AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data splits sharply between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 4. The average benchmark score tells the same story: AMD sits at 56306, Intel at 38149, a difference of roughly 47.6% in favor of the AMD part.

The largest single win for AMD comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32803 versus Intel's 21731, a 51% advantage. That result indicates a substantial lead in workloads that use advanced instruction sets. Integer math follows closely, with AMD at 127573 against Intel's 87844, a 45.2% gap. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 461195 versus 340026, a 35.6% margin. Random string sorting shows a 37.1% lead for AMD (48824 vs 35608), and multithread performance lands at 36402 for AMD versus 28662 for Intel, a 27% difference.

AMD also wins floating-point math by 20.2% (80023 vs 66558), data encryption by 25.8% (22929 vs 18225), and prime number finding by 11.5% (136 vs 122). In PassMark single-thread, AMD leads by 4.6% (4050 vs 3873).

Intel's wins are concentrated in Cinebench workloads, but the margins vary. The most striking Intel victory is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3247 versus AMD's 2054, a 36.7% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel: 23000 versus 19095, a 17% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel wins by 4.3% (327 vs 313), and in PassMark physics, Intel leads by 8.5% (2093 vs 1915).

Notably, the two Cinebench tests tell opposite stories. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD wins decisively with 3234 versus 2318, a 39.5% margin. But in Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel reverses that result with a 17% lead. The data indicates that the two chips respond very differently to the two versions of the same benchmark suite.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series built on the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates it on a 10 nm process in-house, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD lists memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s; Intel does not record a bandwidth figure in the database.

Cache layouts diverge as well. AMD has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel also has 80 KB of L1 per core but offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a larger 24 MB shared L3. AMD's L3 is smaller, yet the overall performance profile suggests its Zen 5 cores compensate through other means.

PCIe support differs by generation. AMD runs PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel runs PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which gives it a newer interconnect standard. Integrated graphics also split the pair: AMD includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while Intel lists N/A for integrated graphics, meaning the Intel part requires a discrete GPU for display output.

ECC memory support is another differentiator. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. The AMD chip targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP, while Intel targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP. Their sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 dominates in compute-heavy parallel tasks that stress math and data manipulation. Its PassMark integer math score of 127573 versus Intel's 87844 shows a clear edge in general arithmetic. Extended instructions at 32803 versus 21731 indicate superiority in specialized compute kernels. Data compression, encryption, and random string sorting all favor AMD by margins between 25.8% and 37.1%. These results point to workloads like file compression, cryptographic operations, and database-style sorting running faster on the AMD part.

The multithread PassMark score of 36402 versus 28662 confirms AMD's strength in broadly parallel workloads. Floating-point math at 80023 versus 66558 adds scientific and engineering calculations to AMD's winning column. Prime number finding, a simple integer loop benchmark, also goes to AMD by 11.5%.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in Cinebench R23, both single-core and multi-core, with particularly large margins in single-core. Its 3247 single-core score versus AMD's 2054 represents a 36.7% advantage, suggesting that Intel's Raptor Lake cores execute certain single-threaded rendering and ray-tracing workloads substantially faster. The R23 multi-core win of 23000 versus 19095 indicates that even with fewer cores, Intel's architecture sustains higher throughput in that specific benchmark.

Intel also takes the PassMark physics test (2093 vs 1915) and the Cinebench R15 single-core test (327 vs 313). The physics result implies that game-physics simulations, which often rely on irregular branching and latency-sensitive code, run better on Intel. The Cinebench R15 single-core win is narrow at 4.3%, but it aligns with Intel's broader single-core strength in the Cinebench family.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core result contradicts the R23 pattern. AMD wins R15 multi-core by 39.5% (3234 vs 2318), despite losing R23 multi-core. This discrepancy suggests that AMD's advantage in shorter, bursty multi-threaded tasks disappears or reverses under longer sustained loads, where Intel's higher TDP and desktop-oriented cooling allow it to maintain clocks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz, its boost clock is 5.20 GHz. Intel's base clock is higher at 2.50 GHz, but its boost clock is lower at 5.00 GHz. AMD's TDP is 28 W, Intel's is 65 W.

Cache sizes differ in L2 and L3. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by AMD only.

PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics present a major split: AMD includes Radeon 890M, Intel has N/A. The market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Sockets are different, and the process nodes are 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Release dates also differ: AMD's is listed as 2026-01-04, Intel's as 2023-12-31.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference in PassMark?

A: AMD scores 4050 in PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 3873. AMD leads by 4.6%.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 single-core gap?

A: Intel scores 3247, AMD scores 2054. Intel leads by 36.7%.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 includes a Radeon 890M iGPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F lists N/A for integrated graphics.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 65 W.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the stronger processor for general-purpose parallel computing, data compression, encryption, floating-point math, and integer math. Its 51% lead in extended instructions and 45.2% lead in integer math make it the preferred choice for compute-heavy applications that use modern instruction sets. Its 27% multithread advantage in PassMark reinforces that positioning.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger processor for Cinebench-specific rendering workloads, especially single-threaded ones. Its 36.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the largest single-core margin in the dataset. Its 17% win in Cinebench R23 multi-core also matters for users running that specific benchmark or similar rendering tasks. The PassMark physics win suggests a slight edge in physics simulation.

The percentile ranking confirms the overall hierarchy: AMD sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, Intel at the 86th. The average benchmark scores, 56306 for AMD and 38149 for Intel, place AMD in a different performance class. For users who prioritize the broad set of PassMark workloads, the AMD part is the clear winner. For users whose primary workload is Cinebench R23, Intel's results are better despite the lower overall average.

The architectural differences explain the outcome. AMD's 4 nm process, 12-core design, and mobile-oriented 28 W TDP deliver higher efficiency per watt and stronger multi-thread throughput in most measured tests. Intel's 10 nm process, 10-core design, and 65 W desktop TDP allow higher sustained clocks in single-threaded rendering, which shows up in its Cinebench wins. The choice comes down to whether the workload resembles Cinebench R23 or the broader PassMark suite. The recorded data favors AMD in more categories, and by wider margins overall.