AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 records an average benchmark score of 58826, while the Intel Core i5-14400 records 32115. The AMD part sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 wins that test with a score of 3009 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470's 2066, a delta of 31.3% in Intel's favor. This is the only benchmark in the head-to-head set where Intel takes the win.

Q: What is the difference in multithreaded Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5, which is 10.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's 21315. The AMD chip leads in all multicore Cinebench tests in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has ECC memory support enabled, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the market segments for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor hold in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-14400 wins only 1, which is the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits clearly along workload types. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 dominates almost every category, with 14 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests. Its largest margins come in compute-heavy tasks: PassMark extended instructions shows a 73.4% lead, Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 63.8% lead, and PassMark random string sorting shows a 59.5% lead. The AMD chip also wins integer math by 58.7%, data compression by 53.8%, and multithread by 47.6%. These are not narrow margins; the AMD processor is consistently ahead by double digits in most workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14400 has exactly one clear win: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3009 versus 2066, a 31.3% advantage. This indicates Intel's single-core efficiency in that specific rendering test is stronger, despite the AMD chip winning the other single-thread tests (PassMark single thread goes to AMD by 10.2%, and Cinebench R15 single-core goes to AMD by 4.6%). So the Intel part is not broadly faster in single-threaded work, but it does hold a specific edge in the newer Cinebench single-core workload.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, or extended instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the clear choice. For users who specifically care about Cinebench R23 single-core scores, the Intel Core i5-14400 has that one advantage, but the database shows no other workload where Intel leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This core and thread advantage directly explains the AMD chip's multicore performance leads. The AMD processor's die size is 233 mm², compared to Intel's 215 mm². The AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has a larger L3 pool, but the AMD chip's higher core count compensates in most tests. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Intel starts at a higher base frequency, but AMD boosts higher. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28-watt envelope, while the Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65-watt envelope.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel chip's process node is 10 nm from Intel. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, while the Intel chip does. The AMD chip's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ as well: the AMD chip is dated 2025-12-31, while the Intel chip is dated 2024-01-07. The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001936, and the Intel part number is SRN3QSRN46.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 34365 against the Intel Core i5-14400's 19816, a 73.4% advantage. This test measures performance on specialized instruction sets, and the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture handles them far more efficiently.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 63.8% lead for AMD, with scores of 3518 versus 2148. This is an older rendering test, but the margin is substantial. PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD by 59.5%, with scores of 51576 versus 32346. PassMark integer math goes to AMD by 58.7%, with scores of 130171 versus 82017. PassMark find prime numbers goes to AMD by 56.3%, with scores of 125 versus 80. PassMark data compression goes to AMD by 53.8%, with scores of 484584 versus 314995.

PassMark multithread shows AMD leading by 47.6%, with scores of 37010 versus 25080. PassMark data encryption goes to AMD by 41.9%, with scores of 23746 versus 16731. PassMark physics goes to AMD by 32.6%, with scores of 1851 versus 1396. PassMark floating point math goes to AMD by 32.1%, with scores of 81320 versus 61549.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD leading by 10.2%, with scores of 23491.5 versus 21315. PassMark single thread also goes to AMD by 10.2%, with scores of 4124 versus 3741. Cinebench R15 single-core is the narrowest AMD win, at 4.6%, with scores of 317 versus 303.

The Intel Core i5-14400's only win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3009 against AMD's 2066, a 31.3% lead. This is a significant margin in that specific test, but it is isolated. The AMD chip wins every other benchmark in the head-to-head set, including both single-thread tests that are not Cinebench R23.

The Verdict

The data presents a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and holds an average benchmark score of 58826, which is 83.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's 32115. The AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with its 4 nm process and Zen 5 architecture, deliver consistently higher scores across rendering, compression, encryption, math, and multithreaded workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop part with a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz and a 65-watt TDP, but its 10 cores and 16 threads cannot match the AMD chip's throughput. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 support are notable, and its ECC memory support is a distinct feature. The Intel chip also has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD chip has no MSRP on file.

For users selecting a processor based on the recorded benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. The Intel Core i5-14400 is the better choice only in Cinebench R23 single-core, a single test where it leads by 31.3%. The AMD chip also holds a higher percentile ranking (92 versus 82) and a much higher average score. The database shows no category besides that one Cinebench test where Intel wins, so the verdict from the measurements is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 delivers superior performance across the board.