AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record for this comparison is one-sided, but not because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 lacks data. The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the AMD part, which means the Intel Core i5-14400F holds every measured win by default. The Intel processor's percentile ranking of 83 versus the AMD part's percentile ranking of 50 indicates that the Intel chip sits much higher in the overall performance distribution among all CPUs tracked in the database.

The use-case split therefore falls heavily toward the Intel desktop part for any workload that has been quantified. The i5-14400F shows strength in multi-threaded rendering tasks, with its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9,090. Single-core performance also favors Intel in the recorded data, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3,055 and Geekbench single-core at 2,058.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 enters this comparison with no measured scores, so its wins cannot be stated from benchmark results. What the data does show is that the AMD part belongs to a different market segment entirely. The AMD processor is classified as mobile, while the Intel part is desktop. That distinction matters for interpreting what the scores mean: the Intel chip operates in a socketed desktop environment with a 65 TDP, while the AMD chip carries a 55 TDP in a mobile form factor.

The AMD part's architectural specifications suggest capabilities that the benchmarks do not capture. Its 12 cores and 24 threads exceed the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads. Its 64 MB of L3 cache dwarfs the Intel chip's 20 MB shared L3. The AMD processor also features a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU, whereas the Intel part lists no integrated graphics. For workloads that depend on those resources, the AMD chip may hold an advantage, but the database contains no scores to confirm it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a codename of Gorgon Halo and a generation listed as "Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5)". The Intel Core i5-14400F uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a Raptor Lake architecture and a generation listed as "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)".

Die size differs substantially. The AMD part measures 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die is 215 mm². Cache organization also diverges. Both parts share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The largest difference appears in L3 cache: AMD provides 64 MB total, Intel provides 20 MB shared.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700.

The AMD part includes a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU, while the Intel part lists N/A for integrated graphics. The AMD processor's market segment is mobile; the Intel processor's is desktop. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip's production status is active with a release date of 2026-05-19. The Intel chip is also active, released on 2024-01-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, meaning no direct matched tests exist between these two processors in the database. However, the Intel Core i5-14400F has a full suite of individual benchmark scores that define its performance profile. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no scores at all, so all comparisons must derive from the Intel data alone.

The Intel part's strongest results appear in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore yields 21,645, which is a substantial score for a 10-core, 16-thread processor. Cinebench R20 multicore reaches 9,090, and Cinebench R15 multicore hits 2,181. Geekbench multicore records 11,268. PassMark multithread scores 25,470.

Single-thread performance is also solid. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3,055, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1,283, and Cinebench R15 single-core scores 307. Geekbench single-core records 2,058. PassMark single-thread scores 3,701, with a duplicate entry also recorded at 3,701.

PassMark's specialized tests show varied strengths. Integer math scores 81,524, floating point math scores 61,319, and extended instructions score 19,937. Data compression scores 315,521, while data encryption scores 16,949. Random string sorting records 32,680, find prime numbers scores 86, and physics scores 1,523.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233, which is 0.1 percent below the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226, also 0.1 percent below. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2 percent above the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121, which is 0.5 percent below. These narrow deltas place the i5-14400F in a tightly contested mid-range cluster.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score. Its percentile of 50 suggests it sits near the median of all CPUs, but without measured data, that figure cannot be cross-referenced against specific workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400F has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 includes a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14400F lists no integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14400F supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: How does the Intel processor rank against its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279. It sits 0.1 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2 percent above the Intel Core i9-11900, 0.2 percent below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and 0.5 percent above the Intel Core i7-12800H.

The Verdict

The recorded data points decisively toward the Intel Core i5-14400F for any measured performance comparison. Its benchmark suite covers rendering, synthetic single-core, synthetic multi-core, and specialized math workloads, all with concrete scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no performance claim can be verified from the database.

The Intel part's percentile ranking of 83 versus the AMD part's 50 reinforces that interpretation. The i5-14400F belongs to the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 sits at the 50th percentile. That gap reflects both the absence of AMD data and the Intel chip's established position among its nearest rivals, all of which sit within 0.5 percent of the i5-14400F's average score.

For users choosing between these two based on the database alone, the Intel Core i5-14400F is the only option with verified performance. Its 10 cores and 16 threads deliver strong multi-threaded scores, and its single-core results are competitive within its peer group. The AMD processor offers architectural advantages on paper: more cores, more threads, far larger L3 cache, a newer 4 nm process, and integrated graphics. Those specifications may translate to real-world benefits in specific workloads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm them.

The market segment difference matters. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a 65 TDP. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP11 with a 55 TDP. A desktop part typically sustains higher clocks and better cooling, which the Intel chip's boost clock of 4.70 GHz reflects. The AMD chip's boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, but without benchmark data, its sustained performance cannot be assessed.

The verdict from the data: choose the Intel Core i5-14400F if verified benchmark performance is the criterion. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 remains an unquantified option whose specifications suggest capability but whose measured results are absent from the record.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i5-14400F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $196 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000002141 | SRN3RSRN47 |