AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX across all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with zero wins recorded for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The margins are substantial in nearly every category, though the size of the gap varies significantly by workload type.

In Cinebench testing, the AMD part is roughly 150% ahead in every iteration. The R15 multicore test shows a score of 4305 versus 1716, a delta of 150.9%. Single-core R15 results follow the same pattern: 607 against 242, a 150.8% advantage. The R20 and R23 runs confirm the consistency: multicore scores of 17939 versus 7154 (150.8%) and 42713 versus 17035 (150.7%), respectively. Single-core R20 and R23 show 2532 versus 1010 (150.7%) and 6030 versus 2405 (150.7%). These near-identical deltas across all Cinebench generations indicate a uniform performance ceiling, not a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark tests reveal where the AMD chip builds its largest leads. Data encryption shows a 249.1% gap (40836 versus 11699), and random string sorting is nearly as large at 246.1% (78781 versus 22760). Extended instructions follow at 247.1% (49823 versus 14354). Integer math shows a 196.7% delta (195180 versus 65792), while data compression sits at 207.3% (677755 versus 220520). Floating point math is less lopsided but still decisive at 133.9% (117453 versus 50219).

The narrowest win comes in PassMark physics, where the AMD chip scores 2168 against 1860, a modest 16.6% edge. Prime number finding shows an 83.2% gap (262 versus 143), and single-thread performance is 48.2% higher (3907 versus 2637). The multithread PassMark test shows a 156.5% delta (51405 versus 20042). These results indicate that the AMD processor's advantage is smallest in latency-bound single-threaded integer work and largest in throughput-oriented tasks like encryption and sorting.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, with the Dragon Range codename and a die size of 2x 71 mm². It packs 13,140 million transistors across its dual-die layout. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a monolithic 257 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This 2x core and thread advantage directly explains the large multicore deltas. The AMD base clock is 2.50 GHz with a 5.40 GHz boost, compared to 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost for Intel. The AMD part has a higher TDP of 55 watts versus 45 watts, which aligns with its larger core count.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD processor uses 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, with 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 pool is nearly double the Intel capacity, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The Intel part has a slight per-core L1 and L2 advantage, but the aggregate cache capacity favors AMD.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCIe lane counts also differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ too. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1 and is classified as a mobile part, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. The AMD part was released on 2025-04-22, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results give every win to the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, but the margin analysis shows which workload families benefit most from its architecture. The largest deltas, over 240%, appear in data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. These are throughput-heavy tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. The AMD chip's 32 threads and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a structural advantage for parallel data manipulation.

The smallest delta, 16.6% in PassMark physics, suggests a different pattern. Physics simulations often rely on single-thread latency and per-core efficiency. The Intel part's higher per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 1 MB) and larger L1 (80 KB versus 64 KB) may narrow the gap in this specific test. The 48.2% single-thread PassMark delta also shows that the AMD advantage shrinks when only one core is active, though it remains substantial.

Prime number finding shows an 83.2% delta, mid-pack among the results. This workload depends on integer throughput and cache behavior, where the AMD chip's larger L3 (64 MB versus 33 MB) likely helps. Data compression at 207.3% and integer math at 196.7% both show strong AMD advantages, consistent with the core count disparity. The Cinebench results, all near 150%, represent a balanced mixed workload that responds to both core count and clock speed.

For users running heavily threaded render tasks, encryption pipelines, or sorting algorithms, the AMD chip offers a decisive edge. For single-threaded applications that resist parallelization, the gap narrows but still favors AMD. The Intel part's only relative strengths are its per-core cache sizes and ECC support, neither of which translates into a benchmark win in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD chip scores 40836 versus 11699, a 249.1% advantage.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap?

A: The smallest delta is in PassMark physics, where the AMD chip scores 2168 versus 1860, a 16.6% edge.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD chip uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX wins every recorded test, with an average benchmark score of 76212 versus 26013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD chip sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 78th percentile.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at 76155 (0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76492 (-0.4%), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513 (-0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D at 75779 (0.6%), all cluster within a narrow band. This indicates the 8945HX competes at the top tier of recorded processors. The Intel part's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (-0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (-0.7%), place it firmly in the mid-range segment.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand maximum multithreaded throughput, large L3 capacity, and high memory bandwidth. Its 32 threads and 64 MB L3 cache deliver 150% or better gains across Cinebench and most PassMark tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE offers ECC memory support, a desktop socket, and lower TDP, but its benchmark results trail by margins that range from 16.6% to 249.1%. For applications where single-thread performance is the sole consideration, the AMD chip still leads by 48.2%, making the Intel part difficult to justify from a pure performance standpoint. The data supports choosing the AMD processor for nearly any compute-intensive scenario, with the Intel chip reserved for specific requirements like ECC memory or desktop platform compatibility.