AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database clearly separates these two mobile processors. The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 6.5% to 63.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not record a single victory in the shared test suite. The Intel part sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 79th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel chip is 41576, compared to 26936 for the AMD chip.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the choice for users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, heavy data processing, or sustained compute workloads. Its closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core 7 251TE (0.2% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (0.5% lower), placing it in a performance class well above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, however, is not without a role. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1370P (0.1% higher average score), AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (0.3% higher), and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (0.4% lower). This places the AMD part in a lower performance tier entirely. The data suggests the AMD chip is suited for power-sensitive designs where its 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics matter more than raw compute.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel, with the codename Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 16 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip also carries a larger L3 cache: 30 MB shared, versus 4 MB on the AMD chip. L2 cache per core is 2 MB on Intel versus 1 MB on AMD. Both use 80 KB L1 per core.

Clock speeds favor Intel on both ends. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 4.60 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 2.20 GHz with a 5.20 GHz boost. The TDP also differs substantially: 28 W for AMD versus 55 W for Intel.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 710.

Socket and package details differ as well. AMD uses Socket FP8; Intel uses BGA 1964. The Intel die size is 257 mm². The Intel multiplier is unlocked; the AMD multiplier is locked. Release dates differ: AMD dated 2026-01-04, Intel dated 2024-01-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1969 versus AMD's 1806, a delta of 8.3%. In Passmark single-thread, Intel scores 3841 versus 3591, a delta of 6.5%.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded advantage?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 20454 versus 10590, a 48.2% advantage. In Passmark multithread, Intel scores 33495 versus 18115, a 45.9% advantage.

Q: Which chip uses less power?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has a TDP of 55 W.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i7-14650HX support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 16
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 24
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.20 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.60 GHz, Intel 5.20 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 55 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel BGA 1964
• Architecture: AMD Zen 5, Intel Raptor Lake
• Codename: AMD Gorgon Point, Intel Raptor Lake-HX
• Generation: AMD Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh)
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel
• Die size: AMD not recorded, Intel 257 mm²
• L2 cache per core: AMD 1 MB, Intel 2 MB
• L3 cache: AMD 4 MB, Intel 30 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5, LPDDR5X; Intel DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 89.6 GB/s, Intel not recorded
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 14 lanes; Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 840M, Intel UHD Graphics 710
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD false, Intel true
• Part number: AMD 100-000001935, Intel SRMXH
• Release date: AMD 2026-01-04, Intel 2024-01-07

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins every recorded comparison. The smallest margins appear in single-thread workloads. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 285.5 versus 254 for AMD, an 11% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1969 versus 1806, an 8.3% advantage. Passmark single-thread shows Intel at 3841 versus 3591, a 6.5% edge. These are the closest results in the entire dataset, indicating that the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive per-thread but still trails.

The multi-threaded gaps are far larger. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 3470.5 versus 1723, a 50.4% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 20454 versus 10590, a 48.2% lead. Passmark multithread shows Intel at 33495 versus 18115, a 45.9% lead. These results reflect the core count difference: 16 cores versus 6.

The largest single margin is in Passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 152 versus 56, a 63.2% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 22917 versus 10519, a 54.1% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 84999 versus 39362, a 53.7% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2202 versus 976, a 55.7% lead.

Integer math results are evenly split at 50%: Intel scores 116661 versus 58332. Data compression shows Intel at 398418 versus 215812, a 45.8% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 43035 versus 23488, a 45.4% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 24150 versus 15826, a 34.5% lead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins in every measurable compute category in the database. It dominates multi-threaded rendering workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20454, Cinebench R15 multi-core at 3470.5. It leads in data processing tasks: compression at 398418, encryption at 22917, random string sorting at 43035. It wins in mathematical workloads: integer math at 116661, floating point math at 84999, prime number finding at 152, extended instructions at 24150. It also wins in physics simulation at 2202 and multithread at 33495.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win any recorded benchmark. However, the data indicates its strengths lie elsewhere. Its 28 W TDP is roughly half of the Intel chip's 55 W TDP. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. It supports LPDDR5X memory, which Intel does not, and it uses Radeon 840M integrated graphics. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, all have average scores within 0.3% of the AMD chip, confirming it sits in a lower performance tier.

For users who need maximum compute, the Intel Core i7-14650HX is the clear choice based on all 15 benchmark results. For users who prioritize power efficiency, a smaller process node, or LPDDR5X support, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers those features, but the data shows it sacrifices significant performance to obtain them. The Intel chip's unlocked multiplier also provides overclocking headroom that the AMD chip lacks.