AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX records an average benchmark score of 35094, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936. The Intel part sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 79th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the most demanding multi-threaded test?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 against 10590 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, a 56.3% advantage for Intel. This is the largest single delta recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD processor is competitive?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591 versus 3629 for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, a margin of only 1%. This is the closest result across all measured benchmarks.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i5-14500HX list ECC memory support as enabled.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size for the Intel part is listed as 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD processor.

Core organization differs substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part carries 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 capacity difference is significant for workloads that repeatedly access large working sets.

The process node gap favors AMD at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically influences power efficiency and thermal density. The Intel part has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz, compared to 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost on the AMD part. The TDP ratings also differ, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 55 W.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but the AMD processor also lists LPDDR5X, while the Intel processor retains DDR4 compatibility in addition to DDR5. Memory bandwidth for the AMD part is recorded at 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel part. PCIe capability favors Intel, which supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD part supports Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD processor uses a Radeon 840M, and the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD processor does not. The AMD part is listed with a part number of 100-000001935, and the Intel part with SRMXJ. Release dates differ, with the Intel processor appearing in January 2024 and the AMD processor in January 2026. Both are listed as active production mobile parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins every head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database. The margins vary widely by workload type, and the pattern is consistent with the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 24234 against 10590 for the AMD processor, a 56.3% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story, with Intel scoring 2442 against 1723, a 29.4% lead. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows a 56.9% advantage for Intel (130 versus 56), matching the scale of the R23 multi-core gap. PassMark physics also heavily favors Intel, 1911 versus 976, a 48.9% difference.

Single-core tests are closer, but Intel still leads. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3421 versus 1806, a 47.2% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 344 versus 254, a 26.2% margin. The PassMark single-thread result narrows dramatically: 3629 versus 3591, a 1% lead for Intel. This indicates the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive on a per-thread basis in at least one synthetic measure, but the Intel part still holds the edge.

Encryption and compression workloads show a mid-range gap. PassMark data encryption gives Intel 19502 versus 10519, a 46.1% advantage. PassMark data compression gives Intel 333851 versus 215812, a 35.4% lead. Floating-point math favors Intel at 69442 versus 39362, a 43.3% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 95584 versus 58332, a 39% lead. Extended instructions give Intel 20019 versus 15826, a 20.9% advantage, the second-smallest delta after the single-thread test. Random string sorting shows Intel at 36219 versus 23488, a 35.2% lead. PassMark multi-thread gives Intel 28508 versus 18115, a 36.5% advantage.

The data indicates the Intel part dominates in heavily parallel workloads, with margins ranging from roughly 21% to 57%. The outlier is the single-thread PassMark test, where the two processors are nearly identical. That result suggests the AMD core design has solid single-thread efficiency, but the Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock and more physical cores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 55 W for Intel.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, and Intel uses BGA 1964. The architecture differs, with Zen 5 for AMD and Raptor Lake 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. The die size is listed only for Intel at 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, and DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The multiplier is locked on AMD and unlocked on Intel. Release dates differ, with Intel in January 2024 and AMD in January 2026. Part numbers are 100-000001935 for AMD and SRMXJ for Intel. Both support ECC memory, both are mobile parts, and both are active in production.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core i5-14500HX across all measured workloads. The Intel part wins every head-to-head comparison, with the largest margins appearing in multi-threaded tests such as Cinebench R23 multi-core (56.3% ahead) and PassMark find prime numbers (56.9% ahead). Its average benchmark score of 35094 places it at the 84th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900HX and Intel Core i7-13800H, both within 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with an average score of 26936 and a 79th percentile ranking, sits closest to the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, with deltas near 0.1% to 0.3%.

The only area of near-parity is the PassMark single-thread test, where the AMD part trails by just 1%. This suggests the Zen 5 core has competitive single-thread capability, but it does not translate into an overall win anywhere in the recorded data. The Intel part's higher core count, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock provide consistent advantages in both synthetic compute and memory-sensitive workloads.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear choice based on the database results. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 may be relevant in scenarios where its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process offer efficiency benefits, but the benchmark data does not include power or thermal measurements to quantify that trade-off. The Intel part's unlocked multiplier also allows for user-controlled frequency adjustment, though no overclocking results are recorded in this data. The verdict from the measurements alone is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-14500HX delivers substantially higher performance in every benchmark category tested.