Intel® Authenticate vs AMD Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intel® Authenticate
This mobile app acts as a device companion for an identity and access management solution. It enables multi-factor authentication using device-based proximity.
- Device companion app
- Identity and access management
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardened device-based proximity factor
- User authentication
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The Intel® Authenticate Mobile Application is the device companion App for the Intel® Authenticate identity and access management solution. This application enables the hardened device-based proximity factor for user multifactor authentication (MFA). Intel® Authenticate must be enabled on the host system (laptop, etc.) and managed via host network IT policy to complete the solution. The App provides no function outside of the Intel® Authenticate solution.
AMD Link
Stream your PC games to mobile devices, Smart TVs, or other Windows PCs. Enjoy multiplayer gaming across devices, customize streaming hotkeys, and track performance metrics. Connect to an AMD-powered desktop PC from virtually anywhere.
- Stream PC games to mobile devices
- Cross-device multiplayer gaming
- Customize streaming hotkeys
- Track performance metrics
- Voice recognition controls
- Connect to AMD-powered PCs
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The AMD Link app is the ultimate way to play your games virtually anywhere. Designed with today’s socially-connected, mobile-first world in mind—and with the gamer at its center—the ground-breaking AMD Link app introduces the ability to stream your AMD powered PC to a mobile device, Smart TV or Windows device powered by Radeon™ graphics. AMD Link allows you to game virtually anywhere, use voice recognition controls and even track performance metrics.¹ Why gamers love AMD Link: 1. AMD Link enables gamers to enjoy 4-way multiplayer games across various devices be it a TV, phone, tablet, or PC. Even better, AMD Link is available across both AMD and non-AMD platforms, providing full compatibility for anyone who wants to connect their device to an AMD-powered desktop PC. Enjoy the possibilities of playing with family and friends virtually wherever you are. 2. Customize hotkeys with AMD Link to level up your streaming game. Be it switching scenes, taking a screenshot, creating an instant replay or anything in between, enjoy complete control over your streaming all in AMD Link. Note: AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ 23.2.1 or newer. Endnotes: 1. AMD Link requires AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.2.1 or newer. Game streaming on phone or tablet devices require iOS 14 and greater, anywhere there is a high speed internet connection. For TV support, Apple TV 4K running tvOS 15.x and greater required. Streaming at 4K requires 4K capable streaming hardware and is compatible with: AMD Polaris-based Radeon™ RX 400 series discrete graphics and newer. Graphics card must support hardware encoding for host capabilities to function. Supports Windows 10/11. Link Game requires an internet connection. Controllers must be compatible with selected game and headset, please consult vendor for compatibility information GD-159 2. Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. GD-176
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Intel® Authenticate at 5.0 against AMD Link's 2.4. Intel® Authenticate also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 14.0). AMD Link's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Intel® Authenticate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMD Link has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Intel® Authenticate ships an update every 3 months, AMD Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intel® Authenticate | AMD Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.4 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intel Corporation | AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) |
Customer experience
Intel® Authenticate
AMD Link
Bugs and requests
Intel® Authenticate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AMD Link
Reported bugs
4 issues- QR code scanning not working
- Metrics not displaying properly
- App crashing on launch for some devices
- Compatibility issues with certain PC configurations
Requested features
4 requests- Add CPU temperature monitoring
- Allow saving captured media to device
- Improve automatic reconnection after app close
- Provide more customization options
In-app purchases
Intel® Authenticate
No in-app purchases
AMD Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
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