AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database. Across eleven measured tests, the Intel part takes 100% of the wins, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 records zero victories. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 44,889, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip averages 41,208, sitting at the 87th percentile. This 3,681-point gap in average score, roughly 8.9%, indicates a consistent performance advantage for Intel across the board, not a narrow victory in a single workload type.

The Intel Core i5-14600 is the clear choice for any workload that relies on raw compute throughput. Its closest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD EPYC 4344P, with score deltas of -0.5% and -0.5% respectively, meaning it trades blows with those higher-tier parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and 366H, with deltas of 0% and -0.1%, indicating it is competitive within its own mobile-oriented segment. For desktop users seeking maximum performance in the recorded tests, the Intel part is the unambiguous winner. The AMD processor, despite its efficiency-focused design, does not close the gap in any measured category, making it difficult to recommend on performance grounds alone when the Intel part is available.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The die size measures 195 mm², and it carries 8 MB of L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a mobile-focused part, using the AMD Socket FP8, with a thermal design power of just 28 watts.

The Intel Core i5-14600 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². This desktop processor packs 14 cores and 20 threads, a substantial increase over the AMD chip. Its base clock runs at 2.70 GHz, boosting up to 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy differs significantly: Intel provides 24 MB of shared L3 cache, 2 MB of L2 per core, and the same 80 KB of L1 per core. The Intel part carries a 65 watt TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700.

The process node difference is stark: TSMC's 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm. This partially explains why the AMD chip achieves its results with a 28 watt TDP, while the Intel processor requires 65 watts. The core count disparity is also crucial: 6 cores and 12 threads versus 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD chip uses a unified core arrangement, while the Intel Raptor Lake design historically relies on a hybrid core structure, though the database does not break down the core types. Memory support differs as well, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel's PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory buses, though AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s while Intel does not provide a figure.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i5-14600, with no category favoring the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. The most lopsided results come in heavily multithreaded and compute-intensive workloads. The physics test shows Intel ahead by 52%, scoring 2330 versus 1119. Data encryption shows a 50.5% lead for Intel, with 25,082 versus 12,418. Find prime numbers and floating point math follow closely, with Intel ahead by 50.3% and 49.9% respectively. These results indicate that the Intel part's additional cores and threads translate directly into superior parallel compute performance.

In integer math, Intel leads by 43.6%, scoring 117,078 versus 65,991. Data compression shows a 41% advantage, with 434,620 versus 256,420. Multithread performance, a key indicator of overall throughput, shows Intel ahead by 41.3%, recording 35,848 versus 21,054. Random string sorting follows with a 43.3% gap, Intel scoring 48,043 versus 27,252. Extended instructions show a 28.1% lead for Intel, at 25,674 versus 18,456.

The closest contest is in single-thread performance, where Intel leads by only 9.2%, scoring 4,167 versus 3,785. This narrower gap suggests that the architectural efficiency of the Zen 5 core narrows the deficit in lightly threaded workloads, but it is still not enough to overcome Intel's advantage. The AMD processor does not win a single test, meaning there is no recorded workload category where it delivers a higher score. For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part still wins, though by a smaller margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44,889, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 averages 41,208. Intel sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, compared to AMD's 87th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4,167 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3,785. This represents a 9.2% advantage for Intel, the smallest margin in any head-to-head test.

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

A: The physics test shows the largest delta at 52%, with Intel scoring 2,330 and AMD scoring 1,119. Data encryption is close behind at a 50.5% gap, with Intel at 25,082 and AMD at 12,418.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts up to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 boosts up to 4.80 GHz. Intel also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel also offers 2 MB of L2 per core, double the AMD chip's 1 MB per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head results paint an unambiguous picture. In the physics test, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 2,330 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440's 1,119, a 52% delta. This is the single largest gap in the dataset. Data encryption shows Intel at 25,082 versus AMD's 12,418, a 50.5% lead. Find prime numbers results in 155 for Intel versus 77 for AMD, a 50.3% gap. Floating point math follows at 49.9%, with Intel scoring 85,759 and AMD scoring 42,934.

The multithread test shows Intel at 35,848 versus AMD's 21,054, a 41.3% advantage. Data compression delivers Intel 434,620 against AMD's 256,420, a 41% gap. Integer math sees Intel at 117,078 versus 65,991, a 43.6% lead. Random string sorting shows 48,043 for Intel versus 27,252 for AMD, a 43.3% gap. Extended instructions result in 25,674 for Intel versus 18,456 for AMD, a 28.1% lead.

The narrowest margin is in the single-thread test, where Intel scores 4,167 versus AMD's 3,785, a 9.2% delta. This pattern suggests that the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture closes the gap somewhat in single-threaded workloads, but the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz likely contributes to its victory. Across all eleven head-to-head tests, Intel wins 100% of the time, with deltas ranging from 9.2% to 52%. The AMD processor records zero wins, indicating no workload category in which it outperforms the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14600 uses Intel's 10 nm process. Core counts differ substantially: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 4.80 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power shows a major divide: the AMD chip is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part draws 65 watts. Sockets are incompatible, with AMD using Socket FP8 and Intel using Socket 1700. Die sizes measure 195 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while Intel provides 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support shows AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel lists none. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using the Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor released on 2026-01-04, while the Intel part is a desktop processor released on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $255; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.