AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits cleanly by platform and workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP and 12 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and 10 cores. Because the head-to-head benchmark table is empty, the analysis relies on the available benchmark scores for the Intel chip and the architectural characteristics of the AMD chip.

For the Intel Core i5-14490F, the benchmark results show strength in sustained multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 places it in the upper tier of desktop processors, and its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 reinforces that position. Single-thread performance is also solid, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3873. The Intel chip also handles integer-heavy tasks well, with a PassMark integer math score of 87844 and a floating-point score of 66558.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 does not have recorded benchmark scores in the database, but its architecture suggests a different strength profile. With 12 cores and 24 threads on a 4 nm node, it is built for efficiency per watt rather than raw peak throughput. The integrated Radeon 890M graphics give it a capability the Intel chip lacks entirely, as the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. For workloads that benefit from a unified memory pool and GPU compute on the same chip, the AMD part holds an advantage. The 28 W TDP also indicates that the AMD chip is designed for thermally constrained environments, where sustained performance over long sessions matters more than short bursts.

The Intel chip wins in raw compute density. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, produce high absolute scores. The AMD chip counters with more threads and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, but its lower base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel suggests it relies more on boost behavior. In the database, the Intel chip holds the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 50th percentile. That gap reflects the absence of recorded scores for the AMD part rather than a direct performance comparison, but it does indicate that the Intel chip has been measured in more scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with a die size of 215 mm². Its codename is Raptor Lake-R, and it is part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a larger total cache pool, which can help in workloads that repeatedly access a working set. The AMD chip compensates with a smaller L3 but more threads per core count.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database lists no bandwidth figure. This means the AMD chip has a documented memory bandwidth advantage, which matters for memory-bound tasks like data compression or encryption.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Gen 5 offers higher theoretical bandwidth, but the AMD chip's Gen 4 lanes are sufficient for most mobile applications. The AMD chip also includes the Radeon 890M integrated GPU, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. This is a fundamental architectural split: the AMD part is a complete system-on-chip for mobile devices, while the Intel part requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

The Intel chip has a 65 W TDP versus 28 W for AMD. That 37 W difference reflects the desktop versus mobile design goals. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process, which is less dense than AMD's 4 nm node, so it needs more power to reach comparable frequencies. The AMD chip's smaller process node allows for more cores in a lower power envelope.

The Verdict

The database points to a platform-based decision. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice for desktop workloads where absolute multi-threaded and single-threaded scores are the priority. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and single-core score of 3247 are concrete numbers that show strong all-around compute. Its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it sits well above average in the measured population.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is the choice for mobile systems where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter. Its 28 W TDP and 12 cores on a 4 nm process make it suitable for laptops that need sustained performance without a discrete GPU. The Radeon 890M integrated graphics mean the chip can handle display and compute tasks without extra components. Its 50th percentile ranking is lower, but that is because no benchmark scores are recorded for this part in the database, not because of measured inferiority.

The Intel chip has no integrated graphics, so it cannot be used for any display output without a separate GPU card. The AMD chip has that capability built in. For a desktop builder with a discrete GPU already planned, the Intel part offers higher raw scores. For a laptop or compact system where every watt counts, the AMD part is the logical pick based on its thermal envelope and on-chip graphics.

The cache configuration also favors Intel for certain workloads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 16 MB on AMD gives Intel a larger pool for frequently accessed data. However, AMD's higher thread count (24 versus 16) gives it an edge in heavily parallel workloads, assuming the power budget allows sustained boost. The 5.20 GHz boost clock on AMD is slightly higher than Intel's 5.00 GHz, which could help in short single-thread bursts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F include integrated graphics?

A: No. The database lists integrated graphics as N/A for the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 includes the Radeon 890M integrated GPU.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no memory bandwidth figure listed in the database.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 multi-core scores compare?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14490F has a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What are the TDP values for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so there are no direct score comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and the Intel Core i5-14490F. However, the Intel chip's individual benchmark scores provide a baseline for what the AMD chip would need to match or exceed.

The Intel Core i5-14490F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000, which is its strongest multi-threaded result. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 9660, and its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2318. In single-thread tests, the Intel chip scores 3247 in Cinebench R23, 1363 in Cinebench R20, and 327 in Cinebench R15. These numbers are consistent across versions, showing stable scaling.

In PassMark tests, the Intel chip shows specific strengths. The integer math score of 87844 and floating-point math score of 66558 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. The data compression score of 340026 is notably high, while the data encryption score of 18225 is lower, suggesting that the chip handles compression better than encryption. The extended instructions score of 21731 and the find prime numbers score of 122 round out the compute profile.

The multithread score of 28662 and physics score of 2093 are moderate for a desktop chip. The random string sorting score of 35608 shows decent memory-access patterns. The single-thread score of 3873 matches the single-threaded Cinebench results, confirming a consistent single-core performance level.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no recorded scores. Its 12 cores and 24 threads suggest it could compete in multi-threaded Cinebench R23, but without data, no direct comparison is possible. The AMD chip's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for Intel gives it a theoretical edge in single-thread bursts, but the lower base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz means it may not sustain that advantage.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are all within a tight band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average score of 38194, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, which is 0.3% higher. These small deltas indicate that the i5-14490F sits right in the middle of its competitive set, with no rival more than 0.3% ahead or behind.

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 i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

The TDP difference is substantial: 28 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing process differs by node size: 4 nm for AMD from TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel from Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations are similar in L1 (80 KB per core for both) but differ in L2 and L3. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but diverges on other types. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory. AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has none listed. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are a major split: AMD includes the Radeon 890M, while Intel has N/A. The AMD chip is classified as mobile, while the Intel chip is classified as desktop. Both are active production parts, with AMD releasing in 2025 and Intel in 2023. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.