AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core i5-14490F records 38149. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 86th.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in PassMark single-thread, which is 11.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-14490F's 3873.

Q: Which processor wins in multithreaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in PassMark multithread, 6.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F's 28662.

Q: Are there any workloads where the Intel chip is clearly ahead?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i5-14490F leads in PassMark physics with 2093 versus 1440, a 31.2% advantage. It also wins in floating point math (66558 vs 63683, a 4.3% edge) and in finding prime numbers (122 vs 87, a 28.7% edge).

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part also supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G includes a Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, codenamed Gorgon Point, using a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The die size is 195 mm². Its cache layout uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes and is unlocked for overclocking. It uses AMD Socket AM5.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a Raptor Lake Refresh part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It provides 10 cores and 16 threads at a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Its caches include 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, is locked (multiplier not unlocked), and mounts on Intel Socket 1700.

The most significant architectural contrast is process node and platform. The AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process from TSMC and a newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid design, while the Intel part uses a larger 10 nm process and the older Raptor Lake architecture. The Intel chip has more cores (10 vs 8) and more L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB), but the AMD chip has the higher boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz) and a higher base clock advantage in single-thread tests. The AMD chip also brings integrated Radeon 860M graphics, ECC support, and a dual-channel memory bus rated at 89.6 GB/s, none of which the Intel part offers.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G as the stronger overall processor. Its average benchmark score of 63331 towers over the Intel Core i5-14490F's 38149, and it wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD part also ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel part's 86th percentile. For users who need the highest single-thread score, the AMD chip delivers 4309 versus 3873, an 11.3% margin. For multithreaded tasks, the AMD chip again leads with 30422 versus 28662, a 6.1% margin.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is not without strengths. It wins in physics simulation with 2093 versus 1440, a 31.2% advantage, and in floating point math with 66558 versus 63683, a 4.3% edge. It also finds prime numbers faster, 122 versus 87, a 28.7% lead. These wins matter for specific workloads, but they do not overcome the AMD chip's overall lead in average score and its wins in compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G also offers integrated Radeon 860M graphics, ECC memory support, and a lower process node, all of which are absent from the Intel part. The Intel chip has more cores and more L3 cache, but in the recorded benchmarks that does not translate into a multithread win. The decision is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the better all-around processor according to the database measurements.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 / Zen 5c (Gorgon Point) | Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 | Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (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 |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | N/A |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001917 | SRN35 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest victory is in extended instructions, where it scores 28223 versus the Intel Core i5-14490F's 21731, a 29.9% lead. In data compression, the AMD chip scores 402831 versus 340026, an 18.5% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the AMD part at 42663 versus 35608, a 19.8% margin. Integer math favors the AMD chip at 99732 versus 87844, a 13.5% edge. Single-thread performance goes to the AMD part at 4309 versus 3873, an 11.3% lead. Multithread goes to the AMD chip at 30422 versus 28662, a 6.1% edge. Data encryption is close, with the AMD part at 18937 versus 18225, a 3.9% advantage.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 3 benchmarks. The biggest is physics, where it scores 2093 versus the AMD chip's 1440, a 31.2% margin. It also wins in prime number finding with 122 versus 87, a 28.7% advantage, and in floating point math with 66558 versus 63683, a 4.3% edge.

The single-thread and multithread results are the most telling for general use. The AMD chip's 11.3% single-thread lead and 6.1% multithread lead align with its higher average benchmark score and 93rd percentile ranking. The Intel part's physics win is substantial, but physics is a narrower workload than the broad PassMark suite.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the pick for workloads that stress compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, integer math, multithreaded rendering, random string sorting, and single-thread responsiveness. Its 402831 compression score and 28223 extended instructions score show strength in data-heavy and SIMD-heavy tasks. The 11.3% single-thread lead makes it the better choice for applications that depend on fast single-core response. The 30422 multithread score confirms it handles parallel workloads well despite having fewer cores (8 vs 10) and less L3 cache (8 MB vs 24 MB) than the Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the better option for physics simulation, where its 2093 score beats the AMD chip by 31.2%. It also wins in floating point math (66558 vs 63683) and in prime number finding (122 vs 87), which points to strength in numerically intensive, scalar-heavy tasks. The Intel part's 10 cores and 24 MB of shared L3 cache may benefit workloads that are cache-sensitive, though the recorded benchmarks show its multithread score (28662) still trails the AMD chip (30422).

For a user who prioritizes general computing, content creation, and single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger choice. For a user whose work is dominated by physics simulation or floating-point-heavy scalar math, the Intel Core i5-14490F has clear advantages. The overall average benchmark score of 63331 for the AMD part versus 38149 for the Intel part, combined with the 93rd versus 86th percentile ranking, makes the AMD processor the more capable all-around unit in the database's measurements.