AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers 13 benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD part wins 12 of those comparisons, while the Intel part wins only one. The scale of the AMD advantage is substantial in most workloads, with several deltas exceeding 100%.

The largest single victory for AMD comes in PassMark data encryption, where the Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 29,919 against Intel's 11,699, a delta of 155.7%. Random string sorting shows a similar margin: 57,971 versus 22,760, a 154.7% advantage. Extended instructions follow closely at 154.5%, with AMD scoring 36,527 against Intel's 14,354. These three workloads are all heavily parallel or vector-oriented, and the AMD processor's 12 cores and 24 threads provide a clear structural advantage over Intel's 8 cores and 16 threads.

Data compression is another decisive AMD win, though the margin is slightly smaller. The Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 496,427, while the Core i7-14701TE scores 220,520, a delta of 125.1%. Integer math follows a similar pattern: 146,506 versus 65,792, a 122.7% edge. Prime number finding shows a 112.6% delta (304 versus 143), and the PassMark multithread score is 108.2% higher for AMD (41,732 versus 20,042).

Floating-point math is less extreme but still strongly favors AMD: 86,747 versus 50,219, a 72.7% delta. PassMark physics shows the smallest overall margin of the AMD wins, with 2,185 versus 1,860, a 17.5% advantage. Even the single-thread PassMark score, typically a strong area for Intel's high boost clocks, goes to AMD: 3,958 versus 2,637, a 50.1% delta. This is notable because the Intel part has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), yet the AMD chip still leads in this test.

The sole Intel win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 2,405 against AMD's 1,857, a delta of 22.8% in Intel's favor. This is a meaningful result for lightly threaded workloads, but it stands alone in an otherwise one-sided comparison. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD wins decisively with 25,265 versus 17,035, a 48.3% delta.

Looking at the aggregate average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX averages 71,797 across its recorded tests, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013, placing it at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD chip include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (average 71,910, a 0.2% gap) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (average 71,370, a 0.6% gap). For Intel's chip, the nearest rivals are all AMD mobile or low-power parts: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (average 25,981, a 0.1% gap), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average 26,106, a 0.4% gap), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average 25,880, a 0.5% gap).

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results split cleanly along workload characteristics. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX dominates every multi-threaded and parallel workload in the dataset. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a large shared L3 cache of 64 MB, deliver massive advantages in compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, prime number generation, and random string sorting. The 48.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core confirms that heavily threaded rendering workloads also favor AMD substantially.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 22.8% higher than AMD. This result indicates that for single-threaded, latency-sensitive workloads such as legacy application logic, certain scripting workloads, or lightly threaded productivity tasks, the Intel chip has a measurable advantage. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for AMD likely contributes to this result, though the PassMark single-thread test tells a different story: AMD wins that test by 50.1%. The discrepancy suggests the Cinebench R23 single-core test favors a specific instruction mix or cache behavior that the Intel architecture handles more efficiently.

For users running mostly single-threaded legacy applications, the Intel part's one win is relevant. For any workload that scales across cores, the data points overwhelmingly to AMD. The 108.2% multithread delta and the 125.1% compression delta indicate that the AMD processor delivers roughly double the throughput in these areas. The 17.5% physics delta is the smallest AMD win, suggesting that the Intel chip is comparatively closer in workloads that rely on a mix of single-thread and multi-thread behavior, but it still loses.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R, a refresh of the 13th generation), built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process difference is significant: the AMD chip's smaller geometry allows for a denser transistor layout, and the recorded die size reflects this. AMD's die is listed as 2x 71 mm², while Intel's is a single 257 mm² die. AMD's transistor count is recorded as 13,140 million, while Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, which can benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded work, but AMD's total L3 capacity is nearly double Intel's, which helps in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for Intel. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has a higher TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. The AMD processor has its multiplier unlocked, while the Intel processor does not.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ too, with AMD positioned as a mobile processor (Socket FL1) and Intel as a desktop processor (Socket 1700). The AMD part was released in April 2025, while the Intel part was released in June 2024. Production status for both is listed as Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 25,265 against Intel's 17,035, a 48.3% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip beat AMD in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,405 against AMD's 1,857, a 22.8% delta in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where AMD scores 29,919 versus Intel's 11,699, a 155.7% delta.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has an average benchmark score of 71,797, placing it at the 94th percentile. The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013, placing it at the 78th percentile.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The socket is AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Architecture is Zen 4 (Dragon Range) for AMD and Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) for Intel. The process node is 5 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Transistor count is 13,140 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel. Die size is 2x 71 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR5 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel. ECC support: no for AMD, yes for Intel. PCIe: Gen 5 with 28 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Multiplier unlocked: yes for AMD, no for Intel. Release date: April 2025 for AMD, June 2024 for Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001850 for AMD and Q49GSRNJL for Intel.