AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Across the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, the AMD processor wins every single test. The Intel Core i3-14100 does not record a single victory in any workload category measured.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers the higher aggregate benchmark score. Its average benchmark score is 37904, and it sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i3-14100 posts an average benchmark score of 18318 and sits at the 72nd percentile. That is a substantial gap in overall database ranking.

The Intel Core i3-14100 does remain competitive in one specific area: single-threaded performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel part scores 3759 against the AMD part's 3973. That is a delta of only 5.7% in favor of the AMD chip. The Cinebench R23 single-core result shows a similar pattern, with the AMD part ahead by 11.6%. So while the AMD processor wins all tests, the Intel chip is not embarrassed in lightly threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear choice for any workload that scales across cores. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor, while the AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor. The database shows the AMD part is 163.9% ahead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 69.7% ahead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 110.8% ahead in Geekbench multi-core.

The one point in favor of the Intel part is its launch MSRP of $134. That figure is recorded in the database, but the benchmark results show that the AMD part dominates every measured workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different market segments and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part runs in the Ryzen AI 300 generation family, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Clock speeds are recorded for both parts. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part starts at a higher base clock, but the AMD part has the higher boost ceiling.

Cache configurations also differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core on the AMD side versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel side. The L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB shared on the Intel part.

The power envelopes are very different. The AMD part is rated at a 28 W TDP, which reflects its mobile positioning. The Intel part is rated at a 60 W TDP, which reflects its desktop positioning. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ too: the AMD part uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The die sizes are recorded. The AMD part has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part has a die size of 163 mm².

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The most significant victories come in heavily multithreaded workloads. The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD part leads by 180.1%. The second largest margin is in PassMark integer math, with a 171.2% advantage. PassMark extended instructions shows a 166.8% lead, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 163.9% lead.

The AMD part also shows strong results in data-focused workloads. PassMark data compression shows a 156% lead, and PassMark data encryption shows a 151.8% lead. PassMark multithread shows a 132.8% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 129.1% lead. PassMark floating point math shows a 118% lead, and Geekbench multi-core shows a 110.8% lead. PassMark physics shows a 96.3% lead.

The Intel Core i3-14100 is closest to the AMD part in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 5.7% delta, which is the smallest gap in the entire dataset. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows an 11.6% delta, and the Geekbench single-core test shows a 12.8% delta. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 68.4% delta, which is a larger gap.

The data suggests that the Intel part is best understood as a capable entry-level desktop processor that holds up reasonably well in lightly threaded tasks. The AMD part is overwhelmingly faster in every measured workload, with the gap widening as thread count increases.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 21761 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 12820. That is a 69.7% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Is the Intel processor competitive in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 is closest in the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3759 against the AMD part's 3973. That is a 5.7% delta in favor of the AMD processor. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part leads by 11.6%.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is rated at 28 W TDP. The Intel Core i3-14100 is rated at 60 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head dataset contains 17 benchmark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins all 17. The following sections walk through the largest and most informative margins.

The biggest win for the AMD part is in PassMark random string sorting. The AMD part scores 48723, while the Intel part scores 17397. That is a delta of 180.1%. This test measures memory access patterns and pointer chasing, so the AMD part's larger L3 cache and higher core count likely contribute to the result.

PassMark integer math shows the second largest margin. The AMD part scores 122933, while the Intel part scores 45329. That is a delta of 171.2%. Integer math scales well with core count, and the AMD part has three times the cores of the Intel part.

PassMark extended instructions shows a 166.8% delta. The AMD part scores 31653, while the Intel part scores 11865. This test exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, where the AMD part's Zen 5 architecture shows an advantage.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 163.9% delta. The AMD part scores 3409.5, while the Intel part scores 1292. Cinebench R15 is an older render workload, but it still demonstrates the multi-core scaling difference between 12 cores and 4 cores.

PassMark data compression shows a 156% delta. The AMD part scores 445719, while the Intel part scores 174115. PassMark data encryption shows a 151.8% delta, with the AMD part scoring 22252 and the Intel part scoring 8838.

PassMark multithread shows a 132.8% delta. The AMD part scores 35148, while the Intel part scores 15095. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 129.1% delta, with the AMD part scoring 126 and the Intel part scoring 55.

PassMark floating point math shows a 118% delta. The AMD part scores 76892, while the Intel part scores 35266. Geekbench multi-core shows a 110.8% delta, with the AMD part scoring 15242 and the Intel part scoring 7231.

PassMark physics shows a 96.3% delta. The AMD part scores 1881, while the Intel part scores 958. This test is often sensitive to memory latency and core scheduling, and the AMD part holds a clear edge.

The single-core results are the closest comparisons in the dataset. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 68.4% delta, with the AMD part scoring 306.5 and the Intel part scoring 182. Geekbench single-core shows a 12.8% delta, with the AMD part scoring 2407 and the Intel part scoring 2133. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an 11.6% delta, with the AMD part scoring 2018 and the Intel part scoring 1809. The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest delta at 5.7%, with the AMD part scoring 3973 and the Intel part scoring 3759.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall picture. The AMD part averages 37904, while the Intel part averages 18318. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD part are the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911 and a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with an average score of 37943 and a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core 5 211E with an average score of 37829 and a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37804 and a 0.3% delta. The nearest rivals for the Intel part are the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18302 and a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core 5 330 with an average score of 18345 and a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core 7 360 with an average score of 18374 and a -0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380 and a -0.3% delta.

The percentile rankings place the AMD part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile. The database records the AMD part as active in production and released on 2024-06-30. The Intel part is also active and was released on 2024-01-07.