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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark suite records a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475, winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14400F. The largest margin appears in extended instructions, where AMD scores 31,969 against Intel's 19,937, a 60.4% advantage. This workload, which exercises advanced CPU instruction sets, shows the widest gap between the two processors.

Integer math follows closely behind. The AMD part records 126,829 points versus 81,524 for the Intel chip, a 55.6% lead. This indicates a substantial advantage in general arithmetic processing, a core component of many productivity applications. Prime number finding shows a 51.2% gap, with AMD posting 130 versus Intel's 86, and random string sorting delivers a 49.6% edge for AMD at 48,894 versus 32,680.

Data compression sees AMD at 461,650 against Intel's 315,521, a 46.3% lead. Multithread performance, a key metric for heavily parallel workloads, favors AMD by 43.3%, with scores of 36,487 and 25,470 respectively. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 36.5%, recording 23,132 versus 16,949. Floating point math gives AMD a 30.3% advantage, 79,887 versus 61,319. Physics simulation, often sensitive to memory latency and inter-core communication, shows a narrower but still clear 23.2% margin for AMD at 1,877 versus 1,523.

Single-thread performance, frequently the best predictor of everyday responsiveness, also favors AMD. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4,301 against the Core i5-14400F's 3,701, a 16.2% advantage. While this is the smallest relative win in the suite, it confirms that AMD's lead is not solely due to core count or multi-core scaling. The AMD processor holds an edge even when only one core is active.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. AMD's average across its recorded benchmarks is 74,496, while Intel's is 32,279. This places the AMD part in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 83rd percentile for the Intel chip. The nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74,640 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 at 74,761 (-0.4%), the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373 (-1.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 75,488 (-1.3%). The Intel Core i5-14400F, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233, +0.1%), the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, +0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354, -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121, +0.5%). The class difference is evident: AMD competes with flagship and near-flagship desktop processors, while Intel's nearest peers are mid-range mobile and older desktop chips.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its victories rather than by which product claims a given workload. The largest advantages appear in instruction-heavy and integer-heavy tasks. Extended instructions, integer math, and prime number finding all show margins above 50%, suggesting the AMD architecture processes computational workloads with notably greater efficiency per cycle.

Data compression and random string sorting, tasks that rely on memory access patterns and branch prediction, also favor AMD strongly, with margins near 50%. These results point to a processor well suited for database operations, file archiving, and similar data-intensive routines. Encryption workloads, which often depend on dedicated instruction paths, show a 36.5% lead for AMD, reinforcing the pattern of architectural superiority in specialized operations.

The Intel Core i5-14400F, despite losing every category, remains competitive in relative terms in physics simulation and single-thread tests. Its 23.2% and 16.2% deficits respectively are the smallest gaps recorded. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications such as legacy software, certain simulation workloads, or tasks with limited parallelism, the Intel processor narrows the distance. Floating point math also shows a comparatively moderate 30.3% gap, indicating that Intel's FPU performance is less disadvantaged than its integer throughput.

Multithread performance tells a more complex story. AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads outnumber Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads, and the 43.3% multithread margin reflects that resource advantage. However, the AMD processor also leads in single-thread performance, so its multithread win cannot be attributed solely to core count. The Ryzen part is faster per thread and has more threads available. For heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, code compilation, or scientific computing, the database records a clear AMD advantage. For single-threaded legacy applications, the AMD lead shrinks but does not disappear.

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 series generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c chiplets. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which partially explains the AMD chip's performance per watt and clock-for-clock efficiency.

Core configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part uses a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, though the database does not specify the exact split. The Intel part uses Raptor Lake's performance and efficiency core design, also without a specified split in the recorded data. Both processors have their multipliers locked and support ECC memory.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor assigns 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel assigns 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache favors Intel in total capacity: 20 MB shared versus 16 MB for AMD. Despite the smaller L3 pool, AMD's benchmark results show superior performance in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting, suggesting that its cache replacement policies or prefetch behavior compensate for the lower capacity.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for AMD, but AMD's boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for Intel. The boost advantage likely contributes to AMD's single-thread lead. Thermal design power differs sharply: AMD is rated at 28 watts while Intel is rated at 65 watts. This makes the AMD part a mobile-class processor by TDP, yet it outperforms a desktop-class Intel chip with more than double the power envelope.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s; Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip supports the newer PCIe standard, though this does not affect the recorded CPU benchmarks.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the "N/A" entry. The AMD part targets mobile platforms with an FP8 socket, whereas Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop builds. Release dates differ by roughly two years: AMD's release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while Intel's is 2024-01-07. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $196; AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4,301 in PassMark single-thread tests versus 3,701 for the Intel Core i5-14400F, a 16.2% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in extended instructions, where AMD scores 31,969 versus Intel's 19,937, a 60.4% difference.

Q: Does the Intel processor support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but not DDR4.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 includes a Radeon 890M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 | Intel Core i5-14400F |

|---|---|---|

| 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 | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $196 |

| Part number | 100-000001683 | SRN3RSRN47 |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 215 mm² |