AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains 15 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 14 of them. The only win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2477 against 2318, a 6.9% advantage. That single result is the entirety of AMD's measurable lead in this comparison.

The Intel part's largest victories are in the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14490F scores 23000 versus 16014.5, a 30.4% gap. Single-core R23 shows an even wider margin: 3247 versus 1958, a 39.7% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors Intel by 10.1% (327 versus 294). These results indicate that the Intel chip carries a substantial lead in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The Intel i5-14490F wins PassMark physics by 35.5% (2093 versus 1349) and PassMark find prime numbers by 34.4% (122 versus 80). Floating point math goes to Intel by 20% (66558 versus 53230). Data encryption shows a 16.4% gap (18225 versus 15244). Data compression is closer at 10.6% (340026 versus 304089). PassMark multi-thread favors Intel by 13% (28662 versus 24935). Random string sorting is a 6.6% difference (35608 versus 33266). Integer math is narrow, at 2.5% (87844 versus 85651). Extended instructions are essentially tied, with Intel ahead by just 0.2% (21731 versus 21678). Single-thread PassMark shows only a 1% difference (3873 versus 3834).

The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 38149, compared to 34222 for the AMD part. The Intel chip sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 84th percentile. The nearest rival data places the Ryzen AI 7 350 alongside the AMD EPYC 4244P (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13450HX (delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (delta 0.4%). The i5-14490F is bracketed by the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.3%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins only Cinebench R15 multi-core.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multi-core gap?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 versus 16014.5 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, a 30.4% difference.

Q: Are the single-core scores close?

A: It depends on the test. PassMark single-thread is nearly identical, with Intel ahead by 1% (3873 versus 3834). Cinebench R23 single-core is not close: Intel leads by 39.7% (3247 versus 1958).

Q: What do the percentile rankings show?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F is at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is at the 84th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average of 34222.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD processor leads?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core with a 6.9% margin (2477 versus 2318).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors have the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD at 1 MB per core and Intel at 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD part includes integrated graphics in the form of the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel processor targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F runs at 2.50 GHz. Both share the same boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

The TDP figures are far apart. The AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts.

Core counts differ: 8 cores for AMD versus 10 cores for Intel. Thread counts match at 16 threads each.

The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics are present on the AMD part (Radeon 860M) and absent on the Intel part. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD adds LPDDR5X and Intel adds DDR4. The release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2025-01-05, and the Intel part is dated 2023-12-31.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins across nearly the entire benchmark suite. Its biggest margins are in Cinebench R23 single-core (39.7%), Cinebench R23 multi-core (30.4%), PassMark physics (35.5%), and PassMark find prime numbers (34.4%). It also leads in floating point math by 20%, data encryption by 16.4%, and multi-thread by 13%. These wins cover rendering, physics simulation, prime number computation, floating point workloads, encryption, and compression. The Intel part's 65 watt TDP and 10 cores appear to support sustained throughput in these tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins only Cinebench R15 multi-core, with a 6.9% margin. Its 28 watt TDP and mobile segment designation suggest it is positioned for power-constrained environments rather than peak performance. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon 860M graphics, which the Intel part lacks entirely, so systems built around the AMD chip do not require a separate graphics card for display output.

In single-thread PassMark, the two are nearly even, with Intel ahead by only 1%. Extended instructions are also nearly even, at 0.2% in Intel's favor. Integer math is close as well, with Intel ahead by 2.5%. These narrow margins indicate that for certain integer and instruction-heavy workloads, the difference between the two is minor.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests and holds a higher average benchmark score (38149 versus 34222) along with a higher percentile ranking (86th versus 84th). Its advantages are largest in Cinebench R23, both single-core and multi-core, where it leads by 39.7% and 30.4% respectively. For users whose workloads resemble Cinebench rendering, PassMark physics, or floating point math, the Intel part is the stronger choice based on the measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the choice only where its specific attributes matter. It uses a 4 nm process, carries a 28 watt TDP, and includes Radeon 860M integrated graphics. It wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 6.9%, which is its only benchmark victory. Its mobile socket and lower TDP indicate a different usage context than the desktop-oriented Intel part. The database shows the AMD chip at the 84th percentile and the Intel chip at the 86th percentile, so the overall performance class is adjacent, but the Intel part consistently delivers higher scores in the tests recorded here.

The Intel Core i5-14490F also benefits from a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB), a higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), and Gen 5 PCIe support. The AMD part counters with a smaller process node, a lower TDP, and integrated graphics. Buyers should weigh the Intel part's benchmark dominance against the AMD part's power efficiency and graphics capability, but the raw performance data favors Intel in nearly every measured category.