AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records an average benchmark score of 37093, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX records 32040. The AMD part also sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the Intel part at the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX leads in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 20108 versus 16054 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, a margin of 20.2% in Intel's favor.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 3955 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 3643. AMD holds an 8.6% advantage in this specific test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both parts support 16 threads, but Intel does so with two additional physical cores.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel part carries a higher power envelope by 27 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14450HX boost clock of 4.80 GHz. AMD leads by 0.30 GHz in maximum boost frequency.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX codename, belonging to the Core i5 generation described as Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core and carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 pool gives it a notable advantage in cache capacity for workloads that rely on shared data.

Memory support separates the two designs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14450HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity differs by generation. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's newer PCIe generation provides higher potential transfer rates for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 includes a Radeon 860M iGPU, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX includes UHD Graphics 710. Socket types differ as well: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, and Intel uses Intel BGA 1964. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison covers 15 recorded tests. AMD wins 8 of those tests, and Intel wins 7, making this a closely contested matchup despite the average score gap favoring AMD.

Starting with Cinebench results, the picture is split. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD wins decisively with a score of 2457 versus 2026, a 21.3% advantage. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel takes the win with 285 versus 220, a 22.8% margin for Intel. The Cinebench R23 results show Intel ahead in both disciplines. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 20108 against AMD's 16054, a 20.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2838 against AMD's 2010, a 29.2% lead. The single-core gap in R23 is the largest margin of any test in the comparison.

PassMark tests show a more balanced distribution. AMD wins data compression with 294298 versus 278538, a 5.7% margin. Intel wins data encryption with 15574 versus 14925, a 4.2% margin. AMD takes extended instructions with 20778 versus 17207, a 20.8% lead. Intel wins find prime numbers with 98 versus 84, a 14.3% margin. Intel also wins floating point math with 58037 versus 52971, an 8.7% lead. AMD takes integer math with 86227 versus 78330, a 10.1% margin.

The multithreaded PassMark test goes to AMD with 24779 versus 23680, a 4.6% lead. Intel wins the physics test with 1475 versus 1337, a 9.4% margin. AMD wins random string sorting with 32344 versus 29565, a 9.4% lead. Finally, in PassMark single-thread and singlethread (two entries with identical scores), AMD wins both with 3955 versus 3643, an 8.6% margin.

The pattern shows Intel dominating in Cinebench workloads, especially in single-core tests where its higher base clock and architectural efficiency shine. AMD dominates in several PassMark integer and compression workloads, plus the extended instructions test, which suggests strength in data manipulation and encryption-adjacent tasks. The average benchmark score favors AMD overall (37093 versus 32040), but the head-to-head win count is nearly even, indicating workload-dependent behavior.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with distinct strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 leads in average benchmark score (37093 versus 32040) and sits at a higher percentile among all CPUs (85th versus 82nd). It also wins the majority of head-to-head tests (8 of 15). AMD's advantages appear in integer math, data compression, extended instructions, random string sorting, multithreaded PassMark, and single-thread PassMark. Its lower TDP of 28 watts versus 55 watts means it delivers these results within a lower power envelope, which is relevant for thermally constrained mobile systems.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX counters with decisive wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (2838 versus 2010) and Cinebench R23 multicore (20108 versus 16054). It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core, data encryption, find prime numbers, floating point math, and physics. Intel's advantage in Cinebench multicore is substantial at 20.2%, and its single-core lead in R23 reaches 29.2%. The Intel part offers 10 cores versus 8 cores, larger L2 per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB), PCIe Gen 5 support, and an unlocked multiplier.

For users prioritizing Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the Intel part shows a clear edge. For users prioritizing a broader set of integer, compression, and single-thread PassMark tasks, the AMD part shows a consistent lead. The AMD processor also achieves its results with lower power draw and a smaller die (195 mm² versus 257 mm²). The choice depends on which benchmark family matches the intended workload. The database shows neither processor dominates across all tests; the AMD part wins more tests overall, but the Intel part wins the largest margins in the Cinebench suite.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Intel Core i5-14450HX |

|----------------|------------------------|------------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

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

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001865 | SRMXK |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 85 | 82 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 37093 | 32040 |

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. AMD provides a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), a smaller die, lower TDP, and a higher average benchmark score. Intel provides a higher base clock (2.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), more physical cores (10 versus 8), larger L2 and L3 caches, PCIe Gen 5 support, an unlocked multiplier, and an earlier release date. The memory bandwidth figure for Intel is not recorded, so a direct comparison in that field is unavailable.