AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database. Across 15 comparisons, the Intel part takes all 15, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 trailing by margins that range from modest single-core gaps to crushing multi-threaded deficits.

The largest single gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel chip scores 164 against the AMD's 62, a delta of -62.2%. That workload is heavily dependent on raw integer throughput and core count, and the Intel part's 20 cores versus 6 cores explains the scale of the defeat. Data encryption tells a similar story: Intel scores 29601 versus 11814, a -60.1% delta. Floating point math also lands at -60.1%, with Intel at 106716 and AMD at 42621. These are not close contests; they are dominant showings for the desktop part.

Multi-core rendering benchmarks reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i7-14700 records 28398 against the Ryzen AI 7 345's 11461, a -59.6% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 4061 versus 1712, a -57.8% delta. The Intel part's thread count of 28 versus 12 is the obvious driver, and the benchmark results confirm that the scaling is nearly linear in these heavily threaded workloads.

Integer math is another decisive win: Intel scores 154535 versus 63475, a -58.9% delta. Data compression follows at -52.3%, with Intel at 498198 and AMD at 237484. Random string sorting shows Intel at 54340 versus 25435, a -53.2% delta. Even the PassMark multithread aggregate, at 40318 versus 19927, lands at -50.6%, meaning the Intel part is roughly twice as fast in aggregate multithreaded throughput.

Single-thread gaps are far narrower, but they still favor Intel. Cinebench R23 single-core: Intel 2080, AMD 1818, a -12.6% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core: Intel 299, AMD 271, a -9.4% delta. PassMark single-thread: Intel 4236, AMD 3875, a -8.5% delta. The Ryzen AI 7 345's Zen 5 architecture keeps it competitive in lightly threaded tasks, but it cannot close the gap entirely.

Extended instructions, a proxy for SIMD and AVX workloads, shows Intel at 28388 versus 17003, a -40.1% delta. Physics simulation via PassMark shows Intel at 2226 versus 1089, a -51.1% delta. No benchmark in the recorded set favors the AMD processor.

Where Each One Wins

The win distribution is entirely one-sided in the recorded data, but the magnitude of the losses varies by workload type, which allows a nuanced use-case split.

For single-threaded and lightly threaded tasks, the Ryzen AI 7 345 is competitive in relative terms, even though it still loses. The -8.5% PassMark single-thread gap and the -9.4% Cinebench R15 single-core gap mean that day-to-day responsive tasks, such as application launches or basic office work, will feel similar between the two. The AMD part's 4.60 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture keep it within striking distance. However, "competitive" is not "winning," and the Intel part's 5.40 GHz boost clock gives it the edge in every recorded single-thread metric.

For multi-threaded productivity, encoding, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores, the Intel Core i7-14700 is in a different tier. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD, produce deltas of roughly -50% to -62% across the board. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 is nearly 2.5 times the AMD's 11461. Data compression, encryption, integer math, and physics all show the same pattern: the Intel part delivers roughly double the throughput.

The Ryzen AI 7 345's best case is efficiency-oriented mobile work where the 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics matter more than raw compute. In the database, the AMD part is a mobile processor with an 81st percentile ranking, while the Intel part sits at the 91st percentile. The average benchmark score tells the story: AMD at 29461, Intel at 52301. The Intel chip is not just faster; it is in a higher performance class entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, uses the Krackan Point codename, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is 28 W, targeting mobile systems with the AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process (Raptor Lake-R codename). It uses the Raptor Lake architecture with 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its TDP is 65 W, and it fits the Intel Socket 1700. The die size is recorded at 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ sharply. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB for AMD. The L3 cache is the bigger divergence: Intel offers 33 MB shared, while AMD has only 4 MB. This difference in cache capacity contributes to the Intel part's advantage in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though its bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity is another separator. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 28398, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 11461. The delta is -59.6%, meaning the Intel part is approximately 2.5 times faster in this workload.

Q: How close are the two in single-threaded performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 2080 versus 1818 for AMD, a -12.6% delta. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4236 versus 3875, a -8.5% delta. The AMD part is closer here than in any multi-threaded test, but it still loses every recorded single-thread benchmark.

Q: What are the TDP and process node differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a 28 W TDP and uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core i7-14700 has a 65 W TDP and uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Does the Intel part support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461, placing it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, placing it at the 91st percentile.

The Verdict

The database is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14700 is the faster processor in every recorded measurement. Its 20 cores and 28 threads overwhelm the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's 6 cores and 12 threads in all multi-threaded workloads, with deltas ranging from -50.6% in PassMark multithread to -62.2% in prime number finding. Single-threaded performance also favors Intel, though by smaller margins of roughly -8.5% to -12.6%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is a mobile processor aimed at a different market segment. Its 28 W TDP, 4 nm process, and Radeon 840M integrated graphics position it for laptops where power efficiency takes priority over raw compute. The Intel Core i7-14700, with its 65 W TDP, 33 MB of L3 cache, and Gen 5 PCIe support, is a desktop part built for maximum throughput.

For users choosing solely on benchmark performance, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the clear selection. It wins all 15 head-to-head tests, holds the 91st percentile ranking versus the AMD's 81st, and delivers roughly double the average benchmark score. The Ryzen AI 7 345 is only the better choice in contexts where its mobile form factor, lower TDP, and integrated graphics are the deciding factors, not performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core i7-14700 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-14 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000002122 | SRN40 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 29461 | 52301 |

| Percentile (All CPUs) | 81 | 91 |