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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701TE holds a substantial performance advantage across every recorded benchmark in the database. The gap is most pronounced in multi-core workloads, where the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, with 6 cores and 12 threads, does not have a recorded score in the same test, but the overall benchmark averages tell the story: Intel sits at 26013 average score versus AMD's 0 in the database. This is not a close contest.

The single-core results reinforce the Intel lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i7-14701TE records 2405 points. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1010, and in Cinebench R15 single-core, 242 points. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has no recorded single-core scores in the database, so the comparison relies on the Intel part's absolute figures. The Intel processor's boost clock of 5.20 GHz, combined with its Raptor Lake architecture, clearly drives these results.

In the Passmark suite, the Core i7-14701TE shows strength in number-crunching tasks. It scores 65792 in integer math, 50219 in floating point math, and 14354 in extended instructions. The data compression score reaches 220520, while encryption hits 11699. The multithread score is 20042, and single-thread performance sits at 2637. The find prime numbers test returns 143, physics 1860, and random string sorting 22760.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has no benchmark entries in the database, meaning the head-to-head comparison is one-sided by the numbers. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 78 versus all CPUs, against AMD's 50, further emphasizes the gap. The nearest rivals to the Core i7-14701TE are all AMD parts, but none of them are the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE. The closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS with an average score of 26106, a delta of -0.4 percent relative to Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 25981, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, a delta of 0.5 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas are all within 1 percent, indicating that the Core i7-14701TE sits in a tightly contested cluster among mainstream AMD mobile and desktop parts. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE, by contrast, has no rivals listed and no scores, placing it outside this competitive grouping in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 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 architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen family within the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, a 33 percent advantage in core count and thread count. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.70 GHz higher.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Both parts share the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest divergence. The AMD part has 4 MB of L3 cache total. The Intel part has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, more than eight times the AMD allocation. This difference in cache capacity can influence performance in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both CPUs support ECC memory, which makes them suitable for error-sensitive workstation or server-adjacent tasks.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i7-14701TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth devices such as GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 840M. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record performance numbers for either iGPU, so the comparison is limited to naming and presence.

The Intel die size is recorded at 257 mm². No die size is listed for the AMD part. The Intel part also has a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 35 watts for AMD. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are desktop market segments, both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a release date of March 1, 2026, while the Intel part has a release date of June 30, 2024. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every category where the database has recorded data. Multi-core rendering, single-core responsiveness, integer and floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics simulation all favor the Intel part. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, provide a broad advantage across compute-heavy workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and the Passmark multithread score of 20042 indicate strong parallel performance. The single-thread score of 2637 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2405 show that lightly threaded tasks also run well.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the data cannot support any specific workload win for the AMD part. What the database does show is its architectural profile: a 4 nm process, Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores, 35 watt TDP, and DDR5-only memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. These characteristics suggest a lower-power design, but the absence of scores prevents any quantitative claim about where it might outperform. The percentile ranking of 50 places it at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part ranks at the 78th percentile.

The nearest rival data for the Intel part shows how close the competition is among other AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and Ryzen 5 8540U all land within 1 percent of the Intel Core i7-14701TE in average benchmark score. This cluster indicates that the Intel part is not an outlier in its class; it competes directly with a set of AMD mainstream processors. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE is not among those rivals, and its lack of scores means it cannot be placed in that cluster.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every measurable category. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7154, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1716. Single-core results follow: 2405 in R23, 1010 in R20, and 242 in R15. The Passmark suite confirms the pattern with a multithread score of 20042, a single-thread score of 2637, integer math at 65792, and floating point math at 50219. The Intel part also ranks at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 50th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE cannot claim any benchmark victory in the database because no scores are recorded for it. Its architectural traits, including a 4 nm process, 6 cores, 12 threads, 35 watt TDP, and 4 MB L3 cache, define its profile, but the absence of measurement data leaves its performance unquantified. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full set of 17 recorded benchmark scores and a clear competitive position among its nearest rivals, all of which are AMD processors within 1 percent of its average score.

For a user selecting strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only part with demonstrated performance. It offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD part offers a smaller process node, lower TDP, and DDR5-only support with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but no scores to validate its performance. The verdict is unambiguous: the Intel part wins on every point the database can quantify, and the AMD part remains a specification sheet without a benchmark record.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE boosts to 4.50 GHz, a difference of 0.70 GHz in favor of Intel.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE and the Intel Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE ranks at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processors are closest in performance to the Intel Core i7-14701TE?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS with 26106 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE with 25880 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U with 26187 and a delta of -0.7 percent.