AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data splits into ten wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and seven for the Intel Core i5-14600T, but the magnitude of each victory matters as much as the count. The AMD part takes its largest margin in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 25113 against Intel's 16985, a 47.9% advantage. This is the single biggest gap in the entire comparison, indicating a decisive lead in workloads that exercise advanced instruction set extensions.

The AMD processor also wins PassMark data compression by a substantial 17.5%, scoring 354510 versus 301827. Random string sorting follows with a 15% lead (39447 to 34310), and PassMark multithread shows an 11.6% edge (29467 to 26409). The GeekBench multicore result favors AMD by 7.2%, with scores of 13760 and 12840 respectively. PassMark integer math adds another 7.1% win for AMD (101831 to 95112). Closer margins appear in PassMark single-thread, where AMD edges out Intel by 2.6% (3841 to 3744), and in data encryption, where the difference narrows to just 0.4% (18297 to 18226).

The Intel Core i5-14600T answers with its own decisive victories. The largest is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel posts 3169 against AMD's 1992, a 37.1% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel by 16.7%, with scores of 22447 and 18698. Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel by 5% (319 to 303), and GeekBench single-core shows a 12% lead for Intel (2559 to 2253). The remaining Intel wins are narrower: PassMark physics by 9% (1873 to 1704), PassMark find prime numbers by 3.3% (121 to 117), and PassMark floating-point math by 3% (64726 to 62802). Notably, Intel does not win a single PassMark subtest that involves data manipulation, sorting, or multithreaded throughput; its wins cluster around single-core speed, physics simulation, and prime number search.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the split. AMD's average sits at 40048, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's average is 32707, good for the 83rd percentile. However, the head-to-head Cinebench R23 results tell a different story, with Intel ahead in both single and multi-core variants. This suggests the two processors are optimized for different workload profiles rather than one being broadly superior.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers superior throughput in data-centric and security-related tasks, with commanding leads in extended instructions, compression, sorting, and integer math. Its 47.9% margin in extended instructions and 17.5% margin in data compression suggest it is the stronger choice for applications that rely on modern instruction sets and parallel data processing. The GeekBench multicore win at 7.2% and PassMark multithread win at 11.6% indicate that its 10-core, 20-thread configuration scales well across general multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14600T takes the single-core crown by a wide margin, with a 37.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 12% lead in GeekBench single-core. This makes it the pick for lightly threaded applications where per-core frequency matters most. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core win by 16.7% is harder to explain from the core count alone, since both chips have 20 threads, but the recorded data is unambiguous. The Intel part also demonstrates better performance in physics simulation and prime number finding, which tend to favor higher clock speeds and specific execution units.

The percentile ranking places AMD higher overall at 87 versus 83, and its average benchmark score is 40048 against Intel's 32707. That 22.4% difference in average score favors AMD when considering a broad mix of workloads. However, the Intel part is not far behind in the overall percentile ranking despite the lower average, which reflects the wide variance in its results, very strong in some tests, weaker in others.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in scenarios that stress data throughput and instruction-level parallelism. PassMark data compression, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and extended instructions all favor AMD, often by double-digit margins. The 354510 score in data compression indicates strong performance for archive operations, database workloads, and file system tasks. The 25113 score in extended instructions points to advantages in cryptography, scientific computing, and media encoding that leverage SIMD and vector extensions. The 13760 GeekBench multicore score reinforces suitability for parallel compilation, rendering, and virtual machine hosting.

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins where single-thread latency and raw clock speed dominate. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3169 is far ahead of AMD's 1992, making it the better match for legacy software, spreadsheet calculations, web browsing with heavy JavaScript, and other interactive workloads that rarely use more than a few threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22447 shows it can also handle heavily threaded rendering tasks competently, beating AMD's 18698 in that specific test. The PassMark physics score of 1873 suggests better performance in physics simulation for engineering or gaming applications.

The split is clean: AMD for data processing and multithreaded throughput, Intel for single-core responsiveness and specific multi-core rendering scenarios. The 10-core AMD processor uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c arrangement, while the 14-core Intel uses a Raptor Lake design, and those architectural differences map directly onto the benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a higher average benchmark score at 40048, compared to the Intel Core i5-14600T's 32707. AMD also ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T leads by 37.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3169 against AMD's 1992. In GeekBench single-core, Intel leads by 12% with 2559 versus 2253. However, in PassMark single-thread, AMD leads by 2.6% with 3841 against Intel's 3744.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The results are mixed. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins GeekBench multicore by 7.2% (13760 to 12840) and PassMark multithread by 11.6% (29467 to 26409). The Intel Core i5-14600T wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 16.7% (22447 to 18698) and Cinebench R15 multicore goes to AMD by 25.6% (2842 to 2262).

Q: What is the biggest performance difference in any single test?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 25113 and the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 16985, giving AMD a 47.9% advantage. The second largest gap is Intel's 37.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. Both processors support 20 threads, but Intel achieves this with more physical cores, while AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading across fewer cores.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel also has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, compared to AMD's 1 MB per core. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i5 generation, described as Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

The memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and does not support ECC memory. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, and does support ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities also diverge: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not designed for overclocking. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform, and Intel uses Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform. This aligns with their market segments, AMD is classified as mobile and Intel as desktop.

The power envelopes differ, with AMD rated at 28 W TDP and Intel at 35 W TDP. The boost clocks are close, Intel at 5.10 GHz and AMD at 5.00 GHz, but base clocks differ at 1.80 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD. The release dates place Intel earlier, launched on 2024-01-07, while AMD followed on 2024-06-30. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $255, while AMD has no launch MSRP listed. Both processors remain in active production status.