AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and Intel Core i7-14701E reveals a clear split in workload strengths. Across the 11 recorded PassMark tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX claims 7 wins, while the Intel Core i7-14701E takes 4. The magnitude of the victories, however, is heavily skewed toward the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX delivers its most decisive win in random string sorting, scoring 44,494 against the Intel's 29,158, a delta of 52.6%. This is followed by extended instructions, where AMD posts 27,638 versus Intel's 18,528, a 49.2% advantage. Data encryption shows a 47% edge (21,840 vs. 14,862), and data compression comes in at 28.6% (363,759 vs. 282,939). Integer math is another strong AMD result, with 100,328 against 81,325, a 23.4% gap. Multithread performance shows 31,517 for AMD versus 26,112 for Intel, a 20.7% lead. The only narrow AMD win is in floating point math, where the score is 61,972 versus 61,873, a margin of just 0.2%.

The Intel Core i7-14701E counters in three areas. Its largest win is in physics, scoring 2,399 versus AMD's 1,681, a 29.9% advantage. Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 9.9%, with 4,305 against 3,879. The find prime numbers test also favors Intel, 176 to 159, a 9.7% gap. The single-thread and singlethread entries are identical in the database, both recording 4,305 for Intel and 3,879 for AMD.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall performance gap. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX records an average of 60,104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33,206, which lands in the 83rd percentile. This difference in average scores aligns with the head-to-head results, where AMD's larger margins in multiple tests outweigh Intel's narrower wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, and is part of the 8000 series. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen series. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Despite the larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel side, the AMD chip's smaller die and denser process node indicate a different design philosophy.

The memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for this part. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCI Express capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket and market segment separate these parts further. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses AMD Socket FL1 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. Production status for both is listed as active.

Clock speeds show a different trade-off. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is lower at 2.60 GHz, but its boost reaches 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 55 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Release dates place the AMD part later, with a 2025-04-22 timestamp, while the Intel part has a 2024-06-30 timestamp.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger performer in most computing workloads. Its average benchmark score of 60,104 is nearly double the Intel's 33,206, and it wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests. The wins are not marginal in most cases: the AMD part leads by 20% or more in five separate tests (data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and multithread). It also dominates in random string sorting by over 50%.

The Intel Core i7-14701E has specific strengths that should not be overlooked. It wins the physics test by 29.9%, which may indicate better performance in simulation or gaming-related physics calculations. It also takes single-thread performance by 9.9%, which could benefit lightly threaded applications. The find prime numbers test, a measure of integer-heavy single-core work, also goes to Intel.

For users prioritizing multithreaded throughput, data compression, encryption, or extended instruction workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the clear choice based on the recorded benchmarks. For users who need the best single-thread performance, physics processing, or exactly the memory flexibility of DDR4 and DDR5 support, the Intel Core i7-14701E may be more appropriate. The architecture differences, including the AMD's smaller 5 nm process and higher memory bandwidth, align with its benchmark advantages.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX | Intel Core i7-14701E |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-04-22 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001851 | Q49FSRNJK |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60,104, while the Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33,206.

Q: How large is the AMD's lead in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 21,840 in data encryption, which is 47% higher than the Intel's 14,862.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark by a wide margin?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins the physics test by 29.9%, scoring 2,399 versus the AMD's 1,681.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4,305 in single-thread tests, which is 9.9% higher than the AMD's 3,879.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in workloads that stress multiple cores and data throughput. Data compression (28.6% lead), data encryption (47% lead), and extended instructions (49.2% lead) are areas where the AMD part's architecture delivers substantially higher scores. Integer math (23.4% lead) and multithread (20.7% lead) also favor AMD. Random string sorting shows the largest gap at 52.6%, indicating strong memory and cache efficiency for sorting tasks. Floating point math is effectively tied, with AMD ahead by 0.2%.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in physics processing, where it leads by 29.9%. This test often reflects single-core heavy workloads or specific instruction patterns. Single-thread performance is an Intel win by 9.9%, which matters for applications that do not scale across cores. The find prime numbers test also goes to Intel by 9.7%, suggesting an advantage in certain integer sequences.

The overall benchmark distribution favors AMD in total wins (7 vs. 4) and in average score (60,104 vs. 33,206). The Intel part is the better choice for physics simulations, single-threaded legacy software, and environments that need ECC memory support. The AMD part is preferable for data-heavy tasks, multi-threaded rendering or compilation, and any workload that benefits from the higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and the larger PCIe lane count of 28.