AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i7-14701E are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they are built for different platforms and exhibit distinct performance profiles across the recorded benchmark suite. The AMD part is a mobile processor using Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm node, while the Intel part is a desktop Raptor Lake Refresh chip on a 10 nm node. The head-to-head data shows a clear split: Intel wins most single-thread and heavy multi-thread tests, while AMD wins several specialized workload tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core i7-14701E scores 3133 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's 2010, a 35.8% advantage. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 single-core: Intel leads 315 to 220, a 30.2% margin. The single-thread PassMark tests also favor Intel, with the Core i7-14701E posting 4305 versus AMD's 3955, an 8.1% lead.

In multi-threaded Cinebench R23, Intel again takes the win: 22195 versus 16054, a 27.7% gap. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, however, goes to AMD: 2457 versus 2237, a 9.8% margin. This reversal suggests the workloads scale differently across the two architectures. PassMark multithread also goes to Intel, with 26112 versus 24779, a 5.1% lead.

AMD's wins concentrate in specialized PassMark tests. The largest margin is in find prime numbers, but that goes to Intel: 176 versus 84, a 52.3% gap. AMD's biggest win is in extended instructions, scoring 20778 versus 18528, a 12.1% advantage. Random string sorting favors AMD by 10.9% (32344 versus 29158). Integer math goes to AMD by 6% (86227 versus 81325). Data compression shows AMD ahead by 4% (294298 versus 282939). Data encryption is nearly tied, with AMD winning by just 0.4% (14925 versus 14862). Floating-point math goes to Intel by 14.4% (61873 versus 52971), and physics also goes to Intel by 44.3% (2399 versus 1337).

Overall, Intel wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while AMD wins 6. The average benchmark score tells a similar story: Intel averages 33206, while AMD averages 37093, which places AMD in the 85th percentile of all CPUs versus Intel's 83rd percentile. However, the per-test deltas show that Intel's wins are often larger in magnitude, particularly in Cinebench R23 and single-core tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger choice for single-threaded responsiveness, as shown by its consistent leads in both Cinebench single-core tests and PassMark single-thread scores. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 is 35.8% higher than AMD's 2010, which indicates a significant advantage in lightly threaded applications. The Core i7 also takes the lead in floating-point math, physics, and prime number calculations, suggesting strengths in scientific and simulation workloads that depend on raw FP throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in integer-heavy and data-processing tasks. Its integer math score of 86227 is 6% higher than Intel's 81325, and its data compression score of 294298 is 4% higher. Extended instructions show a 12.1% lead, and random string sorting shows a 10.9% lead. These results point to an advantage in file compression, encryption, and general data manipulation workloads. The AMD part also wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 9.8%, which may reflect differences in how the test scales across the two architectures at lower thread counts or older instruction sets.

For balanced multi-threaded rendering, the Intel part holds the edge in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 27.7%, a substantial margin. PassMark multithread also favors Intel by 5.1%. However, the AMD part's higher overall average benchmark score (37093 versus 33206) indicates that its wins in the specialized PassMark tests contribute more to the aggregate score than Intel's wins in the rendering tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core, while AMD has 1 MB per core. The L3 cache is the most notable difference: Intel provides 33 MB shared, while AMD provides only 8 MB. This 25 MB difference likely contributes to Intel's strong single-thread and rendering performance, as larger shared caches can reduce memory latency in certain workloads.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The TDP ratings reflect the platform split: AMD is rated at 28 W, while Intel is rated at 65 W. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.10 GHz and 5.40 GHz, respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads in all single-core tests. It scores 3133 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 2010 for AMD, a 35.8% difference, and 4305 in PassMark single-thread versus 3955, an 8.1% lead.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any rendering benchmarks?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test with 2457 versus 2237 for Intel, a 9.8% margin. However, Intel wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 27.7% with 22195 versus 16054.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is rated at 28 W, while the Intel Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 W.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 37093, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part has an average of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear platform-driven choice. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the pick for users prioritizing single-thread performance and heavy multi-threaded rendering. Its 35.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 27.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core are the largest margins in the benchmark set. It also dominates physics workloads with a 44.3% advantage and prime number calculations with a 52.3% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the better fit for data-centric workloads. It wins integer math by 6%, data compression by 4%, extended instructions by 12.1%, and random string sorting by 10.9%. Its higher average benchmark score (37093 versus 33206) and higher percentile rank (85th versus 83rd) reflect strength across the broader PassMark suite, even though it loses the headline Cinebench tests. The AMD part also operates at a much lower TDP of 28 W versus 65 W, which suits its mobile Socket FP8 platform.

Users on a desktop platform with Socket 1700 should expect the Intel part to deliver stronger single-thread and rendering results. Users on a mobile platform with Socket FP8 should expect the AMD part to handle data compression and integer-heavy tasks efficiently, with a substantially larger L3 cache deficit compensated by a smaller die and lower power envelope. The choice depends entirely on whether the workload favors Intel's cache-rich, high-clock design or AMD's newer Zen 5 efficiency and specialized instruction handling.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (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 | null |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001865 | Q49FSRNJK |