AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core i7-14700HX. The Intel processor holds benchmark scores in 19 tests, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This means every head-to-head comparison must be drawn from the Intel side alone, with the AMD processor's lack of measured scores serving as the primary contrast.

The Intel Core i7-14700HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 and a single-core score of 2103. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 13059 with a single-core score of 1843, while Cinebench R15 shows 3812 multi-core and 296 single-core. Geekbench results show 14390 multi-core and 2116 single-core. These figures place the Intel chip at the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 45953.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, placing it at the 50th percentile. The absence of measured scores means the database cannot confirm any workload advantage for the AMD processor. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full suite of PassMark results: multi-thread score of 36566, single-thread score of 3947, integer math at 131296, floating point math at 93836, extended instructions at 25718, data compression at 438539, data encryption at 26092, random string sorting at 48544, find prime numbers at 165, and physics at 2252.

Comparing the Intel chip to its nearest rivals in the database provides context for its standing. The AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960, a delta of 0% from the Intel part's 45953 average. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970, also a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062, also 0.2% higher. These deltas indicate that the Core i7-14700HX sits within a tight cluster of similarly performing processors, effectively tied with the EPYC 7303 and EPYC 4364P, and just marginally behind the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core Ultra 5 235.

The Intel processor's 20 cores and 28 threads provide a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 reflects that core count. The single-core score of 2103 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance, driven by a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.50 GHz boost clock present a much smaller thread pool, but without recorded scores, the database cannot quantify how that translates into real-world results.

The PassMark integer math score of 131296 and floating point math score of 93836 show the Intel chip's arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 438539 and encryption at 26092 further illustrate its workload coverage. The AMD processor has no comparable data points, leaving its performance in these categories unmeasured.

The Verdict

The database indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the only one of the two processors with a measurable performance profile. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 45953, positions it as a high-performing mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, with no recorded benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking, cannot be placed relative to the Intel part in any workload.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals, all within 0.2% of its average score, confirm that it competes at the top tier of the database. The AMD EPYC 7303 and EPYC 4364P are exact matches at 0% delta, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core Ultra 5 235 are marginally ahead. The Core i7-14700HX is therefore not the absolute leader in its segment, but it is effectively tied with several strong alternatives.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the Intel processor's 20 cores and 28 threads, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595, make it the clear choice based on available data. For single-thread responsiveness, its 5.50 GHz boost clock and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2103 support that same conclusion. The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 4.50 GHz boost clock, suggest a more modest thread capacity, but the database contains no scores to confirm or deny its real-world behavior.

The production status of both processors is Active, and both have unlocked multipliers. The Intel part has been on the market since January 2024, while the AMD part's release date is February 2026. The longer availability of the Intel chip correlates with a substantial body of benchmark data, whereas the AMD chip's newer release date explains the absence of recorded scores.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI 400 generation designation, built on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses 4 nm technology, while the Intel part uses 10 nm, though both are listed as Active in production status.

The Intel chip's die size is 257 mm², a figure not available for the AMD processor. The AMD chip belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which the database lists as Zen 5 / Zen 5c, while the Intel chip is a Core 14th Gen part. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket AM5, making it a desktop-socketed part despite its mobile-oriented name, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1964, a mobile soldered socket.

Cache hierarchies differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the AMD part has 1 MB per core. The L3 cache differs sharply: the Intel chip has 33 MB shared, while the AMD chip has only 4 MB. This 29 MB difference in L3 capacity gives the Intel processor a larger pool of shared cache for frequently accessed data.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not available for the Intel part. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe interfaces differ: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support provides a newer interface with more lanes for connectivity.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also differ, with the AMD chip listed as Desktop and the Intel chip as Mobile, despite the AMD part's Ryzen AI naming. The Intel chip's part number is SRMXG, while the AMD chip's part number is 100-000001158.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. This is a 14-core and 16-thread difference in favor of Intel. Base clocks are close: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 2.10 GHz, a 0.10 GHz difference. Boost clocks show a larger gap: the AMD part reaches 4.50 GHz, the Intel part 5.50 GHz, a 1.00 GHz difference in favor of Intel.

TDP values are listed as 65 for the AMD part and 55 for the Intel part. The AMD part has a higher TDP despite fewer cores, while the Intel part manages more cores within a lower TDP figure. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1964. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. The foundries differ as well: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses its own foundry.

L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 33 MB for Intel. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no recorded figure for Intel. PCIe support shows AMD at Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel at Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. Release dates are February 2026 for AMD and January 2024 for Intel. Both have unlocked multipliers and support ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the Intel processor's average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P are both within 0% delta of the Intel chip's average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 are both 0.2% ahead.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the boost clocks of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.