AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Intel Core i5-14500HX are both mobile processors aimed at high-performance laptops, but the benchmark data shows they are not interchangeable. The Intel part wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, often by massive margins, while the AMD chip secures only 2 wins, both in the same single-threaded PassMark test. This is a classic case of raw core count and power envelope versus architectural efficiency, and the data suggests very different use cases for each.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear winner for any workload that scales with core count or benefits from sustained multi-threaded performance. Its victories in Cinebench R23 multi-core (24,234 vs 14,278.5) and PassMark multi-thread (28,508 vs 23,994) are decisive. The data shows Intel also dominates in integer math (95,584 vs 84,868), floating-point math (69,442 vs 51,639), and data compression (333,851 vs 281,834). This makes it the obvious choice for video rendering, 3D modeling, code compilation, and any other task that can utilize 14 cores and 20 threads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins in only one category: PassMark single-thread and single-thread (both scoring 3,872 vs Intel's 3,629). That 6.7% lead in single-threaded performance is notable, but it is the only bright spot. The AMD chip does not win in any Cinebench test, nor in any other PassMark subtest. Its 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is just one point higher than Intel's 84th, but that overall average score of 35,719 for AMD is actually lower than Intel's 35,094 average, indicating that the two are in a similar overall performance class despite the Intel chip's massive multi-core advantage. The practical takeaway: for purely single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD part is slightly better, but for anything else, the Intel part is superior.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture, which is part of the Krackan Point codename from the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, and is built on a 10 nm process by Intel itself. This difference in process technology is significant, as it explains the AMD chip's much lower 28W TDP compared to Intel's 55W TDP.

Core configurations are starkly different. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. This explains the Intel part's dominance in multi-threaded workloads. Cache layouts also differ substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD, but the Intel chip doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD chip has only 8 MB total, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. PCIe support also differs: the Intel chip supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip is limited to Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel chip is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the AMD chip is not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic gap is in multi-core rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24,234, which is 41.1% higher than the AMD chip's 14,278.5. This is a massive delta and the largest of any benchmark. The single-core Cinebench R23 test shows a similar story: Intel scores 3,421 versus AMD's 1,954, a 42.9% difference. These two results alone demonstrate that the Intel chip is not just faster in multi-threaded work; it is also far faster in single-threaded Cinebench, which is surprising given the AMD chip's PassMark single-thread win. The Cinebench R15 tests tell the same tale: Intel wins multi-core (2,442 vs 2,336.5) by a narrow 4.3%, but wins single-core (344 vs 247) by a huge 28.2%.

In PassMark, the Intel chip wins most subtests by double-digit percentages. Data compression goes to Intel by 15.6% (333,851 vs 281,834), data encryption by 25.8% (19,502 vs 14,462), and floating-point math by 25.6% (69,442 vs 51,639). The physics test is also a major win for Intel, scoring 1,911 versus AMD's 1,318, a 31% difference. The only subtest where AMD is competitive is extended instructions, where Intel wins by a razor-thin 0.3% (20,019 vs 19,955). The AMD chip's sole victory is in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3,872 versus Intel's 3,629, a 6.7% lead. This is a significant finding: the AMD chip has a better single-thread score in PassMark, but Intel dominates in Cinebench single-core. The data indicates that the benchmark methodology matters, but the overall trend is clear.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX is dramatically faster. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 41.1% (24,234 vs 14,278.5) and PassMark multi-thread by 15.8% (28,508 vs 23,994). The Intel chip's 14 cores and 20 threads versus the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads is the primary reason for this.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 have any advantage?

A: Yes, in one specific area. The AMD chip wins the PassMark single-thread and single-thread tests with a score of 3,872, which is 6.7% higher than the Intel's 3,629. This suggests slightly better responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks, despite losing Cinebench single-core by 42.9%.

Q: What about the difference in power consumption?

A: The AMD chip has a 28W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 55W TDP. This is a substantial difference, indicating the AMD part is designed for more power-efficient laptops, though the Intel part's higher power budget contributes to its higher performance in multi-threaded tests.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD chip has a specified memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's memory bandwidth is not listed in the data.

Q: Are these CPUs in the same performance class overall?

A: The data suggests they are close in overall average score, but not in performance distribution. The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 35,719, while the Intel chip has an average of 35,094. The AMD chip is in the 85th percentile and the Intel chip is in the 84th percentile, but the Intel chip's wins are far more decisive in multi-core tests.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 does not have an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for anyone building a performance-first laptop. If your priorities are multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, or any CPU-intensive professional workload, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the superior choice. Its 41.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 15.8% lead in PassMark multi-thread are decisive. The Intel chip also wins every single Cinebench test, both multi and single-core, and almost every PassMark subtest. The only reason to pick the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is if you prioritize power efficiency (28W vs 55W TDP) and favor the slightly better PassMark single-thread score, which could translate to snappier feel in everyday app use. However, for raw performance across the board, the Intel part wins 13 out of 15 benchmarks, and the magnitude of its losses in multi-core are far larger than its single-core win. The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the performance pick.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (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 specified |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-01-07 |