AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into clear use-case camps. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 6 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX takes 11. That split is not random; it follows architectural strengths.

The AMD part wins every single-core test in the comparison. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.1%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 1.2%, and Geekbench single-core by 3.7%. It also wins PassMark extended instructions by 4% and ties in PassMark single-thread at 3841. For workloads that depend on per-thread responsiveness, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the consistent pick.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX dominates multi-core and math-heavy workloads. It wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 18.1%, Cinebench R23 multi-core by 8.6%, and Geekbench multi-core by 3.4%. In PassMark tests, it leads in data compression by 11%, data encryption by 20.2%, find prime numbers by 23%, floating point math by 26.1%, integer math by 12.7%, multithread by 12%, physics by 22.6%, and random string sorting by 8.3%. This is a processor for sustained parallel throughput.

The overall average benchmark score reflects that split: the Intel part records 41576 against the AMD part's 40048, a difference of roughly 3.8%. The percentile ranking also favors Intel, at 88 versus 87 for AMD. The nearest rival data places the Intel chip alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with a 0.5% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the Raptor Lake-HX codename. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, specifically the Core i7 Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. The die size is 257 mm². It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is 55 watts.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel side helps with data-heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support also separates them. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure. The Intel part supports ECC memory, the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 710 on the Intel side.

The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier; the AMD part does not. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz and a higher base clock by 0.20 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win is in PassMark floating point math, where the Core i7-14650HX scores 84999 against 62802 for the Ryzen AI 9 365. That is a 26.1% margin, the biggest gap in the entire comparison. The floating point advantage suggests heavy scientific, simulation, or financial workloads will favor the Intel chip substantially.

The next largest Intel wins are in PassMark find prime numbers (152 versus 117, a 23% lead) and PassMark physics (2202 versus 1704, a 22.6% lead). Data encryption follows at 20.2% (22917 versus 18297). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an 18.1% Intel lead (3470.5 versus 2842). These are all multi-threaded tests where the Intel part's 16 cores and 24 threads outperform the AMD part's 10 cores and 20 threads.

The AMD wins are smaller but consistent. The biggest is Cinebench R15 single-core at 6.1% (303 versus 285.5). Geekbench single-core shows 3.7% (2253 versus 2173). PassMark extended instructions shows 4% (25113 versus 24150). Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1.2% (1992 versus 1969). The PassMark single-thread tests tie at 3841, recorded as a win for the AMD part due to the delta of 0.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel lead narrows to 8.6% (20454 versus 18698). Geekbench multi-core shows a 3.4% Intel lead (14249 versus 13760). PassMark multithread shows a 12% Intel lead (33495 versus 29467). PassMark random string sorting shows an 8.3% Intel lead (43035 versus 39447). PassMark integer math shows a 12.7% Intel lead (116661 versus 101831).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every single-core test in the database. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.1%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 1.2%, and Geekbench single-core by 3.7%. The PassMark single-thread tests tie at 3841.

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins all multi-core tests. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an 18.1% lead, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 8.6%, and Geekbench multi-core shows 3.4%. PassMark multithread shows a 12% advantage.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel part has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 30 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has an average benchmark score of 41576, compared to 40048 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. The Intel part also ranks at the 88th percentile versus the 87th percentile for AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |

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

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 20 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice based on workload type. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the multi-threaded workhorse. It wins 11 of 17 benchmark comparisons, including the largest margins in floating point math (26.1%), prime number finding (23%), and physics (22.6%). Its 16 cores, 24 threads, 30 MB of L3 cache, and higher 55 W TDP deliver sustained parallel performance that the AMD part cannot match. The average benchmark score of 41576 confirms this.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the efficiency-focused single-core leader. It wins all single-core tests, with the largest margin at 6.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core. Its 28 W TDP, 4 nm process, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support lighter, latency-sensitive workloads. The 87th percentile ranking places it just behind the Intel part overall, but the per-thread responsiveness is consistently better.

For users running heavily threaded applications such as rendering, simulation, or data compression, the Intel part delivers measurably higher throughput. For interactive workloads, general productivity, or tasks that depend on single-thread speed, the AMD part holds the advantage. The 55 W TDP difference also matters for system design: the Intel part draws more power, the AMD part runs at a lower thermal envelope. Neither chip is a universal winner, but the recorded benchmarks make the trade-off explicit.