AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and the Intel Core i5-14490F occupy different corners of the hardware landscape, one a mobile processor built for efficiency and the other a desktop part aimed at sustained output. The recorded data shows a clear split: the Intel part wins the majority of the benchmark comparisons, but the AMD chip secures a few notable victories that reveal its unique strengths. The database indicates the Intel Core i5-14490F holds a higher average benchmark score of 38149 compared to 37093 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and it sits at the 86th percentile versus the AMD part’s 85th. That overall margin is modest, yet the individual test results tell a more complex story about where each processor excels.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the head-to-head data is the Intel Core i5-14490F’s dominance in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 23000 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450’s 16054, a difference of 30.2 percent. That is a substantial gap for a workload that stresses all cores simultaneously. The Intel part’s advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core is far smaller, however, with the AMD chip actually winning that test with a score of 2457 compared to 2318, a 6 percent lead. This reversal between the two Cinebench versions suggests the AMD processor’s architecture handles certain multi-threaded tasks better than others, while the Intel part scales more effectively in the newer benchmark.

Single-core performance is where the Intel Core i5-14490F pulls ahead decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3247 versus 2010 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, a 38.1 percent advantage. The Cinebench R15 single-core result shows a similar pattern, with Intel leading 327 to 220, a 32.7 percent margin. These are the largest deltas in either direction across the entire benchmark suite, indicating a fundamental difference in how the two processors handle lightly threaded workloads. The AMD chip does manage to flip the script in PassMark’s single-thread test, however, scoring 3955 against 3873 for Intel, a 2.1 percent win. That result is curious because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core findings, suggesting that the PassMark test measures a different mix of instructions that favors the AMD architecture.

The PassMark suite offers a broader view of everyday computing tasks, and here the Intel Core i5-14490F wins nearly every category. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 340026 versus 294298, a 13.4 percent margin. Data encryption follows a similar pattern, with Intel scoring 18225 against 14925, an 18.1 percent lead. Floating point math, a workload that benefits from raw compute throughput, favors Intel at 66558 versus 52971, a 20.4 percent advantage. Integer math is much closer, with Intel scoring 87844 against 86227, a margin of only 1.8 percent. The physics test shows the largest PassMark gap, with Intel at 2093 versus 1337 for AMD, a 36.1 percent difference. Random string sorting, prime number finding, and extended instructions all go to Intel as well, with margins of 9.2 percent, 31.1 percent, and 4.4 percent respectively.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins only three of the fifteen head-to-head comparisons, but two of those wins are the PassMark single-thread tests, which appear twice in the database with identical scores. The third is the Cinebench R15 multi-core result. That means the AMD part’s victories are concentrated in single-threaded PassMark performance and one specific multi-core benchmark, while the Intel part takes everything else. The overall record stands at 12 wins for Intel and 3 for AMD, a lopsided tally that nevertheless obscures the AMD chip’s competitiveness in specific scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records 37093, putting Intel ahead by roughly 1,000 points.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 16054, giving Intel a 30.2 percent advantage in that workload.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark against the Intel part?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 2457 versus 2318, a 6 percent lead, and it wins PassMark single-thread with 3955 versus 3873, a 2.1 percent margin.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i5-14490F leads by 38.1 percent, scoring 3247 against the AMD chip’s 2010.

Q: How close is integer math performance between the two?

A: The PassMark integer math test shows a narrow margin, with Intel scoring 87844 and AMD scoring 86227, a difference of only 1.8 percent.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is at the 85th percentile, a one point difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded throughput in modern rendering workloads. Its 30.2 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core makes it the stronger option for video rendering, 3D animation, and other tasks that scale across many cores. The 36.1 percent advantage in the PassMark physics test further reinforces that positioning, as physics simulations often rely on heavy parallel computation. The Intel part also wins data compression by 13.4 percent, which matters for archiving, backup tools, and file management applications that compress large datasets. Encryption performance is 18.1 percent better on the Intel chip, so workloads involving secure data transfer or storage encryption would see a measurable benefit.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, despite losing most comparisons, wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 6 percent. That result suggests the AMD architecture is competitive in certain multi-threaded scenarios that do not follow the same scaling patterns as Cinebench R23. The PassMark single-thread win, with a 2.1 percent margin, indicates the AMD chip can handle certain single-threaded instruction mixes faster than the Intel part, even though Cinebench single-core tells the opposite story. Users running applications that resemble the PassMark single-thread workload, such as some legacy software or specific database queries, might find the AMD chip surprisingly competitive.

The Intel part’s 31.1 percent lead in prime number finding points to strengths in mathematical workloads that involve iterative integer operations. Floating point math, where Intel leads by 20.4 percent, covers scientific computing, financial modeling, and signal processing. The extended instructions test, which Intel wins by 4.4 percent, suggests better support for advanced instruction sets used in media encoding and cryptography. Random string sorting, an Intel win by 9.2 percent, relates to data processing and text manipulation tasks. For a desktop user running a diverse mix of productivity, content creation, and computational software, the Intel Core i5-14490F offers more consistent wins across the board.

Specification Differences

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both chips support the same thread count, but the Intel part relies on two additional physical cores to reach that number. Clock speeds also vary, with the AMD chip listing a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip has the higher boost ceiling, but the Intel part starts from a higher base frequency.

Thermal design power, or TDP, shows a major divergence, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 rated at 28 watts and the Intel Core i5-14490F rated at 65 watts. That 37 watt difference reflects their different market segments, with the AMD chip built for mobile use and the Intel part designed for desktop installation. The AMD chip uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, so the two are not interchangeable in any system.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 70 PRO 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part also uses a dual-channel bus but has no bandwidth figure listed in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel part. PCIe support varies as well, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes on CPU only, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes on CPU only. The AMD chip has integrated graphics in the form of Radeon 860M, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics at all. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier on this processor. The Intel part, being a desktop processor; the AMD part, mobile. The Intel part; the AMD part. The Intel part; the Intel part. The Intel part has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, the AMD chip has 8 MB of L3 cache per the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 70 PRO 450 and the Intel Core i5-14490F, the AMD chip using Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename; the AMD chip, the AMD chip from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process node; the Intel part uses a 10 nm process node. The AMD part, TSMC foundry; the Intel part, Intel foundry. The AMD chip, die size 195 mm²; the Intel part, 215 mm² die size. The AMD chip, 80 KB per core L1 cache; the Intel chip, 80 KB per core L1 cache. The AMD chip, 1 MB per core L2 cache; the Intel chip, 1.25 MB per core L2 cache. The AMD chip has 8 MB of L3 cache; the Intel chip has 24 MB of L3 cache. The AMD chip’s L3 cache is smaller, while the Intel part’s L3 cache is larger. The AMD chip’s architecture is based on Zen 5, while the Intel part is based on Raptor Lake. The AMD chip, Raptor Lake Refresh codename; the Intel part, Raptor Lake Refresh. The AMD chip’s generation is Ryzen AI PRO 400, while the Intel part’s generation is Core i5, Raptor Lake Refresh. The AMD chip’s process node is 4 nm, while the Intel part’s process node is 10 nm. The AMD chip’s foundry is TSMC, while the Intel part’s foundry is Intel. The AMD chip’s die size is 195 mm², while the Intel part’s die size is 215 mm². The AMD chip’s L1 cache is 80 KB per core, while the Intel part’s L1 cache is 80 KB per core. The AMD chip’s L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel part’s L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core. The AMD chip’s L3 cache is 8 MB, while the Intel part’s L3 cache is 24 MB.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i5-14490F as the stronger performer in the majority of benchmark scenarios, with 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons and a higher average score of 38149. The Intel part’s advantages in Cinebench R23 multi-core, single-core, and the PassMark physics test make it the better option for users running demanding desktop applications that rely on high sustained clock speeds and many cores. The 30.2 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 38.1 percent lead in Cinebench R23 single-core are decisive margins that will matter for content creators, engineers, and anyone who spends time in rendering or simulation software.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, while losing most comparisons, still demonstrates competitive performance in specific areas. Its 6 percent win in Cinebench R15 multi-core and its 2.1 percent win in PassMark single-thread show that the Zen 5 architecture is not universally slower. For mobile users, the 28 watt thermal envelope compared to the Intel part’s 65 watt rating makes the AMD chip a more power-efficient option for laptops and compact systems. The integrated Radeon 860M graphics also provide a display output capability that the Intel part lacks entirely. Users who need a processor with integrated graphics, lower power consumption, and competitive performance in certain single-threaded and legacy multi-threaded workloads would find the AMD chip suitable. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the better choice for desktop users who want maximum performance in modern multi-threaded software and do not require integrated graphics. Benchmarks indicate the Intel part is the more versatile performer; the AMD part is the more specialized one.