AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 3 out of 4 compared tests, including Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R15 singlecore, and Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins only the Cinebench R23 singlecore test.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in Cinebench R15 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 3518 versus 1830 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a delta of 92.2%. This is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head dataset.

Q: What is the Intel processor's advantage in Cinebench R23 singlecore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 2564 versus 2066 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, representing a 19.4% lead for Intel in that specific test.

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part doubles both core and thread counts.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is at the 60th percentile. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 58826, far above Intel's average of 5253.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not. This is a notable difference for workloads requiring error-correcting memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which employs a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip has a 233 mm² die size and uses the AMD Socket FP8. Its 12 cores and 24 threads are supported by a 16 MB L3 cache, with 1 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core.

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel's 10 nm process and the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh variant. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen family. The chip has a 215 mm² die size, uses the Intel Socket 1700, and features 6 cores and 12 threads. Its cache layout differs: L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared across the chip.

Beyond the process node and core counts, the integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD part carries the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is a mobile segment part with a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop segment part with a 65 W TDP. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel side.

PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 dominates in heavily threaded workloads. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a decisive advantage in Cinebench R15 multicore, where it scores 3518 versus 1830, a 92.2% margin. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it leads with 23491.5 versus 18161, a 29.4% advantage. This pattern indicates the AMD processor is better suited for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks that scale with core count.

The AMD chip also wins in Cinebench R15 singlecore, scoring 317 versus 258, a 22.9% lead. This suggests that even in lightly threaded scenarios, the Zen 5 architecture with its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz outperforms the Intel part's 4.70 GHz boost in this older benchmark version.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins only in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 2564 versus 2066, a 19.4% margin. This indicates that in the newer Cinebench R23 single-threaded test, the Intel architecture delivers stronger per-core performance. For workloads that rely on a single thread and use the R23 instruction set, the Intel processor holds an edge.

The Intel chip also carries practical advantages outside raw compute: it supports ECC memory and uses a desktop socket with Gen 5 PCIe, which may matter for specific system configurations. However, in the measured benchmark suite, the AMD processor wins three of four comparisons.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Intel Core i5-14401E differ across nearly every major specification category.

• Cores and Threads: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel has 6 cores and 12 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 2.50 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD reaches 5.20 GHz; Intel reaches 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket FP8; Intel uses Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5 (Gorgon Point); Intel uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R).
• Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.
• Die Size: AMD measures 233 mm²; Intel measures 215 mm².
• L2 Cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD has 16 MB; Intel has 20 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• ECC Memory: AMD does not support ECC; Intel supports ECC.
• PCIe: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes; Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release Date: AMD is dated 2025-12-31; Intel is dated 2024-06-30.
• Part Number: AMD is 100-000001936; Intel is Q49JSRNJS.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head dataset contains four benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins three of them, with the largest margin appearing in Cinebench R15 multicore. The AMD score of 3518 far exceeds the Intel score of 1830, resulting in a 92.2% delta. This near-doubling of performance aligns with the AMD processor's 12 cores versus Intel's 6 cores, though the per-core architecture also plays a role.

Cinebench R15 singlecore also favors AMD, with a score of 317 against Intel's 258, a 22.9% lead. This result is notable because singlecore tests typically narrow the gap between processors with different core counts. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz likely contributes to this outcome.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows a smaller but still substantial AMD advantage: 23491.5 versus 18161, a 29.4% delta. The reduced percentage compared to R15 multicore suggests that the Intel part scales relatively better in the newer Cinebench version, though it still trails by a wide margin.

The sole Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where Intel scores 2564 against AMD's 2066, a 19.4% lead. This result reverses the R15 singlecore outcome and indicates that the Intel architecture performs better under the R23 single-threaded workload. The Intel base clock of 2.50 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz may help in sustained single-thread scenarios, even though the AMD boost clock is higher.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the AMD processor's average score of 58826 places it among CPUs at the 92nd percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 (58916, -0.2%), Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.5%), AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (58386, 0.8%), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.9%). The Intel Core i5-14401E, with an average score of 5253, sits at the 60th percentile, near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259, -0.1%), Intel Core i7-11700B (5241, 0.2%), Intel Core i9-10850K (5240, 0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, 0.8%).

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 delivers substantially higher aggregate performance, while the Intel Core i5-14401E retains a specific advantage in Cinebench R23 singlecore. The AMD part's higher thread count and newer process node support its multicore dominance, while Intel's desktop-oriented design with a higher base clock and larger L3 cache explains its single-thread strength in the R23 test.