AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 records an average benchmark score of 39485, while the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T leads with a score of 22447, which is 18.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450's 18316 in that test.

Q: Which chip wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 3901 in PassMark single-thread, beating the Intel Core i5-14600T's 3744 by 4.2%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core i5-14600T have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a launch MSRP of $255. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600T uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of total L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 24 MB of shared L3 cache, giving it a large advantage in total cache capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14600T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with a 35 TDP, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP8 with a 28 TDP. Both have locked multipliers. Their release dates are separated by roughly two years, with Intel shipping in January 2024 and AMD in January 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a split result: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 6 of 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14600T wins 9. The margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

Intel's biggest advantage appears in single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 3169 versus AMD's 2038, a 35.7% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 319 and AMD at 215, a 32.6% gap. These are the largest deltas in either direction across all recorded benchmarks.

Intel also leads in multi-core Cinebench R23, scoring 22447 against AMD's 18316, a difference of 18.4%. The picture flips in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD scores 2713 versus Intel's 2262, giving AMD a 19.9% lead. This suggests the two processors respond differently to workload scaling across Cinebench versions.

In PassMark tests, AMD takes the extended instructions test by a wide margin, scoring 22400 versus Intel's 16985, a 31.9% advantage. AMD also wins data compression with 315906 against 301827 (4.7% ahead), random string sorting with 35648 versus 34310 (3.9% ahead), and single-thread with 3901 versus 3744 (4.2% ahead).

Intel counters in several PassMark workloads. Data encryption goes to Intel at 18226 versus 16247, a 10.9% lead. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 26.4% with 121 versus 89. Floating point math favors Intel, 64726 against 54447, a 15.9% margin. Integer math goes to Intel at 95112 versus 88531, a 6.9% edge. Physics also favors Intel, 1873 against 1578, a 15.8% gap. The multithread PassMark result is nearly identical: Intel scores 26409 against AMD's 26350, a 0.2% difference.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall distribution. AMD's 39485 average sits 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, while sitting 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Intel's 32707 average sits essentially level with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 0.0% delta, 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, and 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers a commanding lead in extended instruction workloads and holds advantages in data compression, string sorting, and PassMark single-thread. Its 31.9% edge in extended instructions and 19.9% win in Cinebench R15 multi-core show strength in specific compute patterns. The 87th percentile ranking places it above the Intel chip's 83rd percentile in the overall CPU distribution.

The Intel Core i5-14600T dominates in classic single-core Cinebench tests with leads of 32.6% and 35.7% across R15 and R23, respectively. It also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 18.4%, showing that its higher core count translates into sustained multi-threaded rendering performance. Its wins in floating point math, integer math, physics, encryption, and prime number finding give it a broader spread of daily workload advantages.

For users focused on single-threaded Cinebench performance, rendering in Cinebench R23, or math-heavy PassMark workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600T is the stronger option. For extended instruction sets, data compression, and single-thread PassMark performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 shows measurable superiority. The near-tie in PassMark multithread (0.2% apart) suggests that overall thread utilization is comparable despite the core count difference. The decision rests on which workload family matters more, not on any single aggregate score.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core i5-14600T |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

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

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

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

| 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 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $255 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001868 | SRN46 |