AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records benchmarks only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, meaning the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded scores in the current dataset. The Intel part shows a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 32,358 points, a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,568 points, and a PassMark multithread score of 38,069. The same chip delivers 13,590 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 1,918 in R20 single-core, 3,261 in R15 multi-core, and 460 in R15 single-core. PassMark sub-tests show floating point math at 120,735, integer math at 92,150, extended instructions at 31,212, data compression at 393,071, and data encryption at 30,022. Random string sorting hits 47,616, and the single-thread PassMark score is 4,481.

With no AMD benchmark entries, a direct numeric comparison is impossible from the recorded data. The Intel chip occupies the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48,287. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A with an average score of 48,201 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 also at 48,171 with a 0.2 percent delta, the AMD EPYC 4345P at 48,470 with a negative 0.4 percent delta, and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48,618 with a negative 0.7 percent delta. The data places the 245HX essentially level with the 235A and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, marginally behind the EPYC 4345P and the Core i5-14600K.

The 245HX shows strong scaling across Cinebench versions: R15 multi-core at 3,261, R20 at 13,590, and R23 at 32,358. That progression indicates consistent multi-threaded performance gains as the workload persists longer. Single-core scores also climb from 460 in R15 to 1,918 in R20 to 4,568 in R23, a pattern typical of sustained boost behavior. PassMark results confirm the chip's balanced profile: the multithread score of 38,069 is roughly 8.5 times the single-thread score of 4,481, which reflects the 14-core, 14-thread configuration.

The Verdict

Because the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot provide a verdict favoring one part over the other based on measured performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX stands as the only quantified option, with data showing it performs in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its average score of 48,287 places it within 0.7 percent of the Core i5-14600K, within 0.4 percent of the EPYC 4345P, and within 0.2 percent of both the Core Ultra 5 235A and the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Users comparing the 245HX to those rivals would find essentially identical aggregate performance.

For the AMD part, the absence of benchmark entries means any judgment must rely on architectural specifications alone. The 7700X3D offers 8 cores and 16 threads with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which typically benefits cache-sensitive workloads, but the database holds no scores to confirm that behavior. The Intel part, by contrast, has full benchmark coverage across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The recorded data shows the 245HX as a high-midrange mobile processor with competitive multi-threaded throughput, but no direct comparison to the 7700X3D is possible from the available measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design targets. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D belongs to the 7000 series, uses the Raphael codename, and is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It integrates 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake-HX codename, and is built on the 3 nm process node, also from TSMC. It packs 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die, reflecting a much larger physical implementation.

Core counts differ sharply: the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part does not support hyper-threading, so its thread count equals its core count. Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The 7700X3D uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The 245HX uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and only 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's L3 cache is four times larger, a direct consequence of its 3D V-Cache design philosophy, though the database does not list a specific vCache3d field value.

Clock speeds favor the Intel part on boost: the 245HX reaches 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for the 7700X3D. Base clocks go the other way, with the AMD chip at 4.00 GHz versus 3.10 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 120 W, while the Intel part is rated at 55 W. Socket types are incompatible, with the AMD chip on AM5 and the Intel chip on BGA 2114. The AMD part targets desktop systems, while the Intel part targets mobile platforms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses a 5 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX uses a 3 nm process node. Both are manufactured by TSMC.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX support ECC memory?

A: No, the database lists ECC memory support as false for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D lists ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX?

A: The average benchmark score is 48,287, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX wins in every measured benchmark category because the database contains no scores for the AMD part. The 245HX demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,358 and a PassMark multithread score of 38,069. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,568 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,481. The chip's 14 cores provide substantial parallel throughput for rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads, as evidenced by the R15, R20, and R23 progression.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins on paper in cache capacity and thread count. With 96 MB of L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Intel part, the AMD chip is architecturally positioned for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets, such as certain simulation and database tasks. Its 16 threads against 14 threads on the Intel part provide a slight theoretical advantage in heavily threaded scenarios that can use more than 14 concurrent threads. The AMD chip also carries a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, which may benefit short, latency-sensitive tasks, though the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz counters that in burst workloads.

Market segment separation is clear: the AMD part is a desktop CPU on AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile CPU on BGA 2114. The Intel chip's 55 W TDP suits thin-and-light or performance laptops, while the AMD chip's 120 W TDP requires desktop cooling. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not, making the 7700X3D more appropriate for error-sensitive compute environments. The Intel chip offers a 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip, giving Intel an edge in memory-throughput-bound operations.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: 8 for AMD, 14 for Intel. Thread count: 16 for AMD, 14 for Intel. Base clock: 4.00 GHz for AMD, 3.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz for AMD, 5.10 GHz for Intel. TDP: 120 W for AMD, 55 W for Intel. Socket: AM5 for AMD, BGA 2114 for Intel. Process node: 5 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. Transistor count: 11,270 million for AMD, 17,800 million for Intel. Die size: 71 mm² for AMD, 243 mm² for Intel.

Cache configuration differs per core and in total. L1 per core: 64 KB for AMD, 192 KB for Intel. L2 per core: 1 MB for AMD, 3 MB for Intel. Shared L3: 96 MB for AMD, 24 MB for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD, 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC support: true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe lanes: 24 for AMD, 20 for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics for AMD, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 48EU for Intel. Market segment: Desktop for AMD, Mobile for Intel. Release date: 2026-05-30 for AMD, 2025-01-12 for Intel. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part has no listed launch MSRP. Multiplier unlock: false for AMD, true for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000002235, and the Intel part number is SRVFM.