AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every recorded head-to-head test against the Intel Core i5-14400, 11 wins to 0. The AMD processor leads by substantial margins across the entire PassMark suite, from a 15% advantage in single-threaded work to a 62.5% lead in prime number finding. The average benchmark score of 74,496 for the AMD part versus 32,115 for the Intel part places them in different performance tiers entirely, with the AMD chip sitting at the 94th percentile of all CPUs while the Intel chip sits at the 82nd percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from high core counts, heavy multithreading, or intensive math operations. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage over the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads, and the data confirms that advantage translates into real-world performance gains. The Intel Core i5-14400 remains a functional desktop processor, but against this specific AMD mobile part, it loses every single comparison in the database.

For users constrained to the Intel platform, the i5-14400 still delivers respectable absolute scores, particularly in single-threaded tests where it trails by only 15%. However, the database records no workload category where the Intel chip comes out ahead. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 dominates this matchup across all measured dimensions.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines 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 i5-14400 uses the older Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 generation within the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, whereas the Intel processor starts at 2.50 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz. Despite the lower base clock, the AMD part's higher boost clock and additional cores drive its performance advantage.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more substantially: the AMD chip has 16 MB total, while the Intel chip has 20 MB shared. The Intel part's larger L3 cache does not compensate for its core count deficit in the recorded benchmarks.

The platform targets differ completely. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 also in dual-channel configuration, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip includes Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the question becomes not where each wins, but by how much. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. The AMD part leads by 62.5% in the prime number finding test, by 61.3% in extended instructions, and by 54.6% in integer math. These results indicate a strong advantage in pure arithmetic and instruction-heavy processing.

The AMD chip also dominates memory-intensive tasks. It leads by 51.2% in random string sorting and by 46.6% in data compression. The multithread score shows a 45.5% advantage, while the physics test shows a 34.5% lead. Floating point math trails slightly behind at 29.8%, and data encryption shows a 38.3% edge. The smallest margin, but still a clear win, is in single-threaded performance where the AMD part leads by 15%.

The Intel Core i5-14400 has no recorded wins, but its relative strengths are visible in the narrower gaps. The 15% single-thread deficit is its best showing, followed by the 29.8% gap in floating point math. These categories are where the Intel part comes closest to parity, suggesting that its per-core efficiency is respectable even if its overall throughput cannot match the AMD chip. For users running lightly threaded applications that are not captured in these specific tests, the Intel part would be closer, but the database does not record any such advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14400 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400 is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 and the Intel Core i5-14400 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4,301 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 15% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's score of 3,741.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic result in the entire comparison is the PassMark find prime numbers test. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 130, while the Intel Core i5-14400 scores 80, giving the AMD chip a 62.5% advantage. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire benchmark set and highlights the AMD part's strength in iterative integer computation.

The extended instructions test shows a similarly large gap. The AMD chip scores 31,969 against the Intel chip's 19,816, a 61.3% difference. This result indicates that the AMD part handles complex instruction sequences with significantly greater efficiency, likely benefiting from its Zen 5 architecture and higher thread count.

Integer math follows closely behind with a 54.6% advantage. The AMD score of 126,829 dwarfs the Intel score of 82,017. Random string sorting shows a 51.2% lead, with scores of 48,894 and 32,346 respectively. Data compression results in a 46.6% advantage, with the AMD part scoring 461,650 against 314,995. The multithread test shows a 45.5% gap, with scores of 36,487 and 25,080.

Data encryption shows a 38.3% advantage, with the AMD part scoring 23,132 against 16,731. The physics test gives the AMD chip a 34.5% lead, scoring 1,877 versus 1,396. Floating point math shows a 29.8% advantage, with scores of 79,887 and 61,549.

The narrowest margin, though still a clear AMD win, comes in the single-threaded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4,301, which is 15% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's 3,741. This result appears twice in the database under similar test names, and both entries record the same scores and the same 15% delta.

Across all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every single one. The average benchmark score of 74,496 for the AMD part places it near much higher-tier processors, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74,640 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 at 74,761, both within 0.4% of the AMD part's score. The Intel Core i5-14400's average of 32,115 places it near the Intel Core i7-12800H and Intel Core i7-13705H, with deltas of 0% and 0.1% respectively.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 and Intel Core i5-14400 differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 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. The TDP is 28 W for the AMD mobile chip versus 65 W for the Intel desktop chip.

The process nodes diverge sharply: 4 nm at TSMC for the AMD part versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 cache differs at 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache totals 16 MB for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs in that the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are the Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as January 4, 2026, while the Intel processor's release date is January 7, 2024. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001683, and the Intel part number is SRN3QSRN46.