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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a remarkably one-sided picture. Across all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins every single comparison. The Intel Core i5-14500T does not register a single victory in any measured workload. The margins vary from modest single-thread gains to near-doubling in heavily parallelized tasks.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 23,491.5 against Intel's 11,790. That is a 99.2% advantage, effectively doubling the Intel processor's output in this render workload. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar but slightly smaller edge: 3,518 versus 2,022, a 74% delta. These results indicate that the AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads, despite being fewer physical cores than Intel's 14, deliver substantially higher aggregate throughput in rendering tasks.

Single-core performance also favors AMD, though by narrower margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 2,066 against 1,838 for the Core i5-14500T, a 12.4% lead. The R15 single-core test shows a 25.8% advantage (317 versus 252). PassMark single-thread results confirm the pattern: 4,124 versus 3,736, a 10.4% delta. These numbers indicate that the Zen 5 architecture provides a clear per-thread efficiency advantage over Raptor Lake, even when boost clocks are considered (5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz).

The extended instructions workload produces the most dramatic differential. AMD scores 34,365 against Intel's 16,043, a 114.2% lead. This suggests that SIMD-heavy code, such as AVX-512 or other extended instruction set operations, runs far more efficiently on the AMD chip. Data compression follows closely: 484,584 versus 262,417, an 84.7% gap. Random string sorting shows an 81.2% delta (51,576 versus 28,462), indicating that memory access patterns and cache behavior strongly favor the AMD processor.

Integer math results show a 60.9% advantage (130,171 versus 80,922), while floating-point math delivers a 38.1% lead (81,320 versus 58,869). The PassMark multi-thread score lands at 37,010 versus 22,910, a 61.5% delta. Data encryption shows a 54.1% edge (23,746 versus 15,410), and prime number finding comes in at 54.3% (125 versus 81). Physics calculations round out the list with a 43.7% advantage (1,851 versus 1,288).

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits at 58,826, while the Intel Core i5-14500T averages 28,065. That places the AMD part in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 80th percentile for Intel. The nearest rivals to AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 (58,916, only 0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58,504, 0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (58,386, 0.8% behind), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323, 0.9% behind). For Intel, the nearest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28,054, essentially tied), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28,032, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-12900H (28,003, 0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28,128, 0.2% ahead).

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 outperforms the Intel Core i5-14500T in every benchmark category recorded in the database. For workloads that scale across cores, the AMD chip delivers roughly double the multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23. For single-threaded tasks, the advantage is smaller but still consistent, ranging from 10.4% to 25.8% depending on the test.

The Intel Core i5-14500T does have attributes that matter outside raw benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. It also uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which may offer different motherboard options compared to AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB, and it supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which could lower platform costs for existing DDR4 users. However, none of these advantages translate into benchmark victories.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the superior processor for users prioritizing computational throughput. Its 92nd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, combined with a 74% or better lead over Intel in multi-core render tests, makes it the default choice for CPU-bound tasks. The Intel part, with its 80th percentile standing and no wins in any recorded test, remains viable only for users who require ECC memory support or prefer the LGA1700 platform for other reasons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23,491.5 versus 11,790 for the Intel Core i5-14500T, a 99.2% advantage.

Q: Is the AMD chip also faster in single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads by 12.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,066 versus 1,838) and by 25.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (317 versus 252).

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500T win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel part registering zero victories.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 averages 58,826, while the Intel Core i5-14500T averages 28,065. The AMD part ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 80th percentile for Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the two compare in PassMark multi-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 37,010 versus 22,910 for the Intel Core i5-14500T, a 61.5% advantage for AMD.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with AMD reaching 5.20 GHz and Intel topping out at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a notable gap. The AMD part is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 35 W TDP. Despite drawing less power on paper, the AMD chip delivers substantially higher benchmark scores across the board.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD processor has a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is present on Intel but absent on AMD.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are different. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core i5-14500T is a desktop processor. Sockets reflect this: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures are fundamentally different. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

Cache configurations show structural differences. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. For L2 cache, AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel allocates 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs significantly: AMD has 16 MB, while Intel has 24 MB shared. Neither processor features 3D V-Cache.

The core topology differs beyond raw counts. The AMD chip uses 12 cores with 24 threads, suggesting simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The Intel chip uses 14 cores with 20 threads, which indicates a hybrid configuration where not all cores contribute equal thread counts, likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The AMD part's 24 threads versus Intel's 20, despite Intel having more physical cores, explains some of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Process technology gives AMD a clear manufacturing advantage. The 4 nm TSMC node versus Intel's 10 nm node results in different transistor density and power characteristics. The AMD part achieves higher benchmark scores with a lower 28 W TDP, compared to Intel's 35 W TDP. Die size favors Intel slightly (215 mm² versus 233 mm²), but the AMD chip packs 12 cores into a larger die on a denser process.

The integrated graphics differ architecturally as well. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory bus width is dual-channel for both, but AMD's memory support includes LPDDR5X, which is absent from Intel's specification list. The Intel part supports ECC memory, a feature not present on the AMD chip.