AMD Ryzen 7 7735H vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H sits at 37161. That puts the Intel part roughly 2% higher in the aggregate, and the difference aligns with their percentiles: the Intel chip lands at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the AMD chip at the 85th.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench multi-core tests, and by how much?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins decisively in every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25753 versus 10920 for the AMD, a 135.8% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 2595 versus 1825, a 42.2% lead.

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H comes out ahead?

A: Yes, three PassMark tests favor AMD. The Ryzen 7 7735H wins data compression (303502 versus 288777, a 4.9% edge), data encryption (18990 versus 18571, a 2.2% edge), and extended instructions (21214 versus 17249, an 18.7% edge). These are narrow but consistent wins in specific computational patterns.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E leads heavily in single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3635 versus 1536, a 136.7% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 366 versus 246, a 48.8% lead. PassMark single-thread also favors Intel: 4354 versus 3288, a 32.4% gap.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-14901E and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H list ECC memory support as a feature. They also both use dual-channel memory buses, though the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 while the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Q: How do their physical specifications differ in terms of process node and die size?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H uses TSMC's 6 nm process with a die size of 208 mm². Both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the performance leader for compute-heavy workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H offers a specific niche in data-oriented tasks. With 12 benchmark wins out of 15 head-to-head tests, the Intel part dominates rendering, physics simulation, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multi-threaded throughput, random string sorting, and all single-thread tests. The AMD part wins only three tests: data compression, data encryption, and extended instructions.

For users who need maximum multi-core rendering performance, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the obvious choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 is more than double the AMD's 10920, a 135.8% margin that is difficult to overstate. The same story holds in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where Intel leads by 42.2%. Anyone running CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific computing should look at the Intel part first.

For users whose workloads involve data compression, encryption, or extended instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has a measurable edge. Its data compression score of 303502 beats the Intel's 288777, and its extended instructions score of 21214 is 18.7% higher. These are not trivial differences; they suggest the AMD architecture handles certain algorithmic patterns more efficiently.

The Intel part also has a significant single-thread advantage, which matters for responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. With a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 versus 1536, the Intel chip is 136.7% faster in that specific test. PassMark single-thread confirms the pattern at 4354 versus 3288, a 32.4% lead.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i9-14901E comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 25753 against the AMD's 10920, a 135.8% delta. That is the single biggest gap in the entire head-to-head set. Cinebench R23 single-core follows closely with a 136.7% lead (3635 versus 1536). These two tests alone establish Intel's dominance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark find prime numbers shows another enormous Intel advantage: 189 versus 59, a 220.3% delta. This test measures integer-heavy prime number calculation, and the Intel part more than triples the AMD score. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel, with a score of 3041 versus 1056, an 188% lead. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 81089 versus 49260, a 64.6% margin.

In multi-threaded PassMark, Intel scores 30298 versus 23765, a 27.5% win. Integer math shows Intel at 112736 versus 86788, a 29.9% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel at 39138 versus 31676, a 23.6% edge. PassMark single-thread and singlethread both show Intel at 4354 versus 3288, a 32.4% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H's wins are smaller in percentage terms but still noteworthy. Data compression goes to AMD at 303502 versus 288777, a 4.9% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 18990 versus 18571, a 2.2% edge. Extended instructions gives AMD its largest win: 21214 versus 17249, an 18.7% advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical specification. The Intel Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The AMD part starts higher but boosts lower, which helps explain why Intel wins single-thread tests despite the AMD's higher base frequency.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD part has a TDP of 35 watts. This reflects their market segments, with Intel targeting desktop and AMD targeting mobile. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7.

Memory support differs: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only. The AMD part has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe capabilities also differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes Radeon 680M. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked is false for both). The Intel part was released on 2024-06-30, while the AMD part was released on 2023-03-31.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i9-14901E is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The die size is 257 mm². Cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H uses Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the 7000 series. It is built on TSMC's 6 nm process node, which is a smaller manufacturing geometry than Intel's 10 nm. The die size is 208 mm², smaller than Intel's. Cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The cache differences are stark: Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core versus AMD's 512 KB, and 36 MB of L3 versus AMD's 16 MB. This larger cache hierarchy likely contributes to Intel's strong performance in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The AMD part's smaller process node (6 nm versus 10 nm) does not translate into a performance advantage in the recorded benchmarks.

The Intel part is marked as Desktop segment, while the AMD part is marked as Mobile. Both are currently Active in production status. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in rendering and compute-heavy scenarios. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core tests both go to Intel by large margins, with the R23 multi-core gap reaching 135.8%. Physics simulation shows an even bigger win at 188%. Prime number finding is the single largest Intel advantage at 220.3%. Floating-point math, integer math, multi-threaded PassMark, and random string sorting all favor Intel, with margins ranging from 23.6% to 64.6%.

For single-threaded workloads, Intel wins all recorded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 136.7% lead, Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 48.8% lead, and PassMark single-thread shows a 32.4% lead. This makes the Intel part the better choice for applications that rely on high clock speeds and strong per-core performance, despite its lower base clock of 2.80 GHz versus AMD's 3.20 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H wins in three specific PassMark tests: data compression, data encryption, and extended instructions. The data compression win is modest at 4.9%, data encryption is closer at 2.2%, and extended instructions shows an 18.7% advantage. These are the only recorded benchmarks where AMD comes out ahead, but they are consistent across the data set.

The pattern suggests the AMD architecture excels at data manipulation tasks, particularly those involving compression, encryption, and specialized instruction sets. The Intel architecture excels at raw computational throughput, including rendering, physics, and math-heavy operations. For users with workloads that fall into the AMD's three winning test categories, the Ryzen 7 7735H offers a measurable edge. For everything else, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger performer.