AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i7-14701E across every recorded test. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part wins all 15, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 records zero victories. The margins are substantial in nearly every category, ranging from a 12.6% gap in extended instructions to a 67% deficit in prime number finding.

The largest single discrepancy appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22,195 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11,333. That is a 48.9% advantage for Intel, effectively doubling the AMD chip's rendering throughput in this workload. The single-core R23 result tells a similar story, with Intel leading 3,133 versus 1,816, a 42% gap. These two results alone indicate that the Intel processor holds a commanding lead in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded CPU-bound tasks.

Cinebench R15 shows the same pattern but with smaller gaps. In multi-core, Intel posts 2,237 against AMD's 1,686, a 24.6% lead. In single-core, Intel scores 315 versus 260, a 17.5% edge. The R15 results are consistent with R23 but suggest that the older benchmark compresses the performance difference somewhat.

PassMark's integer math test gives Intel a 25% lead, with 81,325 points versus 61,026. Floating point math shows an even larger gap: Intel records 61,873 against AMD's 40,627, a 34.3% margin. The physics test is particularly lopsided, with Intel scoring 2,399 versus AMD's 1,075, a 55.2% difference. This suggests the Intel part has a significant advantage in simulation or physics-based workloads that rely heavily on multi-threaded throughput.

Data compression favors Intel by 20.3%, with 282,939 points against 225,374. Data encryption shows a 25.2% lead for Intel, 14,862 versus 11,110. Random string sorting, a test that stresses memory and cache behavior, gives Intel a 14.6% edge, 29,158 versus 24,891.

The prime number finding test is the most extreme outlier. Intel scores 176 while AMD manages just 58, a 67% deficit. This test is particularly sensitive to integer arithmetic and branch prediction, and the results suggest the AMD processor struggles disproportionately in this specific workload.

PassMark's multi-thread score has Intel at 26,112 versus AMD's 19,000, a 27.2% gap. Single-thread performance shows the smallest margin in the entire dataset, with Intel at 4,305 and AMD at 3,734, a 13.3% difference. Extended instructions follow closely, with Intel leading 18,528 versus 16,197, a 12.6% gap. These two tests are the least favorable to Intel, yet they still show a clear advantage.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story. The Intel Core i7-14701E sits at 33,206, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 lands at 28,128. That places Intel in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while AMD sits in the 80th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13490F at -0.2%, the Intel Core i5-14500T at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 0.3%. In other words, the AMD chip competes with mid-range desktop and mobile parts, while the Intel chip sits closer to high-end mobile HX-class processors.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measurable category. There is no benchmark in the dataset where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 takes the lead. However, the size of Intel's advantage varies considerably by workload type, which allows for a meaningful use-case split.

The Intel processor's largest edges appear in multi-threaded and physics-heavy workloads. The 55.2% lead in PassMark physics and the 48.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core indicate that the Intel part is substantially stronger in rendering, simulation, and content creation tasks that can utilize all available cores and threads. The 34.3% advantage in floating-point math reinforces this, as floating-point throughput is critical for scientific computing, video encoding, and 3D rendering.

The Intel chip also dominates in integer-heavy tasks. The 67% lead in prime number finding and the 25% lead in integer math suggest that the Intel architecture handles branch-heavy, integer-serial workloads with greater efficiency. This matters for software compilation, data processing, and certain analytical workloads.

The smallest Intel advantages appear in single-threaded and instruction-heavy tests. The 13.3% lead in PassMark single-thread and the 12.6% lead in extended instructions show that the AMD chip is comparatively closer in lightly threaded scenarios. For everyday responsiveness, web browsing, or office productivity, the gap narrows significantly. The 17.5% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and the 14.6% lead in random string sorting also fall into this milder category.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, the data shows no winning category, but its relative strengths are clear. The closest margins are in single-threaded tests, extended instructions, and random string sorting. A user focused on light, single-threaded workloads would find the AMD part less disadvantaged, though still behind. The AMD chip also carries a much lower TDP of 28 watts against Intel's 65 watts, which makes it more suitable for power-constrained mobile environments. That power difference does not appear in the benchmark scores, but it is a relevant distinction for portable systems where thermal and battery constraints matter.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 28,128. Intel also sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to AMD's 80th percentile.

Q: How large is the difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22,195, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 11,333. Intel leads by 48.9% in this test.

Q: Which processor performs better in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads in both Cinebench R23 single-core (3,133 versus 1,816, a 42% gap) and PassMark single-thread (4,305 versus 3,734, a 13.3% gap). Intel wins every single-threaded test in the dataset.

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

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel leads by 12.6% (18,528 versus 16,197). The PassMark single-thread test is nearly as close at 13.3%.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 records zero wins across all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 15.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression and encryption?

A: Intel leads data compression by 20.3% (282,939 versus 225,374) and data encryption by 25.2% (14,862 versus 11,110).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 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 and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is a mobile product, and the Intel processor is a desktop product. The AMD chip's integrated graphics is the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but the AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is different: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has a locked multiplier, as does the Intel part. The release dates are also distinct, with AMD recorded at 2026-01-04 and Intel at 2024-06-30.

The Intel processor has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD chip. Part numbers differ (100-000001337 for AMD, Q49FSRNJK for Intel). Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The manufacturing process differs sharply. AMD is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. This process difference explains part of the power and efficiency gap: the AMD chip runs at 28 watts TDP, while Intel runs at 65 watts, despite Intel having more cores and higher clocks.

Cache configuration also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD, while Intel has 33 MB shared. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part is a significant architectural advantage for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

The core and thread counts reflect different design philosophies. AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock by 0.90 GHz (5.40 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), which contributes to its single-threaded lead.

The socket and market segment differences are architectural in nature: AMD uses FP8, a mobile socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform. This dictates the power envelope, cooling solutions, and expansion options available to each platform. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, meaning the Intel platform can offer faster interconnect bandwidth for GPUs and NVMe storage.

Both processors support ECC memory, but AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip is more flexible for low-power memory configurations, while Intel maintains backward compatibility with DDR4. The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

The release timeline is notable: the Intel part is from mid-2024, while the AMD part is from early 2026. Despite the later release, the AMD processor does not surpass the Intel part in any recorded benchmark. The architectural differences, particularly core count, clock speed, cache size, and process node, combine to explain the performance gap observed in the data.