AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core i5-14490F are both 10-core processors, but they target entirely different market segments: the AMD chip is a 28-watt mobile part built for thin-and-light laptops, while the Intel chip is a 65-watt desktop part for socketed systems. The benchmark data shows a near-even split, with Intel winning 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests and AMD winning 7, but the margins tell a clearer story: Intel dominates in sustained multi-core rendering and raw single-thread speed, while AMD wins decisively in integer math, extended instruction throughput, and data compression tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice for workloads that depend on high-frequency single-core execution and large shared cache. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 versus AMD’s 1992 represents a 38.7% advantage, the largest gap in the entire comparison. This translates directly to responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications, legacy software, and any task where a single thread is the bottleneck. Intel also wins the physics simulation test (PassMark Physics, 2093 vs 1704, an 18.6% margin), which reflects its ability to handle deterministic, low-parallelism calculations quickly.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in workloads that exploit its 20 threads (10 cores with SMT) and its Zen 5 architecture’s efficiency in parallel integer processing. The PassMark Integer Math score of 101831 versus Intel’s 87844 is a 15.9% win, and the Extended Instructions test (25113 vs 21731) shows a 15.6% advantage. Data compression (354510 vs 340026, +4.3%) and random string sorting (39447 vs 35608, +10.8%) also favor AMD, making it the better processor for database work, file archiving, and encryption-heavy tasks. The PassMark Multithread score (29467 vs 28662, +2.8%) confirms AMD’s edge in general multi-threaded throughput, despite Intel’s higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 20 threads from 10 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 16 threads from 10 cores.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the entire benchmark set?

A: The largest single margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel leads by 38.7% (3247 vs 1992).

Q: Does Intel win all the multi-core tests?

A: No. Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core (23000 vs 18698, +18.7%) and Cinebench R15 multi-core is won by AMD (2842 vs 2318, +22.6%). AMD also wins PassMark Multithread (29467 vs 28662, +2.8%).

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, compared to Intel’s 38149. AMD also sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 86th.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 880M). The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is the Cinebench R23 single-core test. Intel’s 3247 score crushes AMD’s 1992, a 38.7% differential that underscores the Raptor Lake architecture’s raw clock-for-clock advantage at 5.00 GHz boost. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel wins 327 to 303, though by a much smaller 7.3%. The R23 multi-core test also goes to Intel: 23000 versus 18698, an 18.7% lead, meaning Intel’s higher per-core performance more than compensates for having 4 fewer threads in this particular rendering workload.

AMD’s strongest counterattack comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it wins 2842 to 2318, a 22.6% margin. This is surprising given Intel’s R23 multi-core dominance, and it suggests the older R15 benchmark scales differently with thread counts and memory latency. In PassMark tests, AMD wins integer math by 15.9% (101831 vs 87844), extended instructions by 15.6% (25113 vs 21731), and random string sorting by 10.8% (39447 vs 35608). The data compression test is closer, with AMD at 354510 versus Intel’s 340026, a 4.3% edge. Data encryption is nearly a tie: AMD 18297 versus Intel 18225, a 0.4% difference.

Intel wins the remaining tests by narrower margins: PassMark single-thread (3873 vs 3841, +0.8%), find prime numbers (122 vs 117, +4.1%), floating-point math (66558 vs 62802, +5.6%), and physics (2093 vs 1704, +18.6%). The PassMark multithread test favors AMD, 29467 to 28662, a 2.8% margin. Overall, the head-to-head wins are split 8 for Intel and 7 for AMD, but AMD’s average benchmark score (40048) is higher than Intel’s (38149), indicating that AMD’s wins tend to be in heavier, more representative multi-threaded workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical and platform attribute. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and the same 5.00 GHz boost. AMD’s TDP is 28 watts, compared to Intel’s 65 watts, a 37-watt difference that defines their thermal envelopes: AMD is designed for mobile, Intel for desktop. AMD uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel’s memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). AMD includes integrated graphics (Radeon 880M), Intel has none. AMD’s die size is 233 mm², Intel’s is 215 mm². AMD’s part number is 100-000001530, Intel’s is SRN35. AMD was released on 2024-06-30, Intel on 2023-12-31. Both have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Its cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14490F is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, using a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake Refresh). Its cache is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The core count is identical at 10, but AMD uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 20 threads, while Intel uses 16 threads. The process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) explains AMD’s lower power draw and smaller thermal footprint, but Intel’s larger L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB) and higher per-core L2 (1.25 MB vs 1 MB) contribute to its single-thread dominance. AMD’s integrated Radeon 880M graphics means it can drive a display without a discrete GPU, which is impossible on the Intel part. AMD’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is recorded, while Intel’s is not in the database.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the better all-round processor for mobile computing and multi-threaded integer workloads. It wins 7 of the head-to-head tests, achieves a higher average benchmark score (40048 vs 38149), and sits at a higher percentile (87th vs 86th). Its 20 threads, 4 nm process, and 28-watt TDP make it suitable for thin laptops that need strong parallel performance in tasks like data compression, encryption, and integer math. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and integrated Radeon 880M graphics add to its versatility in a compact form factor.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the faster processor for single-threaded performance and for specific multi-core workloads like Cinebench R23, where its 23000 score beats AMD’s 18698 by 18.7%. Its 65-watt TDP and socketed design indicate a desktop system with ample cooling, where the 5.00 GHz boost clock can be sustained. The 24 MB L3 cache and Gen 5 PCIe support make it a strong choice for gaming or productivity apps that rely on low-latency memory access and high-bandwidth storage. However, its lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory.

For a benchmark database perspective, AMD wins the aggregate score contest, while Intel wins the raw single-thread crown. The verdict depends on the platform: choose AMD for a mobile system with 20 threads and integrated graphics, choose Intel for a desktop system where single-thread speed and Cinebench rendering matter most. The 8-7 split in Intel’s favor is misleading because AMD’s wins (integer math, extended instructions, data compression, multithread) cover broader use cases than Intel’s wins (prime numbers, floating-point math, single-core tests). The recorded data shows AMD as the higher-scoring processor overall, with Intel leading in narrowly defined performance niches.