AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core i5-14500T, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 currently has no published benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison must rely on the Intel part's measured results and the architectural data available for both processors.

The Intel Core i5-14500T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790 and a single-core score of 1838. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 8177 multi-core and 1154 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 workload shows 2022 multi-core and 252 single-core. Geekbench results indicate 11894 multi-core and 2229 single-core. PassMark testing shows a multithread score of 22910 and a single-thread score of 3736.

Because the AMD part has no benchmark entries, the database cannot compute a direct win count. The winsA and winsB fields both read zero. The percentile ranking tells a partial story: the Intel Core i5-14500T sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 sits at the 50th percentile. That gap suggests the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor in the aggregate, but the absence of AMD test data means no exact percentage deltas exist.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14500T provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054, essentially tied at a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a 0.1 percent advantage for the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a 0.2 percent edge for the 14500T. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, which is 0.2 percent ahead of the 14500T. These are all very close results, indicating the 14500T performs in a tight cluster with these rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500T wins on raw throughput in every recorded benchmark category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11894 show strong sustained multi-threaded performance. The PassMark integer math score of 80922 and floating point math score of 58869 reinforce this picture. Data compression in PassMark reaches 262417, while data encryption reaches 15410 and extended instructions reach 16043.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark data, so it cannot claim a measured win in any workload category. However, the architectural specifications suggest areas where it may hold an advantage if tested. Its 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, enabled by quad-channel LPDDR5X, exceeds what the Intel part can access through dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5. That bandwidth advantage would likely benefit memory-intensive workloads such as large dataset processing or integrated graphics tasks.

The Intel part wins on single-thread responsiveness based on its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 252, Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1154, and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1838. The PassMark single-thread score of 3736 confirms this strength. The AMD processor's 5.00 GHz boost clock is higher than the Intel's 4.80 GHz boost clock, but without test results, the database cannot confirm whether that clock advantage translates into a benchmark win.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Core counts differ. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part offers simultaneous multithreading on all cores, while the Intel part uses a hybrid design where the core count includes performance and efficiency cores, resulting in fewer threads than cores would suggest if all were performance cores.

Cache layouts show clear differences. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a smaller 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's larger L3 cache could help with workloads that reuse data frequently.

The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process. The die size for the AMD processor is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design with two dies. The Intel processor has a monolithic die of 215 mm². The AMD part draws up to 55 watts TDP, while the Intel part draws up to 35 watts TDP, making the Intel chip more power-efficient on paper.

Memory support differs substantially. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and the database does not list a bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Release dates show the Intel part launched earlier, on January 7, 2024, while the AMD part has a release date of May 19, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Both processors are active in production and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14500T in measured performance. Every benchmark score in the database belongs to the Intel part, and its 80th percentile ranking places it well above the AMD processor's 50th percentile. The Intel part also delivers these results at a lower 35 watt TDP compared to the AMD part's 55 watts.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 remains an unknown quantity in the benchmark database. Without test scores, the database cannot confirm its performance level. Its architectural advantages include a larger 64 MB L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth at 273.1 GB/s, and a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz. These specifications suggest it may perform competitively in specific workloads, but the recorded data does not prove this.

For builders who need confirmed performance, the Intel Core i5-14500T is the only choice with measured results. It offers strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark. Its nearest rivals all sit within 0.2 percent of its average benchmark score, so it competes in a tight performance band with several AMD and Intel options.

The AMD part targets mobile systems, which changes the comparison context. Desktop builders using Socket 1700 boards cannot use the AMD Socket FP11 processor, and mobile users cannot install the Intel desktop part. The market segments differ, so the choice depends on the platform rather than raw performance alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores. However, the AMD processor has 24 threads versus the Intel processor's 20 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts up to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500T boosts up to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a 0.20 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 40 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has an average benchmark score of 28065, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel part draws 20 watts less.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 14 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 watts | 35 watts |

| 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 |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | May 19, 2026 | January 7, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $232 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Production status | Active | Active |