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

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and Intel Core i7-14701TE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target different segments and deliver sharply contrasting performance profiles. The AMD part is a mobile Dragon Range chip built for high-end laptops, while the Intel part is a desktop Raptor Lake Refresh chip with a 45 W TDP. Benchmark data from the database shows the AMD processor winning 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel part taking only a single victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is 60104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX dominates the majority of the benchmark suite, winning in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, random string sorting, and single-threaded performance. The largest margins come in random string sorting, where AMD leads by 95.5%, and extended instructions, where AMD leads by 92.5%. These results indicate a processor that excels in general-purpose compute, cryptographic workloads, and memory-heavy sorting tasks. The AMD chip also wins the multithreaded PassMark test by 57.3%, a strong indicator for parallel workloads such as rendering and compilation.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one benchmark: the PassMark physics test, scoring 1860 against the AMD chip's 1681, a 9.6% advantage. This is a narrow but real win in a test that models physical interactions, often associated with simulation and certain game physics loads. Outside of that single test, the Intel processor trails by wide margins, including a 47.1% deficit in single-threaded performance and a 52.5% deficit in integer math. The data positions the Intel part as a lower-power desktop option with a specific strength in physics simulation, while the AMD part is the clear overall performer across nearly every other measured workload.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The TDP is 55 W, and the socket is AMD Socket FL1. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The chip contains 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics come from the Radeon 610M. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000001851.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It also has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is lower at 45 W, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700. Cache includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The die size is 257 mm², and no transistor count is listed in the database. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics come from UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is Q49GSRNJL.

The process node difference is significant: the AMD processor uses a 5 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process, and the AMD die is much smaller at 71 mm² versus 257 mm². The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, but a much lower base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. The AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes at 28 versus 16, and the Intel chip offers ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility. The Intel chip also has a larger per-core L1 and L2 cache, plus 1 MB more shared L3. These architectural differences explain the performance gaps: the AMD part combines a smaller, denser process with higher base clocks, while the Intel part trades clock speed and process efficiency for lower TDP and broader memory compatibility.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a clear pattern. In data compression, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 363759 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 220520, a 65% advantage. In data encryption, AMD scores 21840 against 11699, an 86.7% lead. Extended instructions show AMD at 27638 versus 14354, a 92.5% margin. Prime number finding is closer, with AMD at 159 versus 143, an 11.2% lead. Floating point math goes to AMD at 61972 versus 50219, a 23.4% advantage. Integer math is a major gap, with AMD at 100328 versus 65792, a 52.5% lead. The multithreaded PassMark test shows AMD at 31517 versus 20042, a 57.3% margin. Random string sorting is the largest difference, with AMD at 44494 versus 22760, a 95.5% lead. Single-threaded performance shows AMD at 3879 versus 2637, a 47.1% advantage. The only Intel win is in the physics test, where Intel scores 1860 against AMD's 1681, a 9.6% margin.

The single-threaded result is particularly notable because the Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, yet still trails by 47.1%. This indicates that the AMD Zen 4 architecture delivers substantially more instructions per clock in single-threaded workloads. The extended instructions and encryption gaps suggest AMD's architecture handles SIMD and cryptographic operations more efficiently. The physics test is the outlier, and its importance depends on the workload mix. For users running physics-heavy simulations, the Intel part has a measurable edge, but for nearly every other compute pattern, the AMD part is decisively ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60104, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 3879 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 47.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's score of 2637.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1860, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX's 1681, a 9.6% advantage.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has a TDP of 55 W, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: How do the memory support options differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX supports DDR5 only with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the superior performer in 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, with leads ranging from 11.2% in prime number finding to 95.5% in random string sorting. Its average benchmark score of 60104 places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60099, the Intel Core i9-14900F at 60008, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 59641. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, sits at the 78th percentile with an average score of 26013, near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106.

The Intel part's only meaningful advantage is the physics benchmark, where it leads by 9.6%. It also offers ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, a lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. These features matter for specific use cases, particularly low-power desktop systems that require ECC memory and run physics-heavy workloads. The AMD part, however, delivers far higher scores across encryption, compression, integer math, floating point math, and single-threaded performance, making it the stronger choice for general compute, data processing, and multithreaded applications. Users who prioritize raw performance and the 92nd percentile standing should select the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. Users who need ECC memory, DDR4 support, and a physics-test advantage in a 45 W desktop package should consider the Intel Core i7-14701TE.