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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475, which claims 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The only victory for the Intel Core i5-14490F comes in the passmark_physics test, where Intel scores 2093 against AMD's 1877, a 10.3% advantage. This physics result is notable because it represents the single workload where the desktop-oriented Intel part's higher base clock and architecture favor a specific compute pattern.

The largest deltas appear in compute-heavy integer and extended instruction workloads. In passmark_extended_instructions, the AMD part scores 31969 versus 21731 for Intel, a 47.1% gap. Passmark_integer_math shows a similar story: AMD records 126829, Intel 87844, a 44.4% difference. These are substantial margins, indicating that the Zen 5 cores in the AMD processor execute instruction-heavy code with significantly higher throughput than the Raptor Lake cores in the Intel chip.

Data compression and sorting workloads also favor AMD decisively. Passmark_data_compression shows AMD at 461650 against Intel's 340026, a 35.8% lead. Random string sorting produces a 37.3% delta, with AMD scoring 48894 and Intel 35608. These results reflect not just raw core count but also memory subsystem efficiency, as both workloads are highly dependent on cache and memory bandwidth.

The multithreaded Passmark score confirms the broader trend: AMD reaches 36487, Intel 28662, a 27.3% advantage. This result aligns with the core and thread configuration differences between the two processors. Floating-point math shows a 20% lead for AMD (79887 versus 66558), while data encryption shows a 26.9% gap (23132 versus 18225). Prime number finding is the closest contest, with AMD at 130 and Intel at 122, a 6.6% margin.

Single-thread performance, often a critical differentiator, also favors AMD. The passmark_single_thread test records 4301 for AMD and 3873 for Intel, an 11.1% advantage. This outcome is noteworthy because the Intel part has a higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), yet the AMD boost clock of 5.20 GHz, combined with the Zen 5 architecture, delivers superior per-core throughput.

The average benchmark score further contextualizes these results. AMD's average is 74496, while Intel's is 38149. This places AMD in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, compared to Intel's 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 (delta -0.4%), AMD EPYC 4545P (delta -1.2%), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (delta -1.3%). For Intel, the closest competitors are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta +0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.3%). These rival positions show that the AMD part sits near the top of the overall CPU performance distribution, while the Intel part occupies a mid-range tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4301 in the passmark_single_thread test, while the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3873, giving AMD an 11.1% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD part records 36487 in passmark_multithread, compared to 28662 for Intel, a 27.3% lead for AMD. This is consistent with AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads versus Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Intel processor wins?

A: Yes, in the passmark_physics test, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 1877, a 10.3% margin for Intel. This is the only head-to-head test that Intel wins.

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

A: The largest gap is in passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD scores 31969 and Intel scores 21731, a 47.1% difference. The second-largest is in passmark_integer_math, with a 44.4% delta.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has an average benchmark score of 74496, while the Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149. AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74640 (delta -0.2%), while Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (delta -0.1%).

Q: Which processor has the higher overall performance percentile?

A: The AMD part sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part is in the 86th percentile, based on recorded benchmark data.

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 codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache also varies, with AMD offering 16 MB and Intel offering 24 MB shared.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support enabled. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded and ECC is not supported.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also separate the two: the AMD processor includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Socket and market segment are distinct. AMD uses Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment, while Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The production status for both is active. Release dates differ, with AMD listed as 2026-01-04 and Intel as 2023-12-31.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Part number | 100-000001683 | SRN35 |

The TDP difference is substantial: AMD consumes 28 W, while Intel consumes 65 W. This aligns with the mobile versus desktop market positioning. The base clock favors Intel (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), but the boost clock favors AMD (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins across the majority of recorded workloads. Its strengths are most pronounced in integer math, extended instructions, data compression, and random string sorting, where deltas range from 35.8% to 47.1%. These workloads benefit from the Zen 5 architecture's execution width and the higher thread count. The AMD part also leads in multithreaded performance (27.3%), floating-point math (20%), data encryption (26.9%), and single-thread performance (11.1%). For users processing large datasets, running encryption workloads, or executing instruction-dense code, the data clearly favors AMD.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins only in the passmark_physics test, with a 10.3% margin. This result suggests that the Intel architecture handles the physics simulation workload more efficiently, likely due to its higher base clock and different cache hierarchy. The Intel part also offers Gen 5 PCIe, which may be relevant for storage or expansion in desktop systems, and it supports DDR4 memory, which could matter for platform compatibility.

The market segment split is clear: AMD targets mobile with a 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while Intel targets desktop with a 65 W TDP and no integrated graphics. The AMD processor's lower power envelope, combined with its performance advantages, makes it the stronger choice for mobile compute. The Intel processor's lone physics win and desktop-oriented features (Socket 1700, DDR4 support, Gen 5 PCIe) define its narrower use case.

The percentile data reinforces this split. AMD's 94th percentile ranking places it among the top-tier CPUs overall, while Intel's 86th percentile places it in a solid mid-to-high tier. The rival comparisons show AMD competing with high-end desktop and workstation parts like the Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC 4545P, while Intel competes with mid-range desktop and mobile parts like the Core Ultra 5 245T and Core i5-13600KF.