AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trailing in every single workload category. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 30,464 against AMD's 10,590, a gap of -65.2%. That is a massive disadvantage for the Ryzen AI 7 445 in heavily threaded rendering tasks, and it reflects the fundamental difference in core count and power envelope.

Single-core performance tells a similar story, though the margin narrows. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i5-14600 posts 4,300 versus 1,806 for the AMD chip, a -58% delta. The PassMark single-thread test shows a much smaller gap: 4,167 for Intel against 3,591 for AMD, a -13.8% difference. That indicates the AMD Zen 5 core architecture is competitive in lightly threaded workloads, even if it cannot match Intel's peak boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The Cinebench R15 results reinforce the pattern. In multi-core, Intel scores 3,070 against 1,723, a -43.9% delta. In single-core, Intel leads 433 to 254, a -41.3% delta. These older benchmarks still show a clear Intel advantage, though the single-core margin is less severe than in R23, suggesting the AMD part's efficiency cores or clock scaling behave differently across test generations.

PassMark's math and encryption workloads show consistent Intel dominance. Integer math sees Intel at 117,078 versus 58,332, a -50.2% delta. Floating point math is similarly lopsided: 85,759 for Intel, 39,362 for AMD, a -54.1% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 25,082 against 10,519, a -58.1% delta, while extended instructions land at 25,674 versus 15,826, a -38.4% delta. The prime number search test is particularly stark: Intel scores 155, AMD only 56, a -63.9% delta.

Memory and data handling benchmarks follow the same trend. Data compression favors Intel heavily, 434,620 to 215,812, a -50.3% delta. Random string sorting sees Intel at 48,043 versus 23,488, a -51.1% delta. The PassMark multi-thread score, which aggregates many of these sub-tests, shows Intel at 35,848 and AMD at 18,115, a -49.5% delta. Physics simulation, another multi-threaded workload, shows Intel at 2,330 versus 976, a -58.1% delta.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this gap: Intel's average is 44,889, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD's average is 26,936, in the 79th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Core i9-12900KS (45,094, -0.5%) and the AMD EPYC 4344P (45,122, -0.5%), which indicates it sits at the top of its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, by contrast, sits near the Core i7-1370P (26,900, +0.1%) and Ryzen 5 7545U (26,849, +0.3%), positioning it as a mid-range mobile chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors could not be more different in their design goals. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform.

The Intel Core i5-14600, in contrast, is a desktop part based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². The chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts, significantly higher than the AMD part, and it uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part offers 2 MB of L2 per core and a much larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool likely contributes to the Intel chip's advantage in workloads that benefit from data reuse, such as the PassMark data compression and random string sorting tests.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That gives the Intel part a potential advantage in bandwidth-hungry peripherals, though the mobile versus desktop positioning makes direct comparison less straightforward.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 includes a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i5-14600 includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active production parts. The AMD chip's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026, while the Intel chip was released on January 7, 2024. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $255; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 is significantly faster. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 30,464 versus 10,590 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, a -65.2% delta. PassMark multi-thread also favors Intel: 35,848 versus 18,115, a -49.5% delta.

Q: Is the AMD chip competitive in single-thread performance?

A: It is closer than in multi-core, but still behind. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4,167 and AMD at 3,591, a -13.8% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is larger: Intel at 4,300, AMD at 1,806, a -58% delta.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How does the cache differ between the two?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes and sockets?

A: The AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process and AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process and Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data makes a clear case for the Intel Core i5-14600 in raw performance. It wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with margins ranging from -13.8% in PassMark single-thread to -65.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, delivers consistently higher scores across rendering, math, encryption, and data handling workloads. Its 89th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 44,889 place it in the company of the Core i9-12900KS and EPYC 4344P, both of which are within 0.5% of its score.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is a different class of product. Its 6-core, 12-thread design, 28-watt TDP, and 4 MB L3 cache target a mobile, power-efficient use case. Its 79th percentile ranking and average score of 26,936 put it near the Core i7-1370P and Ryzen 5 7545U, both within 0.3% of its score. The single-thread PassMark result, at -13.8% behind Intel, shows that Zen 5 has competitive per-core capability, but the small core count and limited cache hold it back in multi-threaded tasks.

For users who prioritize maximum throughput in desktop workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the clear choice based on every recorded metric. For a mobile processor with lower power draw and a smaller footprint, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers a more modest performance profile, but it does not match the Intel part in any benchmark. The selection depends entirely on whether the use case demands desktop-class performance or mobile efficiency, and the recorded data shows no scenario where the AMD chip takes the lead.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core i5-14600 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 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 recorded | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

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

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | January 4, 2026 | January 7, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $255 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001935 | SRN44 |