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

The Verdict

The data splits this comparison into two clear profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes 4. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 34222 places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel part’s average score of 26013 sits at the 78th percentile. That overall gap is substantial: the AMD chip leads by roughly 31.6% in average benchmark score.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the pick for anyone whose workload resembles the majority of the tested tasks: data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, integer math, multithreaded throughput, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. It dominates those categories with deltas ranging from 6% to 51%. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the pick for a narrower set of tasks: prime number finding, physics simulations, and the Cinebench R23 suite, both multi-core and single-core. It also wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 6% and the single-core test by 18.6%.

In short, the AMD part is the broader performer across the database’s measured workloads, while the Intel part shows strength in specific compute patterns and in the newer Cinebench rendering test. Users who prioritize the R23 render loop or physics calculations should look at the Intel chip. Users who need all-around throughput, especially in compression, encryption, and integer work, should favor the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Krackan Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². Its codename is Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh family.

Both parts have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count is identical. The differences lie in cache layout. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 33 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 is a notable architectural advantage for Intel in cache-sensitive workloads.

The platform split is equally clear. AMD uses Socket FP8, supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, has a dual-channel memory bus, and lists memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. Intel uses Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, has a dual-channel bus, and does support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth figure for Intel is not recorded in the database.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Power and clock behavior show a clear split: the AMD chip has a 28 W TDP with a 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel chip has a 45 W TDP with a 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel part runs at higher clocks but at a higher power envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 21678 against Intel’s 14354, a 51% advantage. That is the largest delta in either direction. The next largest AMD wins are in PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 3834 versus 2637, a 45.4% lead, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2477 versus 1716, a 44.3% lead. The AMD chip also wins PassMark random string sorting by 46.2% (33266 vs 22760), data compression by 37.9% (304089 vs 220520), data encryption by 30.3% (15244 vs 11699), and integer math by 30.2% (85651 vs 65792). Smaller AMD wins include PassMark multithread at 24.4% (24935 vs 20042) and floating point math at 6% (53230 vs 50219). The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to AMD, with 294 versus 242, a 21.5% lead.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes its largest win in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 143 against AMD’s 80, a 44.1% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 18.6% (2405 vs 1958) and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 6% (17035 vs 16014.5). The fourth Intel win is PassMark physics, where it scores 1860 against 1349, a 27.5% lead.

The pattern is consistent. AMD wins the older Cinebench R15 tests decisively, both single and multi-core. Intel wins the newer Cinebench R23 tests, also both single and multi-core. In PassMark, AMD wins nearly everything except prime number finding and physics. The only workload where Intel’s lead approaches AMD’s largest margin is prime number finding, a narrow and specific compute task.

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 26013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD part also sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 78th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins both Cinebench R23 tests. It scores 17035 in multi-core versus AMD’s 16014.5, a 6% advantage, and 2405 in single-core versus AMD’s 1958, an 18.6% advantage.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 2 MB of L2 per core, double the AMD part’s 1 MB per core.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Q: What are the memory type differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins in the majority of measured scenarios. Its 51% lead in extended instructions suggests strong SIMD and specialized instruction throughput. Its 45.4% lead in single-thread PassMark, despite a lower boost clock (5.00 GHz vs 5.20 GHz), indicates higher instructions per clock in that test. The 44.3% win in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 21.5% win in Cinebench R15 single-core show that older rendering workloads favor the AMD architecture. The 37.9% win in data compression, 30.3% in encryption, and 30.2% in integer math point to strong general-purpose throughput. The 46.2% win in random string sorting and 24.4% win in multithread further reinforce that the AMD part handles broad mixed workloads better. The 6% win in floating point math is modest but still positive.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in a smaller set of tasks, but the wins are meaningful. The 44.1% lead in find prime numbers shows a clear advantage in a specific integer workload that likely benefits from its larger cache and higher clocks. The 27.5% win in physics suggests better performance in physics simulation logic. The Cinebench R23 wins, 6% in multi-core and 18.6% in single-core, show that the newer render loop favors the Intel part despite the older R15 results. The Intel chip also has the higher base and boost clocks, 2.10 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively, and the larger 33 MB L3 cache, which likely contributes to its wins in cache-sensitive and clock-sensitive tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every platform-defining specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm process from Intel. Die size differs: 195 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. Clock speeds differ: AMD has a 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, Intel has a 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. TDP differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W.

Cache layout differs in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. ECC support differs: AMD lacks it, Intel has it. PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated GPU differs: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Socket and market segment differ: AMD uses Socket FP8 and targets mobile, Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2024-06-30. Both processors are active in production, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.