AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 compare to the Intel Core i7-14701E in overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E holds a significant edge with an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 records 25981. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD's 78th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates this workload, scoring 22195 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340's 12532. This represents a 43.5% deficit for the AMD chip in this specific test.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: No. Across all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single test. The closest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel leads by 11.3%, but the AMD chip never takes a win.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 3133 against the AMD's 1915.5, a 38.9% advantage. PassMark single-thread results show Intel at 4305 versus AMD at 3683, a 14.4% gap.

Q: How do the two processors differ in core count and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to 2.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz on the AMD.

Q: What memory technologies does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, and adds ECC memory support, which the AMD chip lacks.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel employs its own 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die.

Cache structures differ substantially. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache presents a major divergence: AMD provides 8 MB total, while Intel shares 33 MB across the chip. This larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's lead in memory-heavy workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP on Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics distinguish them as well, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor is unlocked for multipliers? No, both are locked. The AMD chip has a part number of 100-000001602, while Intel's is Q49FSRNJK. Release dates place Intel first at 2024-06-30, with AMD following on 2025-01-05.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i7-14701E across all 15 benchmark comparisons. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 22195 versus AMD's 12532, a 43.5% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a smaller but still decisive gap: Intel at 2237 against AMD's 1915, a 14.4% deficit for the AMD chip.

Single-core performance tells a similar story. Cinebench R23 single-core sees Intel at 3133 versus AMD's 1915.5, a 38.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel at 315 versus AMD's 242.6, a 23% gap. PassMark single-thread results narrow the margin to 14.4%, with Intel at 4305 and AMD at 3683.

PassMark sub-tests reveal where the Intel architecture pulls ahead most dramatically. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 176 versus AMD's 72, a 59.1% advantage, the largest relative gap in the entire dataset. Physics performance follows closely: Intel scores 2399, AMD scores 1095, a 54.4% deficit. Floating point math shows Intel at 61873 against AMD's 39967, a 35.4% lead.

Other PassMark results maintain Intel's dominance with narrower margins. Integer math: Intel 81325, AMD 63078, a 22.4% lead. Data encryption: Intel 14862, AMD 11470, a 22.8% gap. Data compression: Intel 282939, AMD 229796, an 18.8% difference. Multithread performance: Intel 26112, AMD 19506, a 25.3% edge. Random string sorting: Intel 29158, AMD 24970, a 14.4% gap. Extended instructions: Intel 18528, AMD 16440, an 11.3% lead, the closest result recorded.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall pattern, with Intel at 33206 and AMD at 25981. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-14701TE at 26013 (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.5% lower), and Intel Core i7-11700K at 25812 (0.7% lower). The Intel Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals cluster around 33201 to 33244, including the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP is 28 W for the AMD mobile part, 65 W for Intel's desktop chip.

Cache allocations differ at the L2 and L3 levels. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3; Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on Intel only.

The process node favors AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, versus Intel's 10 nm from its own foundry. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel. PCIe generation favors Intel with Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, both with 16 CPU lanes. Memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel.

Sockets are entirely different: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel. Both parts are locked multipliers, active production, and have no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with advantages ranging from 11.3% in PassMark extended instructions to 59.1% in PassMark find prime numbers. The average benchmark score gap sits at 7225 points, or roughly 28% higher for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 does hold advantages in power efficiency and platform portability. Its 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile systems, while the 4 nm process node and smaller die size suggest a more compact implementation. The mobile Socket FP8 and LPDDR5X memory support align with laptop designs.

For desktop workloads where multi-core throughput matters, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger choice based on benchmark results. The 43.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 25.3% lead in PassMark multithread confirm this. The 33 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on AMD likely explains part of this gap in cache-sensitive tasks.

For mobile deployments where power constraints dominate, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 offers a functional alternative, though the recorded scores show it trailing in every measured category. The 78th percentile ranking versus Intel's 83rd percentile places the AMD chip slightly below its rival in overall performance distribution.

Buyers seeking maximum measured performance should select the Intel Core i7-14701E. Buyers prioritizing a lower-power mobile platform with LPDDR5X support may choose the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, accepting the measured performance deficit documented in this database.