AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel Core i9-14901E are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target different segments: the Ryzen 7 170 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7, while the Core i9-14901E is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel chip winning 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, but the AMD chip delivers one significant victory and operates in a completely different power and platform context.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Core i9-14901E scores 189 against the Ryzen 7 170's 49, a delta of -74.1% for the AMD part. This is an extreme gap that highlights a fundamental difference in raw integer throughput capability. Similarly, the physics test shows the Intel part scoring 3041 versus 890, a -70.7% delta, indicating a massive advantage in simulation and physics workloads that rely on heavy parallel integer operations.

In floating point math, the Intel processor delivers 81089 points compared to 44979 for the AMD chip, a -44.5% delta. This is one of the larger percentage gaps and suggests the Intel architecture, with its higher boost clock and larger cache hierarchy, is far better suited to sustained floating-point computation. The integer math test follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 112736 versus 79738, a -29.3% delta. These two results together indicate that the Core i9-14901E has a substantial lead in general-purpose compute tasks.

The multithreaded PassMark score reinforces this trend. Intel achieves 30298 versus 20760, a -31.5% delta. This is a broad measure of overall parallel performance, and the Intel part is significantly ahead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39138 versus 27804, a -29% delta, and data compression shows Intel at 288777 versus 265920, a smaller -7.9% delta. Data encryption favors Intel as well: 18571 versus 16078, a -13.4% delta. Single-thread performance also clearly favors Intel: 4354 versus 3128, a -28.2% delta in both single-thread listings.

The lone AMD victory is in extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 170 scores 18107 against Intel's 17249, a +5% delta. This is a narrow but real win, indicating that the AMD part handles certain specialized instruction sets more efficiently. No other benchmark in the head-to-head set goes to AMD. The data shows a dominant Intel performance profile across nearly every workload category, with the exception of that single extended instructions test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear winner for compute-heavy tasks. Its advantages in integer math, floating point math, physics, and prime number finding make it the stronger choice for any workload that involves heavy number crunching, scientific simulation, or large-scale data processing. The multithread score of 30298 versus 20760 also shows that the Intel part handles heavily threaded applications better, which covers modern rendering, compilation, and most professional workloads. The single-thread lead of 4354 versus 3128 means the Intel chip also wins in lightly threaded applications, such as many legacy programs or single-core-dependent games.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins only in the extended instructions benchmark. This suggests that for codebases that specifically utilize the instruction extensions where AMD is stronger, the Ryzen part can pull ahead. However, this is a narrow niche. The AMD part does have other considerations in its favor: it has a TDP of 35 watts versus Intel's 65 watts, and it is a mobile processor, meaning it is designed for power-constrained environments. The data does not show AMD winning in any other performance metric, so its case rests on efficiency and platform suitability rather than raw speed.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die sizes reflect this: AMD's is 210 mm², while Intel's is 257 mm². The process node difference is significant, with AMD using a more advanced node, but the Intel chip still manages to win on performance.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has considerably more L2 and L3 cache, which likely contributes to its performance lead in memory-intensive benchmarks. The larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 512 KB) and the larger shared L3 (36 MB versus 16 MB) give the Intel chip a substantial cache advantage.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel platform has newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 680M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor. The release dates show the Intel part came first, with a release date of 2024-06-30, while the AMD part has a release date of 2025-09-30. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins 10 out of 11 head-to-head tests, with a notable -31.5% delta in multithread performance, -44.5% in floating point math, and -70.7% in physics. The only AMD win is a modest +5% in extended instructions. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 4.75 GHz, and a larger cache pool across L1, L2, and L3. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 88th percentile, which is interesting given the Intel part's superior benchmark scores. This discrepancy likely reflects the distribution of scores across all tested CPUs, but it does not change the head-to-head outcome.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the appropriate choice when power consumption is the primary constraint. Its 35 W TDP is significantly lower than the Intel part's 65 W TDP. It is a mobile processor, so it is designed for laptops and other power-sensitive devices. Its performance is competitive in the extended instructions workload, but it trails in every other metric. The database shows the AMD part's average benchmark score is 43689, while the Intel part's is 37911, but this average includes different test sets for each processor, so it is not directly comparable to the head-to-head results. The head-to-head results are the authoritative comparison, and they favor Intel.

For desktop users needing maximum performance, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For mobile or low-power systems, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only one of the two that fits that form factor. The data does not support any other conclusion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 4354 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 3128, giving Intel a -28.2% delta advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 170 win any benchmark against the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins the PassMark extended instructions test with a score of 18107 versus Intel's 17249, a +5% delta. This is its only head-to-head win.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Q: How do the processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 30298 in the PassMark multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 20760, a -31.5% delta in favor of Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.