AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, taking 12 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 claims only 3 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific single-threaded workloads, which tells a clear story about each processor's design priorities.

Starting with the multi-core results, the Intel part dominates heavily. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's 8130, a 52.3% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 1716 for Intel against 1195 for AMD, a 30.4% gap. The PassMark multi-thread test also favors Intel, with 20042 versus 13320, a 33.5% lead. These results align with the core count disparity: Intel fields 8 cores and 16 threads, while AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads.

The gap widens further in math-intensive workloads. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 50219 versus AMD at 27193, a 45.9% deficit for the AMD chip. Integer math follows at 39.8% behind (65792 versus 39637). The most extreme single-test delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 143 against AMD's 44, a 69.2% deficit. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel: 1860 versus 726, a 61% gap. These workloads scale with parallel execution resources, where the Intel processor's additional cores and threads provide a substantial structural advantage.

Memory-related and data-processing tasks also trend toward Intel. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 220520 versus AMD at 158912, a 27.9% lead. Data encryption favors Intel by 35.1% (11699 versus 7591). Random string sorting gives Intel a 27% edge (22760 versus 16623). Extended instructions testing shows Intel ahead by 20.2% (14354 versus 11455).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's wins are all in single-threaded performance, but the results are mixed. PassMark single thread and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry both show AMD at 3683 versus Intel at 2637, a 39.7% advantage. However, Cinebench R23 single core tells the opposite story: Intel scores 2405 versus AMD's 1797, a 25.3% lead for Intel. Cinebench R15 single core shows AMD ahead at 269 versus 242, an 11.2% margin. The discrepancy between PassMark and Cinebench single-thread tests suggests workload-specific instruction efficiency, rather than a universal single-core superiority for either part.

Looking at overall average benchmark scores, the Intel Core i7-14701TE sits at 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 averages 19617, in the 73rd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (-0.4% delta), while the AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12500 (-0.3% delta). These percentile and rival relationships confirm that the Intel processor operates in a higher performance tier overall.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically a Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process in-house. The process node difference alone explains part of the power efficiency gap: the AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part draws 45 W.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD packs 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads, exactly double. The cache layout also diverges. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core on the AMD side, but Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache shows the largest structural gap: AMD has 4 MB total, while Intel has 33 MB shared. That 29 MB difference in L3 capacity directly impacts data reuse in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads, which aligns with the benchmark deltas observed.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The database records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth for the AMD part, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel chip. Both support ECC memory, a feature shared across the two.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel part both a newer PCIe generation and more available lanes, which matters for expansion options like storage and discrete GPUs. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments reveal the intended deployment. AMD positions the Ryzen AI 5 430 for mobile systems, using the AMD Socket FP8. Intel targets desktop systems with the Intel Socket 1700. The Intel die size is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking flexibility is not a differentiator.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of labor between these two processors. For multi-threaded workloads, content creation, physics simulation, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger choice. Its 52.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 69.2% lead in prime number finding confirm that the additional cores and larger L3 cache translate into real performance gains. The Intel part also holds a 5-percentile advantage over all CPUs (78th versus 73rd), and its average benchmark score of 26013 is roughly 32.7% higher than the AMD part's 19617.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a narrower but real set of strengths. In PassMark single-thread testing, it leads by 39.7%, and in Cinebench R15 single core it leads by 11.2%. These results indicate that the Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores deliver strong per-thread efficiency in certain instruction patterns. However, the Cinebench R23 single-core result contradicts that trend, showing Intel ahead by 25.3%. The mixed single-thread results mean no universal single-core winner exists across all workloads.

For mobile deployments where power draw is a constraint, the AMD part's 28 W TDP against Intel's 45 W is a meaningful difference, though the performance gap in multi-threaded tasks is substantial. For desktop deployments where performance per socket is the priority, the Intel part's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 33 MB of L3 cache deliver consistently higher scores across the majority of recorded benchmarks. The Intel processor also offers PCIe Gen 5 support and 16 lanes, versus PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes on the AMD side, which matters for future expansion.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001787 | Q49GSRNJL |

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins 3.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE leads by 69.2% (143 versus 44).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread by 39.7% (3683 versus 2637) and Cinebench R15 single core by 11.2% (269 versus 242). However, it loses Cinebench R23 single core by 25.3% (1797 versus 2405).

Q: How do the core counts and cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3.

Q: What are the power consumption ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 sits in the 73rd percentile.