AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between these two processors, but not in the way the core counts might suggest. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core i5-14500 taking zero victories. The margin varies considerably by workload type, which reveals distinct strengths.

The AMD part dominates heavily in multi-threaded rendering tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5 against 15012 for the Core i5-14500, a 56.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 3518 versus 2435, a 44.5% lead. These are the largest gaps in the entire comparison, indicating that the AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads handle sustained parallel workloads with substantially more headroom.

The AMD processor also wins decisively in extended instruction throughput. The PassMark extended instructions test shows 34365 for AMD versus 22473 for Intel, a 52.9% delta. Data compression follows at 484584 against 371294, a 30.5% edge. Random string sorting gives AMD 51576 versus 40980, a 25.9% advantage. These results point to strong integer and data-manipulation performance.

Closer margins appear in single-threaded tasks. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2066 for AMD versus 1917 for Intel, a 7.8% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4124 versus 3952, only a 4.4% gap. Floating-point math is the tightest contest at 81320 against 79576, a 2.2% margin. The Intel chip remains competitive in lightly threaded scalar work, but the AMD silicon pulls ahead consistently.

The Intel Core i5-14500 does not win any category outright. Its closest relative performance comes in floating-point math and PassMark physics, where it trails by 2.2% and 6% respectively. For workloads that rely primarily on single-core frequency or basic FPU throughput, the Intel part is within striking distance, but it never crosses the finish line first.

The Verdict

The data directs different users to different platforms, though the overall winner is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 holds a 92nd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14500 sits at the 86th percentile. The average benchmark scores reflect this gap: 58826 for AMD versus 38531 for Intel, a difference of roughly 53%.

For multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the clear choice. Its 56.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 52.9% edge in extended instructions are substantial enough to matter in production environments. Users who batch-render, compile code, or process large datasets should select the AMD part based on these measured results.

The Intel Core i5-14500 serves a narrower role. It is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and ECC memory capability. For builders who need ECC memory support or prefer the Intel Socket 1700 platform, the i5-14500 remains viable. Its single-thread scores are respectable, trailing by only 7.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4.4% in PassMark single-thread. The recorded data shows no workload where the Intel chip wins, so its appeal rests on platform features rather than benchmark supremacy.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD chip scores 23491.5 against 15012 for Intel, a 56.5% delta. This is the single biggest margin across all recorded tests. The extended instructions test follows closely at 52.9% (34365 versus 22473), confirming that the AMD architecture extracts more work per clock in vectorized and specialized instruction paths.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 44.5% advantage (3518 versus 2435). Data compression gives AMD a 30.5% lead (484584 versus 371294). Random string sorting delivers 25.9% (51576 versus 40980). Integer math shows 20.4% (130171 versus 108124), and PassMark multi-thread shows 20.3% (37010 versus 30777). These mid-range margins indicate broad superiority across parallel integer workloads.

Smaller but consistent leads appear in single-threaded and specialty tests. Prime number finding gives AMD 17.9% (125 versus 106). Cinebench R15 single-core shows 16.1% (317 versus 273). Data encryption gives 10.7% (23746 versus 21457). Physics simulation shows 6% (1851 versus 1746). Cinebench R23 single-core gives 7.8% (2066 versus 1917). PassMark single-thread shows 4.4% (4124 versus 3952). Floating-point math is the narrowest at 2.2% (81320 versus 79576).

The Intel Core i5-14500 also has recorded scores in Cinebench R20 and Geekbench that have no direct AMD counterpart in the head-to-head data. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 10985 and single-core is 1550. Geekbench multi-core shows 13390 and single-core shows 2099. These results are not directly comparable to any AMD test in this dataset, so they stand as reference points for the Intel part alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads in every multi-threaded test. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 23491.5 versus 15012, a 56.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives 3518 versus 2435, a 44.5% lead.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD chip wins all single-thread tests but by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2066 versus 1917, a 7.8% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4124 versus 3952, a 4.4% advantage. The tightest gap is floating-point math at 2.2%.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The head-to-head data records 15 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and 0 wins for the Intel Core i5-14500 across all shared tests.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in dual-channel mode with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode and also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD part also has a lower base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has an average benchmark score of 58826, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500 averages 38531, placing it in the 86th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD die size is 233 mm², slightly larger than the Intel die at 215 mm². Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with AMD providing 16 MB and Intel providing 24 MB shared.

The core configurations are asymmetric. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores but fewer threads, which reflects the hybrid architecture typical of Raptor Lake designs. The AMD chip achieves higher multi-thread scores with fewer cores, indicating better per-core throughput.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has a production status of Active with a release date in late 2025, while the Intel processor has been Active since early 2024 with an SRN3T part number.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ by 0.60 GHz, with Intel at 2.60 GHz and AMD at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.20 GHz and Intel at 5.00 GHz, a 0.20 GHz gap.

Power envelopes differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has a 65 W TDP. This makes the AMD part substantially more power-efficient on paper, which matters for mobile applications.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded, but it does support ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives Intel a newer PCIe standard for storage and expansion.

The Intel Core i5-14500 has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking.