AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14500 wins every single head-to-head comparison against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. Across the eleven shared PassMark tests, Intel claims an 11-0 sweep. The margins vary widely, from a narrow single-thread edge to a crushing 46% deficit in floating-point math.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 79,576 against AMD's 42,934, a 46% advantage. Integer math follows closely, with Intel at 108,124 versus 65,991, a 39% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 21,457 versus 12,418, a 42.1% gap. These are substantial performance differences that point to a fundamental throughput advantage for the desktop part.

The multithreaded PassMark score reinforces the pattern. Intel delivers 30,777, while AMD reaches 21,054, a 31.6% difference. The physics test shows a 35.9% Intel lead (1,746 versus 1,119). Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive workload, gives Intel 40,980 against AMD's 27,252, a 33.5% edge. Data compression is 30.9% faster on Intel (371,294 versus 256,420). Even extended instructions, where AMD's Zen 5 architecture might be expected to excel, shows Intel ahead by 17.9% (22,473 versus 18,456). Prime number finding, a test sensitive to branch prediction and integer throughput, favors Intel by 27.4% (106 versus 77).

The only close contest is single-thread performance. Intel's 3,952 score beats AMD's 3,785 by just 4.2%. This suggests that while the AMD part has competitive per-core capability, the Intel processor's higher boost clock and mature architecture edge it out even in this category. The data shows a processor that is consistently faster, but the single-thread margin is small enough that real-world differences in lightly threaded tasks would be minor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market targets. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500 is a desktop chip based on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses Intel's 10 nm process and has a larger die at 215 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. This core-count advantage is the primary driver behind Intel's multithreaded dominance. The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Intel starts at 2.60 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. Both clocks are higher on the Intel part, contributing to its lead in both single and multi-threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel's is 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major difference: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. This threefold L3 advantage helps Intel in workloads that benefit from large shared data pools.

Memory support differs significantly. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also diverges: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are different as well. AMD includes a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor (market segment: Mobile) with a TDP of 28 watts, whereas Intel is a desktop processor with a TDP of 65 watts. This power envelope difference is critical: Intel draws much more power to achieve its higher performance, while AMD targets efficiency. The AMD part has a production status of Active and was released in early 2026, while Intel's release date is early 2024. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in every measured category. The data shows no benchmark where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 comes out ahead. However, the nature of the wins matters for practical use. Intel's largest advantages are in heavily multithreaded and compute-intensive tasks. Floating-point math (46% lead), data encryption (42.1% lead), and integer math (39% lead) show where the extra cores and higher clocks pay off.

The Intel part also wins in more specialized workloads. Physics simulation is 35.9% faster. Random string sorting is 33.5% faster. Data compression is 30.9% faster. These are tasks that scale well with core count and memory bandwidth. The Intel processor's 24 MB of L3 cache likely helps in these scenarios.

The AMD part's only near-competitive showing is in single-thread performance, where it trails by just 4.2%. This means that for basic desktop responsiveness, web browsing, or lightly threaded applications, the difference would be barely perceptible. The AMD chip also carries a much lower TDP (28 watts versus 65 watts), which positions it for battery-powered or thermally constrained environments, even though the database records no benchmarks for power efficiency.

For workloads that can use all available cores, the Intel part is clearly superior based on the recorded scores. For tasks that rely on a single thread, the Intel part still wins, but the margin is small enough that other factors like platform cost or platform features might become more relevant to a buyer.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average benchmark score of 41,208, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has an average of 38,531. Despite losing every head-to-head test, AMD's average is higher because the averaging process includes different benchmark sets for each processor.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 3,952 against AMD's 3,785. This gives Intel a 4.2% lead, which is the smallest margin of any shared test.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has more than twice as many physical cores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core i5-14500 support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel processor consumes considerably more power.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel has three times the L3 capacity.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 | Intel Core i5-14500 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

The Verdict

The recorded data leads to a simple conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14500 is the faster processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all eleven head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 4.2% in single-thread to 46% in floating-point math. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, give it a decisive advantage across all PassMark workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is not without its own strengths, but they are not reflected in the performance data. It offers a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts, making it a more power-efficient choice for mobile platforms. Its 4 nm TSMC process node and Zen 5 architecture are more modern than Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake. It supports LPDDR5X memory and has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which Intel does not record. Its single-thread performance is close to Intel's, trailing by only 4.2%.

For users who prioritize raw computational throughput, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the clear choice from the data. It is a desktop part designed for maximum performance. For users who prioritize power efficiency and mobility, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the relevant option, but the database shows it loses every performance comparison. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $232, while AMD's is not recorded. The verdict is straightforward: on benchmark performance alone, Intel wins. On platform characteristics like power draw and process node, AMD offers a different trade-off, but one that does not translate into any recorded performance win.