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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core i5-14600 across the eleven PassMark benchmark tests. Intel takes the majority of workloads, winning eight of the eleven comparisons, while AMD secures three wins, two of which are the same single-thread metric recorded under different names.

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to Intel in the prime number test. The Core i5-14600 scores 155 against the Ryzen AI 7 450G's 87, a 43.9% advantage. This is a substantial gap that reflects the Intel part's strength in simple integer iteration and branch-heavy workloads. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with Intel scoring 2330 versus AMD's 1440, a 38.2% lead. Both results indicate that the Intel chip carries a significant advantage in workloads that rely on rapid sequential processing.

Intel also dominates in floating-point math, scoring 85759 against AMD's 63683, a 25.7% margin. The data encryption test shows an even wider relative gap at 24.5%, with Intel at 25082 and AMD at 18937. These two results together suggest that the Intel processor has a meaningful edge in numerically intensive and cryptographic workloads. The integer math test follows the same trajectory, with Intel at 117078 and AMD at 99732, a 14.8% difference.

Multithreaded performance also favors Intel. The Core i5-14600 scores 35848 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422, a 15.1% gap. This is consistent with the core configuration differences between the two parts, which are detailed later in the specification section. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 434620 versus 402831, a 7.3% margin, and random string sorting gives Intel a narrower 11.2% lead, 48043 to 42663.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G does have its own victories. In the extended instructions test, AMD scores 28223 against Intel's 25674, a 9.9% advantage. This indicates that the AMD architecture handles advanced instruction set extensions more efficiently in this particular benchmark. The single-thread test shows AMD at 4309 versus Intel's 4167, a 3.4% lead, and the identical result appears under the passmark_singlethread test name, confirming the consistency of the measurement.

Looking at the overall average benchmark scores, the two processors sit in different positions relative to their own rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331 and ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63173, placing the AMD part 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 63765, which is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 sits 0.8% behind at 62839. The Intel Core i7-13790F is 0.4% behind at 63080.

The Intel Core i5-14600 has a lower average benchmark score of 44889 and sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094, which is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122, also 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573, putting it 0.7% behind the Intel part, while the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H trails by 1% at 44466.

The single-thread result is notable because it is the only head-to-head metric where the AMD part leads by a meaningful margin. A 3.4% advantage in single-thread performance, combined with a 9.9% lead in extended instructions, gives the Ryzen AI 7 450G a distinct profile for lightly threaded and instruction-heavy tasks. However, the Intel part's advantages in multithread, physics, and prime number processing are larger in absolute percentage terms, which explains why Intel wins the majority of the head-to-head comparisons.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger processor for the majority of measured workloads. It wins eight of the eleven head-to-head tests, including the multithread test by 15.1%, the physics test by 38.2%, and the prime number test by 43.9%. The Intel part also holds a 24.5% lead in encryption and a 25.7% lead in floating-point math. For users prioritizing throughput in multi-core applications, integer-heavy calculations, or cryptographic workloads, the benchmark results favor Intel clearly.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the better choice for single-thread performance. Its 3.4% lead in the PassMark single-thread test and its 9.9% advantage in extended instructions are the only head-to-head wins, but they are consistent and repeatable. The AMD part also ranks higher overall, sitting in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs against Intel's 89th percentile, with a higher average benchmark score of 63331 versus 44889. This suggests that the AMD processor competes in a higher performance tier when compared against the broader CPU landscape, even though it loses to the Intel part in this direct comparison.

The average benchmark score difference between the two parts is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G averages 63331, while the Intel Core i5-14600 averages 44889. This places the AMD part among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, while the Intel part competes with the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD EPYC 4344P. The Intel Core i5-14600 launch MSRP is $255.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 wins eight of the eleven recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins three, though two of those are the same single-thread measurement recorded under different test names.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the comparison?

A: The largest gap is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 155 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 87, a 43.9% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins the extended instructions test by 9.9% and the single-thread test by 3.4%. No AMD win exceeds 10%.

Q: How do the two processors rank against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14600 sits in the 89th percentile. The AMD part also has a higher average benchmark score of 63331 versus 44889.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, which is 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600's closest rival is the Intel Core i9-12900KS, which is 0.5% ahead.

Q: Which processor is better for multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 leads the multithread test with a score of 35848 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G's 30422, a 15.1% advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core and cache specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part provides 6 more cores and 4 more threads.

Base and boost clocks also differ. The AMD part runs at a 2.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a 2.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.20 GHz. Intel holds a 0.10 GHz advantage at boost and a 0.70 GHz advantage at base.

Cache configurations are distinct. Both parts use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major difference: AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory support and bandwidth also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Intel Core i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm².

The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm².

The production status for both parts is Active. The release dates differ: the AMD processor was released in 2026, while the Intel processor was released in 2024. The market segment for both is Desktop.

The AMD part integrates the Radeon 860M graphics solution, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part's memory controller supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a part number of 100-000001917, and the Intel Core i5-14600 has a part number of SRN44. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.