AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors along predictable lines of workload type and core architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 takes only one of the four shared benchmark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401E wins the remaining three. That single AMD win, however, is a substantial one in a specific workload type.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 2457 against the Intel's 1830. That is a 34.3% margin, and it shows the AMD part's 8-core, 16-thread configuration handling a legacy multi-threaded render workload with clear authority. The Intel Core i5-14401E, with 6 cores and 12 threads, cannot match that particular result despite its higher base and boost clocks.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins all three of the other shared tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18161 versus 16054 for the AMD, a margin of 11.6%. In single-core tests, the Intel part is decisively ahead: Cinebench R15 single-core shows 258 versus 220, a 14.7% advantage, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2564 versus 2010, a 21.6% advantage. The single-core results indicate the Intel architecture holds a clear per-thread performance edge, which matters for lightly threaded applications and general responsiveness.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger choice for older multi-threaded render workloads that scale across many cores, as demonstrated by its Cinebench R15 multi-core result. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger choice for modern multi-threaded rendering and for any workload that depends on single-thread performance, where its margins range from roughly 15% to over 20% depending on the test version.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is a major differentiator. The AMD processor has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, a 12 MB difference that favors the Intel part in workloads with large working sets.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part starts at a higher base frequency, but the AMD part boosts higher. The Intel part has a much higher TDP at 65 watts versus the AMD part's 28 watts, reflecting the different market segments: mobile versus desktop.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part was released in January 2026; the Intel part was released in June 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data in the database covers four Cinebench tests, and the results show a clear division between multi-core performance in an older test and everything else.

The largest margin in either direction belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD part scores 2457, the Intel part scores 1830, and the delta is 34.3% in favor of AMD. This is a substantial win and indicates that the AMD processor's extra two cores and four threads pay off handsomely in this specific legacy render workload. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration appears to scale well in this test, overcoming the Intel part's higher clock speeds.

The Intel Core i5-14401E takes the other multi-core test, Cinebench R23 multi-core, with a score of 18161 versus the AMD part's 16054. That is an 11.6% margin in favor of Intel. This result is notable because it flips the multi-core verdict from the R15 test. The R23 workload, being newer and more demanding, apparently benefits from the Intel part's larger 20 MB L3 cache and higher base clock, despite the AMD part having more cores. The Intel part also has a higher TDP budget, which may allow it to sustain boost clocks longer under the R23 load.

Single-core results are uniformly in favor of Intel. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 258 against the AMD part's 220, a 14.7% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 2564 against the AMD part's 2010, a 21.6% margin. The R23 single-core gap is the second-largest margin in the entire head-to-head set. These results show that the Intel architecture, despite its lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus the AMD part's 5.10 GHz, delivers significantly better per-thread performance in Cinebench. The higher base clock of 2.50 GHz and the larger cache per core likely contribute to this outcome.

Overall, the database records one win for the AMD part and three wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head tests. The win count, however, does not tell the full story. The AMD part's single win is massive in percentage terms, while the Intel part's wins range from moderate to large. For users running Cinebench R15-style multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part is clearly superior. For users running R23 or single-threaded workloads, the Intel part is the better performer.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E wins both single-core tests. It scores 258 versus 220 in Cinebench R15 single-core, a 14.7% margin, and 2564 versus 2010 in Cinebench R23 single-core, a 21.6% margin.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP values for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores; the Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh.

Process technology differs by foundry and node. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core and thread counts differ: 8 cores and 16 threads for AMD, 6 cores and 12 threads for Intel. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

Cache hierarchies differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Market segments differ: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ: January 2026 for AMD, June 2024 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear workload-based decision. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins decisively in Cinebench R15 multi-core with a 34.3% margin, and it does so with a 28 watt TDP, making it the efficient choice for legacy multi-threaded render workloads in a mobile form factor. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide the parallelism that this test rewards, and its smaller process node and lower power envelope make it suitable for systems where power and thermals are constrained.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins the other three shared tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it leads by 11.6%, showing that its higher base clock, larger 20 MB L3 cache, and higher 65 watt TDP allow it to outperform the AMD part in a more modern multi-threaded workload despite having fewer cores. In single-core tests, the Intel part leads by 14.7% in Cinebench R15 and 21.6% in Cinebench R23. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for users reusing existing memory, and it uses PCIe Gen 5 for 16 CPU lanes versus the AMD part's Gen 4.

The percentile data reinforces the separation. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37093 and nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H within 0.2%. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 5253 and nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-11700B and Intel Core i9-10850K within 0.2%. The AMD part is the higher-tier product overall, but the Intel part wins the specific Cinebench tests that matter most to modern rendering workloads.

Users who prioritize legacy multi-threaded render performance and power efficiency should select the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. Users who prioritize single-thread performance, modern multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity should select the Intel Core i5-14401E. The database records one win for AMD and three for Intel, but the AMD win is the largest margin in the comparison.