AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which wins 12 of the 15 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes only three wins, and those come in specific, narrowly defined workloads.

The largest margin belongs to AMD in extended instruction throughput. The Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 25,113 in PassMark extended instructions against 14,354 for the Intel part, a 75% advantage. Data compression is nearly as lopsided: AMD scores 354,510 versus 220,520, a 60.8% lead. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, with a 73.3% delta (39,447 versus 22,760). These three results point to a substantial efficiency edge in mixed integer and AVX-style workloads.

Multi-core rendering is another clear AMD win, though the margin narrows as the workload scales. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 365 posts 2,842 versus 1,716, a 65.6% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the gap shrinks to 9.8%, with AMD at 18,698 and Intel at 17,035. The R23 result suggests that sustained heavy loads close the gap, but AMD still leads.

Integer math and floating-point math both go to AMD. The PassMark integer math score is 101,831 for AMD versus 65,792 for Intel, a 54.8% lead. Floating-point math shows a 25.1% advantage, with 62,802 against 50,219. Data encryption also favors AMD: 18,297 versus 11,699, a 56.4% delta. Multithread throughput follows the same pattern, with AMD at 29,467 versus 20,042, a 47% lead.

Single-thread performance splits by test generation. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins outright: 2,405 versus 1,992, a 17.2% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins with 303 versus 242, a 25.2% delta. PassMark single-thread results favor AMD more decisively, 3,841 versus 2,637, a 45.7% delta. The picture is mixed, but the PassMark result, which runs a broader instruction mix, weighs toward AMD.

Intel's three wins are all in PassMark sub-tests: find prime numbers (143 versus 117, an 18.2% lead), physics (1,860 versus 1,704, an 8.4% lead), and Cinebench R23 single-core. The prime number test rewards high clock speed and low latency, which aligns with the Intel part's boost behavior. The physics result is a smaller margin and suggests a specific optimization in that workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a Zen 5 architecture and 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. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm Intel process with Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and a die size of 257 mm². The node difference is stark: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains much of the efficiency gap in the benchmark data.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread advantage shows up directly in multi-threaded benchmarks. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but L2 differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 2 MB per core. L3 cache strongly favors Intel: 33 MB shared versus 16 MB for AMD. The larger L3 helps Intel in latency-sensitive tests like prime number finding.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both have integrated graphics, but the market positioning differs: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel part carries a 45 W TDP, while the AMD part is rated at 28 W. That 17 W difference is notable given that AMD still wins most benchmarks. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. Both were released on the same date, and both are listed as active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Clock speeds favor Intel on paper. The Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel's higher boost clock explains its wins in single-core and prime number tests, but the AMD part compensates with more cores and a more efficient process.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates in throughput-heavy workloads. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and multithread performance all show leads between 47% and 75%. These are the workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Anyone running parallel code, batch processing, or heavy calculation routines would see the AMD part finish tasks noticeably faster. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result, a 65.6% lead, reinforces this: short, bursty multi-threaded work strongly favors AMD.

The AMD part also wins in single-thread PassMark testing by 45.7%. That result is broader than a single synthetic test, so it suggests the Zen 5 architecture has strong general single-thread capability despite the lower boost clock. The R15 single-core win, 25.2%, supports this.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in three narrow areas. Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 17.2% lead, indicates that sustained single-core rendering favors Intel's higher boost clock. Prime number finding, an 18.2% lead, rewards the larger L3 cache and higher clock. Physics simulation, an 8.4% lead, is the closest of the three and suggests a specific algorithmic fit rather than a general advantage. For workloads that are latency-bound, cache-sensitive, or dominated by one core, the Intel part is the better match.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy. The AMD part sits at 40,048 with an 87th percentile ranking across all CPUs. The Intel part sits at 26,013 with a 78th percentile ranking. AMD's nearest rivals are higher-scoring parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40,081, a 0.1% difference), while Intel's nearest rivals are lower-tier mobile parts like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25,981, a 0.1% difference).

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins both multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 2,842 versus 1,716 in R15 (a 65.6% lead) and 18,698 versus 17,035 in R23 (a 9.8% lead).

Q: Does the Intel part win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins three tests: Cinebench R23 single-core (2,405 versus 1,992, a 17.2% lead), PassMark find prime numbers (143 versus 117, an 18.2% lead), and PassMark physics (1,860 versus 1,704, an 8.4% lead).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is rated at 28 W. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 as the stronger processor for most workloads. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, including the major multi-threaded benchmarks, and it does so with a lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W. The 4 nm process and 10-core, 20-thread configuration deliver leads of 65.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 60.8% in data compression, and 75% in extended instructions. The 87th percentile ranking versus 78th for Intel reinforces the overall position.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a narrower but real niche. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock and 33 MB L3 cache give it wins in single-core Cinebench R23, prime number finding, and physics simulation. For workloads that are single-threaded, latency-sensitive, or dependent on cache hits, the Intel part is the better choice. Its ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility also differentiate it for specific system configurations.

The average benchmark scores summarize the gap: 40,048 for AMD versus 26,013 for Intel. The AMD part sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core 5 221E in performance, while the Intel part competes with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS. A buyer selecting for maximum throughput across a broad workload mix should choose the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. A buyer with a workload that rewards high single-core clocks and large cache should consider the Intel Core i7-14701TE.