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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Core i5-14500HX dominates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 in nearly every measured workload. Of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, Intel wins 9 while AMD takes 2. The largest Intel advantages appear in compute-heavy tasks. The i5-14500HX leads by 41.4% in passmark_physics (1911 vs 1119) and by 40.8% in passmark_find_prime_numbers (130 vs 77). Floating-point math shows a 38.2% gap (69442 vs 42934), and data encryption swings 36.3% in Intel's favor (19502 vs 12418). Integer math follows with a 31% deficit for AMD (95584 vs 65991), while multithread performance sits 26.1% behind (28508 vs 21054).

The Intel part also wins the remaining workloads by narrower but still decisive margins. Data compression comes in 23.2% ahead (333851 vs 256420), random string sorting by 24.8% (36219 vs 27252), and extended instructions by 7.8% (20019 vs 18456). These results align with the core-count disparity: Intel fields 14 cores and 20 threads against AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, a structural advantage that shows up consistently in parallel tasks.

AMD's only victories come in single-threaded performance. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in passmark_single_thread versus 3629 for Intel, a 4.3% edge that repeats across both single-thread entries in the database. This indicates the Zen 5 core design delivers higher per-core throughput, but the margin is modest and does not offset Intel's multicore lead. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall picture: AMD sits at 41208 with an 87th percentile ranking, while Intel records 35094 with an 84th percentile. Despite the lower average, the i5-14500HX wins the head-to-heads because its peak scores in multi-threaded tests are far higher than the Ryzen's peaks in those same tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 9 of the 11 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins only 2, both being the same single-threaded PassMark test.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in passmark_single_thread, which is 4.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500HX's 3629. This is AMD's only winning margin in the head-to-head data.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference in the database?

A: The largest delta is in passmark_physics, where the Intel Core i5-14500HX leads by 41.4% with a score of 1911 versus 1119 for the AMD part. Passmark_find_prime_numbers shows a similar 40.8% gap.

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits at the 87th percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX ranks at the 84th percentile. The average benchmark scores are 41208 for AMD and 35094 for Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 2.60 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500HX has multiplierUnlocked set to true. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-HX, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a larger 257 mm² die. The process node difference alone explains part of the efficiency and density disparity, though the benchmark data focuses on performance outcomes rather than power behavior.

Core organization differs sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD offers 1 MB per core, Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a decisive difference: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. This larger cache pool likely contributes to Intel's wins in data compression and random string sorting, where working sets benefit from more on-die storage.

Memory support also splits the two. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, giving Intel a newer interconnect standard. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD ships Radeon 840M, Intel ships UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The specification tables show clear separation across nearly every field. Core counts differ: 6 for AMD versus 14 for Intel. Thread counts follow: 12 versus 20. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. Thermal design power differs by 27 watts: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 55 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1964.

Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. Foundries differ: TSMC versus Intel. Die sizes are 195 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache per core is 1 MB versus 2 MB, and L3 cache is 8 MB versus 24 MB. Memory support lists DDR5/LPDDR5X for AMD and DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked on AMD, unlocked on Intel. Release dates differ: AMD entered production status in January 2026, Intel in January 2024. The part numbers are 100-000001866 for AMD and SRMXJ for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice for most workloads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 9 out of 11 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 7.8% in extended instructions to 41.4% in physics. It leads in every multithreaded benchmark category, every math category, and both data-processing categories. The only area where AMD wins is single-thread performance, and there the margin is 4.3%. For users who primarily run parallel workloads, content creation, scientific calculations, or data-heavy tasks, the Intel part is the stronger option based on recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 offers a higher single-thread score and a higher percentile ranking (87th versus 84th), but its overall benchmark average is dragged down by lower multicore scores. The 6-core design simply cannot match the 14-core Intel in thread-scaled tasks. The AMD part also has a much lower TDP at 28 W versus 55 W, which suggests efficiency advantages, but the database does not include power consumption measurements to quantify that. The verdict from the benchmark data is clear: Intel wins the majority of performance comparisons, while AMD wins the single-thread comparison and holds a higher aggregate percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear winner in compute-heavy scenarios. Physics simulation scores 1911 versus 1119, a 41.4% lead, making it the best choice for physics-based workloads. Prime number calculations favor Intel by 40.8% (130 vs 77), which indicates a strong advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic tasks. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 38.2% (69442 vs 42934), covering scientific and engineering applications that rely on FPU throughput. Data encryption also favors Intel by 36.3% (19502 vs 12418), and integer math follows with a 31% lead (95584 vs 65991). Multithreaded productivity workloads show Intel ahead by 26.1% (28508 vs 21054), and data compression by 23.2% (333851 vs 256420). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 24.8% (36219 vs 27252), and extended instructions by 7.8% (20019 vs 18456). In every category that scales with core count, Intel delivers the higher recorded score.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins specifically in single-threaded throughput. The passmark_single_thread score of 3785 beats Intel's 3629 by 4.3%, which makes it the better option for lightly threaded applications, legacy software, or tasks that depend on per-core responsiveness rather than parallel scaling. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 87th versus 84th, and its average benchmark score of 41208 exceeds Intel's 35094. Those aggregate metrics suggest that, across the entire CPU landscape, the AMD part sits in a slightly higher overall position, but the head-to-head data shows Intel winning the direct comparisons that matter most for demanding workloads.