AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The recorded data shows a one-sided comparison. Across the 17 head-to-head benchmark tests, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single one, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has no recorded wins. The Intel part also carries the higher average benchmark score, 38149 versus 30254, and the higher CPU percentile rank, 86 versus 81.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates the entire head-to-head set. The largest relative gap appears in PassMark physics, where AMD scores 1154 and Intel scores 2093, a delta of -44.9%. Intel is also far ahead in PassMark find prime numbers, 122 versus 78 (-36.1%), and PassMark floating point math, 66558 versus 45265 (-32%). In PassMark data compression, Intel reaches 340026 against AMD's 260925 (-23.3%). The multithreaded PassMark result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 28662, AMD scores 22795, a delta of -20.5%.

The Cinebench results are consistent across the board. Every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, single-core and multi-core alike, shows the same delta of -13.1%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 19982 and Intel scores 23000. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2821 and Intel scores 3247. The same -13.1% margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2014 versus 2318), Cinebench R15 single-core (284 versus 327), Cinebench R20 multi-core (8392 versus 9660), and Cinebench R20 single-core (1184 versus 1363). PassMark data encryption also lands at -13.1%, with Intel at 18225 and AMD at 15843.

The closest margins are where the AMD part is least disadvantaged. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3732 and Intel scores 3873, a delta of -3.6%. PassMark random string sorting is next at -9.8%, with AMD at 32114 and Intel at 35608. PassMark extended instructions shows a -12% gap, AMD at 19130 and Intel at 21731. PassMark integer math is closer than the compute-heavy tests at -14.8%, AMD at 74875 and Intel at 87844.

For wider database context, the AMD part's average score of 30254 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (30213), 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30364) and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390), and 0.6% below the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422). The Intel part's average score of 38149 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103), 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194), 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38221), and 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261).

Architecture Differences

These two processors are built on different architectures and for different platforms. AMD uses Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD die is 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. The Intel die is 215 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count for it.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Intel's base clock is lower at 2.50 GHz, but its boost clock is higher at 5.00 GHz. AMD's base clock is 3.50 GHz and its boost clock is 4.90 GHz. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Cache organization also differs. AMD has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth value is listed. AMD enables ECC memory, while Intel does not. On the PCIe side, AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics is another major divide. AMD includes a Radeon 760M integrated GPU, while Intel lists N/A for integrated graphics. The platform split is visible in the sockets and market segments: AMD is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7, and Intel is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. TDP ratings reflect that split, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W. Release dates differ as well: AMD is dated 2024-04-15, and Intel is dated 2023-12-31.

Where Each One Wins

With zero wins for AMD in the head-to-head set, the use-case split is based on workload margins and platform capabilities rather than benchmark victories for AMD. Intel's largest wins are in physics, prime number search, and floating-point math, which are compute-heavy desktop-oriented workloads. Intel also leads in multithreaded PassMark by 20.5% and in data compression by 23.3%, indicating strong throughput on parallel integer and data tasks.

AMD's closest margins are in single-thread PassMark (-3.6%) and random string sorting (-9.8%), so the AMD part is least disadvantaged in lightly threaded and sorting-oriented tasks. The AMD part's platform features give it a separate set of use cases: it includes Radeon 760M integrated graphics, ECC memory support, a 28 W TDP, and a mobile socket. The Intel part has no integrated graphics, no ECC support, a 65 W TDP, and a desktop socket. For systems that need on-chip display output or error-correcting memory in a mobile form factor, the AMD part is the only one of the two with those capabilities in the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 30254. Intel also ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the AMD part's 81st percentile.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U beat the Intel Core i5-14490F in any recorded benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data contains 17 tests, and the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17. The AMD part has 0 wins.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where AMD scores 1154 and Intel scores 2093, a delta of -44.9%. The next largest gaps are PassMark find prime numbers (-36.1%) and PassMark floating point math (-32%).

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory and integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has ECC memory support and includes Radeon 760M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no ECC support and lists N/A for integrated graphics.

Q: What are the market segment and socket differences?

A: The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel part has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Where is the AMD part closest to Intel?

A: The smallest recorded gap is PassMark single-thread: AMD scores 3732 and Intel scores 3873, a delta of -3.6%. The next smallest is PassMark random string sorting at -9.8%.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives a clear verdict: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the faster processor in every benchmark test measured. Its average benchmark score is 38149 versus 30254 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U, and its percentile rank is 86 versus 81. The Intel part leads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, and across all PassMark sub-tests, with deltas ranging from -3.6% in single-thread to -44.9% in physics. The AMD part does not win any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is nevertheless the distinct choice for platforms that require a mobile socket, integrated Radeon 760M graphics, ECC memory support, a 28 W TDP, and a smaller 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice when raw benchmark performance, desktop socket compatibility, and higher boost clocks are the priority.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | not listed |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part number | 100-000001318(FP7r2),100-000001378(FP7) | SRN35 |