AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows a completely one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i9-14900F wins all 17 head-to-head tests in the database, with no benchmark victories recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. This is not a close contest by any measure.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not take a single win in any of the measured workloads. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded tests, where the gap narrows considerably. In Geekbench single-core, the Intel part leads by 12.3%, and in PassMark single-thread tests the lead shrinks to 14.8%. These are the only tests where the margin falls below 20%.

The Intel Core i9-14900F dominates in every multi-threaded workload. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel leads by 52.7%. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 46.1% advantage, and PassMark data encryption shows a 47.2% edge. The Intel chip also leads by 47.5% in floating-point math and 42.5% in integer math.

The use-case split is therefore simple: the Intel Core i9-14900F is the appropriate choice for any workload represented in this database. The AMD part's only theoretical advantage would be in a scenario where its integrated graphics matter, since the Intel chip has no iGPU, but the CPU benchmark data itself shows no scenario where the AMD processor comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture, specifically the Strix Point mobile design, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900F uses Raptor Lake, the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 10 cores and 20 threads, while Intel provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Both have an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, Intel gives 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs significantly, with AMD offering 16 MB total and Intel offering 36 MB shared.

The memory support separates them further. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Intel's chip supports ECC memory, while AMD's does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has no integrated graphics, while the AMD part includes the Radeon 880M iGPU.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor is classified as mobile, the Intel as desktop. The die sizes are close, 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel, despite the different process nodes and transistor counts not being listed in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show the starkest divide. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3986 against AMD's 2842, a 28.7% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows Intel at 562 versus AMD at 303, a 46.1% gap. Moving to Cinebench R23, Intel's multi-core score of 39551 crushes AMD's 18698, a 52.7% lead. The R23 single-core test shows Intel at 5583 versus AMD at 1992, an enormous 64.3% margin, the largest in the entire comparison.

Geekbench results follow the same pattern but with a tighter single-core gap. Intel's multi-core score is 20008 against AMD's 13760, a 31.2% lead. In single-core, Intel scores 2570 versus AMD's 2253, a 12.3% margin, the closest result in the entire dataset.

The PassMark suite confirms Intel's dominance across all categories. Data compression shows Intel at 564207 versus AMD at 354510, a 37.2% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 34644 versus AMD at 18297, a 47.2% edge. Extended instructions favor Intel by 19.2%, with scores of 31084 and 25113 respectively. Floating-point math shows Intel at 119550 versus AMD at 62802, a 47.5% margin. Integer math shows Intel at 177066 versus AMD at 101831, a 42.5% lead.

The remaining PassMark tests continue the trend. Find prime numbers: Intel 209, AMD 117, a 44% gap. Multithread: Intel 46532, AMD 29467, a 36.7% lead. Physics: Intel 2899, AMD 1704, a 41.2% margin. Random string sorting: Intel 63728, AMD 39447, a 38.1% edge. Single-thread: Intel 4506, AMD 3841, a 14.8% gap. The single-thread and singlethread entries are duplicates in the database, both showing identical scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core i9-14900F |

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

| Cores | 10 | 24 |

| Threads | 20 | 32 |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 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 | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

Both processors share a 2.00 GHz base clock and a dual-channel memory bus. Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel processor leads by 52.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 28.7% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 36.7% in PassMark multithread.

Q: Which processor performs better in single-core tests?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F wins every single-core test. The margins are 64.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core, 46.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 12.3% in Geekbench single-core, and 14.8% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes the Radeon 880M iGPU. The Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not.

Q: How do their market segments differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is classified as a mobile processor on Socket FP8. The Intel Core i9-14900F is classified as a desktop processor on Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The database records are unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-14900F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in every single benchmark test measured, with all 17 head-to-head comparisons going to Intel. The Intel chip sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 87th percentile.

The strongest argument for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 would be its integrated Radeon 880M graphics, which the Intel chip lacks entirely. The AMD part also operates at a much lower TDP of 28 W versus 65 W, and it uses a more advanced 4 nm process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. These factors matter for a mobile or low-power system, but they do not translate into CPU benchmark wins.

The Intel Core i9-14900F delivers its largest advantages in heavily threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 52.7% lead, floating-point math shows a 47.5% edge, and data encryption shows a 47.2% margin. The smallest Intel advantage is 12.3% in Geekbench single-core, which is still a clear win.

Anyone selecting between these two processors should base the decision on the workload requirements revealed by the data. For pure CPU performance across the recorded benchmark suite, the Intel Core i9-14900F is the stronger part in every category. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has the iGPU, the lower power draw, and the smaller process node, but no performance advantage in any measured test. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $524.