AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. Across 15 comparisons, the Intel part takes 15 victories, with the AMD processor recording zero wins. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Intel Core i9-14901E posts 37911, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26936, a gap of roughly 40.7%. The Intel part also sits higher in the overall database percentile ranking at 86 versus 79 for the AMD chip.

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear choice for workloads that stress multi-threaded performance, particularly content creation, scientific computing, or any task that scales across cores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 is more than double the AMD part's 10590, a 58.9% advantage. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, however, is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The data suggests the AMD part is designed for power-constrained environments, while the Intel part sacrifices efficiency for raw throughput. Users requiring maximum compute density in a desktop socket should select the Intel Core i9-14901E; users prioritizing a mobile form factor will find the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 the only option that fits that physical constraint.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at 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 i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains the AMD part's lower power envelope.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 1 MB (AMD) versus 2 MB (Intel). The L3 cache shows the largest architectural gap: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3. That ninefold difference in last-level cache is a major contributor to the Intel part's advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generational leap in interconnect speed.

Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part carries a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip fits an AMD Socket FP8, the Intel chip an Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part launched in early 2026 and remains active; the Intel part launched in mid-2024 and is also active. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37911 across all recorded benchmarks, compared to 26936 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The Intel part also ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 79th percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The largest single delta appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Intel part scores 25753 against the AMD's 10590, a 58.9% deficit for the AMD processor. Similarly, Cinebench R15 multicore shows the Intel chip at 2595 versus 1723, a 33.6% gap.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head table records 15 tests, and the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 records zero wins across the entire comparison set.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3635 versus 1806 for the AMD, a 50.3% margin. PassMark single-thread shows a smaller but still decisive gap: 4354 versus 3591, a 17.5% difference.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3. The Intel part also has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the power envelopes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part is classified as mobile, the Intel part as desktop.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is 28 W. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its TDP is 65 W.

The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel chip uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process with a 257 mm² die. L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: AMD lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. PCIe connectivity: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated GPU differs: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes, cache hierarchies, and power envelopes are the most consequential differences for performance outcomes. The AMD part is marked as mobile, the Intel part as desktop. Both support ECC memory, both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows a comprehensive Intel sweep across every recorded workload. The most lopsided result is PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 189 against the AMD's 56, a 70.4% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and cache latency, where the Intel part's larger L3 and higher clock speed dominate.

PassMark physics shows a similar pattern: 3041 for Intel versus 976 for AMD, a 67.9% gap. Physics simulations often rely on heavy floating-point and multi-thread scaling, both of which favor the Intel part's 8 cores and higher TDP. Cinebench R23 multicore confirms this trend with a 58.9% deficit for the AMD chip, while floating-point math in PassMark shows a 51.5% margin (81089 versus 39362). Integer math follows at 48.3% (112736 versus 58332).

Data encryption shows a 43.4% gap (18571 versus 10519), which aligns with the Intel part's larger core count and higher clock speeds. PassMark multithread shows a 40.2% margin (30298 versus 18115), while random string sorting shows exactly 40% (39138 versus 23488). These tasks are memory-bandwidth and cache-sensitive, and the Intel part's 36 MB L3 provides a clear structural edge.

The single-threaded tests are closer but still favor Intel. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 366 versus 254, a 30.6% gap. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3635 versus 1806, a 50.3% margin. PassMark single-thread shows 4354 versus 3591, a 17.5% difference. The smaller margin in PassMark single-thread suggests the AMD Zen 5 core is competitive per clock, but the Intel part's 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz provides a decisive frequency advantage.

Data compression shows a 25.3% gap (288777 versus 215812), while extended instructions show the narrowest margin at 8.2% (17249 versus 15826). The extended instructions test measures AVX and SIMD throughput; here the AMD part's modern Zen 5 core closes the gap substantially, though it still trails.

The overall pattern is consistent: the Intel Core i9-14901E delivers superior results in every measured category, with the largest margins in multi-threaded and cache-heavy workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 remains competitive only in the narrowest single-thread and SIMD tests, and even there it falls short. The 15-0 win count in the head-to-head table leaves no ambiguity about which processor produces higher benchmark scores across the recorded suite.