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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors across the benchmark suite. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins 7 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 8. The margins, however, are not evenly distributed.

The AMD processor's largest victory comes in PassMark single-thread testing, where it scores 3758 against Intel's 2637, a 42.5% advantage. This is the biggest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. The same margin appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, confirming the result. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD also leads, scoring 276 versus 242, a 14% edge.

The Intel processor counters with a dominant Cinebench R23 multicore result. Its score of 17035 beats the AMD part's 11534 by 32.3%. The gap is similarly large in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 2405 against 1802, a 25.1% lead. Intel also shows strength in PassMark physics, scoring 1860 versus 1084, a 41.7% advantage, and in PassMark find prime numbers, where it nearly doubles the AMD result (143 versus 74, a 48.3% gap).

Several tests land much closer. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD edges Intel by just 1.6% (1743 versus 1716). PassMark data compression is nearly identical, with AMD ahead by 0.5% (221581 versus 220520). PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead by 3.9% (65792 versus 63233), and PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead by 4.1% (20042 versus 19215). PassMark data encryption goes to Intel by 4.2% (11699 versus 11212).

The remaining tests fall between these extremes. AMD wins PassMark extended instructions by 9.5% (15721 versus 14354) and PassMark random string sorting by 6.9% (24334 versus 22760). Intel wins PassMark floating point math by 21% (50219 versus 39662).

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance. The AMD processor posts an average benchmark score of 27932, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel processor has an average score of 26013, putting it in the 78th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (average 27896, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average 27887, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10900K (average 27872, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-12900H (average 28003, delta -0.3%). The Intel part sits closest to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (average 25981, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average 26106, delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average 25880, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (average 26187, delta -0.7%).

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data indicates distinct strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 delivers its best results in single-threaded and instruction-level workloads. Its 42.5% lead in PassMark single-thread testing is the standout figure, and the 14% margin in Cinebench R15 single-core reinforces that pattern. The AMD part also handles extended instruction sets better (9.5% ahead) and sorts random strings faster (6.9% ahead). Data compression slightly favors AMD at 0.5%.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins most of the compute-heavy, parallel workloads. The 32.3% margin in Cinebench R23 multicore is the most decisive result for the Intel processor. Physics simulation favors Intel strongly at 41.7%, and prime number finding favors Intel at 48.3%. Floating point math also goes to Intel by 21%. These results align with the Intel processor's higher core and thread counts.

The middling results show a nuanced picture. Intel leads in multithread performance by 4.1%, integer math by 3.9%, and data encryption by 4.2%, but those margins are modest compared to its wins in Cinebench R23 and physics. AMD leads in Cinebench R15 multicore by only 1.6%, which is close enough to be within run-to-run variation, though the database records it as an AMD win.

The data does not show one processor dominating across all categories. Instead, the split follows workload type: AMD takes single-thread and data-manipulation tasks, Intel takes multi-thread and raw math tasks.

The Verdict

The recorded measurements point to different use cases for each processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the stronger option for workloads that depend on single-core responsiveness and instruction throughput. Its 42.5% lead in PassMark single-thread testing and 14% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core are decisive. The AMD part also has a higher average benchmark score (27932 versus 26013) and a higher percentile ranking (80th versus 78th).

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the better choice for heavily threaded compute. Its 32.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, 41.7% lead in physics, and 48.3% lead in prime number finding are substantial. The Intel processor also wins the overall multithread test by 4.1%.

The Intel processor's wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (25.1% ahead) complicate the single-thread picture. The two single-thread tests disagree: AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 14%, but Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 25.1%. The PassMark single-thread test, however, strongly favors AMD at 42.5%. The data therefore attributes the more consistent single-thread advantage to AMD, with the Cinebench R23 result as an outlier.

For users prioritizing average performance across the full benchmark mix, the AMD processor's higher average score and percentile make it the safer choice. For users prioritizing maximum multi-thread throughput, the Intel processor's Cinebench R23 and physics results make it the clear pick. Neither part is universally faster, and the 7-to-8 win split reflects that balance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has an average benchmark score of 27932, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average score of 26013.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's single-thread lead?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 3758 versus 2637 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 42.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 276 versus 242, a 14% margin.

Q: Where does the Intel processor win by the largest margin?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE leads by 48.3% in PassMark find prime numbers (143 versus 74) and by 41.7% in PassMark physics (1860 versus 1084). Its Cinebench R23 multicore win is 32.3% (17035 versus 11534).

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2405, which is 25.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 1802. This is the opposite of the Cinebench R15 single-core result, where AMD leads by 14%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the closest benchmark results between the two?

A: The closest is PassMark data compression, where AMD scores 221581 versus 220520, a 0.5% margin. Cinebench R15 multicore is also close, with AMD ahead by 1.6% (1743 versus 1716).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. The shared L3 cache is the larger difference: AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 33 MB shared. The Intel processor's larger L3 cache aligns with its multicore advantages in the benchmark data.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the database records no bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The processors target different market segments. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, released on 2025-01-05. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000001600 for AMD and Q49GSRNJL for Intel.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks differ more, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W.

The L2 cache differs at 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel, and the L3 cache differs at 8 MB for AMD versus 33 MB shared for Intel. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s; no figure exists for Intel in the database.

The process nodes differ at 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel, and the foundries differ at TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel part. Die size differs at 195 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. PCIe generation differs at Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, though both carry 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD processor uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. Release dates differ, with AMD released on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2024-06-30. Both processors support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and have locked multipliers.