AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i5-14400T occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process with Zen 5 architecture, while the Core i5-14400T is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop chip on Intel's 10 nm process using Raptor Lake architecture. The recorded benchmarks show the AMD part winning 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel chip taking only a single victory in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 dominates in multi-threaded workloads across every measured category. Its largest advantages appear in PassMark's extended instructions test, where it scores 31,653 against Intel's 14,562, a 117.4% lead. Data compression shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 445,719 versus 235,636, an 89.2% advantage. Integer math performance follows at 122,933 vs 65,667, a 87.2% gap. These results indicate the AMD chip is the clear choice for heavily parallel compute tasks, including data processing, encryption workloads, and scientific calculations.

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins in only one recorded benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core. Here Intel scores 2,426 against AMD's 2,018, a 16.8% lead. This single-core advantage suggests Intel's architecture holds an edge in lightly threaded applications that depend on one or two cores, such as certain legacy software or specific game engines. However, the AMD chip still wins the older Cinebench R15 single-core test by 25.6% (306.5 vs 244), which complicates the picture. The R23 result appears to reflect a specific workload characteristic rather than a universal single-core superiority.

For general productivity, the AMD processor leads in PassMark multi-thread scoring by 73.8% (35,148 vs 20,223) and in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 26.6% (21,761 vs 17,189). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also wins the 3DMark thread tests recorded in its database entry: 9,365 for 16 threads, 6,992 for 8 threads, 3,970 for 4 threads, and 2,179 for 2 threads, with a max-thread score of 9,725 and single-thread score of 1,153. These results position AMD as the stronger option for rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales with core count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design targets. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Strix Point codename with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core layout, packing 12 cores and 24 threads into a 233 mm² die. It runs on AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform, and carries a 28-watt TDP. The base clock sits at 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Cache allocation includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated Radeon 890M graphics handles display output, and PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core i5-14400T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It has 10 cores and 16 threads on a 215 mm² die, using a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The socket is Intel Socket 1700 for desktop systems, with a 35-watt TDP. Base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock reaches 4.50 GHz. Cache differs notably: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger shared L3 cache likely contributes to its single-core R23 win. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, and the chip supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, a generation ahead of AMD's Gen 4. Integrated graphics come from UHD Graphics 730.

These architectural differences explain the performance split. AMD's 12-core / 24-thread configuration with Zen 5 cores provides substantially more parallel throughput, while Intel's 10-core / 16-thread design with a 20 MB L3 cache and higher per-core boost behavior delivers the R23 single-core win. The process node gap, 4 nm vs 10 nm, also favors AMD in power efficiency per transistor, though the TDP figures show Intel's desktop chip draws more: 35 watts vs 28 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded win for AMD comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the 31,653 score beats Intel's 14,562 by 117.4%. This test exercises advanced instruction sets, and AMD's Zen 5 architecture shows a massive advantage. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 445,719, which is 89.2% higher than Intel's 235,636. Random string sorting shows a 93.5% lead (48,723 vs 25,181), and integer math shows 87.2% (122,933 vs 65,667). These four tests all involve memory access patterns and algorithmic throughput, where AMD's larger thread count and newer architecture dominate.

PassMark multi-thread gives AMD a 73.8% win (35,148 vs 20,223), while PassMark data encryption shows a 68% advantage (22,252 vs 13,244). Floating-point math results in a 56.5% lead (76,892 vs 49,139), and physics simulation shows 51.2% (1,881 vs 1,244). Prime number finding, a test that stresses integer arithmetic and branch prediction, gives AMD a 72.6% win (126 vs 73).

In Cinebench tests, AMD wins R15 multi-core by 96.9% (3,409.5 vs 1,732) and R23 multi-core by 26.6% (21,761 vs 17,189). For single-core, AMD wins R15 by 25.6% (306.5 vs 244), but Intel wins R23 single-core by 16.8% (2,426 vs 2,018). PassMark single-thread also favors AMD by 13.1% (3,973 vs 3,512). The R23 single-core result stands as Intel's only recorded victory, and it is notable because Intel's boost clock is lower (4.50 GHz vs 5.10 GHz), suggesting the larger 20 MB shared L3 cache provides a specific advantage in that workload.

The Verdict

The database shows a decisive overall winner in the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, including every multi-threaded test and most single-thread tests. Its average benchmark score of 37,904 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14400T averages 27,166 and sits in the 79th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37,911 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37,943 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core 5 211E at 37,829 (0.2%). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27,097 (0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27,051 (0.4%).

The Intel Core i5-14400T remains relevant only for scenarios that specifically benefit from its R23 single-core win. That test shows a 16.8% advantage over AMD, which could matter for certain single-threaded applications. However, the AMD chip counters with wins in R15 single-core and PassMark single-thread, so Intel's advantage is not consistent across single-core tests. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and DDR4, which could be a deciding factor for specific system builds, but the performance data does not favor it.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear selection based on the recorded data. Its 26.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 73.8% lead in PassMark multi-thread indicate substantial real-world advantages in rendering, compilation, and data processing. The Intel chip's only winning benchmark does not offset the broad deficit across the other 14 tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-14400T wins only Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 31,653 against Intel's 14,562, a 117.4% lead.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any single-core test?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400T wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,426 points versus AMD's 2,018, a 16.8% lead. AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core and PassMark single-thread instead.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37,904, placing in the 86th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14400T averages 27,166, placing in the 79th percentile.