AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 13 of the 15 shared benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14400F takes the remaining two. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD processor's largest victory comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32803 against Intel's 19937, a delta of 64.5%. This is the single biggest performance gap in the dataset. PassMark integer math shows a similar pattern, with AMD at 127573 versus 81524, a 56.5% advantage. The find prime numbers test also favors AMD heavily, 136 to 86, a 58.1% delta. These results point to a processor that excels in compute-heavy, instruction-dense workloads.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test confirms this trend. AMD scores 3234 while Intel manages 2181, a 48.3% difference. PassMark multithread follows at 42.9% in AMD's favor, 36402 versus 25470. Data compression shows a 46.2% gap, 461195 to 315521, and random string sorting is 49.4% ahead for AMD, 48824 versus 32680. Data encryption adds another 35.3% win, 22929 against 16949. Floating point math rounds out the list with a 30.5% margin, 80023 to 61319. Physics performance also favors AMD, 1915 versus 1523, a 25.7% delta.

Single-threaded performance is closer. PassMark single thread gives AMD the win at 4050 versus 3701, a 9.4% margin. Cinebench R15 single core is nearly tied, with AMD at 313 and Intel at 307, a 2% delta. The Intel processor does manage to win the two remaining tests, and it wins them decisively. Cinebench R23 single core shows Intel at 3055 against AMD's 2054, a 32.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore gives Intel the win at 21645 versus 19095, an 11.8% margin.

The data implies that the AMD part is the stronger all-round performer in most measured categories, but the Intel chip holds a significant lead in the Cinebench R23 tests. This is an unusual split. The R15 multicore result favors AMD by a wide margin, while R23 multicore flips to Intel. The two Cinebench versions appear to stress different aspects of the architecture, and the results suggest the Intel processor handles the R23 workload more efficiently despite losing the older R15 test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 13 of the 15 shared tests. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 2.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: PassMark extended instructions shows AMD ahead by 64.5%, scoring 32803 against Intel's 19937.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any multicore test?

A: Yes. Intel wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 11.8%, scoring 21645 versus AMD's 19095. AMD wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 48.3% instead.

Q: How close is single-threaded performance?

A: PassMark single thread favors AMD by 9.4%, 4050 to 3701. Cinebench R15 single core is nearly identical, AMD at 313 versus Intel at 307, a 2% gap. Cinebench R23 single core, however, favors Intel by 32.8%, 3055 to 2054.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD has an average benchmark score of 56306 and sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Intel has an average score of 32279 and sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: What do the nearest rival deltas indicate about each processor's positioning?

A: AMD's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with a delta of 0.1%, and it also trades within 0.7% of the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 0.1%, and it sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12800H.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14400F uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power reflects their different market segments: AMD runs at 28 W as a mobile part, while Intel runs at 65 W as a desktop part.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD offers 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel side may explain its Cinebench R23 multicore advantage, as the workload appears to benefit from the additional shared cache.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though the database records no bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities favor Intel, which offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics situation is stark. AMD includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while Intel lists N/A for integrated graphics. This is a meaningful difference for systems that rely on the processor's graphics output. The AMD part also uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates two processors with distinct strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers dominant wins across the PassMark suite, including extended instructions, integer math, data compression, and multithread performance. Its 92nd percentile ranking and average score of 56306 place it well above the Intel part's 83rd percentile and 32279 average. The nearest rival data confirms this positioning: AMD's rivals cluster around 56000 to 56555, while Intel's rivals cluster around 32121 to 32354.

The Intel Core i5-14400F demonstrates a clear advantage in Cinebench R23, particularly in single-core performance where it leads by 32.8%. Its higher base clock of 2.50 GHz and larger 20 MB shared L3 cache likely contribute to this result. The R23 multicore win, 21645 versus 19095, shows the Intel architecture is capable of strong sustained multithreaded loads despite having fewer cores and threads.

The data does not support a single universal winner. The AMD processor wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests and has the higher overall average score. The Intel processor wins the two Cinebench R23 tests, including the single-core test by a wide margin. The choice depends on which workloads matter more, and the data shows the two chips answer different performance questions.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 12, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 24, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.20 GHz, Intel 4.70 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 5, Raptor Lake
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm TSMC, 10 nm Intel
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: 233 mm², 215 mm²
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 16 MB, 20 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes, Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M, N/A
• Market segment: Mobile, Desktop
• Release date: 2026-01-04, 2024-01-07
• Part number: 100-000001937, SRN3RSRN47

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 dominates the PassMark workload categories. It wins extended instructions, integer math, data compression, data encryption, find prime numbers, floating point math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and both single-thread variants. It also wins Cinebench R15 in both single-core and multicore. This makes it the stronger choice for general compute tasks, encryption workloads, compression pipelines, and physics simulations. The 28 W TDP and mobile segment designation suggest it delivers this performance in a power-constrained form factor, and the integrated Radeon 890M provides graphics capability without a discrete GPU.

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins Cinebench R23 in both single-core and multicore. The single-core margin of 32.8% is the largest single win for either processor in a core performance test. The multicore win of 11.8% shows the Intel chip sustains high multithreaded throughput in this specific benchmark. The 65 W TDP and desktop segment position it for systems where power draw is less of a constraint. Its Gen 5 PCIe support and 20 MB shared L3 cache give it platform-level advantages that are not reflected in the compute benchmarks alone.

The recorded data shows AMD winning the majority of tests, with the overall average score favoring AMD by a substantial margin. Intel's wins are concentrated in one benchmark family, but that family includes both the single-core and multicore variants of Cinebench R23. The architecture differences, particularly core count, process node, and cache layout, align with the observed performance split.