AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 are two very different processors that happen to land at nearly the same average benchmark score. The Intel part, a desktop chip, and the AMD part, a mobile chip, sit within 0.1% of each other in average benchmark score, with the Intel scoring 32707 and the AMD scoring 32662. This makes the choice between them entirely dependent on workload and platform, rather than raw overall performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600T is the clear winner in the vast majority of benchmark categories. Out of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel chip wins 12. Its dominance is most pronounced in multi-core and compute-heavy tasks. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 22447 against the AMD's 13794, a massive 62.7% lead. Similarly, in PassMark's physics test, the Intel part scores 1873 versus 1257, a 49% advantage. The Intel chip also wins in integer math (95112 vs 77414, a 22.9% lead) and floating-point math (64726 vs 46996, a 37.7% lead). This points to the Intel being the strong choice for rendering, scientific computing, and any workload that can use all available cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins only 3 of the 15 comparisons, but they are notable. Its biggest win is in PassMark's extended instructions test, where it scores 18029 against Intel's 16985, a 5.8% lead. This suggests better performance in workloads using newer or specialized instruction sets. The AMD also wins in single-threaded PassMark tests, scoring 3862 against Intel's 3744, a 3.1% advantage. This indicates a slight edge in lightly-threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, despite the Intel chip having a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus the AMD's 5.00 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662. The Intel chip leads by 0.1%.

Q: Is the Intel chip faster in multi-core workloads?

A: Yes, significantly. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 22447, which is 62.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's score of 13794.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD chip wins?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins in the PassMark extended instructions test (18029 vs 16985) and in the PassMark single-thread test (3862 vs 3744). It also wins the duplicate PassMark singlethread test by the same margin.

Q: How do their core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has a lower TDP of 28 watts.

Q: Which processor is better for gaming?

A: Based on the data, the AMD chip has a slight edge in single-threaded performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3862 vs 3744), which can be relevant for gaming. However, the Intel chip has a much larger lead in multi-threaded tests, so the best choice depends on whether a game or other running applications are more dependent on single-core or multi-core performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-14600T is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It uses a hybrid architecture, though the data shows it has 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The chip has a die size of 257 mm².

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is based on the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Strix Point. It is built on a more advanced 4 nm process at TSMC and has a smaller die size of 233 mm². The AMD chip uses a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, as noted in its generation field. This is a mobile-focused design, as indicated by its AMD Socket FP8 socket and mobile market segment.

The cache layouts differ significantly. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and only 8 MB of L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip does support a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The most obvious difference is the form factor. The Intel Core i5-14600T is a desktop processor using the Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is a mobile processor using the AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip has more cores (14 vs 8) and more threads (20 vs 16). Its base clock is lower at 1.80 GHz compared to the AMD's 2.00 GHz, but its boost clock is higher at 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher TDP of 35 watts versus the AMD's 28 watts.

Memory support differs: the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Their integrated graphics differ, with the Intel UHD Graphics 770 versus the AMD Radeon 880M. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $255; there is no launch MSRP listed for the AMD chip. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest single win for the Intel Core i5-14600T is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 22447 against the AMD's 13794, a 62.7% lead. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The Intel chip also dominates Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3169 versus 1958, a 61.8% lead. In the older Cinebench R15 tests, the Intel chip wins by 11.8% in multi-core (2262 vs 2023) and by 17.7% in single-core (319 vs 271).

In PassMark tests, the Intel chip's wins are consistent but smaller. It leads by 59.2% in find prime numbers (121 vs 76), by 49% in physics (1873 vs 1257), by 37.7% in floating-point math (64726 vs 46996), and by 37.4% in data encryption (18226 vs 13264). The Intel chip also wins in integer math (95112 vs 77414, a 22.9% lead), random string sorting (34310 vs 28390, a 20.9% lead), multithread (26409 vs 22125, a 19.4% lead), and data compression (301827 vs 256603, a 17.6% lead).

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's wins are narrower. Its best result is in the PassMark extended instructions test, where it scores 18029 versus Intel's 16985, a 5.8% lead. In PassMark single-thread and the duplicate singlethread test, the AMD scores 3862 against Intel's 3744, a 3.1% lead. These are the only three benchmarks where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture. For any workload that benefits from multiple cores, the Intel Core i5-14600T is the superior processor. Its massive leads in Cinebench multi-core tests and PassMark multithread, physics, and math tests make it the obvious choice for rendering, video editing, and scientific computing. It is also faster in many single-core tests, including Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core, where it leads by 17.7% and 61.8% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 makes sense in specific scenarios. It wins in the PassMark single-thread test, suggesting a slight advantage in lightly-threaded, latency-sensitive applications. Its lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 35 watts makes it more suitable for power-constrained mobile environments. Its win in extended instructions also hints at better optimization for certain specialized code paths.

Given that both chips have the same 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and nearly identical average benchmark scores, the decision comes down to platform and workload. If you are building a desktop system and need maximum multi-core performance, the Intel Core i5-14600T is the clear winner. If you are looking at a mobile platform and prioritize the slight single-thread edge and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the more practical choice. The benchmark data shows the Intel chip wins 12 of 15 direct comparisons, making it the default recommendation for raw compute performance.