AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE across the PassMark benchmark suite, with the AMD processor winning 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 come in data encryption, where it scores 16078 against Intel's 11699, a 37.4% advantage. Extended instructions follow closely, with AMD at 18107 versus Intel's 14354, a 26.1% gap. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 22.2% (27804 versus 22760), while integer math favors AMD by 21.2% (79738 versus 65792). Data compression also goes to AMD, scoring 265920 compared to Intel's 220520, a 20.6% margin.

Single-thread performance belongs to AMD as well. The Ryzen 7 170 records 3128 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Core i7-14701TE manages 2637, giving AMD an 18.6% lead. This single-thread result is notable because the Intel part carries a higher boost clock in its specifications, yet the database measurements show AMD delivering better per-thread throughput in this workload.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes three benchmarks. The largest Intel win is in find prime numbers, where it scores 143 against AMD's 49, a 65.7% advantage for Intel. Physics also favors Intel heavily, with a score of 1860 versus AMD's 890, a 52.2% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel as well, though by a smaller amount: 50219 against 44979, a 10.4% difference.

The multithread test is the closest comparison in the entire head-to-head set. AMD scores 20760, Intel scores 20042, and the delta is just 3.6% in AMD's favor. This narrow margin suggests that despite the large swings in individual workloads, overall multithreaded throughput is broadly similar between the two processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It is classified as a mobile part with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has considerably more L3 cache, more than double the AMD part's shared pool, along with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a rated memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational split. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 680M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The process node difference is significant: 6 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The AMD part also runs at a lower default power envelope of 35 W TDP, compared to 45 W for Intel, though both have locked multipliers. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 7 170, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7-14701TE.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 dominates in data-oriented and security-related workloads. Its 37.4% lead in data encryption, 26.1% lead in extended instructions, and 22.2% lead in random string sorting indicate strong performance for compression, sorting, and instruction-heavy tasks. The 20.6% advantage in data compression reinforces this pattern. Integer math also favors AMD by 21.2%, and the single-thread score advantage of 18.6% suggests the AMD core design extracts more work per cycle in several common tasks.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE shows its strengths in prime number generation and physics simulations. The 65.7% margin in find prime numbers is the largest single delta in the head-to-head set, and the 52.2% lead in physics indicates a substantial advantage in that specific simulation workload. Floating point math also goes to Intel by 10.4%, showing that the Intel part handles certain mathematical operations more efficiently.

The multithread result, with AMD ahead by only 3.6%, places the two processors in the same performance class for overall multithreaded output. Neither part runs away with the aggregate score; the differences are workload-specific rather than universal. The database shows the AMD processor with an average benchmark score of 43689 and a percentile rank of 88 among all CPUs, while the Intel processor averages 26013 with a percentile rank of 78.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. Beyond that, nearly every specification differs.

Base clock: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.75 GHz, Intel reaches 5.20 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 35 W, Intel at 45 W. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Process node: AMD is 6 nm, Intel is 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. Die size: 210 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel.

Cache: L1 per core is 64 KB for AMD and 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 512 KB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. Shared L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 33 MB for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s for AMD, no recorded figure for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: the AMD part is dated 2025-09-30, the Intel part 2024-06-30. Part numbers also differ: 100-000000989 for AMD, Q49GSRNJL for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 3128 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2637. AMD leads by 18.6% in this test.

Q: How large is the Intel advantage in physics simulations?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 1860 in the PassMark physics test, compared to 890 for the AMD Ryzen 7 170, a 52.2% margin in Intel's favor.

Q: Do the two processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The specification differences appear in clock speeds, cache, memory support, process node, and other areas.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, more than double the AMD amount.

Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 16078 in the PassMark data encryption test, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 11699. AMD leads by 37.4% in this workload.

The Verdict

The database points to different use cases for each processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the stronger choice for workloads involving encryption, compression, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. Its 37.4% lead in data encryption and 26.1% lead in extended instructions are the standout margins. The single-thread advantage of 18.6% also suggests the AMD core handles general per-thread tasks more effectively. Its lower TDP of 35 W, compared to 45 W for Intel, and its 6 nm process node indicate a more power-efficient design, though the database records no power consumption measurements to confirm real-world efficiency.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the better option for prime number generation and physics simulation workloads. The 65.7% margin in find prime numbers and the 52.2% margin in physics are decisive. The floating point advantage of 10.4% adds another mathematical workload to Intel's column. The larger L3 cache of 33 MB and per-core L2 of 2 MB may contribute to these results, though the benchmark data alone does not establish causation.

For users choosing between the two, the decision rests on workload mix. The multithread aggregate score is nearly tied, with AMD ahead by just 3.6%, so neither part offers a meaningful overall throughput advantage. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 holds a higher average benchmark score of 43689 and a higher percentile rank of 88, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013 at the 78th percentile. Those figures, combined with the head-to-head win count of 8 to 3, favor the AMD processor for general-purpose use. The Intel part remains competitive only in its specific winning workloads.