AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i5-14490F across all 15 shared benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 does not secure a single head-to-head win, with the Intel part leading by margins ranging from a razor-thin 0.3% to a substantial 40%.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel processor scores 23000 against the AMD's 13794, a 40% deficit. This is the single most significant performance divider in the entire dataset. Cinebench R23 single-core tells a similar story but with a slightly smaller margin: Intel scores 3247 versus AMD's 1958, a 39.7% lead. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a narrower but still clear gap, with Intel ahead by 12.7% in multi-core (2318 vs 2023) and 17.1% in single-core (327 vs 271).

In the Passmark suite, the Intel part wins every discipline. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3862, a difference of just 0.3%. This near-tie suggests that raw per-core clock-for-clock capability is almost identical between the two. However, the multi-threaded Passmark score shows a 22.8% gap favoring Intel (28662 vs 22125), which reflects the Intel part's additional physical cores.

Integer math shows a moderate 11.9% Intel advantage (87844 vs 77414), while floating-point math sees a much larger 29.4% gap (66558 vs 46996). Data compression favors Intel by 24.5% (340026 vs 256603), and data encryption shows a 27.2% gap (18225 vs 13264). The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and vector workload performance, gives Intel a 17% lead (21731 vs 18029). Prime number finding, a purely single-threaded integer workload, sees Intel ahead by 37.7% (122 vs 76). Physics simulation shows a 39.9% gap (2093 vs 1257), nearly matching the Cinebench R23 multi-core deficit. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, gives Intel a 20.3% margin (35608 vs 28390).

The overall average benchmark score confirms the trend: Intel averages 38149 across all tests, while AMD averages 32662. This places the Intel part in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD sits at the 83rd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation under the Strix Point codename, a mobile-focused design. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². It belongs to the Core 14th Gen family under the Raptor Lake-R codename, a desktop-focused refresh.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip packs 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but Intel achieves this with 6 additional physical cores, which explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The AMD part uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration, meaning some cores are full-size while others are denser, power-optimized variants. The Intel part uses a homogeneous Raptor Lake design without such a split.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. For L3, AMD offers 8 MB total, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. This 16 MB difference in L3 cache likely contributes to the Intel part's advantage in data-compression and string-sorting workloads, which benefit from larger working sets residing in cache.

Power targets show a stark contrast. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. This more than doubles the thermal envelope for Intel, which directly explains its higher sustained performance in multi-threaded benchmarks. The AMD part, by contrast, is engineered for efficiency in mobile systems.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no bandwidth figure. Notably, AMD supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's newer PCIe generation provides double the per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics is another major differentiator. The AMD part includes a Radeon 880M iGPU, making it a complete APU solution. The Intel part has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A, which means it requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single recorded comparison. There is no workload category in the database where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 comes out ahead. This includes both synthetic rendering tests (Cinebench R15 and R23) and the entire Passmark suite covering integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, physics, sorting, and prime finding.

The closest contest is single-thread performance, where Intel's lead narrows to just 0.3% in both Passmark single-thread tests. For applications that rely primarily on single-core speed, the two processors are effectively interchangeable. The Intel part scores 3873 versus AMD's 3862, a difference that falls within measurement noise for most real-world workloads.

The largest gaps appear in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads. The 40% deficit in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 39.9% gap in Passmark physics indicate that heavily parallel workloads strongly favor Intel. The 37.7% lead in prime number finding and the 29.4% lead in floating-point math reinforce this pattern. These workloads scale with core count, raw clock speed, and cache capacity, all areas where Intel holds a structural advantage.

The AMD part's strengths do not appear in the recorded benchmarks. Its lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 65 watts suggests a power-efficiency advantage, but no efficiency metrics are present in the database. Its integrated Radeon 880M offers a graphics capability that the Intel part completely lacks, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded. Its ECC memory support is a feature absent from Intel, but again, no corresponding performance data exists.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 10
• Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz
• TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5, Intel uses Raptor Lake
• Codename: AMD is Strix Point, Intel is Raptor Lake-R
• Process node: AMD on 4 nm (TSMC), Intel on 10 nm (Intel)
• Die size: AMD at 233 mm², Intel at 215 mm²
• L2 cache per core: AMD at 1 MB, Intel at 1.25 MB
• L3 cache: AMD at 8 MB, Intel at 24 MB (shared)
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel not listed
• ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4, Intel uses Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 880M, Intel has N/A
• Market segment: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop
• Release date: AMD on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2023-12-31
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001571, Intel is SRN35

Both parts share identical boost clocks of 5.00 GHz, 16 threads, dual-channel memory buses, 80 KB L1 per core, active production status, and locked multipliers. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores. Both support 16 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 23000 versus AMD's 13794, a 40% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the gap narrows to 12.7%, with Intel at 2318 and AMD at 2023.

Q: Are the single-thread scores similar?

A: Yes, in Passmark single-thread tests, Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3862, a difference of only 0.3%. This is the closest head-to-head result in the entire dataset.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 includes a Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all (listed as N/A).

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC capability. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's 28 watts. This 37-watt difference reflects Intel's desktop orientation versus AMD's mobile focus.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14490F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 in every recorded benchmark. With 15 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part is the stronger processor by all measured metrics. Its 40% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 39.9% lead in Passmark physics demonstrate a clear advantage in heavily threaded workloads. Its 24.5% lead in data compression and 27.2% lead in encryption show superiority in data-processing tasks. Even in single-thread performance, where the gap shrinks to 0.3%, Intel maintains the edge.

The AMD part's case rests on characteristics outside the benchmark data. Its 28-watt TDP versus Intel's 65 watts indicates a power-efficiency profile suited to mobile systems. Its integrated Radeon 880M provides graphics capability that Intel lacks entirely. Its ECC memory support and LPDDR5X compatibility target professional and portable use cases. For a mobile workstation or laptop where battery life, integrated graphics, and memory flexibility matter more than raw throughput, the AMD part offers a coherent feature set.

For users who prioritize raw performance in rendering, math, compression, or physics simulation, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear pick from the recorded data. Its higher core count, larger L3 cache, and higher TDP all contribute to its benchmark dominance. The 86th percentile ranking versus AMD's 83rd percentile confirms that the Intel part sits higher in the overall CPU hierarchy. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, doubling the per-lane bandwidth available to compatible devices compared to AMD's Gen 4 implementation.

The choice ultimately depends on the target platform. In a desktop system with a discrete GPU, the Intel Core i5-14490F delivers superior performance across every tested workload. In a compact or battery-powered mobile device, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 provides a complete package with integrated graphics, ECC support, and a dramatically lower power envelope. The benchmark data favors Intel, but the specification differences tell a broader story about intended usage.