AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The margins are substantial across every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel rendering.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 28,398 versus 10,590 for the AMD chip, a 62.7% deficit for the Ryzen. The single-core gap is narrower but still decisive: 2,080 versus 1,806, a 13.2% difference. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a similar pattern, with Intel leading 4,061 to 1,723 in multi-core (57.6% behind) and 299 to 254 in single-core (15.1% behind).

PassMark results reinforce the trend. The Intel Core i7-14700 delivers 154,535 in integer math versus 58,332 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, a 62.3% advantage. Floating point math shows 106,716 versus 39,362, a 63.1% lead. Data compression favors Intel by 56.7% (498,198 versus 215,812), while data encryption shows the largest relative gap at 64.5% (29,601 versus 10,519).

The extended instructions test, which exercises SIMD and newer instruction sets, has Intel ahead by 44.3% (28,388 versus 15,826). Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both clock speed and integer throughput, shows Intel at 164 versus 56, a 65.9% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel by 56.8% (54,340 versus 23,488).

Multithreaded PassMark score: 40,318 for Intel versus 18,115 for AMD, a 55.1% gap. The physics test, which simulates rigid body dynamics, shows Intel at 2,226 versus 976, a 56.2% difference. Single-thread PassMark is 4,236 versus 3,591, a 15.2% edge for Intel.

The closest margin of any test is the 13.2% single-core Cinebench R23 gap, indicating the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive per-clock in lightly threaded work. But the multi-core tests tell a different story: the Intel chip's 20 cores and 28 threads overwhelm the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads, producing leads of 55% to 66% in throughput-bound workloads.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors aimed at different segments, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning. The Intel Core i7-14700 occupies the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits at the 79th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 52,301 and 26,936 respectively, meaning the Intel part averages roughly 94% higher across the recorded suite.

For workloads that scale with core count, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the clear choice. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver multi-core results that are consistently 55% to 66% ahead of the AMD chip. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 places it in a performance tier that the Ryzen AI 7 445 cannot approach despite its efficient Zen 5 architecture.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does close the single-core gap to roughly 13% to 15%, and its 28 W TDP suggests it belongs in thin-and-light mobile systems where power draw is the primary constraint. The Intel part, with a 65 W TDP, is a desktop processor that assumes adequate cooling and power delivery. The recorded physics score of 976 for AMD versus 2,226 for Intel further confirms that the Intel part handles sustained computational loads with far greater headroom.

The nearest rivals in the database corroborate each part's tier. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-9900K and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, both older desktop parts. The Intel Core i7-14700 sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and within 0.4% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX. These proximity values show that the Intel chip competes with flagship-class hardware from previous generations, while the AMD chip aligns with mid-range desktop parts from several years ago.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in node, core design, and platform. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14700 uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own fabs. The AMD chip's architecture is Zen 5, codenamed Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family.

Core counts differ sharply: the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel chip's hybrid design combines performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the P-core/E-core split. The AMD part's boost clock is 4.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz for Intel. Base clocks are closer: 2.00 GHz for AMD, 2.10 GHz for Intel.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference is substantial: 33 MB shared versus 4 MB, which helps explain the Intel advantage in multi-threaded workloads that reuse data across cores.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip's newer PCIe generation offers higher bandwidth per lane for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from recorded data.

The AMD part's die is not recorded, but the Intel die size is 257 mm². The AMD chip uses Socket FP8 for mobile systems, while the Intel chip uses Socket 1700 for desktop. The AMD part's release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while the Intel part's release date is 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in every recorded single-core test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,080 versus 1,806 (13.2% ahead), and PassMark single-thread shows 4,236 versus 3,591 (15.2% ahead).

Q: How large is the multi-core gap between the two?

A: The Intel part leads by 62.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (28,398 versus 10,590) and by 55.1% in PassMark multithread (40,318 versus 18,115). Other multi-threaded tests show deficits of 56% to 66% for the AMD chip.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i7-14700 are recorded as supporting ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split must be inferred from the magnitude of each margin and the architectural profile.

The Intel part is the stronger choice for any workload that leverages many cores or high sustained throughput. Cinebench R23 multi-core, with a 62.7% lead, reflects rendering and video encoding tasks that scale across 20 cores and 28 threads. PassMark integer math (62.3% ahead), floating point math (63.1% ahead), and data encryption (64.5% ahead) all point to compute-heavy scientific, financial, or cryptographic workloads. The 33 MB shared L3 cache also benefits database queries and large dataset processing where data reuse is common.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 shows its best relative performance in single-core tests, with deficits of 13.2% and 15.2% rather than the 55% to 66% seen in multi-core tests. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture is efficient per clock, which matters for lightly threaded productivity apps, web browsing, and office work. The 28 W TDP positions it for mobile systems where battery life and thermal limits are the primary constraints, and the LPDDR5X memory support indicates an ultrabook or thin-and-light design intent.

The Intel part's 65 W TDP and Socket 1700 imply a desktop build with a discrete cooler and adequate power delivery. The UHD Graphics 770 is present, but the database records no iGPU benchmark, so any integrated graphics comparison would be speculative. The AMD Radeon 840M may be relevant for portable systems that rely on iGPU output, but no recorded data supports a performance claim.

For users constrained by power draw or chassis size, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 offers a lower TDP by 37 W and a more compact mobile platform. For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core i7-14700 delivers results that are roughly 2.2 times higher in average benchmark score, with the largest leads in encryption and prime number finding. The 91st versus 79th percentile ranking confirms that the Intel part belongs in a higher performance bracket overall, while the AMD part remains competitive only in single-threaded and power-sensitive scenarios.