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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX records an average benchmark score of 45953, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records 37093. The Intel part sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, versus the 85th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 24595 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 34.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's 16054.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark comparison?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3955, a 0.2% margin over the Intel Core i7-14700HX's 3947. That result appears twice in the recorded data, giving AMD 2 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

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

Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 26092 in PassMark data encryption, which is 42.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's 14925. This is one of the largest deltas in the head-to-head results.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 with Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The chip integrates a Radeon 860M graphics unit. Its cache layout consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core i7-14700HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX codename, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. Cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Key architectural differences center on the core count disparity and the node size. The Intel part uses a larger 10 nm process and a bigger die, while the AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process and a smaller die. The Intel part has substantially more L3 cache (33 MB versus 8 MB) and double the L2 per core (2 MB versus 1 MB). PCIe generation differs as well, with Intel supporting Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel part does not, while the Intel part adds DDR4 support. Both support ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall result: the Intel Core i7-14700HX wins 13 of 15 comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins 2. Every multi-threaded workload favors Intel, often by substantial margins.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3812 versus AMD's 2457, a 35.5% advantage. The single-core R15 test also goes to Intel, 296 versus 220, a 25.7% gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 24595 versus AMD's 16054, a 34.7% lead. The R23 single-core gap is much smaller: Intel scores 2103 versus AMD's 2010, a 4.4% margin.

The PassMark suite reveals consistent Intel dominance in throughput-heavy tasks. Data compression favors Intel by 32.9% (438539 versus 294298). Data encryption shows a 42.8% gap in Intel's favor (26092 versus 14925). Extended instructions deliver a 19.2% Intel lead (25718 versus 20778). Prime number finding shows the largest relative gap at 49.1% (165 versus 84). Floating point math gives Intel a 43.5% edge (93836 versus 52971). Integer math runs 34.3% ahead on Intel (131296 versus 86227). The multithread score favors Intel by 32.2% (36566 versus 24779). Physics workloads show a 40.6% gap (2252 versus 1337). Random string sorting gives Intel a 33.4% lead (48544 versus 32344).

The single exception in the PassMark suite is the single-thread test, where AMD takes a narrow win. AMD scores 3955 versus Intel's 3947, a 0.2% margin. This result appears twice in the data, which explains AMD's two wins. Notably, the Cinebench R23 single-core result tells a different story, with Intel ahead by 4.4%, so the single-thread picture depends on the benchmark methodology.

The largest Intel advantages come in prime number finding (49.1%), floating point math (43.5%), and data encryption (42.8%). These are compute-heavy tasks that scale with core count and raw throughput. The smallest Intel advantages appear in single-core R23 (4.4%) and extended instructions (19.2%). The only AMD win is essentially a statistical tie, a 0.2% margin in PassMark single-thread.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ by 0.40 GHz, with Intel at 5.50 GHz and AMD at 5.10 GHz. Thermal design power is 28 W for AMD and 55 W for Intel.

Socket types are different: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1964. The architecture and process node diverge as described above, with Zen 5 on 4 nm for AMD and Raptor Lake on 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Cache differs in L2 per core (1 MB versus 2 MB) and L3 capacity (8 MB versus 33 MB). Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s; no figure exists for Intel in the database.

PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD is Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 860M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. Memory support lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. The multiplier is locked on AMD and unlocked on Intel. Release dates differ as well: AMD is dated 2026-01-04 and Intel is dated 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the Mobile market segment.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14700HX holds a 19.2% average benchmark advantage over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (45953 versus 37093). In every multi-threaded workload recorded, Intel wins by margins ranging from 19.2% to 49.1%. The AMD processor manages only a 0.2% win in a single-thread PassMark test, which is offset by Intel's 4.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The core count difference is the primary driver of these results. Intel's 20 cores and 28 threads versus AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads explains the large deltas in multi-threaded tests like Cinebench R23 multi-core (34.7% Intel lead) and PassMark multithread (32.2% Intel lead). The higher TDP on Intel, 55 W versus 28 W, also indicates a design aimed at sustained performance rather than efficiency.

For workloads that depend on single-thread performance, the two processors are effectively matched. The PassMark single-thread scores are 3955 and 3947, a 0.2% difference. The R23 single-core scores show a slightly larger Intel edge at 4.4%. A user choosing between these two should expect similar responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD processor offers a smaller die, lower TDP, and LPDDR5X support, which may matter in specific mobile system designs. However, from a pure benchmark perspective, the Intel part dominates the recorded test suite. The database shows 13 wins for Intel and 2 for AMD, with the AMD wins being a single test repeated.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins in every multi-threaded category. This includes Cinebench R15 multi-core (35.5% lead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (34.7% lead), PassMark data compression (32.9%), data encryption (42.8%), extended instructions (19.2%), prime number finding (49.1%), floating point math (43.5%), integer math (34.3%), multithread (32.2%), physics (40.6%), and random string sorting (33.4%). These workloads involve heavy parallel computation, many threads, or large data sets. The 33 MB L3 cache and 20-core configuration give Intel a structural advantage in these tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a 0.2% margin. This is a narrow result, and the Cinebench R23 single-core test actually favors Intel by 4.4%. The AMD part also holds advantages in specifications that are not directly benchmarked in the head-to-head set: lower TDP (28 W versus 55 W), smaller die size, LPDDR5X memory support, and a 4 nm process node versus 10 nm. These factors may translate to efficiency benefits in thermally constrained mobile chassis, though no power or efficiency benchmarks appear in the recorded data.

For use cases focused on rendering, video encoding, compilation, data processing, or any parallel workload, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the stronger choice based on the recorded scores. For lightly threaded workloads where single-thread performance is the bottleneck, the two processors are nearly identical, with AMD holding a marginal edge in one test and Intel holding a slightly larger edge in another. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 support and an unlocked multiplier, which may matter for specific system configurations, while the AMD part counters with a smaller process node and more modern memory options.