AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 36,487 in PassMark multithread testing, while the Intel Core i5-14500 scores 30,777. The AMD part leads by 18.6% in this workload.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 records a PassMark single-thread score of 4,301, which is 8.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500's 3,952. The AMD processor also has the higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for Intel.

Q: What is the difference in data compression performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 461,650 in PassMark data compression, a 24.3% advantage over the Intel Core i5-14500's 371,294. This is the largest margin between the two in any shared benchmark.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD processor wins all 11 shared benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has an average benchmark score of 74,496, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average score of 38,531, placing it in the 86th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14500. The largest advantage appears in extended instructions, where AMD leads by 42.3%, followed by data compression at 24.3% and prime number finding at 22.6%. These are substantial margins that indicate the AMD architecture handles complex instruction sets and algorithmic workloads with considerably more efficiency.

The Intel Core i5-14500 does not win a single shared benchmark in the database, but its profile still suits certain contexts. It is a desktop part with 14 cores and 20 threads, and it carries a 65 W TDP with a 2.60 GHz base clock. The AMD processor, by contrast, is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP and a 2.00 GHz base clock. The Intel chip's higher base frequency and additional two physical cores suggest it may hold its own in sustained workloads that rely on raw core count rather than instruction throughput, although the recorded data does not capture such a scenario.

The AMD processor's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and support for LPDDR5X could favor memory-sensitive applications, while the Intel part's support for DDR4 offers platform flexibility. The Intel chip also includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, which may matter for storage or GPU bandwidth in desktop builds.

Architecture Differences

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 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 i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Cache structures differ meaningfully. Both processors share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger split: the AMD processor has 16 MB, while the Intel processor has 24 MB shared. This gives Intel a 50% L3 capacity advantage, which can aid in workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 890M GPU, while the Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The production status for both is listed as active.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. The AMD part's smaller process likely contributes to its 28 W TDP, which is less than half of the Intel part's 65 W TDP. This efficiency gap appears throughout the benchmark results, where the AMD processor delivers higher scores while drawing substantially less thermal headroom.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for Intel, but the AMD boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for Intel.

TDP separates the two sharply: 28 W for AMD against 65 W for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ as well: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel for the Core i5-14500. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Memory support diverges on type. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon 890M on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The AMD part has a release date in January 2026, while the Intel part was released in January 2024. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are multiplier-locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 31,969 against 22,473 for the Intel Core i5-14500, a 42.3% margin. This type of workload exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, and the Zen 5 architecture appears to handle these operations with far greater efficiency than Raptor Lake.

Data compression shows a 24.3% advantage for AMD, with scores of 461,650 versus 371,294. This is the highest absolute score difference in the comparison, a gap of over 90,000 points. Prime number finding also favors AMD strongly at 22.6%, with 130 against 106.

Random string sorting goes to AMD by 19.3%, with 48,894 versus 40,980. Multithread performance shows an 18.6% AMD lead, 36,487 against 30,777. Integer math follows at 17.3%, with 126,829 versus 108,124.

Smaller but consistent margins appear in single-thread performance, where AMD leads 4,301 to 3,952, an 8.8% advantage. Data encryption shows a 7.8% AMD lead, 23,132 against 21,457. Physics testing gives AMD a 7.5% edge, 1,877 versus 1,746.

The closest result is floating-point math, where AMD scores 79,887 against Intel's 79,576, a margin of just 0.4%. This near-tie suggests that raw floating-point throughput is similar between the two architectures, despite the AMD processor's wins elsewhere. The Intel part's 24 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 may help it stay competitive in this specific domain.

The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 74,496 for AMD against 38,531 for Intel. The AMD processor sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits in the 86th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74,640 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 at 74,761 (0.4% higher), the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373 (1.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at 75,488 (1.3% higher). The Intel Core i5-14500's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at 38,561 (0.1% higher), the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 38,392 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core 9 270H at 38,335 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38,312 (0.6% lower).

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every shared benchmark in the database, with margins ranging from 0.4% in floating-point math to 42.3% in extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 74,496 nearly doubles the Intel Core i5-14500's 38,531, and its 94th percentile ranking versus 86th places it in a different performance tier entirely.

The Intel Core i5-14500 offers more physical cores at 14 versus 12, a larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB, and a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. It also supports DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 5, which may be relevant for desktop platform compatibility. Its launch MSRP of $232 provides a reference point for its market positioning.

However, the benchmark results show that these Intel advantages do not translate into performance wins in the recorded tests. The AMD processor's 4 nm process, Zen 5 architecture, and 28 W TDP deliver higher scores across every category while consuming less than half the thermal envelope. The AMD part's 24 threads against Intel's 20 threads also help in multithreaded workloads, despite having two fewer physical cores.

The decision between these two processors depends on platform context rather than raw benchmark outcomes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with integrated Radeon 890M graphics, suited for laptops and compact systems. The Intel Core i5-14500 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with UHD Graphics 770, suited for traditional desktop builds. The recorded data shows the AMD processor delivers superior performance in every measured category, but the Intel part's desktop platform support for DDR4 and PCIe Gen 5 may factor into system-level decisions.