AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core i5-14500. Out of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel part wins 12 and the AMD part wins 3. The most significant AMD victories come in the Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316 against 15012 for the Intel Core i5-14500, a 22% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 2713 versus Intel's 2435, an 11.4% lead.

The AMD processor also takes the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 2038 versus 1917, a 6.3% margin. However, the Intel Core i5-14500 wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test decisively, scoring 273 against AMD's 215, which is a 21.2% gap in Intel's favor. This is the largest single-test delta in either direction across the entire benchmark set.

Beyond the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core i5-14500 dominates the Passmark workloads. The biggest margin is in floating-point math, where Intel scores 79576 against AMD's 54447, a 31.6% difference. Data encryption also favors Intel heavily: 21457 versus 16247, a 24.3% gap. Integer math shows Intel ahead by 18.1% (108124 vs 88531), and data compression shows a 14.9% lead (371294 vs 315906). The smallest Intel win in the Passmark set is extended instructions, where Intel scores 22473 versus 22400, a marginal 0.3% edge.

The multi-threaded Passmark score also goes to Intel: 30777 versus 26350, a 14.4% difference. Random string sorting (40980 vs 35648, a 13% gap) and find prime numbers (106 vs 89, a 16% gap) follow the same trend. Passmark physics shows Intel ahead by 9.6% (1746 vs 1578). The single-thread Passmark results are nearly identical: Intel scores 3952, AMD scores 3901, a 1.3% difference that still goes to Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in the Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core tests, plus the Cinebench R15 multi-core test. These results indicate a strong showing in both sustained multi-threaded rendering and lightly threaded single-core workloads, at least within the Cinebench benchmark engine. The 22% multi-core lead in R23 is particularly notable because it comes despite AMD having fewer cores and threads overall, which suggests high per-core efficiency in that specific workload.

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in every Passmark test recorded and in Cinebench R15 single-core. The Passmark suite covers a broader set of computational patterns, including compression, encryption, math operations, sorting, and physics simulation. Intel's consistent advantage across these varied tasks points to a more general-purpose strength in everyday compute scenarios. The 31.6% lead in floating-point math and the 24.3% lead in encryption are the standout figures, indicating strong throughput in numeric-heavy and security-related workloads.

For users prioritizing rendering performance as measured by Cinebench R23, the AMD part is the clear choice. For users whose workloads resemble the Passmark mix, such as data processing, scientific calculations, or file compression, the Intel part holds the advantage across the board. The single-thread Passmark scores are effectively tied, so neither processor offers a meaningful edge in basic single-threaded responsiveness based on that metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The TDP is 28 watts, and the market segment is mobile.

The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R) on a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The TDP is 65 watts, and the market segment is desktop.

The core count difference is significant: Intel has 14 cores versus AMD's 8, and 20 threads versus 16. The L3 cache is three times larger on Intel (24 MB vs 8 MB). The process node favors AMD (4 nm vs 10 nm), and the boost clock is slightly higher on AMD (5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz). The base clock is higher on Intel (2.60 GHz vs 2.00 GHz). The TDP difference is substantial: 28 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel, which reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning. The PCIe generation differs as well, with Intel offering Gen 5 and AMD offering Gen 4.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18316, which is 22% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500's 15012.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14500 in Passmark floating-point math?

A: Intel scores 79576 versus AMD's 54447, a 31.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: Do the two processors have the same cache size for L3?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core i5-14500 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 wins 12 out of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 3.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but nuanced picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the better choice for Cinebench R23 workloads, both multi-core and single-core, and it also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core. If the primary use case is rendering or any workload that closely mirrors the Cinebench R23 pattern, the AMD processor offers a meaningful 22% multi-core advantage and a 6.3% single-core edge.

However, the Intel Core i5-14500 wins the vast majority of recorded tests, including every Passmark workload. The margins range from a marginal 0.3% in extended instructions to a dominant 31.6% in floating-point math. The Intel part also outperforms in data compression, encryption, integer math, prime number finding, physics simulation, random string sorting, and multi-threaded Passmark performance. The single-thread Passmark scores are nearly tied, with Intel ahead by only 1.3%.

The architectural context matters here. The Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads, and a three times larger L3 cache. These structural advantages likely contribute to its broad Passmark dominance. The AMD processor compensates with a smaller TDP (28 watts vs 65 watts), a newer 4 nm process node, and a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz).

For users who need maximum performance across a wide range of compute tasks, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the better option based on the recorded benchmark data. For users whose workloads are specifically aligned with Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers superior results despite its lower core count. The choice ultimately depends on whether the workload matches the Passmark pattern (favoring Intel) or the Cinebench R23 pattern (favoring AMD). The Intel launch MSRP is $232, though pricing considerations are left aside here.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core i5-14500 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 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 | 195 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | not recorded |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part number | 100-000001868 | SRN3T |

| Launch MSRP | not recorded | $232 |