AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split between two very different processor designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 6 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 9. Yet the nature of those wins tells the real story. The AMD part dominates in single-threaded PassMark tests with a 36.2% advantage, and it leads in extended instruction throughput by 10.3%. The Intel part counters with massive multi-core advantages, particularly in Cinebench R23 multi-core where it leads by 37.8%, and in prime number finding where it is 60.8% ahead.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the choice for sustained multi-threaded workloads, rendering, physics calculations, and integer-heavy tasks. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the choice for single-thread responsiveness, encryption workloads that favor its instruction set, and scenarios where power efficiency matters more than raw parallel throughput. The data does not support a universal winner. It supports two different users picking two different processors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Gorgon Point codename and a Ryzen AI 400 generation label that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads into a 28 W TDP envelope, fitting AMD Socket FP8 for mobile systems. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M, and memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel operation and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity runs Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads at a 45 W TDP, fitting Intel Socket 1700 for desktop platforms. The die measures 257 mm². Cache includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB shared L3. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with ECC enabled. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generation ahead of the AMD part.

The two processors diverge sharply in process node, core count, cache capacity, socket type, and platform segment. AMD uses a smaller process node with fewer cores and less cache but lower power draw. Intel uses a larger process node with double the L3 cache and two more cores, at a higher TDP. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5 while the AMD part stops at Gen 4.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do their single-threaded scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591 in PassMark single-thread, which is 36.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637. In Cinebench R23 single-core, however, the Intel part leads with 2405 versus 1806, a 24.9% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also provides 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936 and sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average of 26013 and sits at the 78th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-1370P with a 0.1% delta, while the Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a 0.1% delta.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 33 MB shared |

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

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001935 | Q49GSRNJL |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest AMD victory is in PassMark single-thread performance. The Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591 versus 2637 for the Intel part, a 36.2% margin. That same result appears twice in the data, confirming consistency. AMD also leads in PassMark extended instructions with 15826 versus 14354, a 10.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins narrowly at 254 versus 242, a 5% edge. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD wins by a slim 0.4% margin with 1723 versus 1716. The final AMD win comes in PassMark random string sorting at 23488 versus 22760, a 3.2% lead.

The Intel part responds with decisive multi-thread wins. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17035 versus 10590, a 37.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core goes Intel's way too, 2405 versus 1806, a 24.9% margin. PassMark physics heavily favors Intel at 1860 versus 976, a 47.5% gap. Prime number finding shows the largest Intel margin at 143 versus 56, a 60.8% difference. Floating point math goes Intel's way at 50219 versus 39362, a 21.6% edge. Integer math follows with 65792 versus 58332, an 11.3% lead. PassMark multi-thread favors Intel at 20042 versus 18115, a 9.6% gap. Data encryption goes Intel at 11699 versus 10519, a 10.1% margin. Data compression also favors Intel at 220520 versus 215812, a 2.1% difference.

The pattern is unmistakable. AMD wins where single-thread latency and specialized instruction throughput matter. Intel wins where core count, cache capacity, and raw parallel compute dominate. The Intel part has two additional cores, four additional threads, and over eight times the L3 cache, which explains its multi-thread dominance. The AMD part achieves higher single-thread scores in PassMark despite a lower boost clock, indicating architectural efficiency per clock.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in scenarios that depend on per-thread responsiveness and specific instruction execution. The 36.2% lead in PassMark single-thread means applications that cannot parallelize well will feel snappier on the AMD part. The 10.3% advantage in extended instructions suggests workloads using SIMD-style or specialized instruction sets will complete faster. The narrow Cinebench R15 wins, both single and multi-core, indicate the AMD part holds its own in older benchmark loads. Random string sorting at 3.2% ahead shows an edge in memory-access patterns related to sorting tasks. With a 28 W TDP, the AMD part also consumes less power, which suits mobile platforms where thermal and battery constraints apply.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in heavy parallel workloads. The 37.8% Cinebench R23 multi-core lead makes it the clear choice for rendering and video encoding where all cores scale. The 47.5% physics advantage points to simulation and game physics tasks. Prime number finding at 60.8% ahead indicates strong integer throughput in mathematical workloads. Floating point math at 21.6% ahead helps scientific and engineering computations. Integer math at 11.3% ahead supports general data processing. The 10.1% encryption advantage shows faster cryptographic throughput. Data compression at 2.1% ahead gives a slight edge in archive creation. The higher 5.20 GHz boost clock and 33 MB L3 cache support these wins, as do the 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which can lower platform costs for desktop builds, and PCIe Gen 5 for faster peripheral connectivity.

The overall benchmark averages show the AMD part slightly ahead at 26936 versus 26013, but that average folds in its single-thread dominance. The Intel part's 9 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests demonstrate broader strength across the benchmark suite. The data suggests the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the more versatile multi-threaded workhorse, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the more efficient single-thread specialist with a 0.4% to 36.2% range of wins depending on the workload.