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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clear split between the two chips, with the Intel Core i7-14701E winning 11 of the 15 benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 takes 4 wins. The biggest single margin belongs to Intel in the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the Intel scores 22195 versus AMD's 14278.5, a 35.7% advantage. That is a substantial lead for heavily threaded workloads, and it sets the tone for most of the multi-threaded comparisons.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test tells a different story, however. Here AMD wins 2336.5 to 2237, a 4.4% edge. This suggests that in shorter, lower-duration multi-core bursts, the AMD chip can outperform its rival despite the larger deficit in the longer R23 run. The R23 result is the more demanding sustained load, and Intel's advantage there is decisive.

Single-core performance heavily favors Intel. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 315 against AMD's 247, a 21.6% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin grows to 37.6%, with Intel at 3133 and AMD at 1954. The PassMark single-thread test shows a smaller but still clear gap: Intel 4305 versus AMD 3872, a 10.1% difference. These numbers indicate Intel has a firm grip on lightly threaded tasks.

The PassMark suite reveals a more nuanced picture. In integer math, AMD wins 84868 to 81325, a 4.4% advantage. In extended instructions, AMD leads 19955 to 18528, a 7.7% margin. Random string sorting also goes to AMD: 31071 versus 29158, a 6.6% edge. These are the AMD wins, and they cluster around specific instruction-level operations rather than overall throughput.

Intel dominates the remaining PassMark tests. Floating point math goes to Intel by 16.5%, scoring 61873 against AMD's 51639. The find prime numbers test is a landslide for Intel: 176 versus 81, a 54% margin. Physics simulation shows Intel ahead by 45.1%, with 2399 against 1318. Multithreaded performance favors Intel by 8.1%, scoring 26112 versus 23994. Data compression is nearly even, with Intel ahead by just 0.4% (282939 versus 281834), and data encryption also slightly favors Intel at 2.7% (14862 versus 14462).

The average benchmark score reflects this overall split. AMD's average is 35719, while Intel's is 33206. Despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests, AMD holds a higher average because its wins and close losses in the PassMark suite offset the large Cinebench deficits. AMD sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel is at the 83rd, a modest but measurable difference in the database's overall ranking.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The codename is Krackan Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from its own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The codename is Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core count is identical. The L1 cache is also the same at 80 KB per core. Differences appear in L2 and L3. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. For L3, AMD provides 8 MB, while Intel provides 33 MB shared. That 33 MB L3 is a major structural advantage for Intel in scenarios that benefit from large shared cache, though the benchmark data does not isolate cache effects directly.

Clock speeds differ meaningfully. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel's base is 2.60 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. Intel starts higher and accelerates higher, which aligns with its single-core benchmark wins. The TDP is also very different: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts. This is a 37-watt gap in thermal design power, which explains why AMD can fit into mobile sockets while Intel targets desktop systems.

The sockets confirm the market split. AMD uses Socket FP8, a mobile platform, and its market segment is listed as Mobile. Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform, with a Desktop segment. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses. AMD's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is not provided in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's release date is January 5, 2025, while Intel's is June 30, 2024. Both are listed as Active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to Intel as the clear winner for sustained multi-core workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, with Intel ahead by 35.7%, is the strongest evidence. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern, with Intel leading by 45.1%. The find prime numbers test, which is highly compute-intensive and often memory-latency sensitive, shows Intel ahead by 54%. These three tests together indicate that Intel handles long-running, heavily threaded tasks with more headroom, likely due to its higher boost clock and larger L3 cache.

Intel also wins single-core performance across every measurement. The R23 single-core margin of 37.6% is the largest, and the R15 single-core margin of 21.6% is substantial. The PassMark single-thread test shows a smaller but consistent 10.1% lead. Lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-threaded productivity tools, should favor Intel based on these numbers.

AMD's wins are narrower but real. The integer math test shows a 4.4% advantage, and extended instructions show a 7.7% edge. Random string sorting, which can benefit from cache efficiency and memory access patterns, goes to AMD by 6.6%. The R15 multicore win of 4.4% suggests that AMD can win shorter multi-core bursts, possibly due to its lower TDP allowing more aggressive short-term boosting in a constrained thermal envelope.

For usage cases, the split is clear. Desktop users who prioritize sustained rendering, physics simulations, or prime-number-heavy workloads should look at the Intel chip's data. Mobile users who need efficient integer operations, extended instruction handling, and brief multi-core bursts may find AMD's results more suitable. The 28-watt TDP for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel also implies AMD can operate in thinner chassis, though the database does not provide thermal testing to confirm real-world behavior.

The Verdict

The overall average benchmark score favors AMD at 35719 versus Intel's 33206, a difference that places AMD at the 85th percentile and Intel at the 83rd. However, the head-to-head wins are decisively in Intel's favor: 11 wins to 4. The average score is skewed by AMD's strong performance in the PassMark suite, where several tests are close losses or narrow wins, while Intel's Cinebench wins are so large that they dominate the perception of performance.

For users who need maximum multi-core throughput in sustained workloads, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the choice based on the recorded data. The 35.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and the 45.1% lead in physics are not minor margins. Single-core performance also favors Intel by double digits in every test, which matters for responsiveness in many applications.

For users who operate in power-constrained environments, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 offers a meaningful alternative. The 28-watt TDP is less than half of Intel's 65 watts, and the benchmark data still shows competitive integer math and extended instruction performance. The R15 multicore win suggests that short multi-core tasks do not suffer as much as the longer R23 run would imply.

The database does not include pricing for either chip, so no cost comparison is possible. The decision should rest on the workload patterns described above. Desktop builders with access to adequate cooling and power delivery should favor Intel. Mobile system integrators or users who prioritize efficiency should favor AMD. The average benchmark score favors AMD, but the head-to-head data favors Intel, and the tie-breaker is the specific application mix.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average benchmark score of 35719, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 33206. AMD also ranks at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to Intel's 83rd.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 176 versus AMD's 81, a 54% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any multi-core benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins the Cinebench R15 multicore test with a score of 2336.5 against Intel's 2237, a 4.4% margin. It does not win the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where Intel leads by 35.7%.

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is rated at 28 watts TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP. This is a 37-watt difference in thermal design power.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel also has 2 MB of L2 per core, compared to AMD's 1 MB per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory according to the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

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

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |