AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i5-14500 occupy very different positions in the processor market, and benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD part. Across the head-to-head comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins 12 of 17 tests, while the Intel Core i5-14500 takes 5. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 46030, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part averages 38531 and sits in the 86th percentile. These are not close competitors in aggregate performance, though the Intel chip does hold specific wins in single-threaded and certain math workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 21812 against the Intel Core i5-14500's 15012, a difference of 45.3%. This is a substantial gap that reflects the AMD processor's ability to sustain heavy multi-threaded loads. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar story, with AMD scoring 3334 versus 2435, a 36.9% advantage. The AMD part also leads in PassMark extended instructions by 30.2%, scoring 29269 against 22473, which indicates stronger performance in workloads using advanced instruction sets.

Single-core results are closer. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 301 versus 273, a 10.3% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1988 versus 1917, a 3.7% edge. However, the Intel Core i5-14500 takes Geekbench single-core by a slim margin, 2099 against 2084, a 0.7% difference. PassMark single-thread also favors Intel, with 3952 versus 3867, a 2.2% lead. These results indicate that while AMD holds the single-core advantage in Cinebench workloads, Intel is slightly ahead in Geekbench and PassMark single-thread tests.

In multi-threaded PassMark tests, the AMD processor leads with 32916 versus 30777, a 6.9% margin. Integer math shows a 12.6% AMD advantage, with scores of 121754 against 108124. Prime number finding favors AMD by 15.1%, with 122 versus 106. Data compression goes to AMD by 9.1%, scoring 404918 against 371294. Random string sorting is an 8.7% AMD win, with 44552 versus 40980. Physics tests show a 4.2% AMD lead, 1819 versus 1746.

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins the remaining tests. Floating point math favors Intel by 5.6%, with 79576 versus 75153. Data encryption goes to Intel by 3.1%, with 21457 versus 20802. Geekbench multi-core is close, with AMD scoring 13957 against Intel's 13390, a 4.2% AMD advantage, so Intel does not win that test. Overall, the pattern is consistent: AMD dominates rendering, integer, compression, and extended instruction workloads, while Intel holds narrower wins in floating point, encryption, and single-thread tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 21812 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 45.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500's 15012.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500 wins 5 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. These include Geekbench single-core, PassMark data encryption, PassMark floating point math, PassMark single-thread, and PassMark singlethread.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 301 versus 273 (10.3% lead) and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1988 versus 1917 (3.7% lead). The Intel Core i5-14500 wins Geekbench single-core with 2099 versus 2084 and PassMark single-thread with 3952 versus 3867.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46030, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has an average of 38531. The AMD part sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part sits in the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor performs better in data compression and integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 leads in PassMark data compression with 404918 versus 371294, a 9.1% advantage, and in PassMark integer math with 121754 versus 108124, a 12.6% advantage.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the two processors are nearly tied?

A: Geekbench single-core is the closest test, with the Intel Core i5-14500 scoring 2099 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 2084, a 0.7% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core is also close, with AMD ahead by 3.7%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor delivers higher multi-threaded performance in most tests, which indicates that its Zen 5 cores are more efficient per thread.

Cache configurations differ noticeably. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500 also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part does not translate into a multi-core performance advantage in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are different. The AMD processor includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a 65 W TDP. The release dates also differ, with the AMD part released later in 2024. The Intel Core i5-14500 has a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in overall performance. It wins 12 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, has a higher average benchmark score of 46030 versus 38531, and sits in a higher percentile of all CPUs. The largest win, 45.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, shows that the AMD processor is substantially stronger in rendering and heavily threaded applications. The 30.2% lead in PassMark extended instructions further confirms its advantage in specialized compute workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14500 is not without merit. It wins floating point math by 5.6%, data encryption by 3.1%, and single-thread tests in Geekbench and PassMark by small margins. These wins are narrow, with the largest Intel delta being 5.6%. The AMD processor, by contrast, has multiple wins exceeding 10%, including 36.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 30.2% in PassMark extended instructions, 15.1% in prime number finding, and 12.6% in integer math.

For users whose workloads rely on Cinebench rendering, integer-heavy processing, data compression, or advanced instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For workloads that emphasize floating point math, encryption, or slightly higher single-thread scores in Geekbench and PassMark, the Intel Core i5-14500 holds an edge, though the margins are smaller. The AMD processor's higher percentile ranking and higher average score make it the better overall performer in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clock speeds are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the codename Strix Point, while the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-R. The process nodes are 4 nm for AMD at TSMC and 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC memory support is absent on AMD and present on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The production status is Active for both. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in multi-core rendering, as shown by its 45.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 36.9% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. It also dominates extended instruction workloads, with a 30.2% advantage in PassMark extended instructions. Integer math favors AMD by 12.6%, prime number finding by 15.1%, and data compression by 9.1%. Multi-threaded PassMark performance is 6.9% higher on AMD, and random string sorting is 8.7% higher. Physics tests favor AMD by 4.2%. Geekbench multi-core also goes to AMD by 4.2%.

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in floating point math by 5.6%, with a score of 79576 versus 75153. Data encryption goes to Intel by 3.1%, with 21457 versus 20802. Single-thread performance in PassMark favors Intel by 2.2%, with 3952 versus 3867. Geekbench single-core also favors Intel by 0.7%, with 2099 versus 2084. These wins are concentrated in math-heavy scalar workloads and encryption, but the margins are smaller than the AMD advantages in multi-core and extended instruction tests.

The overall pattern is that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded, compression, integer, and extended instruction workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14500 is slightly ahead in floating point, encryption, and PassMark single-thread performance. Given the AMD processor's 12 wins versus 5 for Intel, and its higher average benchmark score of 46030 versus 38531, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better performer in the majority of recorded tests.