AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The benchmark data records a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core i5-14490F. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel processor posts a higher score, with the AMD part trailing by margins ranging from roughly 19% to nearly 60% depending on the workload. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14490F is 38149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748, sitting in the 79th percentile. This is not a close contest; the data indicates a clear hierarchy favoring the Intel part in every measured category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus 79 for the AMD chip.

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

A: The largest recorded gap is in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's 840, a difference of 59.9% in favor of Intel.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the AMD processor wins?

A: No. The recorded data shows the Intel Core i5-14490F winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including every Cinebench and PassMark test listed.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3247 versus 2237 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, a 31.1% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test shows 3873 for Intel and 3066 for AMD, a 20.8% lead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor features integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture using the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It uses 10,700 million transistors within a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The Intel part does not have a recorded transistor count in the database.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache.

The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is restricted to DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier and includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a locked multiplier and no integrated graphics.

The AMD part is listed with a launch MSRP of $125. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors are for desktop use and remain in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every recorded benchmark, but the margins vary meaningfully by workload. In Cinebench tests, the pattern is consistent. For multicore R23, Intel scores 23000 against AMD's 15848, a 31.1% lead. The same delta of 31.1% appears in R20 multicore (9660 versus 6656) and R15 multicore (2318 versus 1597). Single-core Cinebench results also show a 31.1% gap in R23 (3247 versus 2237) and a 31.2% gap in R15 (327 versus 225). The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a uniform performance advantage in both lightly threaded and fully threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reveal a wider spread of deltas. The smallest Intel advantage is 19% in data encryption, where Intel scores 18225 and AMD scores 14754. Data compression shows a 28.3% gap (340026 versus 243904). Integer math favors Intel by 26.9% (87844 versus 64218), while extended instructions show a 21.6% gap (21731 versus 17027). Random string sorting records a 31% difference (35608 versus 24583).

The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy PassMark workloads. Floating point math shows Intel at 66558 versus AMD's 36694, a 44.9% advantage. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 122 versus AMD's 54, a 55.7% gap. The physics test delivers the widest margin: Intel scores 2093, AMD scores 840, a 59.9% difference. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 28662 versus AMD's 19000, a 33.7% lead. Single-thread results are closer, with Intel at 3873 versus AMD's 3066, a 20.8% advantage.

The data indicates that the Intel processor's advantage grows in workloads that stress parallel execution and floating-point throughput. The 59.9% physics gap and 55.7% prime number gap suggest the Intel part's additional cores and higher boost clock contribute disproportionately in these areas. The smaller 19-21% gaps in encryption and extended instructions show that the AMD chip is comparatively less disadvantaged in those specific tasks, though it still loses.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the faster processor in every recorded test. Its average benchmark score of 38149 exceeds the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's 26748 by a substantial margin, and its 86th percentile ranking versus 79th confirms a higher standing in the overall database. The Intel part wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with no exceptions.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does offer integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which the Intel Core i5-14490F lacks entirely. For a system built without a discrete graphics card, the AMD part provides a functional display output. The Intel processor requires a separate GPU. The AMD chip also uses the older AM4 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700, which affects platform choice but not recorded performance.

For raw compute performance, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear pick based on the data. The margins range from 19% to nearly 60% across workloads, making the Intel processor decisively faster in rendering, math operations, and physics simulations. The only scenario where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT holds an advantage is the presence of integrated graphics, which matters only for systems avoiding a discrete GPU. The Intel part's locked multiplier and lack of integrated graphics are the trade-offs, but the performance data does not show any category where the AMD chip closes the gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for AMD. Both have a 65 W TDP.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4 with Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 with Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. Die sizes are 180 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip records 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel chip has no transistor count listed.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part lists 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel has no bandwidth figure. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are present on the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT as Radeon Vega 7; the Intel Core i5-14490F has N/A for integrated graphics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $125; Intel has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001489, and the Intel part number is SRN35. The AMD release date is 2024-01-07, and the Intel release date is 2023-12-31.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every recorded benchmark category, which makes the use-case split straightforward based on performance data. In Cinebench rendering workloads, the Intel part leads by 31.1% across R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, and by 31.1% in R23 single-core. This positions it as the stronger choice for rendering tasks, video encoding, and any workload using many threads.

In PassMark integer and floating-point math tests, the Intel processor shows leads of 26.9% and 44.9% respectively. The floating-point gap is particularly large, suggesting an advantage in scientific computing, physics simulations, and financial modeling. The physics test shows a 59.9% Intel lead, and the prime number test shows a 55.7% lead, reinforcing the pattern of Intel dominance in compute-heavy parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not win any benchmark category, but its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics provide a functional capability the Intel Core i5-14490F lacks. For a system without a discrete graphics card, the AMD part can output video directly. The Intel processor requires a separate GPU for any display output. The AMD part also uses less L3 cache at 16 MB versus 24 MB for Intel, but this does not translate into any recorded benchmark win.

For memory flexibility, the Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4. This gives Intel-based systems more options for memory selection. The Intel part also uses PCIe Gen 5, which is newer than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 3, potentially affecting future expansion card bandwidth, though no benchmark data quantifies this difference.

The data shows no workload where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT outperforms the Intel Core i5-14490F. The decision between them hinges on integrated graphics (AMD) versus raw performance (Intel). The Intel part's smallest advantage is 19% in data encryption, which is still a clear win. The AMD part's only unique feature is its built-in Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which is relevant exclusively for builds without a discrete GPU.