AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins 9 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 6. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD part delivers its most decisive wins in integer-heavy and data-processing workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334 against the Intel's 2318, a 43.8% advantage. PassMark integer math shows a similar gap: 121754 versus 87844, a 38.6% lead. Extended instructions also favor AMD heavily, with 29269 against 21731, a 34.7% difference. Data compression sees the AMD part hit 404918 versus 340026, a 19.1% win, and random string sorting goes to AMD at 44552 versus 35608, a 25.1% margin.

The AMD processor also leads in several other compute-focused tests. Floating point math scores 75153 against Intel's 66558, a 12.9% advantage. Data encryption shows 20802 versus 18225, a 14.1% edge. PassMark multi-thread performance lands at 32916 for AMD versus 28662 for Intel, a 14.8% win. The find prime numbers test is a dead heat at 122 for both.

The Intel Core i5-14490F, despite fewer total wins, holds some significant victories. Its most dramatic lead comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3247 against AMD's 1988, a 38.8% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes Intel's way, 327 versus 301, an 8% edge. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel takes a narrower win at 23000 versus 21812, a 5.2% lead. PassMark physics favors Intel at 2093 versus 1819, a 13.1% difference. The single-thread PassMark tests are essentially tied, with Intel edging ahead 3873 versus 3867, a 0.2% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, using the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with 10 cores and 16 threads.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a larger 24 MB shared L3. The Intel processor's larger L3 pool likely contributes to its single-core benchmark advantage.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip works with 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 the database does not list a bandwidth figure for it. PCIe capabilities differ as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip carries a 28 W TDP, the Intel part a 65 W TDP. Both are locked multipliers, but the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Die sizes are close: 233 mm² for AMD versus 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD part's release date is later, and its market segment is mobile, whereas the Intel chip targets desktop.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates in multi-threaded, integer-heavy, and data-processing scenarios. Its 43.8% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 38.6% in integer math, and 34.7% in extended instructions point to a processor that excels at compiled workloads, compression tasks, encryption, and general compute throughput. The 19.1% compression win and 25.1% sorting win reinforce this pattern. For workloads that hammer many cores with parallel integer operations, the AMD part is clearly stronger.

The Intel Core i5-14490F counters in single-threaded and latency-sensitive tasks. Its 38.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the largest single benchmark gap in either direction. The physics test win at 13.1% suggests better performance in simulation or game-physics-style workloads. The R23 multi-core win, though narrow at 5.2%, shows that Intel's 10-core design can still hold its own in some render workloads despite having fewer cores and threads.

The single-thread PassMark scores being nearly identical (3867 versus 3873) means that for lightly threaded day-to-day tasks, the difference is negligible. The Intel part's edge in Cinebench single-core tests, however, indicates it has a higher sustained single-core ceiling, likely due to its higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and larger L3 cache.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel part leads by 38.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, but the PassMark single-thread tests show only a 0.2% difference, indicating the gap depends heavily on the specific benchmark.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 16 MB.

Q: In which workloads does the AMD processor win by the largest margin?

A: The AMD part wins by 43.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 38.6% in integer math, and 34.7% in extended instructions.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear use-case split. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded compute, data processing, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy workloads. Its 9 benchmark wins include several with margins above 30%, and its average benchmark score of 46030 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Rivals at its performance level include the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD EPYC 4364P, showing it competes well above its mobile segment.

The Intel Core i5-14490F, with a 86th percentile ranking and an average score of 38149, is the choice for single-core-sensitive applications. Its 38.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is decisive. The physics test win and the R23 multi-core win, despite fewer cores, suggest it handles some render and simulation tasks efficiently.

For a builder prioritizing parallel workloads, database-style operations, or any task that scales with cores and threads, the AMD part is the correct pick based on the recorded data. For a user whose primary applications are lightly threaded and latency-bound, the Intel part's single-core advantage justifies selection. The near-tie in PassMark single-thread scores means the Intel edge is not universal, but in the Cinebench suite, it is substantial.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part Number | 100-000001682 | SRN35 |