AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits this pair into two distinct personalities. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins the majority of head-to-head tests, taking 9 of 15, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins 6. The margin distribution, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The largest single gap belongs to the Intel part in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 22195 against the AMD's 16014.5, a 27.8% advantage. The single-core gap is even more pronounced in percentage terms: Intel leads Cinebench R23 single-core by 37.5%, scoring 3133 versus 1958. Cinebench R15 single-core shows the same direction at a smaller 6.7% margin, 315 versus 294. These Cinebench results indicate that the Intel processor holds a substantial lead in both sustained multi-threaded rendering and lightly threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 counters in several specialized workloads. Its largest win is in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 21678 versus 18528, a 17% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 14.1%, 33266 versus 29158. Data compression favors AMD by 7.5%, 304089 versus 282939. Integer math shows AMD ahead by 5.3%, 85651 versus 81325. Data encryption is a narrow AMD win at 2.6%, 15244 versus 14862.

Intel's other wins include PassMark physics, where it scores 2399 versus 1349, a 43.8% margin, and find prime numbers, 176 versus 80, a 54.5% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel by 14%, 61873 versus 53230. PassMark multi-thread favors Intel by 4.5%, 26112 versus 24935. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel ahead by 10.9%, 4305 versus 3834.

The overall database average benchmark score places the AMD part at 34222, which sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 33206, in the 83rd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 34083 (0.4%). The Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0.4%). Both processors cluster tightly with their immediate competitors, with all deltas within a fraction of a percent.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, compared to 33206 for the Intel Core i7-14701E. The AMD part also sits one percentile higher, 84th versus 83rd.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195 in Cinebench R23 multi-core against 16014.5 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, a 27.8% advantage.

Q: In which workloads does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 beat the Intel part?

A: The AMD wins PassMark extended instructions by 17%, random string sorting by 14.1%, data compression by 7.5%, integer math by 5.3%, data encryption by 2.6%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 10.7%.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel part leads PassMark single-thread by 10.9%, scoring 4305 versus 3834. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel margin is 37.5%, 3133 versus 1958.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the two compare on memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger choice for rendering and floating-point heavy tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 is 27.8% above the AMD, which makes it the clear pick for CPU-bound rendering. The 37.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 10.9% lead in PassMark single-thread indicate responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The physics test result, 2399 versus 1349, a 43.8% margin, suggests a major advantage in simulation-style workloads. The find prime numbers result, 176 versus 80, a 54.5% gap, further confirms a strong integer-heavy sequential workload profile. Floating point math also favors Intel by 14%, with 61873 versus 53230.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins in data processing and encryption tasks. Data compression at 304089 versus 282939, a 7.5% margin, and random string sorting at 33266 versus 29158, a 14.1% margin, point to strong memory and data manipulation throughput. Extended instructions, 21678 versus 18528, a 17% lead, indicates a strong showing in workloads that use newer instruction sets. Integer math, 85651 versus 81325, a 5.3% margin, and data encryption, 15244 versus 14862, a 2.6% margin, round out the AMD's strengths. The AMD also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 10.7%, 2477 versus 2237, showing that in some older rendering tests it can outperform.

The overall average benchmark score favors the AMD part, 34222 versus 33206, which places it one percentile higher. This suggests that despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests, the AMD's wins in several PassMark categories contribute enough to a higher aggregate score in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock differs, with the Intel part at 2.60 GHz and the AMD at 2.00 GHz. The boost clock also differs, 5.40 GHz for Intel versus 5.00 GHz for AMD. The thermal design power is markedly different: the Intel part is rated at 65 W, the AMD at 28 W.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile market segment processor, and the Intel part is a desktop segment processor. The AMD's production status is Active, as is the Intel's. The release dates differ, with the Intel released on 2024-06-30 and the AMD on 2025-01-05.

Memory support diverges on type. The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel's memory bandwidth is not listed. The AMD does not support ECC memory, while the Intel does. PCIe generation differs: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD uses Radeon 860M, the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The die sizes differ, with the AMD at 195 mm² and the Intel at 257 mm². The process nodes differ, with the AMD at 4 nm from TSMC and the Intel at 10 nm from Intel foundry.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Krackan Point and generation labeled "Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)". The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and generation labeled "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". The AMD is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process; the Intel is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process.

Cache organization differs substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD has 1 MB per core, while the Intel has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs even more: the AMD has 8 MB total, while the Intel has 33 MB shared. This larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its strong Cinebench results, as shared cache can reduce memory latency in multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD architecture is designed for a mobile platform with a 28 W TDP, indicating a power-conscious design. The Intel architecture targets desktop with a 65 W TDP, allowing higher sustained clocks. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD, which aligns with its desktop positioning. The AMD's PCIe Gen 4 versus the Intel's PCIe Gen 5 reflects a generational difference in platform capabilities, though the database does not record performance deltas for these features.

The Verdict

The data directs each processor toward a different user profile. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the pick for rendering, physics simulation, and single-thread responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 27.8% higher, its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 37.5% higher, and its PassMark physics score is 43.8% higher. It also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, a larger L3 cache at 33 MB, and ECC memory support. The higher 65 W TDP indicates a design that can draw more power to sustain performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the pick for data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, and integer math. It wins those categories by margins of 7.5%, 2.6%, 17%, and 5.3% respectively. It also has the higher overall average benchmark score, 34222 versus 33206, and the higher percentile ranking, 84th versus 83rd. The 28 W TDP and mobile market segment indicate a power-efficient platform option.

The database shows that the Intel part wins more individual tests, 9 versus 6, but the AMD part has a higher aggregate score. This split suggests that the Intel's wins are concentrated in heavily weighted or specific workload categories, while the AMD's wins contribute strongly to its overall standing. The choice between the two depends on whether the workload matches Intel's rendering and physics strengths or AMD's data processing and instruction throughput strengths.