AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Intel Core i5-14490F represent two very different approaches to CPU design: one is a low-power mobile part built on a modern 4 nm process, the other is a mainstream desktop chip from Intel's Raptor Lake generation. The benchmark data shows a clear split in strengths, with the AMD part dominating multithreaded and data-heavy workloads while the Intel chip takes the single-core crown in several tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 comes in Cinebench R15 multicore, where it scores 3518 against the Intel Core i5-14490F's 2318, a 51.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The gap narrows considerably in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD part scores 23491.5 versus 23000, a 2.1% lead. This suggests that while the AMD chip has a substantial edge in older rendering workloads, the Intel processor closes most of the gap in the newer test.

The Intel Core i5-14490F strikes back decisively in single-core performance. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it scores 3247 against the AMD chip's 2066, a 36.4% advantage. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with 327 versus 317, though the margin there is only 3.1%. Interestingly, the PassMark single_thread test tells a different story: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 4124 versus 3873, a 6.5% win for AMD. This discrepancy between Cinebench and PassMark single-thread results indicates that the two processors have quite different performance characteristics depending on the instruction mix and workload type.

In the PassMark suite, the AMD processor wins 10 of the 11 tests where both chips have results. The data compression test shows a 42.5% lead for AMD, with scores of 484584 versus 340026. Data encryption also favors AMD by 30.3%, at 23746 versus 18225. The extended instructions test is the largest PassMark win for AMD at 58.1%, with scores of 34365 versus 21731. Integer math shows a 48.2% advantage for AMD, 130171 versus 87844, while floating point math is 22.2% ahead for AMD, 81320 versus 66558. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 44.8%, 51576 versus 35608, and the multithread test shows a 29.1% lead for AMD, 37010 versus 28662.

The only PassMark test the Intel chip wins is physics, where it scores 2093 against the AMD part's 1851, an 11.6% advantage. The find prime numbers test is essentially a tie, with AMD scoring 125 versus Intel's 122, a 2.5% edge. Overall, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14490F wins 3.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses Zen 5 architecture from the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture from the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series based on the Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives the AMD processor a 20% core advantage and a 50% thread advantage, which largely explains its multicore dominance. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Despite the higher base clock on the Intel part, the AMD chip reaches a higher boost frequency.

Cache layouts also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a point of differentiation: the AMD processor has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger L3 allocation likely contributes to its strong single-core Cinebench results.

The memory and platform specifications are quite different. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, and neither does the Intel part.

The power and platform targets are clearly distinct. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket. The Intel processor has a TDP of 65 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD chip's much lower TDP makes its benchmark performance particularly notable, as it delivers strong multicore results within a fraction of the power envelope. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel chip a newer PCIe standard for potential expansion and GPU connectivity, though the practical impact depends on the platform and available devices.

The release dates are roughly two years apart. The Intel Core i5-14490F was released at the start of 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 was released at the start of 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy, but the choice between these two processors depends entirely on the workload and platform requirements. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the superior multithreaded processor by a wide margin. Its 51.8% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and 48.2% lead in PassMark integer math demonstrate a substantial advantage in heavily threaded workloads. The 29.1% win in PassMark multithread and 30.3% win in data encryption reinforce this pattern. For anyone running rendering, compilation, data processing, or any workload that scales across cores, the AMD part is the clear winner.

The Intel Core i5-14490F has a decisive advantage in single-core Cinebench performance. Its 36.4% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore is the largest single-core delta in the comparison. The Intel chip also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore and PassMark physics. However, the AMD chip wins PassMark single_thread by 6.5%, which complicates the single-core picture. The Intel chip's single-core strength is real but appears to be workload-specific rather than universal.

The platform considerations are significant. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is a mobile processor on Socket FP8 with a 28 watt TDP, making it suitable for laptops and compact systems. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a 65 watt TDP, requiring a standard desktop platform. The Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 support while the AMD chip is limited to PCIe Gen 4. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel chip requires a discrete GPU for display output.

The overall database percentile ranking favors the AMD processor, which sits at the 92nd percentile versus the Intel chip's 86th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 58826, while the Intel part averages 38149. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 at 58916, just 0.2% higher, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194, 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, 0.1% lower.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5, which is 2.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F's 23000.

Q: Which processor wins the single-core tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 36.4% and Cinebench R15 singlecore by 3.1%, but the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins PassMark single_thread by 6.5%.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in multithreaded rendering, as shown by its 51.8% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and 2.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore. It also dominates data-heavy workloads, with 42.5% leads in data compression, 30.3% in data encryption, and 58.1% in extended instructions. Math-heavy tasks strongly favor the AMD chip, with 48.2% leads in integer math and 22.2% in floating point math. The AMD processor also wins in PassMark multithread by 29.1% and random string sorting by 44.8%. For users prioritizing maximum throughput in threaded workloads within a low power envelope, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in Cinebench single-core performance, with a 36.4% lead in R23 singlecore and a 3.1% lead in R15 singlecore. It also wins PassMark physics by 11.6%. The Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 support and a larger 24 MB L3 cache, which may benefit specific workloads. For users who need the fastest possible single-core Cinebench scores and prefer a desktop platform with newer PCIe connectivity, the Intel processor has clear advantages.

The overall win count is decisive: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 takes 12 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 3. The AMD processor also holds a higher overall database percentile at 92 versus 86, and a substantially higher average benchmark score of 58826 versus 38149. The data consistently points to the AMD part as the more capable processor across the majority of tested workloads, with the Intel chip's single-core Cinebench strength being its primary counterpoint.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, while the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The architectures differ, with AMD using Zen 5 from the Gorgon Point codename and Intel using Raptor Lake from the Raptor Lake-R codename. The process nodes are different, with AMD on 4 nm from TSMC and Intel on 10 nm. The die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ, with both using 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD using 1 MB L2 per core versus Intel's 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 24 MB for Intel. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no figure is recorded for the Intel chip. PCIe support differs, with AMD on Gen 4 with 16 lanes and Intel on Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics, while the Intel chip has none. The market segments differ, with AMD targeting Mobile and Intel targeting Desktop. The release dates differ by about two years, with Intel released at the start of 2024 and AMD at the start of 2026.