AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 records 29461. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the AMD part in the 81st.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor claim in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins 2, both being PassMark single-thread tests where it leads by 0.1%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single benchmark?

A: The biggest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 versus 11461 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, a 50.2% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: How do the two processors compare in physical size and process technology?

A: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Intel chip has a measured die size of 215 mm²; the AMD chip's die size is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and Intel Core i5-14490F represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, codenamed Krackan Point, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It uses a hybrid core arrangement based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel competitor comes from the Core 14th Gen series, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, whereas the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power tells the same story, with the AMD part rated at 28 W and the Intel part at 65 W.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core and has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool gives Intel a substantial advantage in cached workloads.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and no bandwidth figure recorded. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, making it viable for systems without a discrete GPU. The Intel processor has no integrated graphics at all. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-14, while the Intel part was released on 2023-12-31. The AMD part number is 100-000002122, and the Intel part number is SRN35.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates across nearly every measured workload category. Its wins span rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculations, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics simulations, and random string sorting. In Cinebench R15 and R23, both multi-core and single-core, the Intel chip leads by margins ranging from 17.1% to 50.2%. The data shows that for compute-heavy tasks, whether they involve 3D rendering, data processing, or scientific calculations, the Intel processor is clearly the stronger choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins only the PassMark single-thread tests, with a score of 3875 versus 3873, a 0.1% advantage. That is a narrow margin, but it indicates that in purely sequential single-threaded workloads, the AMD part edges out the Intel part by a negligible amount. The AMD chip also carries integrated graphics, which means it can run display output and basic graphics workloads without a separate GPU, something the Intel chip cannot do.

The market segments explain the intended use cases. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for laptops and compact systems where power efficiency matters. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, designed for full-size systems where raw performance takes priority. The benchmark data aligns with that split: the Intel chip wins where sustained performance is needed, while the AMD chip offers integrated graphics and lower power draw for mobile deployment.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-14 | 2023-12-31 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every Cinebench test by large margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2318 against AMD's 1712, a 26.1% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 327 against 271, a 17.1% lead. The Cinebench R23 results are even more lopsided: Intel scores 23000 against 11461 in multi-core, a 50.2% lead, and 3247 against 1818 in single-core, a 44% lead. These results indicate that the Intel chip delivers more than double the multi-threaded rendering performance in the R23 test.

PassMark results follow the same pattern. In data compression, Intel scores 340026 versus 237484, a 30.2% lead. In data encryption, Intel scores 18225 versus 11814, a 35.2% lead. Extended instructions show Intel ahead at 21731 versus 17003, a 21.8% lead. Prime number finding has Intel at 122 versus 62, a 49.2% lead. Floating point math favors Intel at 66558 versus 42621, a 36% lead. Integer math favors Intel at 87844 versus 63475, a 27.7% lead. The multithread test shows Intel at 28662 versus 19927, a 30.5% lead. Physics simulation has Intel at 2093 versus 1089, a 48% lead. Random string sorting has Intel at 35608 versus 25435, a 28.6% lead.

The only two AMD wins come in the PassMark single-thread tests, where AMD scores 3875 versus Intel's 3873, a 0.1% advantage. Both tests record the same scores and the same margin. This suggests that in single-threaded performance, the two processors are effectively tied, with the AMD chip holding a razor-thin edge.

The overall win count is 13 for Intel and 2 for AMD. The average benchmark scores reflect that dominance: Intel at 38149 versus AMD at 29461. The Intel chip also ranks higher in the global percentile, sitting at 86 versus AMD's 81. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel chip sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13600HX and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-13600KF. The AMD chip sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-13500HX and within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 9654.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the faster processor in nearly every recorded benchmark, with multi-core advantages exceeding 50% in Cinebench R23 and close to 50% in prime number calculations and physics simulation. Its larger core count, higher clocks, and 24 MB of L3 cache combine to produce decisive wins across rendering, data, and math workloads. For any desktop use case where raw CPU throughput is the primary requirement, the Intel part is the correct choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has two distinct advantages in the recorded data. First, it wins the PassMark single-thread tests by a 0.1% margin, indicating that its per-core performance is at parity with the Intel chip. Second, it includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, which the Intel chip lacks entirely. The AMD part also operates at a 28 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, making it suitable for mobile systems where power consumption is a constraint. The AMD chip is a mobile processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor, so the intended platforms differ.

The choice depends on platform and workload. For a desktop system with a discrete GPU and heavy multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14490F delivers substantially higher scores across the board. For a mobile system that needs integrated graphics and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 provides competitive single-thread performance and a functional GPU, with the trade-off being significantly lower multi-threaded throughput. The benchmark record shows that Intel wins the performance crown, while AMD wins on integration and efficiency.