positioning. However, the average benchmark score tells a different story: AMD records 41208, while Intel records 38149. This discrepancy suggests that the AMD chip's overall average is propped up by its nearest rivals, which include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, while the Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ between the two processors are numerous. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundries differ: TSMC versus Intel. Die sizes differ: 195 mm² versus 215 mm².

L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs significantly: 8 MB for AMD versus 24 MB for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but no figure exists for Intel. ECC support differs: true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD versus N/A for Intel. Market segments differ: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-01-04 for AMD versus 2023-12-31 for Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000001866 for AMD versus SRN35 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has zero wins in the comparison dataset.

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

A: The physics test shows the largest gap. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 1119, a 46.5% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: Is the AMD chip competitive in single-thread performance?

A: The single-thread test is the closest result. Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3785, a 2.3% lead for Intel. The AMD chip is near parity but still trails.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any features the Intel processor lacks?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 840M), supports ECC memory, uses a 4 nm process node, and has a lower TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics and no ECC support.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has a 4-core and 4-thread advantage.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel's L3 cache is three times larger.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every benchmark in the dataset, which makes the use-case split straightforward based on raw performance. The Intel part is the clear choice for workloads that demand high arithmetic throughput, such as physics simulations, floating-point math, and prime number finding. Its 46.5% lead in physics and 35.5% lead in floating-point math indicate that it handles scientific and engineering calculations with significantly more headroom than the AMD chip.

For data-intensive tasks like encryption, compression, and random string sorting, the Intel part also dominates. The 31.9% advantage in encryption and the 24.6% lead in compression point to a processor that moves data faster and processes it more efficiently. The larger 24 MB L3 cache likely plays a role here, as it allows more working data to stay closer to the cores. The multithreaded PassMark score of 28662 versus 21054 confirms that the Intel part is also better at parallel workloads, which is expected given its 10 cores versus 6.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 does not win any recorded benchmark, so its wins are contextual rather than performance-based. The AMD chip occupies a mobile segment with a 28-watt TDP, making it suitable for laptops and compact systems where power draw is a primary constraint. It includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, which means it can drive a display without a separate GPU, something the Intel part cannot do. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which is a requirement for certain professional and server-like workloads that demand error correction. Its 4 nm process node and newer release date of 2026-01-04 suggest a more modern platform, but the recorded data shows no performance benefit from this newer fabrication.

The single-thread result is the only area where the AMD chip comes close to matching the Intel part. A 2.3% deficit means that for lightly threaded applications, the user experience would be nearly identical. However, the Intel part still holds the edge. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, which places it in a different performance class than the Intel Core i5-14490F, whose rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 250. The Intel part is simply a higher-tier performer in the recorded data.