AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. The margin of victory varies dramatically by workload, but the direction is consistent across every single test.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 106716 against AMD's 52971, a delta of -50.4 percent. This means the Intel part delivers more than double the throughput in this specific test. Data encryption shows a nearly identical pattern, with Intel at 29601 versus AMD's 14925, a -49.6 percent difference. Prime number finding follows closely, with Intel scoring 164 against AMD's 84, a -48.8 percent gap.

Multi-core rendering workloads also heavily favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel posts 28398 versus AMD's 16054, a -43.5 percent delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar story: 4061 against 2457, a -39.5 percent gap. Integer math follows with Intel at 154535 versus AMD's 86227, a -44.2 percent difference.

The compression test shows Intel ahead by -40.9 percent, scoring 498198 against AMD's 294298. Random string sorting shows a -40.5 percent delta, with Intel scoring 54340 and AMD scoring 32344. Physics simulation shows Intel ahead by -39.9 percent, scoring 2226 versus 1337.

The multithread score, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows Intel at 40318 against AMD's 24779, a -38.5 percent delta. Extended instructions show a smaller gap of -26.8 percent, with Intel scoring 28388 versus AMD's 20778.

The closest margins appear in single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 2080 versus AMD's 2010, a delta of only -3.4 percent. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4236 versus AMD's 3955, a -6.6 percent gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a wider gap of -26.4 percent, with Intel at 299 and AMD at 220.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the pattern: Intel averages 52301 across all tests, while AMD averages 37093. This places Intel in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to AMD's 85th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Given that Intel wins every recorded benchmark, the analysis splits by workload type rather than by winner. The data shows Intel excels most in parallel, compute-heavy tasks. Floating-point math, encryption, prime number finding, and integer math all show deltas of -44 to -50 percent, indicating workloads that leverage many cores and wide execution units benefit most from the Intel part.

Multi-core rendering also strongly favors Intel, with Cinebench scores showing -39.5 to -43.5 percent gaps. Content creation tasks that scale with thread count will see substantial advantages on the Intel side. The same applies to data compression and random string sorting, both showing roughly -40 percent gaps.

The AMD processor holds its ground best in lightly threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows only a -3.4 percent difference, and PassMark single-thread shows -6.6 percent. This suggests that for applications that rely primarily on single-core performance, the two processors are nearly interchangeable. The gap widens in Cinebench R15 single-core to -26.4 percent, but that test appears to be an outlier relative to the other single-thread measurements.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP. The power envelope difference likely explains much of the performance gap, though the architecture differences also play a role. Users constrained to mobile platforms would see the AMD part as the only option, while desktop users receive significantly higher throughput from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size measures 195 mm². The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The die size measures 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 20 cores and 28 threads. This core count advantage explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.10 GHz, and a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest divergence: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 33 MB shared. This larger L3 cache likely contributes to Intel's advantage in data compression and random string sorting, which benefit from larger working sets in cache.

Memory support shows different compatibility profiles. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure was recorded. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

PCI Express capabilities differ by generation. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor, while Intel is classified as desktop.

Production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while Intel's is 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 28398 versus AMD's 16054, a -43.5 percent delta favoring Intel.

Q: Are the processors close in single-threaded performance?

A: The closest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 2080 versus AMD's 2010, only -3.4 percent apart. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4236 versus AMD's 3955, a -6.6 percent gap.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a 28 TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has a 65 TDP.

Q: Which processor supports PCI Express Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 averages 52301 across all recorded benchmarks, placing it in the 91st percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 averages 37093, placing it in the 85th percentile.

The Verdict

The data delivers a clear result: the Intel Core i7-14700 outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 in every recorded benchmark. The average benchmark score difference is substantial, with Intel at 52301 versus AMD at 37093, a difference of roughly 41 percent. The percentile rankings reflect this: Intel sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits in the 85th.

The workload split shows Intel's dominance is most pronounced in floating-point math (-50.4 percent), data encryption (-49.6 percent), and prime number finding (-48.8 percent). Multi-core rendering and general parallel workloads show consistent -38 to -44 percent gaps. The only area of near-parity is single-threaded performance, where Cinebench R23 shows just -3.4 percent and PassMark shows -6.6 percent.

The AMD processor is a mobile part with a 28 TDP, while Intel is a desktop part with a 65 TDP. The power envelope difference alone explains a significant portion of the performance gap. Users requiring a mobile processor would compare the AMD against other low-power parts, while desktop users comparing the two should expect the Intel part to deliver roughly 40 percent higher multi-threaded throughput across most workloads.

The Intel Core i7-14700 also offers more cores (20 versus 8), more threads (28 versus 16), larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 8 MB), higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), and PCI Express Gen 5 support. The AMD part counters with a smaller die size (195 mm² versus 257 mm²), a more advanced process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), and LPDDR5X memory support.

The nearest rivals in the database contextualize both parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits alongside the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, all within -0.2 percent of its average score. The Intel Core i7-14700 sits alongside the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, AMD EPYC 8124P, Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, all within 0.7 percent of its average score. This places the two processors in completely different performance tiers in the database.

The verdict from the recorded measurements: the Intel Core i7-14700 is the higher-performing processor in absolute terms. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is competitive only in single-threaded tests, and its mobile designation makes it suitable for systems where the Intel's desktop power envelope is not an option. For desktop applications, the data consistently favors Intel.