AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14900F wins every single benchmark in the comparison set, taking all 11 tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not record a single victory. That said, the margin of victory varies enormously across workload types, and that spread tells a more interesting story than the raw win count.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel posts a score of 119550 against AMD’s 61972 — a 48.2% deficit for the Ryzen. Integer math tells a similar tale: Intel scores 177066 versus 100328, a 43.3% edge. These are compute-heavy, throughput-oriented tasks where the Intel part’s higher core count (24 vs 8) and thread count (32 vs 16) provide an overwhelming advantage. The physics test, often a proxy for multi-threaded simulation workloads, shows Intel ahead by 42% (2899 vs 1681).

Data encryption also favors Intel heavily, with a 37% gap (34644 vs 21840). Compression follows at 35.5% behind (564207 vs 363759). These are workloads that scale well with parallel execution, so the pattern holds. Random string sorting, another parallel-friendly task, has Intel winning by 30.2% (63728 vs 44494).

The smallest gaps are revealing. Extended instructions show only an 11.1% difference (31084 vs 27638), and single-thread performance — the metric most relevant to everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded apps — has Intel ahead by just 13.9% (4506 vs 3879). Prime number finding, a test that often stresses latency and branch prediction, shows a 23.9% gap (209 vs 159). These narrower margins suggest that while the Intel chip dominates in raw throughput, the architectural efficiency of AMD’s Zen 4 design narrows the gap on per-core and latency-sensitive tasks.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall picture: Intel’s average is 60008, while AMD’s is 60104 — a mere 0.2% difference in aggregate. This is a crucial nuance: despite losing every head-to-head, the Ryzen 7 8745HX has a slightly higher average score across all benchmarks in the database. That paradox stems from the fact that the average includes tests where the AMD part is competitive or where Intel’s wins are smaller, while the head-to-head list skews toward Intel’s strongest workloads. The nearest-rival data corroborates this: the Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60099 (0% delta), and the Intel i9-14900F sits at 60008 (0.2% delta from AMD’s perspective). Both chips are effectively neck-and-neck in the broader benchmark universe, even though the direct comparison favors Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split: the Intel Core i9-14900F is the superior processor for multi-threaded, parallel, and compute-intensive workloads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, deliver decisive wins in floating-point math, integer math, physics, encryption, and compression — all by margins of 30% or more. If the workload is heavily threaded, the choice is obvious: Intel wins outright.

However, the Ryzen 7 8745HX is not a weak chip. Its 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs matches Intel’s, and its average benchmark score (60104) is actually 0.2% higher than Intel’s (60008). The single-thread score difference is only 13.9%, and extended instructions are within 11.1%. For users whose primary applications are lightly threaded, or who need a mobile platform (the Ryzen is a mobile part on AMD Socket FL1, while Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700), the AMD chip offers competitive per-core performance with far fewer cores and a 55W TDP versus Intel’s 65W — though the data does not include power efficiency benchmarks to quantify that difference.

If the choice is purely about maximizing multi-core throughput in a desktop system, the Intel Core i9-14900F is the answer. If the requirement is a capable, efficient mobile processor that holds its own on single-threaded tasks and has an unlocked multiplier, the Ryzen 7 8745HX is the sensible pick. The data does not support calling either a universal winner; it supports calling Intel the winner for heavy parallel work and AMD the winner for mobility and per-core efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD’s Ryzen 7 8745HX is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with a Dragon Range codename. It is part of the 8000 series, specifically the Ryzen 7 generation for Zen 4. The die size is 71 mm², and it packs 6,570 million transistors. The Intel Core i9-14900F, by contrast, uses a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake Refresh). Its die is substantially larger at 257 mm², and the pack does not list a transistor count.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel offers more per-core cache: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 32 MB) and bigger per-core L2 could explain some of its advantage in latency-sensitive workloads, though the data does not directly measure cache impact.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a specified bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the pack does not list a memory bandwidth figure for Intel. AMD does not support ECC memory; Intel does. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on AMD (Radeon 610M) but absent on Intel (N/A). AMD’s multiplier is unlocked for overclocking, whereas Intel’s is locked.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several direct contrasts. Core count: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads; Intel has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 2.00 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel hits 5.80 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 55W, Intel at 65W. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FL1, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Process node: AMD uses 5 nm (TSMC), Intel uses 10 nm (Intel). Die size: AMD is 71 mm², Intel is 257 mm². L1 cache: 64 KB per core vs 80 KB per core. L2 cache: 1 MB per core vs 2 MB per core. L3 cache: 32 MB shared vs 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 only vs DDR4 and DDR5. ECC: false vs true. PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M vs N/A. Unlocked multiplier: true vs false. Release date: AMD is 2025-04-22, Intel is 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: Intel is listed at $524; AMD has no launch MSRP in the pack. Market segment: Mobile vs Desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: AMD’s average benchmark score is 60104, and Intel’s is 60008. AMD’s score is 0.2% higher, according to the nearestRivals deltaPct.

Q: In which benchmark does Intel have the largest margin of victory?

A: Intel’s largest win is in floating-point math, where it scores 119550 versus AMD’s 61972, a 48.2% deficit for AMD.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i9-14900F does support ECC.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the Intel Core i9-14900F has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX includes a Radeon 610M integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900F wins in every head-to-head benchmark, but the magnitude of those wins defines its territory. It is the clear choice for multi-threaded compute: floating-point math (48.2% ahead), integer math (43.3%), physics (42%), and data encryption (37%). It also dominates in data compression (35.5%) and random string sorting (30.2%). Any workload that can utilize 24 cores and 32 threads will see substantial gains on Intel. The single-thread advantage (13.9%) and extended instructions advantage (11.1%) are smaller, but still favor Intel in every listed test.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins where the benchmark averages matter most: its overall average score is slightly higher (60104 vs 60008), and it matches Intel’s 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. It is a mobile processor with a 55W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and integrated graphics, making it the pick for portable systems where per-core efficiency and lower power consumption are priorities. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock and 8-core Zen 4 design keep single-threaded performance within 13.9% of Intel, which is respectable given the core count difference. For users who prioritize a balanced mobile experience with overclocking headroom, the Ryzen wins; for desktop users chasing maximum multi-threaded throughput, Intel wins outright. The data shows no overlap in these use cases.