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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core i9-14900T in almost every measured workload. Across the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel part wins 14, with only a single victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. The magnitude of the Intel lead varies widely, from narrow single-thread margins to massive multi-thread deficits.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 4348 against AMD's 1992, a delta of -54.2%. That is more than double the AMD score. The multi-core version of the same test tells a similar story: Intel posts 30803 versus 18698, a -39.3% difference. In Cinebench R15, Intel leads by -30.8% in single-core (438 vs 303) and -8.4% in multi-core (3104 vs 2842). The single-core result is particularly striking given that the AMD chip has a higher base clock (2.00 GHz vs 1.10 GHz) and a nearly matching boost clock (5.00 GHz vs 5.50 GHz).

The PassMark suite reinforces the pattern. Intel wins integer math by -26.3% (138149 vs 101831), floating point by -32.3% (92699 vs 62802), and encryption by -32.4% (27062 vs 18297). Data compression favors Intel at -18.7% (436066 vs 354510), while random string sorting shows a -20.3% gap (49484 vs 39447). Prime number finding gives Intel a -28.7% edge (164 vs 117), and the physics test shows -24.1% (2245 vs 1704). The PassMark multithread score goes to Intel at 36239 versus 29467, a -18.7% margin.

The closest contests are in single-threaded PassMark tests. Intel scores 4016 against AMD's 3841, a modest -4.4% gap. This aligns with the Cinebench single-core results, though the Cinebench delta is far larger. The only AMD win comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 25113 against Intel's 23660, a +6.1% advantage. This is an isolated bright spot for the AMD part, indicating a specific instruction-set strength rather than general performance parity.

Looking at overall averages, the Intel Core i9-14900T records an average benchmark score of 51015, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048. That is a substantial difference of roughly 27% in favor of Intel. The Intel part also sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, whereas AMD sits at the 87th percentile. Despite the large score gap, the percentile difference is only three points, which suggests that both parts rank highly, but Intel occupies a slightly higher tier of overall performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins only one test, PassMark extended instructions.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two CPUs?

A: The biggest difference appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. Intel scores 4348 versus AMD's 1992, a delta of -54.2%. The second-largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel leads by -39.3% (30803 vs 18698).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark by a meaningful margin?

A: Yes. In PassMark extended instructions, AMD scores 25113 against Intel's 23660, a +6.1% advantage. This is the only test where AMD comes out ahead, and the margin is relatively small compared to Intel's losses in other areas.

Q: How close are the single-threaded PassMark scores?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4016 and AMD at 3841, a -4.4% gap. This is the closest head-to-head result among all recorded benchmarks. The same scores appear for the duplicate "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries in the data.

Q: Where does each CPU rank among all processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T sits at the 90th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits at the 87th percentile. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score (51015 vs 40048).

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each CPU?

A: For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the closest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (avg score 40081, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 221E (40144, -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246, -0.5%). For the Intel Core i9-14900T, the nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13850HX (50761, +0.5%), the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T (51310, -0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718, +0.6%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i9 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and has a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. This 14-core gap explains much of the multi-thread performance difference. AMD's L3 cache is 16 MB, while Intel's shared L3 is 36 MB, more than double. L2 cache also differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

The memory support reflects their target markets. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for Intel. AMD does not support ECC memory; Intel does support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes the Radeon 880M, Intel includes the UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses the FP8 socket, typical for mobile platforms, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments confirm this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The Intel part also has a higher TDP at 35 watts versus AMD's 28 watts.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 1.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Intel's lower base clock is notable: it runs at roughly half the AMD base frequency, yet still wins most benchmarks, which highlights the advantage of having 14 additional cores.

Cache configuration separates them further. AMD offers 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel offers 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The L3 difference (16 MB vs 36 MB) is the most significant cache gap.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but diverges elsewhere. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD has no ECC support, Intel has ECC support. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, with no equivalent figure for Intel.

PCIe generation and lanes are identical in count (16 lanes CPU-only) but differ in generation: AMD Gen 4, Intel Gen 5. The process nodes differ as well: AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, Intel at 10 nm from Intel's own foundry. Die size favors AMD at 233 mm² versus Intel's 257 mm².

The integrated graphics are different products: Radeon 880M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The production status is Active for both. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ by about six months: AMD released on 2024-06-30, Intel on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T is the clear winner in raw compute throughput. It dominates multi-threaded workloads across Cinebench R15 and R23, integer and floating point math, data compression, encryption, prime number finding, physics simulation, random string sorting, and the PassMark multithread score. The data indicates that for heavily parallel tasks such as video rendering, scientific computation, data processing, and compilation, the Intel part delivers substantially higher scores, often by margins of 20% to 40%. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30803 versus 18698 is the strongest evidence of this advantage.

Intel also leads in single-threaded performance, though by a smaller margin in PassMark (-4.4%) than in Cinebench (-54.2% in R23 single-core). The Cinebench single-core result of 4348 against 1992 is unusually large and suggests a significant per-core efficiency gap in that specific workload. For everyday desktop responsiveness and lightly threaded applications, the Intel part still wins, but the margin is narrower.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has only one recorded benchmark win: PassMark extended instructions, scoring 25113 versus 23660. This indicates a relative strength in workloads that use specialized instruction sets, such as certain encryption or SIMD-heavy code paths. It does not compensate for the broad performance deficit elsewhere, but it does show that the Zen 5 architecture has a specific advantage in that category.

The market segments point to different intended uses. AMD is a mobile part with a 28-watt TDP and support for LPDDR5X, which suits thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter. Intel is a desktop part with a 35-watt TDP, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5, which fits workstations and desktop systems where connectivity and memory reliability are priorities. The Intel part's higher average benchmark score and 90th percentile ranking place it above the AMD part's 87th percentile, but both are high performers in the database. The AMD part's mobile design and lower TDP suggest it trades raw performance for platform flexibility, while the Intel part uses its larger core count and cache to deliver superior compute results across nearly every recorded metric.