AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

The database compares the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop chip on Socket AM5 with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel part is a 16-core, 24-thread mobile chip on BGA 1964 with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. In the head-to-head Passmark data, Intel records 9 wins against AMD's 2, yet AMD's average benchmark score of 44573 is higher than Intel's 41576.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head values are:

| Test | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Winner | Delta |

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

| passmark_data_compression | 271649 | 398418 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -31.8% |

| passmark_data_encryption | 15797 | 22917 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -31.1% |

| passmark_extended_instructions | 20455 | 24150 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -15.3% |

| passmark_find_prime_numbers | 221 | 152 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | 45.4% |

| passmark_floating_point_math | 43594 | 84999 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -48.7% |

| passmark_integer_math | 70774 | 116661 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -39.3% |

| passmark_multithread | 25047 | 33495 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -25.2% |

| passmark_physics | 2779 | 2202 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | 26.2% |

| passmark_random_string_sorting | 32999 | 43035 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -23.3% |

| passmark_single_thread | 3494 | 3841 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -9% |

| passmark_singlethread | 3494 | 3841 | Intel Core i7-14650HX | -9% |

The largest Intel margin comes in floating point math, where Intel scores 84999 against AMD's 43594, a 48.7% difference. Integer math follows with Intel at 116661 and AMD at 70774, a 39.3% gap. Data compression and data encryption also favor Intel by 31.8% and 31.1%, respectively. The multithread test gives Intel a 25.2% lead (33495 vs 25047), and random string sorting is 23.3% in Intel's favor (43035 vs 32999). Extended instructions are 15.3% ahead (24150 vs 20455), and the single-thread entries put Intel 9% ahead at 3841 vs 3494.

AMD's two wins are concentrated and large in percentage terms. In find_prime_numbers, AMD scores 221 against Intel's 152, a 45.4% lead. In physics, AMD scores 2779 against 2202, a 26.2% lead. These are the only head-to-head tests where AMD finishes first.

Architecture Differences

AMD's Raphael part is built on a 5 nm TSMC process and contains 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Intel's Raptor Lake-HX part is built on a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die; its transistor count is not recorded. The database records Intel's architecture as Raptor Lake; no architecture is recorded for AMD.

AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads with base clock 4.00 and boost clock 4.50. Intel uses 16 cores and 24 threads with base clock 2.20 and boost clock 5.20. The TDP values are 65 for AMD and 55 for Intel, despite the Intel part having more cores.

Cache layouts differ considerably. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Memory support also splits: AMD supports DDR5 only on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both list ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 for both, but AMD exposes 24 CPU-only lanes and Intel exposes 16 CPU-only lanes. AMD uses Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics; Intel uses UHD Graphics 710. AMD's multiplier is locked, Intel's is unlocked. AMD's release date is 2025-11-11 and Intel's is 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

Intel's head-to-head wins cover data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread. These are the workloads where the i7-14650HX's 16-core, 24-thread configuration and 5.20 boost clock show up in the recorded scores. The multithread lead of 25.2% and integer math lead of 39.3% are the clearest throughput advantages.

AMD's wins are in prime-number search and physics. The 45.4% lead in find_prime_numbers and the 26.2% lead in physics are the only positive deltas for the 7500X3D in the head-to-head set. Those two tests favor the AMD part despite its lower core count.

The overall database paints a mixed picture. AMD's average benchmark score of 44573 sits at the 89th percentile, while Intel's 41576 sits at the 88th percentile. In the direct Passmark comparison, however, Intel records 9 wins and AMD records 2. The AMD part is therefore not generally dominant in the head-to-head suite; its strength is specific to the two tests it wins.

The Verdict

Strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14650HX is the stronger chip for the majority of the head-to-head Passmark suite. It leads in multithread by 25.2%, in integer math by 39.3%, in floating point math by 48.7%, and in single-thread by 9%. Its average score of 41576 places it 0.1% below Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41621), 0.2% below Intel Core 7 251TE (41650), 0.5% above AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (41376), and 0.5% below Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779).

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a higher average benchmark score of 44573 and sits at the 89th percentile. Its nearest rivals by average score are Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466 (0.2% below), Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.5% below), AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309 (0.6% below), and Intel Core i5-14600 at 44889 (0.7% above). It wins the prime-number and physics tests by 45.4% and 26.2%, respectively.

The platform data is unambiguous: AMD is the desktop part on Socket AM5, while Intel is the mobile part on BGA 1964. A system built around one of these sockets will take the corresponding chip. For workloads outside the two AMD wins, the head-to-head numbers favor Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 30 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Which CPU wins the Passmark multithread test?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins with a score of 33495 against 25047 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a 25.2% advantage.

Q: Which CPU wins the Passmark single-thread test?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins with 3841 against 3494 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a 9% advantage.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, compared with 41576 for the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile, while the Intel part sits at the 88th.

Specification Differences

Recorded specifications that differ are:

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-14650HX |

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

| Series | 7000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.00 | 2.20 |

| Boost clock | 4.50 | 5.20 |

| TDP | 65 | 55 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 96 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-11-11 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | 100-000001904 | SRMXH |