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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, winning 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14400F. The average benchmark score confirms the gap: 58826 for the AMD part versus 32279 for the Intel part, placing the AMD processor in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs while the Intel chip sits in the 83rd percentile.

The largest single margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 34365 against the Intel Core i5-14400F's 19937, a 72.4% advantage. This points to substantially stronger SIMD and specialized instruction throughput. Cinebench R15 multicore shows the second-biggest win, with the AMD processor scoring 3518 versus 2181, a 61.3% lead. PassMark integer math follows closely at 59.7% ahead, with scores of 130171 and 81524 respectively. These results indicate that the AMD chip sustains a heavy advantage in throughput-oriented workloads.

Data compression also favors the AMD part heavily. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 records 484584 in PassMark data compression versus 315521 for the Intel chip, a 53.6% delta. Random string sorting shows a 57.8% lead for AMD, with scores of 51576 and 32680. Data encryption is 40.1% higher on the AMD side, at 23746 versus 16949.

Multi-threaded performance across the board favors AMD. PassMark multithread scores 37010 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and 25470 for the Core i5-14400F, a 45.3% margin. Prime number finding shows the same 45.3% delta, with 125 versus 86. Floating point math lands at 32.6% ahead for AMD, scoring 81320 against 61319. Physics simulation favors AMD by 21.5%, with 1851 versus 1523.

Cinebench R23 multicore narrows the gap considerably but still goes to AMD: 23491.5 versus 21645, an 8.5% lead. This suggests that the R23 workload does not stress the AMD processor's advantages as much as other multi-threaded tests do.

Single-threaded results are mixed. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins Cinebench R23 singlecore decisively, scoring 3055 against 2066, a 32.4% margin in Intel's favor. However, the AMD processor wins PassMark single-thread at 4124 versus 3701, an 11.4% advantage. Cinebench R15 singlecore barely goes to AMD at 317 versus 307, just 3.3% apart. The divergence between these single-thread tests suggests the two architectures respond differently to the specific instruction mixes in each workload.

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 i5-14400F averages 32279.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400F wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a score of 3055 versus 2066 for the AMD part, a 32.4% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5, which is 8.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400F's 21645.

Q: What is the closest head-to-head result?

A: Cinebench R15 singlecore is the tightest contest, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scoring 317 versus 307 for the Intel Core i5-14400F, a 3.3% difference.

Q: Which processor ranks higher among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the Intel Core i5-14400F.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in either direction?

A: The largest margin is PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads by 72.4% with a score of 34365 versus 19937.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that 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 i5-14400F uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and a per-core L2 cache of 1 MB on the AMD side versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel side. L3 cache totals 16 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14400F supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part but is supported on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on the AMD chip as a Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700.

Power characteristics are notably different. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a TDP of 28, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has a TDP of 65. The AMD chip boosts to 5.20 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base clock, while the Intel chip boosts to 4.70 GHz from a 2.50 GHz base clock. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001936, and the Intel part carries part number SRN3RSRN47.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and holds a 45% higher average benchmark score. Its percentile ranking of 92 versus 83 for the Intel chip confirms that the AMD part sits in a higher performance tier overall.

The Intel Core i5-14400F does hold one notable single-thread win in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where its 3055 score beats the AMD part by 32.4%. This indicates that for workloads closely matching that test's instruction profile, the Intel chip can deliver superior per-thread performance. However, the AMD processor counters with an 11.4% win in PassMark single-thread, so the single-thread story is not uniform.

For multi-threaded and throughput-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the stronger choice across nearly every measured workload. The margins range from 8.5% in Cinebench R23 multicore to 72.4% in extended instructions. The AMD chip also carries integrated graphics, which the Intel part lacks entirely, and does so within a much lower TDP of 28 versus 65.

The Intel Core i5-14400F offers ECC memory support and a larger 20 MB L3 cache, along with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. It also has a launch MSRP of $196. These features matter for specific use cases, but the benchmark record does not show them translating into performance wins in the tested workloads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core i5-14400F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon 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 | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $196 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in every measured multi-threaded workload. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 61.3% lead, Cinebench R23 multicore shows an 8.5% lead, and PassMark multithread shows a 45.3% lead. Integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, and physics all go to AMD with margins ranging from 21.5% to 72.4%. The AMD chip also wins PassMark single-thread by 11.4% and Cinebench R15 singlecore by 3.3%.

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 32.4%, a substantial margin that indicates a specific single-thread strength. This result stands alone among the 15 recorded benchmarks.

For workloads that resemble Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel chip may deliver better per-thread performance. For virtually everything else in the recorded data, including all multi-threaded tests and most single-thread tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 holds the advantage. The AMD part also offers integrated graphics and a lower TDP, which are meaningful for systems that need a built-in display output or tighter power constraints. The Intel part counters with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5, which are relevant for certain desktop configurations. The benchmark record, however, favors AMD in 14 of 15 tests and by an average score margin of roughly 82%.