AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part offers a 2-core, 4-thread advantage on paper.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E leads decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3635 versus AMD's 1992, a 45.2% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4354 versus 3841, an 11.8% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins the major multi-core render tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 25753 against AMD's 18698, a 27.4% difference. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins Cinebench R15 multi-core 2842 versus 2595, a 9.5% edge.

Q: What are the platform differences in memory and PCIe support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory. Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048 and sits at the 87th percentile across all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911 and sits at the 86th percentile. The AMD part ranks slightly higher overall.

The Verdict

The benchmark data paints a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E dominates in raw single-thread performance and heavy compute tasks. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 is 45.2% higher than the AMD's 1992, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 is 27.4% higher. In PassMark physics, Intel leads by 44%, and in floating-point math, Intel leads by 22.6%. For workloads that depend on high clock speeds, strong per-core efficiency, and sustained compute, the Intel part is the better choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, by contrast, wins in specialized workloads. It leads by 45.6% in PassMark extended instructions, by 22.8% in data compression, and by 9.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration with Zen 5 architecture and 4 nm process gives it an edge in instruction-heavy and compression-based tasks. The AMD part also carries a higher overall average benchmark score of 40048 versus Intel's 37911, and a slightly higher percentile ranking at 87 versus 86.

The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop part with a 65 TDP, 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is a mobile part with a 28 TDP, 10 cores, 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The data shows Intel for high-frequency compute, AMD for compression and extended instruction workloads. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, and both launched on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3635 against AMD's 1992, a 45.2% margin. That pattern repeats across other single-thread metrics. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4354 versus 3841, an 11.8% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 366 versus 303, a 17.2% advantage.

Multi-core results are mixed. Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core 25753 versus 18698, a 27.4% margin, and PassMark multithread 30298 versus 29467, a 2.7% margin. Intel also leads PassMark integer math 112736 versus 101831, a 9.7% difference, and PassMark floating-point math 81089 versus 62802, a 22.6% difference. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 3041 against AMD's 1704, a 44% lead. Intel also wins PassMark find prime numbers 189 versus 117, a 38.1% margin, and PassMark data encryption 18571 versus 18297, a narrow 1.5% edge.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 4 of the 15 comparisons. Its biggest win is PassMark extended instructions, scoring 25113 versus Intel's 17249, a 45.6% margin. It also wins PassMark data compression 354510 versus 288777, a 22.8% lead, and Cinebench R15 multi-core 2842 versus 2595, a 9.5% advantage. The fourth win is PassMark random string sorting, 39447 versus 39138, a slim 0.8% margin.

The data shows Intel's strength in high-frequency, single-thread, and physics-based workloads, while AMD dominates in extended instruction sets and data compression. The average benchmark scores reflect this split: AMD at 40048 and Intel at 37911, a difference of about 5.6% in AMD's favor, despite Intel winning more individual tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel's base clock is 2.80 GHz with a boost of 5.60 GHz. Intel runs at a higher clock speed on both ends.

Power and platform targets diverge sharply. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 and uses AMD Socket FP8, indicating a mobile design. The Intel part has a TDP of 65 and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. Both use dual-channel memory, but AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure.

PCIe support differs by generation. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001530, and the Intel part number is Q49ESRNJH. Both share a release date of 2024-06-30, and both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The manufacturing node difference is significant: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel.

Cache configurations differ per core and at the shared level. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core with 16 MB of L3, while Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core with 36 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache and doubled per-core L2 align with its higher single-thread and multi-thread render results.

Die size also differs. AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 257 mm². The AMD part integrates Radeon 880M graphics, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. AMD's memory support includes LPDDR5X, which is absent from Intel's support list. Intel's ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity reflect a desktop-oriented feature set, while AMD's lower TDP and mobile socket reflect a portable design. The data shows two different design philosophies: AMD's smaller node and hybrid Zen 5 configuration targeting efficiency and instruction throughput, versus Intel's higher clocks, larger cache, and desktop power envelope targeting frequency and compute-heavy tasks.