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

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core i7-14701E as the significantly stronger processor, with an average benchmark score of 33206 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, which has no recorded benchmark entries and sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part lands at the 83rd percentile, placing it well above the middle of the field. For workloads that rely on multi-threaded rendering, encryption, or math throughput, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the clear choice, as its available scores show consistent strength across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, by contrast, offers no measured performance data in the database, so any selection based on raw speed must favor the Intel processor. However, the AMD chip operates with a lower 35 W TDP compared to the Intel chip's 65 W TDP, and it uses a modern 4 nm TSMC process, which suggests a focus on efficiency rather than peak performance. The data indicates that users prioritizing measured output should choose the Intel Core i7-14701E, while those who need a lower-power desktop part with ECC memory support and a newer fabrication node may prefer the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, despite its lack of benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, and uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, which represents a more advanced node compared to Intel's approach. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD part has no listed die size or transistor count, while the Intel die size is recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Intel part doubles the L2 allocation with 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD chip. The L3 cache difference is substantial: the Intel Core i7-14701E provides 33 MB of shared L3, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has only 4 MB of L3. This 29 MB gap in last-level cache could impact workloads that repeatedly access large datasets, though no head-to-head benchmarks are available to quantify this effect. The AMD chip also lacks any listed vCache 3D option, and its L3 is not marked as shared, unlike the Intel part's explicit shared designation.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel platform flexibility for older memory modules. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure listed. Both processors support ECC memory, which is a relevant feature for error-sensitive professional workloads.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, whereas the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel part both a newer PCIe standard and more direct CPU-attached lanes, which may matter for high-throughput storage or graphics expansion. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither GPU has benchmark scores in the database, but the presence of different iGPU models indicates distinct media and display capabilities. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, meaning they are not interchangeable on any given motherboard.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark entries exist between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE and the Intel Core i7-14701E in the database. The Intel part, however, has a full suite of measured scores, while the AMD part has none. This asymmetry is itself informative: the Intel processor's recorded data includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, as well as multiple Passmark tests. For multicore Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195, a figure that indicates strong multi-threaded capability. Its single-core R23 score is 3133. In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip records 9321 multicore and 1315 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2237 multicore and 315 single-core.

Passmark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 26112 and a single-thread score of 4305 (also listed as 4305 under a slightly different test name). Integer math reaches 81325, floating-point math reaches 61873, and extended instructions score 18528. Data compression scores 282939, and data encryption scores 14862. The find prime numbers test returns 176, random string sorting returns 29158, and physics returns 2399. These numbers provide a comprehensive view of the Intel processor's strengths across varied workloads.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-14701E, based on average scores, are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (a delta of 0 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244 (a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Intel part is effectively tied), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (a delta of 0.3 percent), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (a delta of 0.4 percent). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core i7-14701E sits in a very tight performance cluster with those four rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, with no average score, cannot be placed in this cluster. The data suggests the Intel chip's performance profile is essentially indistinguishable from its nearest competitors in aggregate, but all of those rivals have recorded benchmarks, unlike the AMD part under review.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has 6 cores; Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 2.60 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 4.50 GHz; Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 35 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm Intel.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Die size: AMD has no listed die size; Intel has 257 mm².
• L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB; Intel has 2 MB.
• L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB; Intel has 33 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s; Intel has no listed bandwidth.
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 10 lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point; Intel is Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Release date: AMD was released on 2026-03-01; Intel was released on 2024-06-30.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001781; Intel is Q49FSRNJK.
• Percentile vs all CPUs: AMD is at 50; Intel is at 83.
• Average benchmark score: AMD has 0; Intel has 33206.
• Multiplier unlocked: Both are locked (false for both).

The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache by a factor of more than eight, and it offers a higher boost clock by 0.90 GHz. The AMD part has a lower TDP, a smaller process node, and a newer release date.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD processor supports ECC memory, as does the Intel Core i7-14701E.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 4 MB on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE.

Q: Which processor uses a newer PCIe standard?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE uses PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has a 35 W TDP, and the Intel Core i7-14701E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Does the database contain any benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE?

A: No, the database lists zero benchmark entries and an average score of 0 for the AMD part. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 17 recorded benchmark scores, with an average of 33206.