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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a split decision between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core i5-14500, with Intel edging out a narrow victory across the benchmark suite by winning six of eleven tests. However, the margin of those wins and the character of each processor's strengths tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count suggests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's most decisive victory comes in the extended instructions test, where it scores 28,223 against Intel's 22,473, a 25.6% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across the entire head-to-head comparison. The AMD part also demonstrates clear superiority in single-threaded performance, posting 4,309 points versus 3,952 for the Intel chip, a 9% lead. That same margin appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming consistency in the measurement. Data compression also favors AMD, with the Ryzen scoring 402,831 against 371,294, an 8.5% edge. Random string sorting completes AMD's win column, with 42,663 against 40,980, a 4.1% advantage.

The Intel Core i5-14500 counters with a different profile of strengths. Its largest win comes in floating-point math, where it scores 79,576 versus AMD's 63,683, a 20% lead. The physics test also shows a substantial Intel advantage at 1,746 points versus 1,440, a 17.5% margin. Prime number finding favors Intel by 17.9%, with scores of 106 against 87. Data encryption goes to Intel at 21,457 versus 18,937, an 11.7% edge. Integer math shows a more modest Intel lead, 108,124 against 99,732, a 7.8% difference. The multithread score is nearly a dead heat, with Intel at 30,777 and AMD at 30,422, a mere 1.2% separation.

The multithread result is particularly telling given the architectural differences. The Intel part carries 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD chip has only 8 cores and 16 threads, yet the performance gap is almost negligible. This suggests that AMD's higher boost clock and architectural efficiency compensate for the core-count deficit. Meanwhile, the single-thread results reinforce that AMD holds the per-core performance advantage, a factor that matters for lightly threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 generation labeled Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process in-house, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 14 cores and 20 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core for a total that scales with its 8 cores, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the starkest difference: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. This larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's floating-point and physics performance advantages.

Memory support reveals another split. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though the database records no bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD ships the Radeon 860M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part is locked. Socket compatibility separates them further: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2026-02-28, and the Intel part on 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4,309 in the passmark single-thread test, which is 9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500's 3,952.

Q: How does the multithread performance compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 leads with 30,777 points against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 30,422, a margin of only 1.2%.

Q: Which chip wins in data encryption?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 scores 21,457 against 18,937 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, an 11.7% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G leads by 25.6% in the extended instructions test, scoring 28,223 versus 22,473 for the Intel Core i5-14500.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core i5-14500 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | 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 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake |

| 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, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Core i5-14500 target different workload profiles despite their similar overall multithread scores. The AMD part holds a decisive single-thread advantage, scoring 9% higher, and dominates in extended instructions by 25.6%. This makes it the stronger choice for applications that rely on per-core performance, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks or software that benefits from specialized instruction sets. Its data compression lead of 8.5% further supports this positioning.

The Intel Core i5-14500 counters with clear wins in floating-point math, physics, and prime number finding, where its larger shared L3 cache and additional cores provide measurable benefits. The 20% lead in floating-point math and 17.5% lead in physics suggest a meaningful edge for compute-heavy scientific or engineering workloads. Its data encryption advantage of 11.7% also favors tasks involving cryptographic operations.

The multithread score, separated by just 1.2%, indicates that neither chip has a meaningful overall throughput advantage despite Intel's 14-core count versus AMD's 8 cores. The Intel part additionally offers DDR4 compatibility, which may matter for users upgrading existing platforms, while the AMD part brings LPDDR5X support and a newer 4 nm process. The Intel chip also provides more PCIe lanes at Gen 5 speeds, which matters for expansion-heavy builds, while AMD uses Gen 4 with fewer lanes.

The percentile rankings place the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63,331. The Intel Core i5-14500 sits at the 86th percentile, with an average score of 38,531. This substantial gap in average score reflects differences in the benchmark suites recorded for each chip, as the AMD part's Passmark-heavy testing yields higher aggregate figures. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 0.2% ahead and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 at 0.7% behind. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at 0.1% behind and the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 0.4% ahead.

For single-thread-focused workloads and instruction-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G delivers the stronger results. For floating-point, physics, and encryption workloads, the Intel Core i5-14500 provides the better measured performance. Users prioritizing raw core counts or DDR4 compatibility will find the Intel part more aligned with those needs, while those seeking per-core efficiency and a newer process node should consider the AMD option.