AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is a mobile-first part with a 28 W TDP, using 8 cores and 16 threads on a 4 nm TSMC node. The Intel Core i5-14500 is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, offering 14 cores and 20 threads on Intel's 10 nm process. The recorded benchmarks show Intel winning 10 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while AMD wins 5. However, the margin of victory matters more than the count.

The AMD part wins the modern multi-threaded workload in Cinebench R23, scoring 16054 against Intel's 15012, a 6.9% advantage. It also takes the single-core R23 test, 2010 to 1917, a 4.9% lead. The Intel part dominates in raw throughput tasks, particularly floating-point math (79576 vs 52971, a 33.4% gap) and data encryption (21457 vs 14925, a 30.4% gap). The data indicates that for heavy integer, floating-point, and compression workloads, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the clear performer. For users constrained by power or needing a mobile platform, the AMD part delivers competitive single-thread performance and better Cinebench multi-core scores in a 28 W envelope. The overall average benchmark score places the Intel part higher (38531 vs 37093), and its percentile ranking is 86th versus 85th for AMD. The verdict from the data: Intel for maximum throughput in desktop use, AMD for efficiency-focused mobile systems where Cinebench R23 performance is a priority.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, with a die size of 195 mm². Its cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with a die size of 215 mm². Its cache configuration is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The core counts differ sharply: AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm explains part of the power envelope gap (28 W vs 65 W). The Intel part has a larger L3 cache (24 MB shared) versus AMD's 8 MB. The Intel part also has a higher base clock. These architectural choices drive the benchmark outcomes, particularly in tasks that scale with core count and cache size.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in almost every PassMark subtest. In data compression, it scores 371294 versus AMD's 294298, a 20.7% advantage. In data encryption, it leads 21457 to 14925, a 30.4% gap. In integer math, Intel scores 108124 versus 86227, a 20.3% lead. In floating-point math, Intel's 79576 dwarfs AMD's 52971, a 33.4% gap. In multithreaded PassMark, Intel wins 30777 to 24779, a 19.5% lead. Physics tests favor Intel by 23.4% (1746 vs 1337). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 21.1% (40980 vs 32344). Prime number finding favors Intel by 20.8% (106 vs 84). Extended instructions also go to Intel, by 7.5% (22473 vs 20778). Even in single-core PassMark, the margin is razor-thin: AMD wins 3955 to 3952, a 0.1% difference.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins the Cinebench tests that matter most for modern rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 16054 against Intel's 15012, a 6.9% win. In R23 single-core, AMD leads 2010 to 1917, a 4.9% win. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD edges Intel 2457 to 2435, a 0.9% win. The only other AMD win is the PassMark single-thread test at 0.1%. The data shows a clear split: Intel dominates in algorithmic math, compression, and encryption; AMD wins in Cinebench rendering and single-thread performance (by a small margin in PassMark but a larger one in R23). The Intel part's larger core count and higher base clock likely drive its PassMark leads, while AMD's Zen 5 architecture shows strength in Cinebench's specific workload.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 16054, which is 6.9% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500's 15012.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads with 2010 versus Intel's 1917, a 4.9% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, AMD leads by 0.1% (3955 vs 3952). However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel wins 273 to 220, a 19.4% lead.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i5-14500 show its biggest advantage?

A: The largest recorded lead for Intel is in floating-point math, where it scores 79576 versus AMD's 52971, a 33.4% gap. It also leads data encryption by 30.4% (21457 vs 14925).

Q: What is the power envelope difference between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has a TDP of 65 W. This reflects their different market segments: mobile versus desktop.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel also has a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38531, which is higher than AMD's 37093. Intel's percentile rank is 86th versus AMD's 85th among all CPUs in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 16054 against Intel's 15012, a 6.9% advantage. This is notable because the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads versus AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads, yet AMD still wins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD also leads by 4.9% (2010 vs 1917). The Cinebench R15 multicore test is nearly a tie, with AMD at 2457 and Intel at 2435, a 0.9% margin. The PassMark single-thread test is the closest of all, with AMD at 3955 and Intel at 3952, a 0.1% difference.

The Intel Core i5-14500's biggest win is in floating-point math, where it scores 79576 versus AMD's 52971, a 33.4% gap. This is followed by data encryption, where Intel leads 21457 to 14925, a 30.4% margin. In data compression, Intel scores 371294 against AMD's 294298, a 20.7% advantage. Integer math favors Intel by 20.3% (108124 vs 86227). The physics test shows Intel ahead by 23.4% (1746 vs 1337). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 21.1% (40980 vs 32344). Prime number finding favors Intel by 20.8% (106 vs 84). The multithreaded PassMark test shows Intel at 30777 versus AMD's 24779, a 19.5% lead. Extended instructions favor Intel by 7.5% (22473 vs 20778). The only Intel loss in the PassMark suite is the single-thread test, and even there the margin is 0.1%.

The pattern is consistent: Intel wins all the heavy arithmetic and data-processing workloads by double-digit margins, while AMD wins the Cinebench rendering tests by single-digit margins. The Cinebench R15 single-core test is an outlier, with Intel winning 273 to 220, a 19.4% gap, which suggests that this older benchmark favors Intel's higher base clock and different architecture. Overall, the head-to-head data confirms that the Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger processor for most computational tasks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 holds a specific advantage in Cinebench R23 workloads and matches Intel in single-thread PassMark performance.