AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 uses 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is rated at 28 W, which is a mobile-class power envelope, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is rated at 65 W, a desktop-class envelope.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, versus 16 MB on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

Q: How do they compare in the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 2080, which is 4.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365's 1992.

Q: Which processor came with a publicly listed launch price?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in the database.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048, at the 87th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Its die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core i7-14700 is a Raptor Lake-R part built on Intel's 10 nm process, with the Raptor Lake architecture and a 257 mm² die. The two chips therefore represent different foundry processes and different core designs.

The cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 33 MB of shared L3. That gives the Intel part a substantial cache capacity advantage, particularly in the last-level cache.

Socket and platform support separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile socket, and it is listed as a mobile market segment part. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it moves to PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel also lists ECC memory support on the i7-14700, while the AMD chip does not support ECC.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked on both chips. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRN40, while the AMD part uses 100-000001530. Release dates differ, with the AMD chip dated 2024-06-30 and the Intel chip dated 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14700 wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and it holds a 30.7% higher average benchmark score (52301 versus 40048). The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins only the Cinebench R15 single-core test, by a 1.3% margin. In every other measured workload, the Intel part is ahead, often by double-digit percentages.

The choice between these two is shaped by platform and market segment. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is a mobile processor on Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP, designed for systems where power draw and portability matter. The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, aimed at systems where raw throughput is the priority. The data shows that the Intel part delivers significantly higher multi-threaded performance, but the AMD part is the one positioned for lower-power mobile use.

For a user selecting a desktop processor, the Intel Core i7-14700 demonstrates the stronger benchmark results across nearly every workload. For a mobile configuration, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the only one of the two that fits that form factor, given its Socket FP8 and mobile designation. The Intel part cannot be used in that context, and the AMD part is not a desktop-class chip. The data does not suggest a scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel part in compute-heavy tasks; it simply occupies a different power and platform tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are close on paper: 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 2.10 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks separate them more, with the Intel part reaching 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the AMD part.

TDP is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is rated at 28 W, and the Intel Core i7-14700 at 65 W. That difference reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning. The process node also differs: TSMC 4 nm for AMD versus Intel 10 nm for the Intel part. Die sizes are 233 mm² and 257 mm², respectively.

Cache capacities are not equal. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The L2 and L3 advantages both favor Intel.

Memory support diverges in format and capability. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe generation also differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ by model: Radeon 880M on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Sockets are FP8 and Socket 1700, respectively. The Intel processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. The Intel part also has ECC enabled, while the AMD part does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is dominated by the Intel Core i7-14700. The largest gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel chip scores 106716 against the AMD chip's 62802, a 41.2% deficit for the AMD part. That is the biggest single delta in the comparison.

Cinebench multi-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 28398 versus 18698 for the AMD part, a 34.2% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the margin is 30%: 4061 against 2842. The Intel chip also wins PassMark integer math by 34.1% (154535 versus 101831), and PassMark data encryption by 38.2% (29601 versus 18297). PassMark data compression shows a 28.8% Intel advantage (498198 versus 354510). Geekbench multi-core is 19.5% in Intel's favor (17087 versus 13760).

The Intel lead narrows in single-thread tests but remains positive. Geekbench single-core shows 2409 versus 2253, a 6.5% Intel advantage. PassMark single thread is 4236 versus 3841, a 9.3% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core is closer: 2080 versus 1992, a 4.2% Intel win. Cinebench R15 single-core is the exception: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 303 against 299, a 1.3% win for AMD. That is the only head-to-head victory for the AMD chip.

Other PassMark workloads all favor Intel. Extended instructions: 28388 versus 25113, an 11.5% gap. Find prime numbers: 164 versus 117, a 28.7% gap. Multithread: 40318 versus 29467, a 26.9% gap. Physics: 2226 versus 1704, a 23.5% gap. Random string sorting: 54340 versus 39447, a 27.4% gap.

The pattern is consistent. The AMD part manages one narrow single-thread win in an older Cinebench version, but the Intel Core i7-14700 delivers higher scores in every other measured test, with the largest advantages in floating-point math and encryption. The Intel chip also holds a higher percentile rank (91st versus 87th) and a higher average benchmark score (52301 versus 40048). The nearest rival comparisons reinforce the gap: the Intel part sits just 0.2% below the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, while the AMD part sits 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.