AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core i7-14701E occupy entirely different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split. The Intel part wins every single recorded head-to-head comparison, 15 out of 15, with an average benchmark score of 33206 against the AMD’s 29461. However, the AMD chip is a 28-watt mobile processor built for a thin-and-light socket, while the Intel chip is a 65-watt desktop part on a standard LGA platform. The data shows a decisive performance advantage for Intel, but the context of power, platform, and use case matters more than the raw deltas.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measured category, making the use-case split straightforward: if raw multi-threaded compute is the priority, the Intel chip is the only choice. Its lead is largest in heavily parallel workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 22195 against the AMD’s 11461, a gap of 48.4%. That is nearly double the AMD score. The PassMark physics test tells a similar story: Intel scores 2399 against AMD’s 1089, a 54.6% advantage. The Intel chip also dominates prime-number finding with a 64.8% lead (176 vs 62), which indicates strong integer throughput under sustained load.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not win any benchmark category, but its profile is not without merit. Its 28-watt TDP and 4 nm TSMC process node position it for efficiency-focused mobile systems. It supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in ultraportables, and it has a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770 and supports DDR4 or DDR5, but it is a desktop chip with a 65-watt TDP. The AMD chip’s advantage is not in performance per the recorded metrics, but in its physical and electrical envelope: it is designed for compact, battery-powered devices where the Intel part would be impractical.

For users who need a desktop workstation or high-performance desktop replacement, the Intel part is the clear winner. For users who need a low-power mobile processor, the AMD part is the only viable one of the two, despite its performance deficit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 29461. The Intel part also sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD’s 81st.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 48.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345’s score of 11461.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any single benchmark?

A: No. The recorded data shows the Intel Core i7-14701E winning all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 trailing in every test.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not.

Q: What are the socket and platform differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile processor. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded advantage for the Intel Core i7-14701E appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 176 against the AMD’s 62, a 64.8% delta. This is a strong indicator of integer-heavy, branch-predictable workloads. The next biggest gap is in PassMark physics, with Intel at 2399 and AMD at 1089, a 54.6% lead. Physics simulations often scale with thread count and cache, and the Intel part has 8 cores, 16 threads, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 48.4% Intel advantage (22195 vs 11461), which is the most commonly cited rendering workload in the database. The single-core R23 score also favors Intel by 42% (3133 vs 1818), indicating that Intel’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz against AMD’s 4.60 GHz is not just a paper specification. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a smaller 14% Intel lead (315 vs 271), while the R15 multi-core test shows a 23.5% lead (2237 vs 1712).

In PassMark integer math, Intel scores 81325 against AMD’s 63475, a 21.9% advantage. Floating-point math shows a 31.1% Intel lead (61873 vs 42621). Data compression is 16.1% higher on Intel (282939 vs 237484), and data encryption is 20.5% higher (14862 vs 11814). Extended instructions favor Intel by 8.2% (18528 vs 17003), and random string sorting favors Intel by 12.8% (29158 vs 25435). The PassMark multithread score is 23.7% higher on Intel (26112 vs 19927), and the single-thread score is 10% higher (4305 vs 3875).

The pattern is consistent: the Intel part leads in every category, with the smallest gaps in extended instructions and single-thread performance, and the largest gaps in prime finding, physics, and multi-core rendering. The AMD chip’s single-thread score of 3875 is close to Intel’s 4305, but that 10% gap still translates to slower general responsiveness and application start times.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while 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, with boost clocks of 4.60 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

Cache configurations are also different. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core for AMD, but Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. The Intel part has a die size of 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel’s is not listed. ECC memory is supported only on Intel. PCIe lanes differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. The AMD part is built on the Krackan Point architecture with the Ryzen AI 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename and Core 14th Gen series.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core configuration within the Krackan Point codename. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 4 MB L3 cache. This is a mobile-first design, evidenced by its 28-watt TDP, FP8 socket, and support for LPDDR5X memory. The architecture is optimized for power efficiency and integration into compact laptops.

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a much larger 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core. The 65-watt TDP and Socket 1700 indicate a desktop platform. The Intel architecture supports both DDR4 and DDR5, includes ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The larger cache and higher core count directly contribute to its benchmark dominance.

The fundamental architectural split is process node and core design. AMD’s 4 nm process and Zen 5-based cores deliver a lower-power mobile part with a small cache. Intel’s 10 nm process and Raptor Lake cores deliver a higher-power desktop part with a large cache and higher clocks. The benchmark data shows that Intel’s architectural choices, specifically the additional cores and 33 MB cache, translate into a 48.4% multi-core lead in Cinebench R23.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the superior processor by every recorded performance metric. It wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average score of 33206 versus 29461 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. The largest deltas are in multi-threaded workloads: 48.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 54.6% in PassMark physics, and 64.8% in prime number finding. Its 83rd percentile ranking versus AMD’s 81st further confirms the overall performance gap.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is not a competitive desktop part, and it is not meant to be. It is a 28-watt mobile processor with a 4 nm process, LPDDR5X support, and a 4 MB L3 cache. Its performance is consistently lower, but its power envelope is a fraction of Intel’s 65-watt TDP. The data shows that for any application where raw compute is the goal, the Intel part is the correct choice. For a thin-and-light laptop where battery life and thermals are the primary constraints, the AMD part is the only one of the two that fits the platform.

Users choosing between these two should base their decision on the physical system, not the benchmark scores. The Intel Core i7-14701E is for desktop towers and high-performance workstations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is for portable ultrabooks. The benchmark database confirms that Intel delivers the performance, but the AMD part delivers the efficiency profile that Intel cannot match at 28 watts.