AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i7-14701E across all eleven shared PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins zero head-to-head tests, while the Intel part wins all eleven. The largest margin appears in the prime number test, where Intel scores 176 against AMD's 77, a 56.2% advantage. That workload heavily favors the Intel architecture's integer throughput and core count.

Floating-point math also shows a wide gap. The Intel part scores 61873 versus 42934 for the AMD, a 30.6% lead. The physics test, which stresses multi-threaded simulation workloads, gives Intel 2399 against 1119, a 53.4% margin. These two results indicate that the Intel chip carries a substantial advantage in compute-heavy scientific and simulation tasks.

The multi-threaded PassMark score reinforces the trend: Intel scores 26112, AMD scores 21054, a 19.4% deficit for the AMD part. Data encryption and compression workloads also favor Intel, with margins of 16.4% and 9.4% respectively. Integer math is 18.9% higher on Intel (81325 versus 65991). Random string sorting, a memory-latency sensitive test, shows a smaller gap of 6.5% (29158 versus 27252). Extended instructions are nearly identical at 18528 versus 18456, a 0.4% difference that is effectively a tie.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel. The PassMark single-thread score is 4305 for Intel versus 3785 for AMD, a 12.1% advantage. This matters for lightly threaded applications where a single core's speed dominates responsiveness. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to AMD's 4.80 GHz likely explains part of this gap, though the database does not attribute causality directly.

Despite the AMD processor being in the 87th percentile of all CPUs compared to Intel's 83rd, the average benchmark score tells a different story. Intel's average is 33206, while AMD's is 41208. That discrepancy arises because the AMD part's average includes a broader set of benchmark entries, including the PassMark suite where it scores higher in the overall average metric. The head-to-head PassMark results, however, are unambiguous: Intel leads in every single workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². It is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, built around 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a larger 257 mm² die. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has two more physical cores and four more threads, which directly contributes to its multi-threaded wins.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core, doubling the per-core L2 capacity. L3 cache is a major divergence: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 33 MB shared. That larger shared cache helps Intel in data-heavy workloads and likely explains its advantage in random string sorting and data compression.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both parts support ECC memory. The AMD chip carries Radeon 840M integrated graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, doubling the per-lane bandwidth potential for expansion devices.

Thermal design power differs substantially: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 65 W. That reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning. The AMD part is designed for lower power envelopes, while Intel's higher TDP allows sustained performance in desktop chassis with more substantial cooling. The release dates also differ: AMD launched in January 2026, Intel in June 2024. Both parts are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD part's codename is Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel's codename is Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The process node gap (4 nm versus 10 nm) gives AMD a density advantage per watt, but the Intel part compensates with more cores, more cache, and higher clock speeds.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively to the Intel Core i7-14701E for users who prioritize raw performance across the measured PassMark workloads. Intel wins all eleven head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 0.4% to 56.2%. The largest wins come in prime number calculation, physics simulation, and floating-point math, which are common in scientific computing, financial modeling, and rendering. The Intel part also leads in single-thread performance by 12.1%, which benefits everyday responsiveness and legacy applications that rely on one or two cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, however, belongs to a different product category. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, versus Intel's 65 W desktop part. The database records AMD in the 87th percentile of all CPUs and Intel in the 83rd, which reflects the AMD part's excellent efficiency for its power class. For a thin-and-light laptop or a compact mobile workstation, the AMD chip delivers a high average benchmark score of 41208 while consuming far less power. The Intel part's average score of 33206 is lower, but that figure is dragged down by its inclusion in a different benchmark set, including Cinebench results that are not present for the AMD part.

The choice depends on the use case. For a desktop build where power draw and cooling are secondary concerns, the Intel part offers more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, and higher clock speeds, all of which translate into the benchmark wins shown here. For a mobile system where battery life and thermal limits dominate, the AMD part provides competitive performance per watt in a much smaller power envelope. The data does not support a single "best" recommendation; it supports two different recommendations for two different platforms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark tests in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all eleven shared PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The prime number test shows the biggest gap: Intel scores 176 versus AMD's 77, a 56.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: Intel leads with a PassMark single-thread score of 4305 against AMD's 3785, a 12.1% margin.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measured head-to-head workload, but the magnitude of those wins varies. The most decisive victories are in prime number calculation (56.2% ahead), physics simulation (53.4% ahead), and floating-point math (30.6% ahead). These results make the Intel part the clear choice for compute-heavy desktop tasks such as scientific simulation, statistical analysis, and any workload that relies on dense floating-point arithmetic. Its 33 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache support data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting, where it leads by 9.4% and 6.5% respectively. The 12.1% single-thread lead also positions it well for general desktop use, application startup, and lightly threaded software.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 does not win any head-to-head tests, but its strengths lie outside the PassMark comparison. It holds the 87th percentile ranking versus Intel's 83rd, and its average benchmark score of 41208 exceeds Intel's 33206. That average reflects its strong showing in the broader benchmark suite, not just the shared PassMark tests. Its 28 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile platforms where the Intel part, at 65 W, would be impractical. The AMD chip also uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, giving it a modern manufacturing advantage, and it supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in thin laptops. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD, while Intel's bandwidth is not listed, suggesting the AMD part may have a memory bandwidth advantage in its intended mobile use case.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads; 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 4.80 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part.

Architecture and process differ: AMD uses Zen 5 on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 195 mm² die; Intel uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process with a 257 mm² die. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for AMD; no figure is listed for Intel. PCIe support: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes; Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Release dates: AMD launched in January 2026; Intel launched in June 2024. Both parts are active in production, both support ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.