AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14490F compare to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 records 37804. This places the Intel part approximately 0.9% ahead in average score, and both processors sit in the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The AMD part does not record a single victory in the direct comparison tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 122 versus 57 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, a delta of 114%. The second largest gap is in the PassMark physics test at 104.8%.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance advantage for the Intel processor?

A: In the PassMark single thread test, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3873 versus 3713 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, a delta of 4.3%. This is the narrowest margin among all head-to-head benchmark results.

Q: Do the two processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14490F is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The AMD part also uses a different architecture generation, Zen 5 / Zen 5c under the Gorgon Point codename, versus Raptor Lake-R for Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not. The AMD part also lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, which is not specified for the Intel part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the outright performance winner in every single measured test, taking 11 head-to-head victories with no losses. Its average benchmark score of 38149 places it ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, which averages 37804. For any workload that prioritizes raw compute throughput, the Intel part is the choice.

However, the intended usage context matters. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, 10 cores and 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is a mobile embedded processor with a 28 W TDP, 6 cores and 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon 840M graphics and ECC memory support, whereas the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The database shows the AMD part in the 86th percentile as well, meaning it is not a weak performer in absolute terms; it simply trails the Intel part in every compute metric recorded here.

For a desktop user seeking maximum multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear pick. For an embedded or mobile deployment where power draw, integrated graphics, and ECC support are requirements, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 answers those needs, but with a measurable performance cost. The data does not show a scenario where the AMD part wins a performance comparison; the decision hinges on platform requirements rather than benchmark results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates the direct comparison. In PassMark data compression, the Intel part scores 340026 against 230437 for the AMD part, a 47.6% advantage. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: 18225 versus 11444, a 59.3% delta. Extended instructions testing puts Intel ahead at 21731 versus 16520, a 31.5% delta.

The largest margins appear in integer-heavy and physics workloads. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel a 122 score against 57, a 114% delta, which is the single biggest proportional difference in the dataset. PassMark physics follows closely: 2093 versus 1022, a 104.8% delta. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily, 66558 versus 42248, a 57.5% delta. Integer math shows 87844 versus 62249, a 41.1% delta.

Multithreaded performance, often a strong indicator of overall throughput, records 28662 for Intel versus 19262 for AMD, a 48.8% delta. Random string sorting shows 35608 versus 25181, a 41.4% delta. The closest contest is single-thread performance: Intel scores 3873 versus 3713 for AMD, a 4.3% delta. That narrow margin suggests the architectural efficiency of the AMD Zen 5 design narrows the gap when only one core is active, but it is not enough to overtake the Intel part in any recorded test.

The pattern across all 11 head-to-head tests is consistent: Intel leads in every category, with the smallest lead in single-thread work and the largest in prime number finding and physics simulations. The average benchmark scores reinforce this, with Intel at 38149 and AMD at 37804, a difference of roughly 0.9% in overall average, though the individual test deltas are far larger in most cases.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification category. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz, the AMD part at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks put Intel at 5.00 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for AMD.

Thermal design power separates the two clearly. The Intel part is rated at 65 W, while the AMD part is rated at 28 W. This is a substantial difference and reflects their different market segments: desktop for Intel, mobile for AMD.

Memory support differs. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus width is dual-channel for both. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no such figure is recorded for the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are absent on the Intel part, while the AMD part includes Radeon 840M graphics. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded line, using the Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation under the Gorgon Point codename. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC; no die size is recorded for this part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but only 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. This is a major difference in total cache capacity, especially at the L3 level, and helps explain the Intel part's commanding lead in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Both processors have their cache described in per-core terms for L1 and L2, with the L3 being shared on Intel and listed as 4 MB on AMD. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache. The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for AMD, and the AMD part's smaller node likely contributes to its much lower 28 W TDP despite the performance gap.

The integrated graphics on the AMD part, Radeon 840M, is a notable architectural inclusion since the Intel part has no iGPU at all. For systems that require a display output without a discrete graphics card, the AMD part provides that capability directly. The Intel part requires a separate graphics solution.

Release dates also differ. The Intel Core i5-14490F was released at the end of 2023, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 carries a release date in early 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status, and both are locked, meaning no unlocked multiplier for overclocking on either part.