AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core i5-14400 represent two distinct approaches to modern computing, one targeting mobile efficiency and the other desktop performance. While both processors feature 10 cores, the similarities largely end there. The recorded benchmark results show a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 15 of the 17 direct head-to-head comparisons, yet the Intel Core i5-14400 secures the two most significant victories in raw multi-core and single-core rendering workloads. This division highlights fundamental architectural and market positioning differences that determine which processor is appropriate for specific workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 demonstrates dominance across the majority of measured workloads, particularly in integer-heavy and encryption tasks. In the PassMark integer math test, the AMD part scores 101831 against 82017 for Intel, a 24.2% advantage. The largest margin of victory for AMD comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Ryzen AI 9 365 achieves a score of 117 versus 80, a 46.3% lead. This suggests exceptional performance in mathematical and logical processing tasks. The AMD processor also wins the Geekbench multicore test by a substantial 40.3%, scoring 13760 compared to 9807, and the Cinebench R15 multicore test by 32.3%, with scores of 2842 versus 2148.

The Intel Core i5-14400 secures its wins in the Cinebench R23 tests, which are heavily weighted toward sustained all-core and single-core rendering performance. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 21315 against AMD's 18698, a 12.3% advantage. The single-core R23 result is even more pronounced, with Intel scoring 3009 versus 1992, a 33.8% lead. These are significant margins in the most commonly cited rendering benchmarks, indicating that the Intel processor has a distinct advantage in scenarios that stress sustained clock speeds and traditional core architecture.

The PassMark single-thread test tells a different story, with AMD narrowly ahead at 3841 versus 3741, a 2.7% margin. The Cinebench R15 single-core test results in an exact tie at 303 points each, with the delta recorded as 0%. This contrast suggests that the Intel advantage in R23 single-core is specific to that benchmark's workload characteristics rather than a universal single-thread superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors employ fundamentally different silicon designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². It features a hybrid configuration of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores within the Ryzen AI 300 generation. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Both processors have 10 cores, but thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor supports 20 threads, while the Intel processor supports 16 threads. This difference of 4 threads partially explains the AMD advantage in multi-threaded workload tests like Geekbench and PassMark. Cache configurations also differ, with AMD providing 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 cache may contribute to its performance in certain rendering tasks.

Clock speeds show a notable divergence. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Despite the lower base clock, the AMD processor reaches a higher boost frequency.

Platform support differs considerably. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, targets the mobile market segment, and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, targets the desktop segment, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Intel processor but absent on the AMD processor. PCIe capabilities also differ, with AMD supporting Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel supporting Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics show a clear performance tier difference, with AMD using the Radeon 880M and Intel using the UHD Graphics 730. The TDP ratings reflect their market positions, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 65 watts.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger processor for the majority of computational tasks, winning 15 out of 17 benchmark comparisons. Its advantages in integer math, encryption, compression, and multicore tests such as Geekbench and Cinebench R15 make it suitable for general productivity, data processing, and mobile computing scenarios. The 40.3% lead in Geekbench multicore and the 46.3% lead in prime number calculation demonstrate clear superiority in mixed and pure computational workloads. Its 28-watt TDP and mobile socket placement indicate it is designed for efficient performance in portable systems.

The Intel Core i5-14400 delivers superior results in the Cinebench R23 suite, with a 12.3% multicore advantage and a 33.8% single-core advantage. These are the most widely used metrics for CPU rendering performance, making the Intel processor the better choice for sustained rendering workloads. The 65-watt TDP and desktop socket indicate it is intended for systems where power draw is less constrained. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, which is a meaningful feature for stability-critical workloads. Its launch MSRP is $221.

For users prioritizing rendering performance, the Intel Core i5-14400 is the clear choice. For all other measured workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers superior results with substantially lower power consumption and a mobile form factor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has 16 threads, a difference of 4 threads in favor of AMD.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The results vary by benchmark. In Cinebench R15 single-core, both processors score exactly 303, resulting in a tie. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 33.8% with 3009 versus 1992. In PassMark single-thread, AMD leads narrowly by 2.7% with 3841 versus 3741.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core i5-14400 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i5-14400 supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 occurs in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 117 against Intel's 80, a 46.3% advantage. This is followed by the Geekbench multicore test, where AMD scores 13760 versus 9807, a 40.3% lead. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows AMD ahead with 2842 versus 2148, a 32.3% margin. In PassMark extended instructions, AMD scores 25113 against 19816, a 26.7% advantage. The PassMark integer math test shows AMD at 101831 versus 82017, a 24.2% lead.

The AMD processor also wins the PassMark physics test with 1704 versus 1396, a 22.1% margin, and the PassMark random string sorting test with 39447 versus 32346, a 22% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows AMD at 29467 versus 25080, a 17.5% lead. The Geekbench single-core test favors AMD with 2253 versus 1905, an 18.3% margin. The PassMark data compression test shows AMD at 354510 versus 314995, a 12.5% advantage. The PassMark data encryption test favors AMD with 18297 versus 16731, a 9.4% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows AMD ahead with 3841 versus 3741, a 2.7% margin, and the PassMark floating point math test shows AMD at 62802 versus 61549, a 2% advantage.

The Intel Core i5-14400 secures its largest win in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 3009 against AMD's 1992, a 33.8% advantage. The Cinebench R23 multicore test also favors Intel, with a score of 21315 versus 18698, a 12.3% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test results in a perfect tie at 303 points each, with a delta of 0%. The average benchmark scores reflect this overall pattern, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averaging 40048 across all recorded benchmarks and the Intel Core i5-14400 averaging 32115. The AMD processor sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 82nd percentile.