AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two mobile processors is unusually clean. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 10 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 7. The pattern is not random: AMD dominates memory-intensive, integer-heavy, and single-threaded PassMark workloads, while Intel takes the Cinebench rendering tests and several math-oriented PassMark subtests.

For general productivity and data-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger choice. It wins Geekbench multicore by a massive 35.3% margin, scoring 13760 against Intel's 10171. The AMD chip also leads in PassMark integer math (101831 versus 95584, a 6.5% edge), data compression (354510 versus 333851, a 6.2% edge), and random string sorting (39447 versus 36219, an 8.9% edge). Extended instruction workloads show an even larger gap: AMD scores 25113, which is 25.4% ahead of Intel's 20019. These results point to a processor that handles encryption, compression, and mixed integer workloads with notably higher throughput.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX, however, owns the Cinebench family. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel delivers 24234 versus AMD's 18698, a commanding 22.8% lead. The single-core version of that test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 3421, which is 41.8% ahead of AMD's 1992. Cinebench R15 multicore is the one rendering test AMD wins, taking it by 16.4% (2842 versus 2442), but that does not offset Intel's dominance in the more demanding R23 workload.

PassMark math workloads are split. Intel wins floating point math (69442 versus 62802, a 9.6% edge), physics (1911 versus 1704, a 10.8% edge), and prime number finding (130 versus 117, a 10% edge). AMD wins integer math, multithread (29467 versus 28508, a 3.4% edge), and both single-thread PassMark entries (3841 versus 3629, a 5.8% edge). For users prioritizing rendering, physics simulation, or floating-point scientific code, Intel has the measurable advantage. For database work, compression, and general application responsiveness, AMD is ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Point codename and a die size of 233 mm². It pairs Zen 5 cores with Zen 5c cores in a heterogeneous layout, though the database records a single core count of 10 cores and 20 threads. The cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M. The chip runs on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP.

Intel's Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, meaning it relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach that thread count. L1 cache matches AMD at 80 KB per core, but L2 doubles to 2 MB per core, and L3 grows to 24 MB shared. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel. Intel lists ECC memory support as enabled, which AMD does not. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, one generation ahead of AMD's Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part has a 55 W TDP, nearly double AMD's 28 W figure, and uses Intel BGA 1964. The multiplier is unlocked on the Intel chip, while AMD's is locked.

The core count difference is significant: Intel has 14 physical cores versus AMD's 10. This explains Intel's Cinebench R23 multicore lead. Yet AMD's higher memory bandwidth and efficiency per watt allow it to win Geekbench multicore, which is not purely a core-count test. The process node gap (4 nm versus 10 nm) also explains why AMD achieves competitive multicore results at a much lower TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison belongs to Intel in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 3421 score beats AMD's 1992 by 41.8%. This is an enormous gap for a single-threaded test and suggests Intel's high-boost core design is substantially faster when only one thread is active. The R23 multicore margin of 22.8% (24234 versus 18698) confirms that Intel's extra cores translate directly into rendering performance.

AMD's largest victory is Geekbench multicore at 35.3% (13760 versus 10171). This is notable because the two chips have the same thread count (20 threads each), yet AMD wins by over a third. The likely explanation is AMD's superior memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s) and the efficiency of the Zen 5 core design. AMD also takes extended instructions by 25.4% (25113 versus 20019), a workload that benefits from modern instruction set extensions.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD wins by 16.4% (2842 versus 2442), which is the reverse of the R23 result. The older R15 test apparently favors AMD's architecture, while the newer R23 test favors Intel's core count. This divergence is a reminder that benchmark generation matters: different rendering loads stress different parts of the CPU.

The PassMark single-thread tests show AMD ahead by 5.8% (3841 versus 3629), which contradicts the Cinebench R23 single-core result where Intel leads by 41.8%. The PassMark single-thread test is a composite of many workloads, while Cinebench R23 single-core is a single rendering task. The data thus shows AMD wins general single-threaded productivity, while Intel wins specifically in single-threaded rendering.

Other margins are smaller. AMD wins data compression by 6.2%, integer math by 6.5%, multithread by 3.4%, and random string sorting by 8.9%. Intel wins encryption by 6.2%, prime numbers by 10%, floating point by 9.6%, and physics by 10.8%. The close margins on encryption and multithread suggest these workloads are near parity, while the larger margins on rendering and integer tasks create clear separation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores. Both have 20 threads.

Q: Which chip wins the most benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 10 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 7.

Q: Is the Intel chip faster in single-core performance?

A: It depends on the test. Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 41.8% (3421 versus 1992) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 11.9% (344 versus 303). AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 5.8% (3841 versus 3629) and Geekbench single-core by 5.8% (2253 versus 2129).

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500HX does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a 55 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: AMD at 5.00 GHz, Intel at 4.90 GHz. The TDP gap is substantial at 28 W versus 55 W.

The socket and architecture are entirely different. AMD uses Socket FP8 with Zen 5 architecture and the Strix Point codename. Intel uses BGA 1964 with Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-HX codename. The process nodes reflect the generational divide: AMD is on 4 nm from TSMC, Intel is on 10 nm from Intel foundries. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core. AMD's L3 is 16 MB, while Intel's is 24 MB shared. Memory support diverges: AMD offers DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel offers DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier; the AMD chip does not. Release dates differ by about six months, with AMD launching in June 2024 and Intel in January 2024.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload priorities. For users running Cinebench-style rendering, physics simulations, or floating-point-heavy scientific code, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the stronger choice. Its 22.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 41.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core are the largest margins in the comparison. The 14-core design and higher TDP deliver measurable rendering performance.

For users handling compression, encryption, integer math, database operations, or general productivity, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the better option. Its 35.3% Geekbench multicore lead, 25.4% extended instructions lead, and wins in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting show a processor that handles diverse real-world workloads more efficiently. The 28 W TDP also indicates this performance comes at roughly half the power envelope of Intel's 55 W design.

The percentile rankings confirm these are closely matched parts overall. AMD sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 84th. AMD's average benchmark score is 40048, compared to Intel's 35094. The nearest rival data shows AMD competing with desktop-class chips like the Ryzen 7 7700, while Intel's nearest rivals include the Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-12700K.

The recommendation is straightforward: choose Intel for rendering and single-threaded Cinebench workloads, choose AMD for everything else. The benchmark results do not indicate a universal winner, but the weight of evidence favors AMD for general-purpose mobile computing, while Intel holds a specific and significant advantage in rendering tasks.