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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP, and what does that indicate about their market segments?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a TDP of 28 watts. The AMD part is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Intel part is classified as a Desktop processor.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not.

Q: What are the integrated GPUs in each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Radeon 890M. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along the lines of core count and clock speed. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins every recorded benchmark category, which is expected given its 12-core, 24-thread configuration versus the 6-core, 12-thread Intel part. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, so all comparisons in this analysis derive from the AMD processor's recorded scores and its percentile standing.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. That places it far ahead of the Intel Core i5-14401TE, which sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 58826, while the Intel chip's average benchmark score is recorded as 0 in the database, indicating no measured scores are available for it.

For workloads that scale with thread count, the AMD part has an obvious structural advantage. Its 24 threads allow it to process parallel tasks more effectively. For single-threaded workloads, the AMD chip still wins on recorded scores, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4124. The Intel chip has no comparable recorded score in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE does have a few specification-level advantages that matter in specific system builds. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. It also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, while the AMD part only supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip also has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared, compared to the AMD chip's 16 MB. These features do not translate into recorded benchmark wins, but they define the Intel part's role in systems that require those capabilities.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. AMD builds its chip on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel builds its chip on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die sizes are close: 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel, but the AMD die packs 12 cores into that space while the Intel die holds 6 cores.

Cache layouts reveal another structural difference. The AMD chip uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The Intel chip also uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. At the L3 level, AMD provides 16 MB total, while Intel provides 20 MB shared. The per-core L2 advantage goes to Intel, but the total cache story is mixed: Intel has more L3, AMD has more cores sharing it.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Intel part adds ECC memory support, a feature absent from the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, which can matter for storage and expansion bandwidth.

The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip uses a 28-watt TDP, the Intel chip uses a 45-watt TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz, but the AMD part boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.50 GHz.

TDP ratings differ by 17 watts, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 45 watts. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen chip, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5. The process node favors AMD at 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm.

Cache per core differs at the L2 level, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 1.25 MB per core. Total L3 cache favors Intel at 20 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support shows a clear split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part.

PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5, while AMD uses Gen 4. Both provide 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates differ by roughly 18 months. The Intel Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 was released on 2025-12-31. Both chips are classified as Active in production status, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores at all, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. The AMD part has a full set of Cinebench and Passmark scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23491.5 and a single-core score of 2066. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 3518, with a single-core score of 317. These scores place the chip at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

In Passmark tests, the AMD chip records a multi-thread score of 37010 and a single-thread score of 4124. Its integer math score is 130171, floating-point math is 81320, and extended instructions score is 34365. Data compression scores 484584, data encryption scores 23746, and random string sorting scores 51576. Physics scores 1851, and find prime numbers scores 125.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 has an average score of 58916, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470's 58826. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, which is 0.8% lower. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, which is 0.9% lower.

This means the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits within a narrow band around its rivals, within 0.9% of the nearest competitors in either direction. Its performance tier is well established by these four comparisons. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no such rival data, and its 50th percentile ranking places it below the AMD part's 92nd percentile by a wide margin.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for most workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins every recorded benchmark category and holds a 92nd percentile ranking, versus the Intel Core i5-14401TE's 50th percentile. The AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, deliver substantially higher multi-threaded and single-threaded performance in the recorded measurements.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its strengths lie outside raw performance measurements: ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a larger 20 MB L3 cache. These features make it appropriate for desktop systems that require error-correcting memory or prefer the Intel desktop platform on Socket 1700.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the stronger part on every benchmark in the database. Its 28-watt TDP also delivers that performance at a lower power envelope than the Intel chip's 45-watt TDP. The AMD chip is a mobile part, so it targets laptops and compact systems, while the Intel chip targets desktop builds.

The choice ultimately depends on platform requirements. The AMD part suits systems that need maximum recorded performance in a mobile form factor with lower power draw. The Intel part suits desktop systems that need ECC memory, DDR4 support, or PCIe Gen 5. On the recorded data alone, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the higher-performing processor.