AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins every single recorded benchmark matchup against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The database records 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and Intel takes all 15. The average benchmark score confirms the overall gap: the Intel part averages 32,279 across the database's test suite, while the AMD mobile chip averages 26,936. That places the Intel chip in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 79th percentile for the AMD part.

The Intel Core i5-14400F is the clear choice for any workload that prioritizes raw compute throughput, multithreaded rendering, or heavy productivity tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 is more than double the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 10,590, a 51.1% advantage. The gap is similarly large in PassMark multithread testing, where Intel scores 25,470 versus 18,115, a 28.9% lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for laptops and compact systems. Its role in this comparison is not to beat the desktop Intel part in raw performance, but to offer a different balance of features. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel i5-14400F has no integrated graphics at all. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X memory and carries a 4 nm TSMC process node, which suggests a focus on power efficiency and density rather than peak performance.

For a user building or buying a desktop system with a discrete GPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F is the superior processor in every measurable compute category. For a user seeking a laptop or mobile platform with integrated graphics and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only one of the two that fits that form factor. The data does not show a single benchmark where the AMD part wins, so the verdict is straightforward: Intel dominates on performance, AMD offers portability and an iGPU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does either chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i5-14400F support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 includes Radeon 840M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F averages 32,279 across the database's benchmark suite, versus 26,936 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The Intel chip sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, the AMD chip in the 79th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC and fits the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache.

The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry and uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. Its die size is 215 mm². The cache hierarchy differs significantly: it has 80 KB of L1 per core (same as AMD), but 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a much larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm versus 10 nm. This explains part of the TDP gap, with the AMD chip rated at 28 W versus Intel's 65 W. The AMD chip also has an integrated Radeon 840M GPU, whereas the Intel chip has no integrated graphics at all, which is typical for an F-series desktop part that expects a discrete GPU.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400F offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

Cache sizes differ in L2 and L3. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 total. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory bus is dual-channel for both, but supported types differ: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on the AMD chip (Radeon 840M) and absent on the Intel chip. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $196, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is uniformly one-sided. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core i5-14400F scores 2,181 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 1,723, a 21% advantage for Intel. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, Intel wins 307 to 254, a 17.3% lead.

The gap widens in Cinebench R23. Intel's multicore score of 21,645 dwarfs AMD's 10,590, a 51.1% margin. In R23 singlecore, Intel scores 3,055 versus 1,806, a 40.9% lead. These Cinebench results indicate that the Intel chip has a substantial advantage in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark results tell the same story across every subtest. In data compression, Intel scores 315,521 versus 215,812, a 31.6% lead. Data encryption favors Intel at 16,949 versus 10,519, a 37.9% margin. Extended instructions see Intel at 19,937 versus 15,826, a 20.6% lead. Prime number finding has Intel at 86 versus 56, a 34.9% gap. Floating point math shows Intel at 61,319 versus 39,362, a 35.8% advantage. Integer math has Intel at 81,524 versus 58,332, a 28.4% lead. Multithread testing gives Intel 25,470 versus 18,115, a 28.9% margin. Physics testing shows Intel at 1,523 versus 976, a 35.9% lead. Random string sorting has Intel at 32,680 versus 23,488, a 28.1% advantage.

The only close result is in single-threaded PassMark testing, where Intel scores 3,701 versus AMD's 3,591, a modest 3% lead. This is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison, suggesting that the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive on a per-thread basis, but the Intel chip still takes the win. The two PassMark single-thread entries (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) both record the same scores of 3,591 for AMD and 3,701 for Intel, with the same 3% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. This includes all Cinebench versions, all PassMark subtests, and both single-thread and multithread measurements. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel leads by 51.1%. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads by only 3%.

The Intel chip's wins are particularly strong in multithreaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore, PassMark multithread, data compression, integer math, and floating point math all show Intel leads between 28.4% and 51.1%. These results point to a processor that excels in rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, and any task that can use its 10 cores and 16 threads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no benchmark wins in this comparison. However, the data shows areas where it is relatively less disadvantaged. Its single-thread PassMark score trails by only 3%, which is the closest margin recorded. Its Cinebench R15 singlecore score trails by 17.3%, which is also a relatively smaller gap compared to the multicore deficits. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture provides competitive per-core performance, even if the overall chip is constrained by lower power limits and fewer cores.

The AMD chip's wins are not in the benchmark scores but in its feature set and platform characteristics. It offers integrated Radeon 840M graphics, which means a system built around it does not require a discrete GPU for basic display output. It supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in thin-and-light laptops. Its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process node suggest a design aimed at battery-powered devices with limited cooling. The Intel chip, by contrast, has a 65 W TDP and requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the recorded data. The Intel Core i5-14400F is the choice for desktop builds where performance is the priority and a discrete GPU is assumed. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the choice for mobile platforms where integrated graphics, lower power draw, and a compact socket are required, accepting a significant performance tradeoff in every recorded benchmark.