AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 4.90 GHz boost clock. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in raw multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins in the Cinebench R23 multicore test with a score of 18104 against Intel's 17035, a 6.3% advantage. The AMD part also leads in PassMark multithread with 21465 versus 20042, a 7.1% edge.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any benchmark wins at all?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins three head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers (143 vs 71, a 50.3% lead), PassMark floating point math (50219 vs 43019, a 14.3% lead), and PassMark physics (1860 vs 1043, a 43.9% lead).

Q: What are the differences in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel also has a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus AMD's 1 MB per core.

Q: How close are the average benchmark scores of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 28478, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. AMD's part sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's sits at the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14701TE relies on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel's die measures 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor packs 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Intel processor offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel's per-core L1 cache is 80 KB, compared to AMD's 64 KB per core, and Intel's L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. The L3 cache situation is also lopsided: Intel's 33 MB shared cache is more than double AMD's 16 MB shared cache.

The two processors target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is a mobile part using AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip draws a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 45 W TDP. PCIe support also diverges: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support ECC memory, but AMD restricts memory support to DDR5 while Intel accommodates both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part followed on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS dominates the head-to-head comparison with 14 wins out of 17 tests. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern: AMD leads by 6.3% in Cinebench R15 multicore (1824 vs 1716), 6.2% in R15 singlecore (257 vs 242), 6.3% in R20 multicore (7603 vs 7154), 6.2% in R20 singlecore (1073 vs 1010), 6.3% in R23 multicore (18104 vs 17035), and 6.2% in R23 singlecore (2555 vs 2405). The consistency across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform performance advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reveal a wider spread of results. AMD's largest wins come in random string sorting at 30235 versus 22760, a 32.8% advantage, and in single-thread performance at 3561 versus 2637, a 35% lead. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 27.9% (14962 vs 11699), and extended instructions shows a 28.9% lead (18507 vs 14354). Data compression favors AMD by 11.8% (246446 vs 220520). Integer math goes to AMD by 6.2% (69839 vs 65792), and multithread goes to AMD by 7.1% (21465 vs 20042).

The Intel Core i7-14701TE secures three wins in specialized tests. The largest margin is in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 143 against AMD's 71, a 50.3% lead that reflects a substantial advantage in that specific workload. Physics simulation also favors Intel by 43.9% (1860 vs 1043). Floating point math goes to Intel by 14.3% (50219 vs 43019). These wins suggest Intel's architecture handles certain mathematical and physics-based workloads more efficiently, despite losing the broader benchmark comparison.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm AMD's lead: 28478 for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 26013 for the Core i7-14701TE. The nearest rival data places the AMD part at 80% percentile versus Intel's 78% percentile. Notably, the Intel Core i7-14701TE lists the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS as a nearest rival with an average score of 26106, a delta of -0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS lists the Intel Xeon E-2436 as its closest rival at 28530, a delta of -0.2%.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS in the overall comparison. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, holds a 2465-point lead in average benchmark score (28478 vs 26013), and ranks two percentile points higher at 80% versus 78%. The AMD part also delivers this performance at a 28 W TDP, which is 17 W lower than Intel's 45 W TDP, and it occupies a mobile socket while the Intel part is a desktop component.

The AMD processor is the stronger choice for users prioritizing rendering workloads, data compression, encryption, string sorting, and general single-threaded responsiveness. Its 35% lead in PassMark single-thread and 32.8% lead in random string sorting are decisive margins. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, shows clear strengths in specialized computational tasks. Its 50.3% lead in find prime numbers, 43.9% lead in physics, and 14.3% lead in floating point math indicate that workloads heavy on prime-number calculation, physics simulation, or floating-point operations would run better on the Intel chip.

The Intel part also offers architectural advantages that do not appear in the benchmark scores: 8 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 12, a 33 MB L3 cache versus 16 MB, DDR4 compatibility in addition to DDR5, and Gen 5 PCIe support. However, these specifications do not translate into benchmark victories in the recorded tests. The AMD part wins despite having fewer cores and less cache, which points to higher per-core efficiency from the Zen 4 architecture on the 4 nm node.

For users whose workloads match Intel's three winning test categories, the Core i7-14701TE has a clear appeal. For everyone else, the recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS as the faster processor across the majority of measured workloads, with the added advantage of lower power consumption and a more compact mobile form factor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings stand at 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

Cache layouts differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process by Intel with a 257 mm² die size and no recorded transistor count.

Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s while Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics are Radeon 760M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001354(FP7r2) and 100-000001382(FP7) for AMD, and Q49GSRNJL for Intel.