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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i5-14500T represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on the Zen 5 architecture using a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses the Raptor Lake architecture on its own 10 nm process. This process gap is substantial, though the Intel die is listed at 215 mm², a figure not disclosed for the AMD chip.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen AI 7 445 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Core i5-14500T provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Intel's hybrid configuration, which combines performance and efficiency cores, is not detailed in the database, but the raw thread advantage is clear. The AMD processor operates with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while Intel's part starts lower at 1.70 GHz base but boosts higher to 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: AMD lists 28 W, Intel lists 35 W.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 per core and roughly 1 MB to 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The critical divergence is at L3: AMD provides only 4 MB total, whereas Intel offers 24 MB shared. This 6x difference in last-level cache likely influences workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support favors AMD on bandwidth specifications. The Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD socket is FP8, the Intel socket is LGA 1700. The AMD processor belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation under the Gorgon Point codename, while Intel is part of the Core 14th Gen series under Raptor Lake-R. The AMD chip targets mobile, Intel targets desktop. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains 15 comparisons, and the results are lopsided. Intel wins 14 of those tests, with AMD taking a single victory. That lone win comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 254 against Intel's 252, a 0.8% margin. This is the only benchmark where AMD's Zen 5 architecture overtakes Raptor Lake.

The largest Intel advantages appear in compute-heavy PassMark workloads. In floating-point math, Intel scores 58869 against AMD's 39362, a 33.1% deficit for AMD. Data encryption shows a 31.7% gap: Intel at 15410, AMD at 10519. Prime number finding follows at 30.9%: Intel scores 81, AMD scores 56. Integer math gives Intel 80922 versus AMD's 58332, a 27.9% lead. Physics tests show a 24.2% gap, with Intel at 1288 and AMD at 976.

Multithreaded workloads consistently favor the Intel part. PassMark multithread scores 22910 for Intel versus 18115 for AMD, a 20.9% difference. Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 2022 against AMD's 1723, a 14.8% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore narrows slightly: Intel scores 11790, AMD scores 10590, a 10.2% gap. Data compression results show Intel at 262417 versus AMD's 215812, a 17.8% difference. Random string sorting gives Intel 28462 versus AMD's 23488, a 17.5% gap.

Single-thread performance outside the one AMD win favors Intel, though by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core has Intel at 1838 versus AMD's 1806, a 1.7% difference. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3736 versus AMD's 3591, a 3.9% gap. Extended instructions tests are close: Intel scores 16043, AMD scores 15826, a 1.4% margin.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall trend. The Intel Core i5-14500T averages 28065 across all recorded benchmarks, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26936, at the 79th percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900H (0.2% delta). AMD's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1370P (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-9900K (-0.6% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500T dominates nearly every measured category. The data shows its strength in heavily parallel workloads: the 20 threads versus 12 threads translate directly into large margins in Cinebench multicore tests, PassMark multithread, and math-intensive benchmarks. Content creation, data compression, encryption, and physics simulations would all benefit from the Intel part's consistent 10% to 33% advantage. The 24 MB L3 cache likely contributes to the strong performance in data compression and random string sorting, where repeated memory access patterns matter.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core, by a slim 0.8% margin. This indicates competitive single-thread execution per clock, but the Intel part still edges it out in Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread. The AMD chip's advantage lies in efficiency rather than raw performance: it operates at 28 W versus Intel's 35 W, and it supports LPDDR5X memory for tighter mobile integration. For battery-constrained mobile systems, the lower TDP and mobile socket are practical benefits, even if the benchmark scores trail.

The gap in extended instructions is minimal at 1.4%, suggesting that for workloads using specialized instruction sets, the two processors are nearly equivalent. Similarly, Cinebench R23 single-core shows only a 1.7% difference, so lightly threaded tasks that depend on a single core would see little practical distinction. The AMD part's 4.60 GHz boost clock, despite being 200 MHz lower than Intel's peak, keeps single-core results competitive.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T provides 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 provides only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the single benchmark where AMD wins?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 254 against Intel's 252, a 0.8% margin.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T averages 28065 across all recorded benchmarks, placing at the 80th percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26936, at the 79th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not listed | 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 listed |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $232 |

| Part Number | 100-000001935 | SRN3P |