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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 2.4% and Geekbench single-core by 6.5%, but the Intel Core i7-14700HX wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 5.3% and PassMark single-thread by 2.7%.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a TDP of 55, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i7-14700HX wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 45953 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048 and sits in the 87th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P with a 0% delta, whereas the AMD chip's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at -0.1%. The Intel part is the choice for multi-threaded workloads, with particularly large margins in floating-point math and data encryption. The AMD chip reserves its advantages for select single-core tests, specifically Cinebench R15 single-core and Geekbench single-core, and it does so at a significantly lower TDP of 28 versus 55. Builders prioritizing raw throughput across rendering, compression, and physics simulations should choose the Intel Core i7-14700HX. Users whose workloads emphasize certain single-threaded tasks or who require lower power consumption in a mobile chassis should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel wins appear in compute-heavy tests. In PassMark floating-point math, the Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 93836 against 62802 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, a 33.1% advantage. PassMark data encryption follows closely, with Intel at 26092 versus AMD at 18297, a 29.9% gap. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel leading 165 to 117, another 29.1% margin. Cinebench R15 multi-core favors Intel at 3812 versus 2842, a 25.4% difference, and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 24595 against 18698, a 24% gap. PassMark physics delivers 2252 for Intel against 1704 for AMD, a 24.3% lead. PassMark integer math lands at 131296 for Intel and 101831 for AMD, a 22.4% difference. PassMark multithread gives Intel 36566 and AMD 29467, a 19.4% edge. PassMark data compression favors Intel 438539 to 354510, a 19.2% margin. PassMark random string sorting shows Intel at 48544 and AMD at 39447, an 18.7% difference. Geekbench multi-core is closer, with Intel at 14390 and AMD at 13760, a 4.4% gap. PassMark extended instructions shows a narrow 2.4% Intel lead, 25718 to 25113. PassMark single-thread also goes to Intel, 3947 to 3841, a 2.7% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 takes its wins in two single-core tests. Geekbench single-core shows AMD at 2253 against Intel's 2116, a 6.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core gives AMD 303 versus Intel's 296, a 2.4% lead. Notably, Cinebench R23 single-core goes the other way, with Intel at 2103 and AMD at 1992, a 5.3% Intel win. This split suggests the AMD architecture handles certain single-threaded workloads better, but the Intel chip retains a competitive edge in other single-threaded scenarios. The overall pattern is clear: Intel dominates multi-threaded and math-intensive tasks, while AMD claims specific single-thread victories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX uses 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks separate them at 5.00 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: AMD draws 28, Intel draws 55. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Intel Core i7-14700HX supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for Intel. ECC memory support exists on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip. PCIe versions differ, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The AMD multiplier is locked, while the Intel multiplier is unlocked. Release dates also differ, with AMD launching on 2024-06-30 and Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel part number is SRMXG, and the AMD part number is 100-000001530.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i7 generation described as Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². Its cache arrangement includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part. These differences explain much of the performance gap: the Intel chip pairs more cores and a larger L3 cache with a higher TDP ceiling, while the AMD chip relies on a denser 4 nm process and a lower power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins in every multi-threaded category recorded. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core both favor Intel by roughly 24% to 25.4%. Geekbench multi-core gives Intel a smaller but still positive 4.4% margin. PassMark multithread, physics, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, find prime numbers, and random string sorting all go to Intel, with margins ranging from 18.7% to 33.1%. This makes the Intel chip the stronger option for rendering, scientific computing, file compression, encryption workloads, and any task that scales with core count and thread count. The unlocked multiplier on the Intel chip also allows for overclocking, which can extend its lead in these scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in two specific tests: Cinebench R15 single-core by 2.4% and Geekbench single-core by 6.5%. These wins indicate that the Zen 5 architecture delivers competitive single-thread performance in certain applications. The AMD chip also operates at a TDP of 28 compared to Intel's 55, making it the more power-efficient option for thin-and-light mobile systems. Its 4 nm process node and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support this efficiency profile. For workloads that are lightly threaded and sensitive to single-core speed, or for users who prioritize lower power consumption, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 holds the advantage. The data shows a clear trade-off: Intel offers overwhelming multi-threaded dominance, while AMD counters with select single-thread wins and a much lower power draw.