AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed between the two?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.70 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 does not.

Q: What are the process node and foundry for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has an average benchmark score of 0, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average score of 5253.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Intel Core i5-14401E represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture under 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 at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel chip uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ sharply: 12 cores and 24 threads on the AMD side versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the Intel side. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part starts higher at 2.50 GHz base but boosts lower to 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 65 W TDP, reflecting their mobile versus desktop positioning.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache favors Intel: 20 MB shared versus 16 MB on the AMD chip. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors are actively in production and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data only includes results for the Intel Core i5-14401E, since the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel chip's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 1830 in Cinebench R15, a single-core score of 258 in R15, a multi-core score of 7627 in R20, a single-core score of 1076 in R20, a multi-core score of 18161 in R23, and a single-core score of 2564 in R23.

The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 with an average score of 5259 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B with 5241 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K with 5240 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T with 5210 and a delta of 0.8%. These deltas indicate that the Core i5-14401E sits essentially at parity with the Xeon E5-2699A v4, while it holds a slight edge over the i7-11700B, i9-10850K, and i5-13400T.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, with no rivals listed. This means no direct comparison can be drawn from measured results. The available data shows that the Intel part outperforms the AMD part by 5253 points in average benchmark score, but that gap is entirely due to missing measurements for the AMD chip rather than a demonstrated performance difference.

Given the core and thread advantage, the AMD part would be expected to lead in heavily threaded workloads if benchmarked, but the database does not contain evidence to confirm that. The Intel part's recorded multi-core scores, such as 18161 in Cinebench R23, provide a reference point, but without comparable AMD scores, the head-to-head comparison remains incomplete.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but conditional conclusion. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one of the two processors with recorded benchmark results, so it is the only chip that can be evaluated on measured performance. Its average score of 5253 and 60th percentile placement confirm it as a solid mid-range desktop part, competitive with the Xeon E5-2699A v4 and slightly ahead of the i7-11700B, i9-10850K, and i5-13400T.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 cannot be assessed on measured performance because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its architectural specifications, however, indicate a different intended role: a mobile processor with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost, and a 28 W TDP. The Intel chip is a desktop part with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 4.70 GHz boost, and a 65 W TDP.

For users selecting a desktop processor with verifiable performance, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only choice supported by data. For mobile applications requiring higher core counts and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 presents the more compelling specification sheet, but its absence from the benchmark database means any performance claims remain unverified. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part offers faster memory bandwidth on paper and a smaller process node.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel chip uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and not recorded for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on AMD but is supported on Intel.

PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 for AMD and Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded, and the Intel part also has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every category that has measured data. It has a recorded average benchmark score of 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded score and sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip also wins on base clock, L2 cache per core, L3 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe generation, and process maturity in terms of available measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 wins on specifications that do not require benchmark data. It has double the cores and double the threads, which suggests an advantage in parallel workloads. It has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. It has a much lower TDP of 28 W versus 65 W, making it more suitable for power-constrained mobile designs. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node at TSMC, which typically indicates better power efficiency per transistor. It supports LPDDR5X memory and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure. Its Radeon 890M integrated graphics are paired with a mobile platform, whereas the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730 on a desktop platform.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the data. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the verified performer for desktop builds where measured Cinebench results and ECC memory support matter. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is the specification-driven choice for mobile systems where core count, boost clock, power draw, and memory bandwidth take priority, though its performance remains unquantified in the database.