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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part offers triple the core count and triple the thread count.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leads in every recorded single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2018 versus 1847 for the Intel part, a 9.3% advantage. In Geekbench single-core, the AMD scores 2407 versus 2105, a 14.3% gap. The PassMark single-thread result is closer at 3973 versus 3778, a 5.2% difference.

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

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 48723 versus 17596 for the Intel Core i3-14100F, a 176.9% difference. PassMark integer math shows the second-largest gap at 171% (122933 versus 45357).

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes the Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), meaning it requires a discrete graphics card for display output.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i3-14100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor record in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i3-14100F records zero wins across the recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, while the Intel part is from the Core i3 line within the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The die sizes differ substantially. The AMD processor measures 233 mm², while the Intel processor measures 163 mm². The AMD chip is fabricated by TSMC, the Intel chip by Intel's own foundry.

Cache organization differs between the two. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB on the Intel part. The Intel L3 is shared across cores, while the AMD L3 figure is listed without a shared designation.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, indicating a mobile-oriented package, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments confirm this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop.

PCIe support differs in generation. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor supports newer PCIe generation, though the AMD part's integrated graphics may reduce the need for discrete expansion.

The Intel Core i3-14100F has ECC memory support enabled, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not support ECC memory. This makes the Intel part relevant for certain workstation or reliability-focused builds.

The AMD processor's integrated Radeon 890M graphics is a major architectural difference, since the Intel part has no integrated graphics at all. This affects system design: the AMD part can operate as a standalone APU, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100F always needs a separate GPU.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins across every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by any Intel win. The AMD processor's largest advantages appear in heavily multithreaded and memory-intensive workloads. PassMark integer math shows a 171% lead, PassMark random string sorting shows a 176.9% lead, and PassMark data compression shows a 153.1% lead. These results indicate the AMD part is suited for content creation, data processing, and compilation workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth.

The AMD processor also leads in Cinebench R23 multicore by 66.3% (21761 versus 13084) and in Geekbench multicore by 100.6% (15242 versus 7598). These are general-purpose productivity metrics, and the AMD part's 12-core, 24-thread configuration delivers roughly double the multicore throughput of the 4-core, 8-thread Intel part in several tests.

The Intel Core i3-14100F, despite losing all head-to-head comparisons, still posts competitive single-thread numbers in absolute terms. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3778 is within 5.2% of the AMD's 3973, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1847 trails by only 9.3%. For tasks that are strictly single-threaded and not heavily cached, the Intel part is closer to the AMD processor than the multicore gaps suggest. However, the AMD processor still wins every single-thread test recorded.

The AMD processor's integrated Radeon 890M gives it a clear advantage in systems that do not use a discrete GPU. The Intel part's lack of integrated graphics means it cannot power a display without additional hardware. For compact or low-power builds, the AMD part is the only one of the two that can function as a complete APU platform.

The Intel Core i3-14100F does hold advantages in specific architectural features, though not in benchmark scores. Its PCIe Gen 5 support is ahead of the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4, and its ECC memory support is absent on the AMD part. These features matter for certain server-adjacent or reliability-focused desktop use cases, even if the recorded benchmarks do not reflect them.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly all core specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz on the AMD part versus 3.50 GHz on the Intel part. Boost clock is 5.10 GHz on the AMD part versus 4.70 GHz on the Intel part. The Intel part starts at a higher base clock, but the AMD part boosts higher.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD processor is rated at 28 W, the Intel processor at 58 W. The AMD part uses significantly less power on paper, which aligns with its mobile market segment.

Process node differs: 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) versus 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Die size is 233 mm² for AMD versus 163 mm² for Intel.

L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 16 MB for AMD versus 12 MB for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC support differs: Intel supports it, AMD does not.

PCIe generation differs: AMD is Gen 4, Intel is Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: AMD has the Radeon 890M, Intel has none.

Socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates differ: the AMD processor launched on 2024-06-30, the Intel processor on 2024-01-07.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $109. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records a clean sweep of all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with every test won by the AMD part. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the AMD scores 3973 against the Intel's 3778, a 5.2% difference. The same result appears for PassMark singlethread, confirming consistency.

The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD scores 48723 against 17596, a 176.9% advantage. This test stresses memory access patterns and cache efficiency, and the AMD part's larger L3 cache and higher core count contribute to the result.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 3409.5 against 1318, a 158.7% lead. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD scores 21761 against 13084, a 66.3% lead. The R15 gap is larger than the R23 gap, indicating that the AMD's advantage shrinks somewhat as the workload scales, though it remains substantial.

Geekbench multicore shows the AMD at 15242 versus 7598, a 100.6% lead, essentially double the Intel score. Geekbench single-core shows 2407 versus 2105, a 14.3% lead. These results indicate the AMD part is roughly twice as fast in multithreaded general-purpose tasks and moderately faster in single-threaded tasks.

PassMark integer math shows the AMD at 122933 versus 45357, a 171% lead. PassMark extended instructions shows 31653 versus 11984, a 164.1% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 76892 versus 35370, a 117.4% lead. PassMark data compression shows 445719 versus 176106, a 153.1% lead. PassMark data encryption shows 22252 versus 8922, a 149.4% lead. PassMark find prime numbers shows 126 versus 61, a 106.6% lead. PassMark physics shows 1881 versus 1077, a 74.7% lead. PassMark multithread shows 35148 versus 15420, a 127.9% lead.

Cinebench R15 single-core shows the AMD at 306.5 versus 186, a 64.8% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2018 versus 1847, a 9.3% lead. The R15 single-core gap is much larger than the R23 gap, suggesting the older benchmark magnifies the AMD's single-thread advantage.

The average benchmark score in the database is 37904 for the AMD part and 18519 for the Intel part. The AMD part sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E at an average score of 37911 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.3% delta). The Intel Core i3-14100F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18511 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.8% delta), and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.8% delta).

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 operates in a different performance class entirely, with its average benchmark score more than double the Intel Core i3-14100F's. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all lower-core-count or lower-power parts, while the AMD part competes with high-end desktop and embedded processors.