AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E leads with an average benchmark score of 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 averages 29461, which lands in the 81st percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel chip dominates multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 25753 versus 11461 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, a delta of -55.5% favoring Intel. The PassMark multithread score shows a 34.2% lead for Intel (30298 versus 19927).

Q: Is the AMD processor competitive in any benchmark category?

A: The closest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel scores 17249 against AMD's 17003, a delta of only -1.4%. This is the smallest gap recorded across all head-to-head tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel also carries higher base and boost clock rates.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 does not list ECC support in the recorded data.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The die size for Intel is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, using the Krackan Point codename. It combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in a hybrid arrangement, with 6 cores and 12 threads. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm node and targets the mobile segment, using AMD Socket FP8. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M.

The Intel Core i9-14901E is part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation and uses Intel's 10 nm process. The die measures 257 mm². This is a desktop processor that fits Intel Socket 1700, and it integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both chips provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip doubles the L2 per core to 2 MB and provides 36 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool is a significant architectural advantage for Intel in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also over a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is listed in the database. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel side.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i9-14901E offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. That newer PCIe generation and higher lane count give Intel an interface advantage for storage and expansion.

Clock speeds are another clear differentiator. The AMD chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip starts at 2.80 GHz base and reaches 5.60 GHz boost. The Intel part also carries a 65 W TDP, while the AMD mobile chip is rated at 28 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. Across 15 recorded tests, the Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single one. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 records zero wins. That sweep is reflected in the double-digit deltas on most tests.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Intel scores 25753 versus AMD's 11461, a -55.5% delta. The physics test in PassMark shows a similar magnitude: Intel at 3041 against AMD's 1089, a -64.2% delta. Prime number finding follows with Intel at 189 and AMD at 62, a -67.2% delta. These results indicate that heavily parallel integer and floating-point workloads strongly favor the Intel chip.

Single-core performance also favors Intel, though by a smaller margin. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3635 versus AMD at 1818, a -50% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core gives Intel 366 against AMD's 271, a -26% delta. PassMark single-thread shows a more moderate gap: Intel at 4354 versus AMD at 3875, an -11% delta. The smaller single-thread delta suggests that the AMD Zen 5 cores are competitive per-clock, but the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz provides the edge.

Memory-sensitive workloads show Intel's advantage as well. Data compression scores 288777 for Intel versus 237484 for AMD, a -17.8% delta. Random string sorting gives Intel 39138 against AMD's 25435, a -35% delta. The larger L3 cache and higher core count likely contribute to these results.

Floating-point math heavily favors Intel: 81089 versus 42621, a -47.4% delta. Integer math follows with 112736 versus 63475, a -43.7% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 18571 and AMD at 11814, a -36.4% delta. Extended instructions is the only test with a single-digit delta: Intel at 17249 and AMD at 17003, just -1.4% apart.

The multithread score, which aggregates several PassMark workloads, gives Intel 30298 against AMD's 19927, a -34.2% delta. This aligns with the core and thread count differences: Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core i9-14901E for raw computing performance. It wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, often by wide margins. The chip also sits higher in the overall percentile ranking at 86 versus AMD's 81. Its average benchmark score of 37911 is substantially above AMD's 29461.

The Intel processor is the choice for workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, including rendering, physics simulation, prime number calculation, and heavy floating-point math. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and 5.60 GHz boost clock combine to produce the best recorded scores in this comparison. The chip also brings Gen 5 PCIe lanes and ECC memory support, which are useful for desktop workstations and server-like tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is a mobile processor with a much lower 28 W TDP. Its strength is efficiency rather than peak performance. The 4 nm process and Zen 5 / Zen 5c core combination allow it to deliver a capable level of performance in a mobile envelope. Its closest benchmark margin, just 1.4% behind Intel in extended instructions, shows that the Zen 5 architecture can keep pace in certain instruction-heavy workloads.

For a desktop user who needs the highest scores in the database, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear pick. For a mobile system where power draw and the 28 W TDP matter, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only viable option among the two, as the Intel part is a 65 W desktop chip on Socket 1700.

The data does not indicate any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms Intel in the recorded tests. The single-thread gap is the closest area, at -11%, but Intel still wins there. The Intel processor's percentile rank and average score place it in a higher performance tier overall.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.60 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 i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | Not listed | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

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

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

| 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 | 2024-06-30 |